Visitor Info

Welcome to the 2008 season for Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival. Besides our world-class music, Vail is an excellent summer destination for golf, biking, hiking, kayaking, white-water rafting, horseback riding, and Jeep tours. Vail has become a year-round tourist destination for families and adults. Whether it’s world-class dining and shopping you desire, or adventure and thrill seeking that draws you to the Vail Valley, the Festival provides an unparalleled level of entertainment with the beautiful Rocky Mountains as a backdrop.  The weather is perfect, the views are breathtaking, the cuisine is phenomenal and the entertainment is endless. Vail is the premiere destination for any traveler.

Lodging

  • For information on Vail Valley lodging please visit Bravo! Sponsors.
  • The Vail Valley truly has something to offer for the whole family or just you--and at an affordable price. A range of accommodations can be found -- from camping to luxury hotels and condominiums. For more information about getting to the Vail Valley, events or how you can book your next trip to the Vail Valley, call Vail Valley Partners at 800-525-3875 or visit www.visitvailvalley.com.

Transportation to from Airport

Colorado Mountain Express has been serving the Vail Valley since 1983. With frequent service and an unmatched safety record, CME operates from Denver International Airport or Eagle Airport to either your lodging or the main Vail transportation hub. Please contact them for a reservation and rates. Visit www.ridecme.com  and receive a 10% discount on your shuttle.

Transportation in Vail Valley

The town of Vail offers the largest free transportation service in the nation. A free in-town bus runs a loop from the Vail Marriott located in Lionshead to Golden Peak. Free transportation is also available from East Vail, Sandtone, the golf course , and West Vail to both Lionshead and Vail Village. For a complete bus schedule please visit www.vailgov.com

If you are staying in Beaver Creek, Vail transit also provides service to and from Beaver Creek to Vail for a small fee.

Taxis are available 24 hours a day. Call 970.476.TAXI

Community Links

Please visit the Sponsors page of this web site for a list of fine restaurants and lodges that support the Festival. Please consider supporting our sponsors during your stay.

Getting to the Concerts

The Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater is located below Ford Park, just a five-minute walk from the center of Vail Village. You may walk from the paid parking lot above the Amphitheater or from the parking structure in Vail where you can find free parking. You may also bike or take the bus to all Festival events here. See map

The Vilar Center for the Arts in Beaver Creek is host to our Chamber Music Classics series. Located underneath the ice skating rink and next door to the Beaver Creek Lodge, this state-of-the-art 530-seat theatre has wood-paneled columns, walls and ceilings that are combined with a curved horseshoe-seating layout found in many traditional European halls. See map

Many other concerts are held at various lodges and private residences throughout the Valley. Please call the Festival offices for specifics on these locations toll free at (877) 827-5700.