February 2027
What's on in Colorado: February
30 events with confirmed dates and 11 annual traditions that usually land in February.
Photo: sswsc.org
On the calendar
JAN29SeasonalJan 29 to Feb 7 · Durango
Snowdown
A five-day adult-friendly winter festival in southwest Colorado, themed differently each year and propelled by costumes, a follies show, and a parade that the whole town turns out for.
- FEB2SeasonalPhoto: sswsc.org
Feb 2 to 7 · Steamboat Springs
Steamboat Springs Winter Carnival
Running since 1914. The town shovels snow onto Lincoln Avenue for the street events: skijoring behind horses, shovel races, and the night-show ski jumping.
FEB2MusicPhoto: Jazz Aspen SnowmassTue, Feb 2, 5 PM · Paul JAS Center · Aspen
JAS Community Nights – Salsa Night with Mezcla Socials Dance
FEB3CulturalPhoto: Wheeler Opera HouseWed, Feb 3, 1:30 PM · Wheeler Opera House · Aspen
Aspen Historical Society Presents: History Tours
FEB4MusicPhoto: Wheeler Opera HouseThu, Feb 4, 7:30 PM · Wheeler Opera House · Aspen
An Evening with Jesse Cook
FEB5MusicPhoto: Jazz Aspen SnowmassFri, Feb 5 · Paul JAS Center · Aspen
Vincen Garcia
FEB5MusicPhoto: Wheeler Opera HouseFri, Feb 5, 7:30 PM · Wheeler Opera House · Aspen
MANIA: The ABBA Tribute
FEB6MusicPhoto: Wheeler Opera HouseSat, Feb 6, 4 PM · Wheeler Opera House · Aspen
The Cat in the Hat: Live on Stage!
- FEB6MusicPhoto: Wheeler Opera House
Sat, Feb 6, 7 PM · Wheeler Opera House · Aspen
The Cat in the Hat: Live on Stage
- FEB10CulturalPhoto: Wheeler Opera House
Wed, Feb 10, 1:30 PM · Wheeler Opera House · Aspen
Aspen Historical Society Presents: History Tours
FEB10CulturalPhoto: Strings Music FestivalWed, Feb 10, 6 PM · Steamboat Art Museum · Steamboat Springs
INTERSECTIONS: MUSIC AT THE MUSEUM FEATURING BIJOUX SAXOPHONE DUO
FEB11ArtPhoto: Wheeler Opera HouseThu, Feb 11, 7:30 PM · Wheeler Opera House · Aspen
JS Bach’s The Art of Fugue by Circa
FEB12MusicPhoto: Jazz Aspen SnowmassFri, Feb 12 · Paul JAS Center · Aspen
Etienne Charles’ Creole Carnival
FEB12MusicPhoto: Wheeler Opera HouseFeb 12 to 13 · Wheeler Opera House · Aspen
Brian Regan
FEB13MusicPhoto: Jazz Aspen SnowmassSat, Feb 13 · Paul JAS Center · Aspen
Delfeayo Marsalis & The Uptown Jazz Orchestra
FEB14CulturalPhoto: Gunnison-Crested Butte TourismSun, Feb 14, 6 AM · Crested Butte Community School · Crested Butte
Gothic Mountain Tour
- FEB17CulturalPhoto: Wheeler Opera House
Wed, Feb 17, 1:30 PM · Wheeler Opera House · Aspen
Aspen Historical Society Presents: History Tours
FEB19MusicPhoto: Jazz Aspen SnowmassFri, Feb 19 · Paul JAS Center · Aspen
The Breaks
FEB20MusicPhoto: Jazz Aspen SnowmassSat, Feb 20 · Paul JAS Center · Aspen
Eric Johanson
FEB20MusicPhoto: Wheeler Opera HouseFeb 20 to 21 · Wheeler Opera House · Aspen
DanceAspen: Take Me Home
FEB23MusicPhoto: Jazz Aspen SnowmassTue, Feb 23, 5 PM · Paul JAS Center · Aspen
JAS Community Nights – Open Mic Night
FEB23MusicPhoto: Wheeler Opera HouseTue, Feb 23, 6:30 PM · Wheeler Opera House · Aspen
Cirque Kalabante: World of Words
- FEB24CulturalPhoto: Wheeler Opera House
Wed, Feb 24, 1:30 PM · Wheeler Opera House · Aspen
Aspen Historical Society Presents: History Tours
FEB25CulturalPhoto: Strings Music FestivalThu, Feb 25, 6 PM · Steamboat Art Museum · Steamboat Springs
INTERSECTIONS: MUSIC AT THE MUSEUM FEATURING BEIJING GUITAR DUO
FEB25MusicPhoto: Wheeler Opera HouseThu, Feb 25, 7:30 PM · Wheeler Opera House · Aspen
Wheeler Associates Presents: Andy Falco & Travis Book Play Jerry Garcia
FEB26MusicPhoto: Jazz Aspen SnowmassFri, Feb 26 · Paul JAS Center · Aspen
Tommy Emmanuel, CGP
FEB26MusicPhoto: Strings Music FestivalFri, Feb 26, 7 PM · Strings Music Pavilion · Steamboat Springs
LOS LOBOS
FEB26MusicPhoto: Wheeler Opera HouseFri, Feb 26, 7:30 PM · Wheeler Opera House · Aspen
International Guitar Night XXVII
FEB27MusicPhoto: Jazz Aspen SnowmassSat, Feb 27 · Paul JAS Center · Aspen
Polyrhythmics feat. Adryon de Léon
FEB28MusicPhoto: Strings Music FestivalSun, Feb 28, 7 PM · Strings Music Pavilion · Steamboat Springs
ANDY FALCO + TRAVIS BOOK PLAY JERRY
Every year in February
Annual events that usually fall this month. Confirm dates on the official site before you go.
Mid-February · Aspen
Wheeler Opera House: JAS Cafe Series Night
Featured night in the JAS Cafe winter series, held at the 503-seat Victorian opera house on Hyman Avenue. Two sets, table service.
Music · Photo: Collin Wigger on Unsplash
First Saturday of February · Crested Butte
Alley Loop Nordic Marathon
Costume Nordic ski race that runs through the back alleys of Crested Butte's historic district. Five distances; the 42K is the marathon.
Sports
Mid-February (two weekends) · Cripple Creek
Cripple Creek Ice Festival
Carvers turn the old mining town's main drag into a gallery of ice sculptures, themed each year and lit at night. A worthwhile detour from the Springs.
Seasonal · Photo: EcoNaturalist.com on Unsplash
Late February into early March · Denver
Denver Restaurant Week
Ten days of fixed-price multi-course menus at more than 200 restaurants across the metro. The best stretch of the year to try a place that usually requires a month's notice.
Food & drink · Photo: denver.org
Late February · Frisco
Frisco Gold Rush
A nordic ski and snowshoe race series on the Frisco Peninsula, capped by a costumed citizens' event and chili cook-off. Old-school Summit County.
Outdoor · Photo: brian pelton on Unsplash
First weekend of February · Loveland
Fire & Ice Festival Loveland
Valentine's-themed festival in downtown Loveland's Foundry Plaza with ice sculptors, fire performers, and the city's official Valentine cancellation.
Seasonal · Photo: EcoNaturalist.com on Unsplash
Valentine's Day · Loveland Pass
Loveland Ski Area Mountaintop Matrimony
Annual on-mountain mass wedding ceremony at Loveland Ski Area's Continental Divide. Couples free; ski lifts not included.
Seasonal · Photo: EcoNaturalist.com on Unsplash
Late February · Morrison
Winter on the Rocks
A single-night concert at Red Rocks during the months the venue is supposed to be closed. Heated tents, fire pits, and the city skyline as backdrop.
Music · Photo: Collin Wigger on Unsplash
First Saturday of February · Salida
Banana Belt Loppet Cross-Country Ski Race
Cross-country ski race at Monarch Pass's Cottonwood Trail. About 200 entrants; 7K and 14K classes.
Sports
Last weekend of February · Telluride
Telluride AIDS Benefit Fashion Show
A weekend of pop-up shops, a student show, and the main runway in the Telluride Conference Center. Has run since 1994 and is the largest annual fundraiser in San Miguel County.
Cultural
Presidents Day · Winter Park
Cabin Fever Days Winter Park
Free torchlight parade and fireworks at Winter Park Resort on Sunday night of Presidents Day weekend. Live music in the base village afterward.
Ski · Photo: Knopka Ivy on Unsplash
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