Free Concerts, Fireworks and More: Your 2025 Birds of Prey Festival Guide

October 15, 2025

Stifel Birds of Prey is back! From December 4-7, 2025, Beaver Creek will come alive with men’s FIS Alpine Ski World Cup races. The world’s best ski racers will battle it out in a downhill, super-G, and giant slalom as they vie for crucial qualifying points ahead of the 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympics.

Beyond the thrilling races on the legendary Birds of Prey course, Beaver Creek Village will transform into a winter wonderland of entertainment, music, fireworks, family-friendly activities and more. Most of the festival activities are completely free, complementing the free race spectating to create an incredible, budget-friendly experience.

Here’s your complete guide to all the festivities happening during this unforgettable weekend:

FREE Live Music

Beaver Creek Music Stage in Beaver Creek Village

Get ready to dance! Free concerts will light up Beaver Creek Village throughout the weekend, featuring an incredible lineup of live music:

Buffalo Traffic Jam – Thursday, December 4 | 4:00 PM

Manufactured Superstars – Friday, December 5 | 2:00 PM

Red Not Chili Peppers – Friday, December 5 | 4:00 PM

Kendall Street Company – Saturday, December 6 | 2:00 PM

Jackie Greene – Saturday, December 6 | 4:15 PM

Touch of Trey – Sunday, December 7 | 1:30 PM

Warren Miller’s “SNO-CIETY”

Thursday, December 4 | 5:00 PM & 8:00 PM
Vilar Performing Arts Center

Kick off the weekend and build your ski season stoke with Warren Miller’s latest film, “SNO-CIETY”. This year’s installment celebrates ski culture and community with stunning cinematography and inspiring stories from around the globe. Catch one of two showings at the Vilar Performing Arts Center, tucked just underneath the ice rink in Beaver Creek Village. General admission tickets are available at vilarpac.org.

Meet the Cats and Dogs of Beaver Creek

Friday, December 5 | 12:30 – 1:30 PM
Bus Stop at John and Karen Arnold Red Tail Stadium

Bring the family to meet the incredible Beaver Creek Avalanche Dogs and check out the amazing Prinoth Snowcats that help build the Birds of Prey course! A unique and FREE opportunity to see these amazing animals and machines in action.

Men’s Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team Signing

Friday, December 5 | 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Gorsuch in Beaver Creek Village

Meet the Men’s Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team after Friday’s downhill race! Grab autographs, take photos, and connect with your favorite athletes. It’s all free, and posters will be provided—just bring your ski poles or helmets for signing. Stay tuned for the lineup of athletes attending. Be sure to arrive early for the best chance to meet your favorite athletes!

TED LIGETY SIGNING

Friday, December 5 | 4:30 PM
KJUS Store in Beaver Creek Village

Meet and get an autograph from legendary two-time Olympic Champion and five-time World Champion Ted Ligety! Posters and light refreshments will be provided. The first 100 attendees will also receive an exclusive KJUS beanie.

Fireworks

Friday, December 5 | 6:15 PM
Beaver Creek Village

Cap off Friday night with a dazzling fireworks show that will light up the sky above Beaver Creek Village. The perfect ending to an amazing day!

BIG HEAD TODD AND THE MONSTERS

Friday, December 5 | 7:00 PM
Vilar Performing Arts Center

Keep the evening going at the Vilar Performing Arts Center with the return of Big Head Todd and the Monsters! The Colorado-based rock-‘n’-roll quartet played to a sold-out crowd at the Vilar during Birds of Prey last winter. Tickets are available at vilarpac.org.