Elevating artistic
excellence

Investing in the future

The Vilar completed significant facility renovations in 2025 to elevate both the guest and artist experience, including a redesigned upper lobby with a new full-service bar, a bistro seating area, and a dedicated coat check room, along with enhanced artist green rooms and dressing rooms. The renovations enhance the Vilar’s ability to attract top-tier talent and provide guests with an elevated pre-show and intermission experience.

Expanding community arts access

The Vilar’s Community Arts Access program expanded in every facet in 2025, increasing the number of tickets offered, shows included in the program, and local groups partnering with the Vilar to distribute tickets to those who need them most. A new ticket lottery system was also introduced to give locals the opportunity to apply for free tickets to select shows at the Vilar. Through these expansions, the Vilar offered over $170,000 worth of free or steeply discounted tickets in 2025 to help community members experience the magic of live performing arts.

Inspiring the next generation

In 2025, the Vilar once again brought the performing arts to local students for free through the STARS (Support the Arts Reaching Students) program, providing transformative cultural experiences that inspire creativity and broaden horizons. The program’s impact extends beyond entertainment, fostering appreciation for the arts while making these experiences accessible regardless of economic circumstances. Through STARS, the Vilar distributed 6,000 free tickets in the last year and covered all costs, including transportation, to ensure that financial barriers never prevent young people from experiencing the power of live performance.

BY THE NUMBERS (Sept. 2024 – 2025)

Keb' Mo' plays the guitar while singing on stage at the Vilar Performing Arts Center

37,437

Total ticketed attendees
113

Total ticketed events
87%

Returning guests
191

Volunteers

Wide shot of an audience standing and waving their arms in the air while watching a performance at the Vilar Performing Arts Center

6,000

Tickets provided to local students through the STARS (Support The Arts Reaching Students) program
2,027

Tickets given to community members through the Community Arts Access Program
$171,562

Worth of tickets distributed through the Community Arts Access Program
$19,476,194

Revenue generated for Beaver Creek

Performance Highlights

Diversified programming

We continued to push the limits of what is possible in a 530-seat mountain theater in 2025, with 113 ticketed performances at the Vilar across a wide variety of genres. That's a performance almost every three days!

A rock group performs on stage while an audience cheers at the Vilar Performing Arts Center

Comedy in the Spotlight

We had a robust comedy lineup in 2025, with nearly a dozen comedians gracing the Vilar stage, including the one-and-only Jerry Seinfeld. Through the Community Arts Access Program, we offered steeply discounted Seinfeld tickets to Eagle County educators, allowing them to see the comedic legend for just one tenth of the cost.

Jerry Seinfeld performs a stand-up comedy set at the Vilar Performing Arts Center

Broadway Mountain Magic

Broadway musicals and artists delighted Vilar audiences this past year. Dear Evan Hansen brought its Tony Award-winning story of connection and healing to the stage in February, while The Addams Family Musical marked the first time the Vilar has hosted a national Broadway tour in the fall season.

Dancers point their fingers in the air in a disco-like manner with their backs facing the audience

Rock 'n' Roll in the Rockies

We welcomed a swath of rock 'n' roll legends to the Vilar in 2025, including Elvis Costello & the Imposters, a sold-out Bachman-Turner Overdrive show, and more. These performances generated endless air guitars and furious head banging from crowds, continuing to prove that the Vilar is a haven for rock stars.

Handpicked for the Hometown Crowd

"Love for the Locals" launched in 2025, replacing Underground Sound. The reimagined initiative offers year-round programming with accessible pricing and community-focused perks, featuring artists who reflect the creative spirit of the community and encourage people to gather and enjoy the performing arts together.

A group of three adults and one child smile in the lobby of the Vilar Performing Arts Center as a Love for the Locals performance is set to begin

Up Close and On Stage

In 2025, we held innovative jazz performances, with audience members seated onstage with the performers. We also offered intimate, club-style May Gallery shows, where audiences could experience jazz up close. These unique formats further establish the Vilar as a home for one-of-a-kind performances.

Damien Sneed Trio performs on the Vilar stage as audience members seated onstage look on