There are so many things to do in Snowmass! Of course, there is phenomenal skiing and other outdoor activities, but the area is also home to several annual events that bring in world-class talent. The Jazz Aspen Snowmass Festival, or JAS, is a three-day music series that has taken place on Labor Day weekend for the past 28 years in Fork Valley. Thousands of devoted attendees arrive in Snowmass each year for a varied musical program, making it one of the most highly-anticipated Snowmass summer activities. Legendary performers like Bob Dylan and Tom Petty have performed on the occasion.
With close proximity to our Snowmass lodging, you can be sure you’re staying in comfort during the festival. Check out our guide to everything you need to know about JAS and where you can stay for this can’t-miss Snowmass event!
What is JAS?
JAS Aspen Snowmass Labor Day Experience is a three-day music event. The event has traditionally featured various genres and styles. The artists performed in Aspen’s Rio Grande Park, well-known for hosting classical ensembles, under a 2,000-person outdoor tent.
In 1995, the group decided to divide its activities after discovering a more prominent location in Snowmass Town Park. On Labor Day weekend of that year, the JAS brass introduced a three-day event. They resumed a jazz-focused festival in June, but the new concert in September swiftly strayed from its original subject matter. Veteran folk, rock, and country musicians began to balance the yearly expenses.
The organizers designed the Labor Day series to reflect the spirit of Aspen. The musical component matched the town’s well-known status as a vacation spot for outdoor enthusiasts.
What is Jazz Aspen
Jazz Aspen Snowmass began in 1991. Stevie Nicks, Chris Stapleton, Leon Bridges, Little Big Town, Zach Bryan, Patrick Droney, and Marc Broussard all performed at last year’s festival to give you a sense of the type of music that is showcased.
The Jazz Aspen, Snowmass Labor Day Experience, is an annual tradition for the Aspen and Snowmass communities and the greater Roaring Fork Valley area. Three days of open-air celebration dancing to the best in pop, R&B, rock, funk, blues, world, and soul music make up the festival. Snowmass Town Park, with the stunning Elk Mountain Range in the background, is where the festival is held.
The JAS Music Lounge side stage, arts and crafts, kid-friendly activities, and more can all be found in the JAS Village, open to all attendees with a general admission ticket. The Lumineers, Foo Fighters, Old Dominion, Billy Idol, Grace Potter, Brothers Osborne, James Bay, and Jade Jackson will be performing, so take advantage of your chance to get up and rock out. All of these things combined make it one of the best Snowmass events all year!
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Performers and Attending
Three days of world-class concerts on several stages, unique food and beverage vendors, a kid’s area, and more are all part of the JAS Aspen Snowmass Labor Day Experience. Concerts in 2023 will feature performances by The Lumineers, Foo Fighters, Old Dominion, Billy Idol, Grace Potter, Brothers Osborne, and James Bay & Jade Jackson.
Here’s the lineup for the 2023 festival:
Friday, September 1
- Grace Potter & The Lumineers
Saturday, September 2
- James Bay, Brothers Osborne, & Old Dominion
Sunday, September 3
- Jade Jackson, Billy Idol, Foo Fighters
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