Opening Night
Friday Jul 31, 2026 7:00 pm
GERALD R. FORD AMPHITHEATER
An all-star Opening Night will offer a thrilling preview of what’s to come at this year’s Festival, featuring performances by stars of New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, and other celebrated artists, along with performances by Martha Graham Dance Company, Rennie Harris Puremovement, and Colorado Ballet. The kick-off performance spans a remarkable range of choreography reflecting the Festival’s ambitious scope—from works by legends to creations by today’s groundbreaking artistic voices.
Casting and repertory are subject to change.
Photo credit: Sara Mearns and Chun Wai Chan with Colorado Ballet in “ÉLÉGIE” choreography by George Balanchine ©The George Balanchine Trust during International Evenings of Dance I on 8.1.25 at Vail Dance Festival 2025. Photo By Christopher Duggan.
Ticketing
MORE TICKETING INFORMATION:
- We are offering a number of ticket packages this year.
Click HERE to learn more. - Children 12 and under receive free admission on the lawn
with the purchase of an adult ticket. - Students and faculty may purchase discounted lawn tickets
(excludes Dance for $20.26 and the Vilar Performing Arts Center) - Ticket prices are subject to change.
Questions? Contact the Box Office at [email protected] or call 970.845.TIXS(8497)
Gates open one hour prior to showtime.
Community Arts Access
To learn more about attending a performance through our Community Arts Access program or providing support to eliminate socioeconomic barriers to the arts, please contact Martha Brassel ([email protected])