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Aspen Laugh Festival looks to expand beyond Wheeler Opera House in 2027
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· July 23, 2026
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Key points The council's input is being sought on intentionally programming select events in offsite locations for the 2027 festival. Aspen City Council has expressed support for the Wheeler Opera House to expand the Aspen Laugh Festival beyond its walls in 2027.
Aspen City Council has expressed support for the Wheeler Opera House to expand the Aspen Laugh Festival beyond its walls in 2027. This expansion would allow for comedy performances in various partner venues, offering different room sizes and formats.
The idea is to provide a better fit for certain artists and audience experiences, as comedy is not a one-size-fits-all concept. Potential offsite locations include Bad Harriet and the Paul JAS Center.
Further details on the proposed expansion are available from the Wheeler Opera House and Aspen City Council. The council's input is being sought on intentionally programming select events in offsite locations for the 2027 festival.
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Category: government Published: July 23, 2026 Source: Aspen Times Reading time: 1 min
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