Vail Jazz Festival runs annually in the heart of Vail, Colorado, and falls into six series between early July and the Labor Day weekend in September. About 75 performers keep jazz in the air, sharing an eclectic mix of blues, swing, bebop, bossa nova, hot jazz, and gypsy jazz with the Vail community. Beyond classic concerts, the event features multi-artist jam sessions, riveting tributes to jazz legends, and workshops.
The Vail Jazz showcases world-class artists and talented up-and-comers, making for a comprehensively disparate lineup. Some of the program's highlights include Thursday evening headliner concerts at Vail Square in Lionshead, free Sunday evening performances on the Solaris Plaza in Vail Village, and the much-coveted grand finale Vail Jazz Party at The Hythe.
You can find the full event details and buy tickets on Vail Jazz's official website or Facebook, provided in the External Resources below. Make sure you've bagged a bed in the city's area, for the rooms evaporate during the festival. Alternatively, you can book your stay in the scenic Breckenridge, a mere 45-minute drive.
