The Vail Arts Festival is an annual event that brings talented artists from all over to Vail to share their work. This year features talented artists in many mediums for all to enjoy. There is even an opportunity for kids to flex their creative muscle and create some one-of-a-kind pieces of their own in The Creative Kingdom. 

The Vail Jazz Foundation announces its 2012 Vail Jazz Festival season with ticketed and free events taking place throughout Vail from June 24 through September 3.

The Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival renewed its contract with The Philadelphia Orchestra for the 2013, 2014, and 2015 seasons. One of its three world-class resident ensembles, The Philadelphia Orchestra enjoys a strong partnership with the Vail Music Festival, having appeared there every summer since 2007. The music festival kicks off it's 25th season on June 25, 2012.

Tickets for the 2012 Vail International Dance Festival will go on sale Tuesday, March 6. Performances take place July 29 through August 11 at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater in Vail and the Vilar Performing Arts Center in Beaver Creek, while community events will be held in the streets and villages throughout the Vail Valley.

The Vail Jazz Festival expands this year, with new events in addition to favorites featuring national jazz artists playing in spectacular outdoor and intimate indoor venues this summer, marking the 18^th annual festival for the Vail Jazz Foundation.