What major events are happening in Telluride the week of February 20–26, 2025?

Telluride AIDS Benefit Fashion Week continues through Monday with a Gala Fashion Show Thursday–Saturday, and Gay Ski Week kicks off Saturday and runs through the following Saturday. The week also features live music at venues like The Alibi and Sheridan Opera House, plus community events like the Scallywags Ball Fundraiser and a blood drive at the Telluride Fire Station.

Where can I catch live music in Telluride this week?

The Alibi hosts Deerock on Thursday, Cousin Curtiss on Friday, and Moonstone Quill on Saturday. Tim O'Brien and Jan Fabricius perform at Sheridan Opera House on Friday, Tyler Simmons plays apres at Communion Wine Bar on Thursday, and Anneke Dean performs at the final Chamber Music Happy Hour of the season at Telluride Arts HQ on Tuesday.

What recent weather has Telluride received?

Telluride received an epic snowstorm over the past week with 36 inches of snow, providing excellent conditions for skiing and winter recreation.

Are there any free or fundraising events I should know about?

Yes—there's a free wine tasting at Mountain Village Wine Merchant on Wednesday, and the Scallywags Ball Fundraiser at Telluride Distilling Company on Saturday to support bus driver Brandon Griep. A blood drive is also scheduled at the Telluride Fire Station on Tuesday, and Poetry for Eco-Grief Workshop at Wilkinson Public Library on Tuesday.

Telluride PEAK SHEET: Events & Happenings (Feb 20-26, 2025)

By Anne-Britt OstlundFebruary 20, 20252 min read

Life @ Telluride

Via Telluride Tourism Board

THANK YOU to everyone who danced their butts off last week... The snowstorm this weekend was EPIC! With 36" over the course of the last week, we hope everyone has had so much fun playing in our backyard. We sure have.

Back on solid ground, there's plenty going on this week as well! Telluride AIDS Benefit Fashion Week continues through Monday with a variety of events, highlighted by the Gala Fashion Show Thursday through Saturday (preview on Thursday), and the Fashion After Dark Dance Party on Saturday. Fashion Week overlaps with Gay Ski Week, which kicks off on Saturday and runs through next Saturday. Be sure to check out the full schedule of events here.

Music lovers will enjoy an array of tunes this week. At The Alibi, catch Deerock on Thursday, Cousin Curtiss on Friday and Moonstone Quill on Saturday. Additionally, Tim O'Brien and Jan Fabricius will be performing at the Sheridan Opera House on Friday, Tyler Simmons will be performing for apres at the Communion Wine Bar on Thursday, and Telluride Arts HQ will be hosting Anneke Dean for the last Chamber Music Happy Hour of the season on Tuesday.

Other fun events include Mind Blown on Friday and Saturday at The Peaks, an apres piercing p op-up at Slate Gray Gallery on Monday, and a free wine tasting at the Mountain Village Wine Merchant on Wednesday.

In addition to all of the fun, there are also some worthwhile events checking out this week, including Backcountry Chats on Thursday at the Wilkinson Public Library, the Scallywags Ball Fundraiser (to buy bus driver Brandon Griep a sit ski) at the Telluride Distilling Company on Saturday, a Blood Drive at the Telluride Fire Station on Tuesday, and a Poetry for Eco-Grief Workshop and Conversation at the Wilkinson Public Library on Tuesday.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What major events are happening in Telluride the week of February 20–26, 2025?: Telluride AIDS Benefit Fashion Week continues through Monday with a Gala Fashion Show Thursday–Saturday, and Gay Ski Week kicks off Saturday and runs through the following Saturday. The week also features live music at venues like The Alibi and Sheridan Opera House, plus community events like the Scallywags Ball Fundraiser and a blood drive at the Telluride Fire Station.
Where can I catch live music in Telluride this week?: The Alibi hosts Deerock on Thursday, Cousin Curtiss on Friday, and Moonstone Quill on Saturday. Tim O'Brien and Jan Fabricius perform at Sheridan Opera House on Friday, Tyler Simmons plays apres at Communion Wine Bar on Thursday, and Anneke Dean performs at the final Chamber Music Happy Hour of the season at Telluride Arts HQ on Tuesday.
What recent weather has Telluride received?: Telluride received an epic snowstorm over the past week with 36 inches of snow, providing excellent conditions for skiing and winter recreation.
Are there any free or fundraising events I should know about?: Yes—there's a free wine tasting at Mountain Village Wine Merchant on Wednesday, and the Scallywags Ball Fundraiser at Telluride Distilling Company on Saturday to support bus driver Brandon Griep. A blood drive is also scheduled at the Telluride Fire Station on Tuesday, and Poetry for Eco-Grief Workshop at Wilkinson Public Library on Tuesday.