Vail Mountain Unveils 2025/26 Winter Season Music Lineup Featuring 50+ Live Performances

VAIL, Colo., Oct. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vail Mountain, the world's premier alpine destination, is redefining winter travel with an extraordinary blend of sport, culture, and entertainment for the 2025/26 winter season. More than 50 live music events will span the mountain and the villages, featuring headline performances by GRAMMY-nominated duo Sofi Tukker (Dec. 13 at Ford Park) and EDM icon Dillon Francis (Jan. 9 at Chasing Rabbits). This season kicks off with Stoke Sessions (Nov. 14–Dec. 5), featuring Blu DeTiger, Pixie and the Partygrass Boys, The Runaway Groms, and American Authors in Vail Village, and Après at the Amp (April 10–11) rounds out a season of sound, snow, and celebration.

While more exciting main-stage acts will be announced soon, the mountain itself becomes a stage with pop-up events featuring spontaneous live music experiences found above 10,000 feet capturing what truly makes Vail Mountain 'Like Nothing on Earth.' These intimate and electric performances offer free, one-of-a-kind access to a limited few, where the only price of entry is being here and being in the know. Guests should follow @VailMtn on Instagram and Facebook for the latest pop-up concert announcements. Will John Summit be back on Vail's peaks? You'll have to follow the resort's social accounts to find out.

"This season is all about creating unforgettable moments for our guests," said Beth Howard, Vail Mountain's Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. "Whether it's carving fresh corduroy, dancing to live music in the village or on the mountain, or relaxing with elevated après and dining, we're delivering a winter experience that's as seamless as it is spectacular."

This season also introduces expanded après ski events, new signature dining experiences and upgraded ski and snowboard school technology, giving visitors a fully immersive winter experience. Read on to learn more.

This winter, Vail's après scene turns up the volume. From high-energy DJ sets at Express Lift to underground beats at Shakedown Bar and legendary late nights at Chasing Rabbits, the village comes alive with music, movement, and unforgettable moments. This is one winter season guests don't want to miss, so mark your calendars now.

This year, Vail Mountain's signature dining invites guests to enjoy a bit of classic nostalgia and Dolce Vida. These experiences are perfect for guests and their plus one when they use Epic Pass benefits like Epic Friends Tickets and Epic Mountain Rewards.

Elevated Learning at Ski & Snowboard School

NEW! Starting this December, Vail Mountain, Beaver Creek Resort, Keystone Resort and Breckenridge Ski Resort will be launching a new technology in the My Epic app that takes Ski and Ride School to the next level. With innovative new features, parents and students can easily check in for lessons, receive real-time updates and photos, track progress, and celebrate milestones and skills with digital badges, all from the convenience of their phone.

Learn more about Vail Mountain's innovative and world-class Ski and Snowboard School, including the All Terrain Program, Green Run Guarantee and expanded kid's offerings through the resort's 2025/26 Winter Tip Sheet.

NEW! Epic Passes are still available for the 2025/26 season – and now they come with Epic Friend Tickets. Season Pass Holders will receive 6-10 Epic Friend Tickets, depending on when they purchase their Pass. Epic Friend Tickets provide 50% off lift tickets at the company's 37 North American resorts for the 2025/26 winter season. In addition, friends can apply 100% of the cost of one redeemed Epic Friend Ticket toward an eligible 2026/27 Epic Pass. Just like the Epic Pass, Epic Friend Tickets can be purchased through EpicPass.com and then activated in the My Epic app for direct-to-lift access, cutting out the need to stand in line at the ticket window.

Explore Vail Mountain's 2025/26 Winter Tip Sheet for more about Vail's exciting and innovative live music scene, here. Terrain updates will be available on Vail.com and the My Epic app.