Community Arts Access - Vail Valley Foundation

Community Arts Access

The Community Arts Access Program is a cornerstone of our commitment to making world-class performing arts accessible to all Eagle County residents. The arts are a fundamental component of a healthy and vibrant community, and this program provides residents from every corner of Eagle County with the chance to be inspired by exceptional performances.  Now, for the first time, the program is expanding to allow Eagle River Valley locals to apply for free tickets to Amp Summer Concerts at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Vail Dance Festival performances, and select performances at the Vilar Performing Arts Center. 

FREE TICKET LOTTERY

Our expanded CAA program offers a minimum of four free tickets for each performance to locals through an online application system. Winners will be chosen through a randomized lottery. You may apply for:

Eligible individuals may choose three performances they would like to attend. Winners will be notified one week before the performance date.

Excluded from the VVF’s CAA program will be the July 4 Patriotic Concert, third party venue rentals, and Bravo! Vail Music Festival performances.

HOT SUMMER NIGHTS AT THE AMP

Bulleit Hot Summer Nights is a free concert series that runs all summer long in Vail at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater. This concert series will remain free so that all who live in the Eagle River Valley or those who visit can experience live music in a breathtaking amphitheater setting.

Since 1989, Hot Summer Nights has been free, allowing locals and visitors to experience great live music in our breathtaking amphitheater setting.

Learn more about The Amp’s CAA

SHOWDOWN TOWN

Town of Eagle ShowDown Town is a free concert series held at Eagle Town Park. We partner with community organizations and governing bodies to ensure that there is free live music in Eagle for all to enjoy.

This program furthers our commitment to community engagement by eliminating barriers and creating opportunities for all to experience the power of live music.

Learn more about ShowDown Town

VAIL DANCE FESTIVAL

We partner with cross-sector community organizations to make our world-class performances accessible to all by distributing free tickets for each performance. Additionally:

  • We offer Free lawn tickets for children 12 and under at Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater
  • We offer discounted lawn tickets for students and faculty
  • Dance for $20.25
    An evening devoted to arts accessibility by capping ticket prices that mirror the calendar year. For example, in 2025, the prices for pavilion seats were $20.25, and lawn seats were $10.25.
  • Dancing in the Streets in Vail, free pop-up performances
  • Dancing in the Park in Avon is a free performance at Notthingham Park

Learn more about Vail Dance Festival CAA

VILAR PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

We partner with local non-profits, schools and educational programs, healthcare providers, government entities, local businesses and more to distribute complimentary tickets to community members who otherwise would not or could not attend our performances. This program furthers our commitment to accessibility and community engagement by eliminating barriers and creating opportunities for all to experience the power of live performance.

We also offer reduced-price access to performances for under-resourced or underserved members of our community.

Learn more about the Vilar CAA

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