Après at The Amp: The Spring Concert Worth Traveling to the Vail Valley For

Published April 3, 2025

There’s something about spring in the mountains that catches people off guard — in the best way. The mornings are still crisp enough for carving fresh snow. The afternoons stretch out longer than you expected. And just when you think the season is winding down, something like Après at The Amp shows up to remind you the Rockies aren’t done yet.

Happening April 4 and 5 at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater in Vail, this open-air concert weekend brings together world-class music, mountain views, and that feeling you only get when live sound hits cold air just right.

If you're looking for a spontaneous getaway with a little more edge and a lot more energy, this is it.

The Vibe: Music, Altitude, and an Audience That Knows

The lineup is reason enough — Jungle, L’Impératrice, Goth Babe, and Sammy Virji, plus a few openers who can hold their own — but what makes Après at The Amp feel different is the setting. You’re not crammed into a crowded city venue. You’re bundled in layers, beer in hand, standing in the snow with bass moving through your boots. Behind you? Stars. Around you? A crowd that’s come from all over, just to feel this for a weekend.

It’s loud and loose and joyful in a way most ski towns only hint at during après hour.

The Flow: Late Season Skiing + Cultural Nights

April is the time of year when you stop racing to the lifts and start letting your day find its own rhythm. Fewer people. Softer snow. Slopes you can practically have to yourself. You’ll have time for an extra coffee, a long lunch, or a mid-day nap before heading out again.

Après at The Amp doesn’t start until early evening. That gives you the whole day to enjoy Beaver Creek your way — whether that’s catching one more spring run or doing absolutely nothing until it’s time to throw on something warm and head to Vail.

And when the music’s over, you get to come back to something that feels personal and peaceful. That matters more than you think.

Where to Stay: A Place That Feels Like a Reset

At Pop Art Villa, you’re walking straight from the slopes into a space that was designed to feel like someone thought about the little things. Kitchen stocked. Firepit ready. Premium bedding and amenities.

Whether you stay in the studio or one of the larger residences, it’s the kind of place that makes the whole trip feel intentional, even if you booked it last-minute.

Should You Go?

If you’re asking the question, the answer’s probably yes. This is the sweet spot. The ski season is still holding on, but the energy is already shifting. You won’t find crowds or chaos, just a different kind of weekend — the kind that blends mountain air with movement and music and the unexpected.

Pop Art Villa still has availability for April 4–6, but it won’t last. If you need a reason to escape, this is a good one.

Plan a spring weekend you’ll actually talk about!