May – October 2026

The Amp Summer Concerts

39th Season | June 25 – August 6, 2026

The Bravo! Vail Music Festival (Bravo! Vail) announces its 39th Festival season, returning June 25 to August 6, 2026, with more than 60 concerts throughout Colorado’s Vail Valley region. The six-week festival features internationally acclaimed orchestras—Academy of St Martin in the Fields, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, The Philadelphia Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic—alongside distinguished chamber ensembles and guest artists from around the world.

The centerpiece of the season is a festival-long celebration of Anne-Marie McDermott’s 16-year tenure and her last as Artistic Director of Bravo! Vail. Highlights include McDermott’s performances of all five Beethoven piano concertos with the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, the world premiere of Prayer for the Living by Aaron Jay Kernis—a commissioned gift to McDermott from Bravo! Vail, and collaborative performances with pianists Yefim Bronfman, Anton Nel, Gregory Anderson, and Elizabeth Roe.

Additionally, McDermott presents pianists Illia Ovcharenko, Ilya Shmukler, Fei-Fei Dong, and Chaeyoung Park in the complete cycle of Beethoven’s 32 Piano Sonatas in eight free concerts at the Vail Interfaith Chapel—an extraordinary artistic and educational offering for the community. Taking place throughout July, the concerts are offered free to the public with additional details and availability announced in March 2026.

“During the interview process for my job as Artistic Director of the Bravo! Vail Music Festival, I recorded my ideas and aspirations for the Festival in a small notebook,” said McDermott. “When I leaf through its pages now, I am astonished and humbled to see just how many ideas were brought to life over the course of 16 summers. In 2010, I imagined the Festival becoming a ‘hotbed’ for international musical talent and a place where musical dreams come true. As we announce the 2026 season, my last as Artistic Director, what I once could only imagine is today a reality, thanks to an extraordinary community built on generosity and trust, and inspired by excellence and a genuine passion for music. I could not be more grateful.”

Consistently cited as one of the top 10 classical music festivals in the country, the Bravo! Vail Music Festival brings world-renowned musicians to picturesque venues throughout the Vail and Eagle River Valley region for six weeks, drawing music lovers from around the world. The only festival in North America to host four of the world’s finest orchestras in a single season, Bravo! Vail celebrates its 39th season from June 25-August 6, 2026, with approximately 60 concerts—almost half of which are presented for free. Beyond its summer programming, Bravo! Vail serves the community by providing year-round low-cost music education through Music Makers Haciendo Música, a piano, violin, guitar, cello, and ensemble instruction program to help develop new generations of musicians and music lovers. Artistic Director Anne-Marie McDermott has led the Festival since 2011. “[Bravo! Vail] is the most high-profile — and high altitude — mountain music festival in America.” – The Times (UK) Event details, including all artists and programs are subject to change.

Visit BravoVail.org for complete season information and updates.

www.bravovail.org

For a small town, Vail’s dining options (especially for breakfast) are exceptional, as are the accommodations at Vail’s Mountain Haus. Located just steps from world-class skiing, dining, and shopping, the Mountain Haus provides lodging with easy access to all of Vail’s famous winter activities and unparalleled hiking trails.

What Are The Best Restaurants For Breakfast In Vail, Colorado?

You’ll want to get up early to experience these breakfast restaurants in Vail. Feel the morning sun glow from the table while enjoying a scrumptious breakfast spread in Vail.

• The Little Diner: Here you will find one of the best classic diners in town. The Little Diner offers all the breakfast classics, like omelets, platters, pancakes, breakfast sandwiches, and more. Even if you sit down for a cup of coffee, you will feel at home in the cozy, classic American diner atmosphere.
• Two Arrows Coffee: If you are looking for a pastry and coffee, you won’t go wrong with Two Arrows Coffee. There is a variety of specialty coffee drinks, and when it comes to food, you can order Fresh-baked croissants, Chilled Maple Oats, Veggie Quiche, and more. For a more brunch vibe, they also have a bar with beer, wine, hot cocktails, and specialty cocktails.
• Ludwig’s Breakfast: If you are looking for an upscale breakfast spot, please make a reservation at Ludwig’s Breakfast. They offer “alpine elegance” from their Sonnenalp Breakfast Buffet. Their breakfast buffet features local ingredients from many area providers. You’ll also find excellent specialty coffees, cocktails, and juices. 
• Loaded Joe’s: A great place for those on the go who want something delicious. They advertise that “Loaded Joe’s Vail is your stop before you hit the hill.” Their menu includes breakfast sandwiches, burritos, cinnamon rolls, and other treats.
• Yeti’s Grind: There are numerous Yeti’s Grind locations in the area, so you shouldn’t be too far from their coffee while you are in Colorado. Their menu includes classic coffee drinks, specialty drinks, burritos, bagels, sandwiches, as well as a variety of baked goods.

Start Your First Day In Vail With The Best Meal: Breakfast

Wake up early to sit down at a breakfast restaurant and enjoy one of the best meals you’ll have in Vail, Colorado. When you stay with Vail’s Mountain Haus, you’ll be near the slopes, the shopping, and the best breakfast dining in the area. 

Vail’s Mountain Haus offers guests everything from indoor and outdoor hot tubs, an outdoor heated pool, steam showers, saunas, and a fitness center. Treat yourself to the ultimate luxury resort experience at Vail’s Mountain Haus just once, and you’ll want to return again and again.

For more information or to book, call 800-237-0922, email info@mountainhaus.com, or visit our website.