• Aspen Film Presents: Shortsfest 2026 PROGRAM 6

    Wheeler Opera House 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO 81611

    Celebrating its 35th year, Aspen Shortsfest is one of only five Oscar®- qualifying festivals in the US strictly dedicated to short films. This year's festival features new works from 25 countries, encompassing ten programs and 61 short films, of which there are 8 World, 1 International, 5 North American, 6 US and 37 Colorado Premieres. …

    Aspen Film Presents: Shortsfest 2026 PROGRAM 7

    Wheeler Opera House 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO 81611

    Celebrating its 35th year, Aspen Shortsfest is one of only five Oscar®- qualifying festivals in the US strictly dedicated to short films. This year's festival features new works from 25 countries, encompassing ten programs and 61 short films, of which there are 8 World, 1 International, 5 North American, 6 US and 37 Colorado Premieres. …

    Aspen Film Presents: Shortsfest 2026 PROGRAM 8

    Wheeler Opera House 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO 81611

    Celebrating its 35th year, Aspen Shortsfest is one of only five Oscar®- qualifying festivals in the US strictly dedicated to short films. This year's festival features new works from 25 countries, encompassing ten programs and 61 short films, of which there are 8 World, 1 International, 5 North American, 6 US and 37 Colorado Premieres. …

    Aspen Film Presents: Shortsfest 2026 PROGRAM 9

    Wheeler Opera House 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO 81611

    Celebrating its 35th year, Aspen Shortsfest is one of only five Oscar®- qualifying festivals in the US strictly dedicated to short films. This year's festival features new works from 25 countries, encompassing ten programs and 61 short films, of which there are 8 World, 1 International, 5 North American, 6 US and 37 Colorado Premieres. …

    Aspen Film Presents: Shortsfest 2026 PROGRAM 10

    Wheeler Opera House 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO 81611

    Celebrating its 35th year, Aspen Shortsfest is one of only five Oscar®- qualifying festivals in the US strictly dedicated to short films. This year's festival features new works from 25 countries, encompassing ten programs and 61 short films, of which there are 8 World, 1 International, 5 North American, 6 US and 37 Colorado Premieres. …

    Wheeler Presents Mountainfilm on Tour: Big Green World

    Wheeler Opera House 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO 81611

    Mountainfilm on Tour is coming to Aspen bringing a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed and inspiring documentary films curated from the Mountainfilm festival held every Memorial Day weekend in Telluride, Colorado.The Big Green World program features a vibrant collection of short documentaries that celebrate resilience, connection to nature, and the transformative power of adventure.• Personal …

    Wheeler Presents: Los Lonely Boys

    Wheeler Opera House 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO 81611

    For Los Lonely Boys—brothers Henry, Jojo, and Ringo Garza—family has always been at the heart of their music. After years of touring, the trio took a break in 2019 to focus on their families, returning to the road in 2022 reinvigorated and even opening for The Who. Hailing from San Angelo, Texas, the Garzas created …

    Wheeler Presents: “Infinitely Yours” and other works by Miwa Matreyek

    Wheeler Opera House 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO 81611

    Step into a world where animation, performance, and environmental storytelling converge in a singular, dreamlike experience. Internationally acclaimed artist Miwa Matreyek brings her spellbinding shadow performances to the Wheeler Opera House for one night only. Blending cinematic animation with live performance, Matreyek’s silhouette becomes part of the projected world—moving through oceanscapes, cityscapes, and surreal dream …

    ACES, Aspen One, City of Aspen, CORE, POW Presents: The Future is Local

    Wheeler Opera House 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO 81611

    Community Action Fair | 3-5pmLecture | 6-7:30pmCelebrate Earth Day in Aspen with a community-wide gathering focused on environmental stewardship, climate action, and civic engagement.Join us for an afternoon Community Action Fair featuring local environmental organizations and local farms, followed by a free evening lecture at the Wheeler Opera House exploring the intersection of environment, politics, …

    Wheeler Presents: Flying Karamazov Brothers

    Wheeler Opera House 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO 81611

    The Flying Karamazov Brothers have been defying gravity and expectations for over fifty years with their signature blend of juggling, theater, and irreverent humor. Founded in 1973 by Howard Patterson and Paul Magid—college roommates at UC Santa Cruz—the troupe quickly grew to include Randy Nelson, Timothy Furst, and a rotating cast of wildly talented performers.Named …

    Wheeler Presents: Luca Stricagnoli with special guest Meg Pfeiffer

    Wheeler Opera House 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO 81611

    With his music videos exceeding 100 million and bookings in every corner of the globe, Luca Stricagnoli is considered one of the most interesting acoustic guitarists in the world.Using up to five guitars in the same piece, modified capos, and self-conceived stratagems, Luca leaves audiences in awe. His latest invention, a custom Triple Neck Guitar, …