Wheeler Opera House

06/18/2026

On Thursday, July 2nd at 7pm, Changemaker Speaker Series: Deanne Fitzmaurice — A250 Portrait of a Nation examines a body of work shaped by decades at the center of major American stories. Spanning the AIDS crisis, the Loma Prieta earthquake, landmark Supreme Court rulings, war, climate, and professional sports, her photography has appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle, Sports Illustrated, ESPN, and National Geographic, earning the Pulitzer Prize and honors from Pictures of the Year International, NPPA, Communication Arts, and AI-AP.

This is a free, but ticketed, community event; advance RSVP is encouraged to secure reservations.

More info at wheeleroperahouse.com or by calling the box office at 970.920.5770.

06/16/2026

This weekend at the Wheeler: An Evening with Tommy Emmanuel, CGP, Saturday, June 20 at 8 PM. From the Sydney Opera House to Carnegie Hall, Emmanuel’s solo performances deliver an orchestral range on a single acoustic guitar, with music reflecting his newest release, "Living in the Light".

As Patrick Simmons (The Doobie Brothers) put it: “His magical playing sounds like a bunch of guys playing together, but it’s just Tommy on one guitar all by himself.”

Presented in association with Jazz Aspen Snowmass. Photo credit Jess Gleeson

Tickets at wheeleroperahouse.com or by calling the box office at 970.920.5770.

06/15/2026

The Wheeler Opera House is pleased to support our lodging partner Hotel Jerome’s Epicurean Passport Weekend, June 18–21, 2026, as a lodging partner. The weekend highlights culinary programming and events for guests and locals across Aspen.
A curated series centered on food, hospitality, and community.

06/11/2026

The Wheeler’s new sound system was unleashed last week at Big Head Todd and the Monsters—bringing added clarity, power, and consistency across the house. The upgrade will be on full display in the months ahead with Grammy-nominated guitarist Tommy Emmanuel(Jun 20), Jazz Aspen Snowmass presents Grammy-winning Jimmie Vaughan(Jun 26) and the Grammy-winning Robert Cray (Jun 27), plus Tom Rush (Oct 1), the Vienna Boys Choir (Oct 24), and acclaimed singer-songwriter Foy Vance (Nov 19).


Tickets at wheeleroperahouse.com or by calling the box office at 970.920.5770.

06/08/2026

This summer, Traffic Jams arrives in The Vault with a fresh take on Aspen’s late‑afternoon routine. Presented in partnership with the City of Aspen Transportation Department, step out of traffic and into live music.

Mondays–Thursdays, from 4:30–6 PM, each evening features full sets, light refreshments, and space to pause and connect in the heart of downtown. Featuring Bandits on the Run August 3-6 and Larry & Joe August 10-13.

For these free, ticketed, community events advance RSVPs are encouraged. Learn more at wheeleroperahouse.com or by calling the box office at 970.920.5770.

Bandits on the Run photo credit Hunter Brown_ Lucy Werner_
Larry & Joe photo credit Jacob Blickenstaff

06/05/2026

A singular solo guitar event is coming soon to the Wheeler stage: Tommy Emmanuel, CGP, Grammy-winning virtuoso and longtime collaborator of Chet Atkins, brings the full range of pop, jazz, classical, and roots influences to one acoustic guitar. His newest release, Living in the Light, was recorded in just four days and captures the daring, intimate artistry that’s made him a global standout.

Chet Atkins said it best: “He’s one of the best guitar players I’ve ever seen.”

Presented in association with Jazz Aspen Snowmass. Photo credit Simone Cecchetti



Tickets at wheeleroperahouse.com or by calling the box office at 970.920.5770.

06/04/2026

Deanne Fitzmaurice presents A250: Portrait of a Nation on Thursday, July 2 at 7 PM, an illustrated talk drawing on nearly four decades of photojournalism. Her Pulitzer Prize–winning work reflects defining moments in American history through powerful visual storytelling grounded in resilience and empathy.



This is a free, but ticketed, community event; advance RSVP is encouraged to secure reservations visit wheeleroperahouse.com or call the box office at 970.920.5770.

06/02/2026

Next week at the Wheeler, comedian and writer Pete Holmes brings The Pete Here Now Tour to Aspen. Known for a stand‑up career shaped by years of touring and for HBO’s "Crashing" and "You Made It Weird", Holmes returns following his 2016 Wheeler performance.

Wednesday, June 10 at 7:30 PM

Tickets at wheeleroperahouse.com or by calling the box office at 970.920.5770.

06/02/2026

It’s hard to believe the last time Big Head Todd and The Monsters took the Wheeler stage was nearly three years ago, and sharing another piece of will call art from the archive. This Wednesday, June 3 at 7:30 PM marks a return that kicks off the month with big music, check out the latest art when you pick up your tickets!

The platinum‑selling Colorado band, inducted into the Colorado Music Hall of Fame in 2023, has built a nearly four‑decade career that includes "Sister Sweetly", 35 Red Rocks headlining shows, and a live "wake-up call" for astronauts aboard the International Space Station, from mission control in Houston.

Their latest album, "Her Way Out", continues a catalog defined by thoughtful songwriting and blues‑driven rock. Catch them in the heart of downtown Aspen at the Wheeler.



Tickets at wheeleroperahouse.com or by calling the box office at 970.920.5770.

06/01/2026

Big Head Todd and the Monsters take the stage at the Wheeler this Wednesday! Read more in this great feature by Geoff Hanson at Aspen Daily News Tickets at wheeleroperahouse.com or by calling the box office at 970-920-5770. See you at the show!

https://www.aspendailynews.com/arts_and_entertainment/more-sweet-than-bitter/article_e810c7d9-812b-4eaf-8979-deffbbbf7ef8.html

The fact that Big Head Todd and the Monsters are playing the Wheeler suggests that the band has entered “legacy band” status, which they have carved out show by show, album by album and year by year over the course of a career that has spanned four decades.