October Events in Vail

Live Music & More

Fall in Vail is a quieter, more reflective time — but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to enjoy. While the slopes are still closed, the local arts and music scene keeps things lively. Below are a few October highlights drawn from the Discover Vail events calendar and local sources:

Music & Concerts You Can Catch in October

• Good Music For a Good Mynd (Shakedown Throwdown)

  Dates: October 11 & 12, 2025 Time: 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm (both days)

  Location: Vail Village, Gondola 1 Lawn, base of Vail Mountain

  Details: This free two-day concert series supports mental health awareness. Featured artists include New Orleans Suspects, Toubab Krewe, Taylor Scott Band, Scott Rednor Band, The Other Brothers, and The Shakedown Family Band.

  
  

• Marc Broussard

  Date: October 21, 2025

  Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

  Details: Soul, R&B, rock, and blues blend from this acclaimed singer-songwriter.

  
  

• Classic Albums Live: Performing The Rolling Stones “Some Girls”

  Date: October 30, 2025, Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

  Details: A note-for-note, cut-for-cut performance of the Stones’ “Some Girls,” followed by highlights from their greatest hits.

Other Events to Explore

Even without the mountain fully operational, there’s still a full calendar of seasonal happenings:

• Handmade in Colorado Expo — Oct 3–4, 11:00 am – 6:00 pm

• Last day, Vail Farmers’ Market & Art Show — Oct 5, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

• Mariachi Herencia de México – La Nueva Generación Tour — Oct 5, 4:00 pm

• The Addams Family: A National Broadway Tour — Oct 8, 6:30 pm