THE FIRST EVER
Aspen Literary Festival
September 26-28th, 2025
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General registration is free and required for attendance.
You’ll be asked to provide your contact information and to confirm your plans to join us in Aspen.
You can register from June 3 until the festival begins.
Does not include access to the individually ticketed marquee events at the Wheeler Opera House or guarantee entry to free events—all free events are first-come, first-served.
General Admission: FREE
VIP Experience Pass: $950
Priority seating at Marquee Events - Reserved seating and early entry for all marquee author talks at the Wheeler Opera House.
Exclusive cocktail Party Invitation - You and a guest are invited to our exclusive cocktail party at the Aspen Art Museum hosted by Book of the Month, along side additional sponsors, VIPs, and our festival authors!
Access to the VIP Lounge - Enjoy a quiet, comfortable space at event HQ with select private author signings.
Personal VIP Concierge - Get insider tips and personalized help throughout the festival.
Bonus perk - Enjoy 3 months of Book of the Month!
*Limited availability*
Marquee event tickets will open on July 8th to Aspen Words members (anyone who has given $100 and up in the past year). Become a member today and receive early access!
Marquee event tickets will open to the public on July 10.
All marquee events will take place at Aspen’s Wheeler Opera House.
Seating will be available on first-come, first-served basis.
Maquee Event Tickets: $45
Aspen Words National Council
National Council members receive special access to the festival.
Cancellation Policy
General registration is free and therefore non-refundable. We appreciate you letting us know if you can’t make it by emailing events@aspeninstitute.org.
VIP passes and marquee event tickets are final sale and non-refundable. Passes are transferable before September 1, 2025. To request a substitution please emails us at events@aspeninstitute.org.
