Sure, you can fill up a summer in Aspen with outdoor pursuits, nights on the town, and the occasional live show, but part of what gives this season its pizzazz are multiday events that bring the best in music, theater, presentations, literature, food, and drink to our corner of paradise. Peruse the selections that follow, as well as our insider tips and don’t-miss highlights, to approach the Roaring Fork Valley’s well-rounded festival scene like a pro.

Image: A performance during the Snowmass Summer of Free Concerts. Photograph courtesy Snowmass Tourism