How to Plan Your JAS June Experience Weekend
Whether you are a first time attendee or a seasoned pro at the JAS June Experience, let us show you what awaits. For one weekend in June, downtown Aspen transforms into a music lover’s paradise, with performances taking place across multiple venues all within walking distance of one another. From intimate jazz sets and blues legends to funk, soul, world music, and late-night performances, you’ll have the freedom to create your own perfect festival experience.
One of the best parts of the JAS June Experience is that no two days look the same. You can build your own schedule, discover new artists, revisit longtime favorites, and move from venue to venue throughout the evening. Whether you’re here for one night or the entire weekend, there’s always something new to experience around every corner.
Start at the Paul JAS Center
The newly opened Paul JAS Center (above the Historic Red Onion) serves as the home base for the 2026 JAS June Experience. Located in the heart of downtown Aspen, the Paul JAS Center is your first stop for festival information, artist updates, and ticket assistance throughout the weekend.
The JAS Box Office will be located at the Paul JAS Center, where you can pick up your passes, ask questions, and get the latest festival information. Be sure to stop by and grab your Official June Experience program before heading out to your first show.
Paul JAS Center
422 E. Cooper Ave
Aspen, CO 81611
Box Office Hours:
Friday, June 26 – 12:00 – 10:00 pm
Saturday, June 27 – 12:00 – 10:00 pm
Wristband Terms & Conditions HERE
AXS Ticketing Policies HERE
Download the JAS App
Before arriving, download the Jazz Aspen Snowmass App. The app is the easiest way to stay connected throughout the festival weekend, with artist information, venue details, performance schedules, and real-time updates. You’ll also find venue capacity notifications and other important announcements to help you make the most of your experience.
Full instructions to download and more information about the app HERE
Start Planning Your Weekend
Thursday, June 25
The weekend begins with the traditional Thursday VIP evening kickoff event, offering VIP passholders a chance to gather, enjoy great food and drinks, and a high-energy performance from The New Orleans Suspects, before the full schedule begins on Friday.
Paul JAS Center
6:00 pm-9:00 pm
Friday, June 26
Friday marks the official start of venue hopping throughout downtown Aspen.
Begin your day by picking up your wristband at the Paul JAS Center box office, exploring the downtown venues before performances begin, making reservations for meals, and taking time to explore. The beauty of the June Experience is that every venue is just a short walk away, allowing you to catch portions of multiple performances throughout the night.
JAS Street Horns kick off the JAS June Experience! Catch these talented students to set the tone for the weekend. Limelight Hotel | 5:15 pm
Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe | Belly Up | 7:30-8:45 pm & 10:00 – 11:15 pm (single show tickets available)
Saxman: one of the best live funk/jazz acts on the planet
The Family Stone | Paul JAS Center | 9:00 – 10:15 pm
Sly’s Hits! Blending funk, soul, R&B, rock & psychedelia
Jimmie Vaughan & The Tilt-A-Whirl Band | Wheeler Opera House | 5:30 – 7:30 pm (single show tickets available)
4-Time GRAMMY Winning Blues Singer/Guitarist
Luca Stricagnoli | Bad Harriet | 5:30– 6:45 pm & 7:45-9:00 pm
Virtuosic acoustic guitar performances
Ally Venable | W Hotel | 6:45-8:00 & 8:45-10:00 pm (single show tickets available)
Texas blues-rock singer/songwriter and guitarist extraordinaire
View the full schedule HERE
Saturday, June 27
Saturday brings another full evening of performances throughout town.
Start with an early set, then take advantage of the walkable festival format to experience several artists in a single evening. One venue might feature an intimate jazz performance while another hosts a high-energy funk band or world music ensemble just a few blocks away.
Cory Henry & The Funk Apostles | Belly Up | 7:30-8:45 pm & 10:00 – 11:15 pm (single show tickets available)
Deep, Grooving, Relentless funk band
JAS Academy Band w/ Christian McBride Lizz Wright & Kurt Elling | Paul JAS Center | 9:00 – 10:15 pm
JAS Academy Big Band music with powerful vocals
Robert Cray | Wheeler Opera House | 5:30 – 7:30 pm (single show tickets available)
5-Time Grammy Winning Blues Singer/Guitarist
Acoustic Alchemy | Limelight Hotel | 6:15 – 7:30 pm & 8:30 – 9:45 pm
35 Yrs. – Upbeat joy & rhythms to laid-back grooves
Diego Figueiredo & Chiara Izzy | Felix Roasting Co. | 6:00 – 7:15 pm & 8:00 – 9:15 pm
Virtuoso Brazilian Guitarist w/Italian jazz vocalist
View the full schedule HERE
Sunday, June 28
Before heading home, cap off your weekend with the popular JAS New Orleans Sunday Brunch at the Paul JAS Center
ALL3N Generation ft. Shamarr Allen (two generations of Allen family musicians) perform alongside a curated brunch buffet from the Paul JAS Center Epicure Kitchen, with a Bloody Mary and Mimosa bar. With great food and a Sunday pick-me-up atmosphere, the brunch is the perfect way to celebrate an unforgettable weekend of music and community in Aspen.
Brunch tickets are not included in VIP and GA passes. Tickets must be purchased individually.
PURCHASE 10:00 am Brunch Tickets (12:30 seating is SOLD OUT)
Create Your Own Experience
One of the festival’s greatest strengths is its flexibility. You can spend the evening venue hopping through downtown Aspen or settle into one or two performances and enjoy them from start to finish.
Plan your schedule with the My Schedule feature on our app. If you prefer a spontaneous approach, let the music take you around town on a whim.
With one pass providing access to multiple venues and dozens of performances, every attendee creates a different weekend. Whether you’re a long-time jazz fan, a blues enthusiast, a lover of funk and soul, or simply someone looking to discover great live music, the JAS June Experience offers something for every taste.
Grab your pass, download the app, make the Paul JAS Center your first stop, and get ready for an unforgettable weekend of music in the heart of Aspen.
More information, plus pass and single show tickets, are available HERE
