Most ticketed events at the Michael Klein Music Tent, Harris Concert Hall, and Wheeler Opera House are reserved, except for Dress Rehearsals, Piano Department and Harris Hall Master Classes, and the Wind Orchestra Recitals, where seating is general admission. Free events are not ticketed, and are first come, first serve for seating.

The Aspen Music Festival has two concert venues: the Michael Klein Music Tent and Harris Concert Hall. The Festival also uses the Bucksbaum Campus for teaching, rehearsing, and select performances. In addition, events take place in various venues in Aspen (such as the Wheeler Opera House), and throughout the Roaring Fork Valley. Please visit our venues page for more information.

AMFS Merchandise is available for purchase during Aspen Festival Orchestra, Aspen Chamber Symphony, and other performances taking place at the Michael Klein Music Tent. Posters and select merchandise can be purchased online during the off-season.

This summer, enjoy expanded offerings at the beloved Lemonade Stand and its new partner, the Side Bar, both located on the Tent plaza. Open during Aspen Conducting Academy, Aspen Chamber Symphony, Aspen Festival Orchestra concerts, and some recitals and special events, the Lemonade Stand and Side Bar provide patrons with snacks, meals, and drinks before and during concerts. Purchase one of our souvenir tumblers to enjoy a drink in the Tent! Click the button for more information, such as the full menu and the full Lemonade Stand schedule.

Doors open 30 minutes before the listed concert start time. Once the concert starts, late arrivals will be seated based on that concert’s late seating policy, as defined by the artist or artists. Intermission details will be included in each concert program.

Non-orchestral personnel and all non-essential personnel are prohibited from accessing backstage spaces of the Michael Klein Music Tent and Harris Concert Hall. On some occasions, artists may greet patrons on the Paepcke Terrace or the Harris Concert Hall Plaza following performances.

Please turn off all cell phones, alarms, pagers, and other audible electronic devices before the concert.

Audience members may take photographs before and after the concert, as well as during intermission and applause. No photography or recording of any kind is permitted during the performance.

No food or drinks other than bottled water or beverages contained in approved AMFS drinkware are allowed in the concert venues. Beverages contained in approved AMFS drinkware are only permitted in the Klein Music Tent.

Concerts are recommended for children over six. Children over the age of 4 are permitted to attend concerts if they can observe concert behavior. Except for specific young people’s events, children under four will not be admitted.

Pets are not permitted in any concert facility. Trained service animals are welcome. Pets are, however, permitted on the David Karetsky Music Lawn. All dogs must be kept on a leash while on the Meadows Campus.

Smoking is strictly prohibited at all AMFS venues.

The Box Office will hold any personal items left in the facilities. Inquire at the Box Office or call (970) 925 9042. Please note that lost and found services are not available during performances and peak Box Office hours. The Festival cannot be responsible for personal property.

Campus Tours will not be happening during the 2026 season. We hope to bring back campus tours in 2027!

Our Education and Community programs provide year-round educational programming to students of all ages in the Roaring Fork Valley.

There are many ways to support the Festival, including volunteering, giving, and providing housing for students, faculty, and staff during the summer.

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