Aspen Music Festival Releases 2026 Local's Pass

Discounted tickets available for summer concerts and events starting April 13.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 10:09pm

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A minimalist, abstract illustration using bold black shapes and high-contrast colors to represent the various musical elements of the Aspen Music Festival, without any text or identifiable objects.The Aspen Music Festival's annual summer programming offers a range of discounted ticket options for local residents.Aspen Today

The Aspen Music Festival and School is launching its 2026 Local's Pass on April 13, allowing Aspen residents to purchase up to 10 discounted tickets for the summer's orchestral concerts, recitals, master classes and more. All other tickets will go on sale to the general public the following day, April 14.

Why it matters

The Aspen Music Festival is a major cultural institution that draws visitors from around the world to the Colorado mountain town each summer. The Local's Pass provides an affordable way for Aspen residents to access the festival's high-caliber programming and support the local arts scene.

The details

The $90 Local's Pass gives Aspen residents access to discounted tickets across the Aspen Music Festival's full summer lineup, including orchestral concerts, recitals, master classes and other events. Passholders can purchase up to 10 discounted tickets through the program.

  • The Local's Pass goes on sale on April 13, 2026.
  • All other Aspen Music Festival tickets will be available to the general public starting April 14, 2026.

The players

Aspen Music Festival and School

A renowned classical music festival and teaching program that has taken place in Aspen, Colorado each summer since 1949.

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What’s next

Aspen residents can purchase the 2026 Local's Pass starting on April 13, with general public ticket sales opening the following day.

The takeaway

The Aspen Music Festival's Local's Pass provides an affordable way for the town's residents to access world-class classical music programming and support the local arts scene each summer.