Vail celebrates the re-opening of Dobson Arena on Saturday, November 28, 2026 with a bluegrass and Americana double bill: Trampled By Turtles and Old Crow Medicine Show, with support from Lindsay Lou.
The Town of Vail's $55 million renovation and expansion of Dobson Arena wrapped up in fall 2026, replacing the ice plant, rink floor and mechanical systems and renaming the venue to reflect its wider role beyond ice sports. This concert is the community's first big night in the reimagined building.
Minnesota string band Trampled By Turtles and Grammy-winning Old Crow Medicine Show share the bill, with Lindsay Lou opening. General admission is just $20 plus fees, all ages — a price that will likely sell out fast.
Presented by the Town of Vail and Vail Recreation District as part of the Vail Après series, the show lands the night after the Lionshead Tree Lighting for an easy Thanksgiving-weekend double feature.
Highlights
- First big concert in the renovated Dobson Arena
- Trampled By Turtles and Old Crow Medicine Show
- Support from Lindsay Lou
- $20 general admission, all ages
- Thanksgiving-weekend Vail Après event
Schedule
Times are from the official event listing and are subject to change — confirm on the official calendar before you go.
Saturday, November 28 CONCERT
| 5:30 p.m. | Doors open |
| 6:00 p.m. | Show begins (Lindsay Lou, then the headliners) |
Know Before You Go
- When: Saturday, November 28, 2026, doors 5:30 p.m., show 6:00 p.m.
- Where: Dobson Arena, Lionshead, Vail
- Admission: $20 plus fees, general admission, all ages (tickets via AXS)
- Buy early — low-priced shows in the new arena are expected to sell out
- Use the free Vail in-town bus to Lionshead
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