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Where to Stay for Snow King Concerts in Jackson Hole
If you’re searching for where to stay near Snow King concerts, the short answer is this: you want to be close enough to walk to the gondola, warm enough to recover afterward, and comfortable enough that a late show doesn’t wreck the rest of your trip. Trailborn Jackson Hole sits at 400 East Snow King Avenue, right at the base of Snow King Mountain, which puts it closer to the King Concerts gondola than almost anywhere else in town.
Here’s what you need to know about the concert series, why the hotel at the base of the mountain is the obvious call for concert nights, and what to expect if you’re planning around the 2027 lineup.
What Are the Snow King Concerts?
The King Concerts Summer Series at Snow King Mountain is the largest live music event in Jackson Hole. Shows take place on an open-air summit stage at roughly 8,000 feet, reached by a five minute scenic gondola ride from the base of the mountain. The 2026 season ran from June through August with 23 nights of national touring acts across rock, hip-hop, Americana, country, and electronic genres, including The Black Keys, Of Monsters and Men, Alabama Shakes, Interpol, Sofi Tukker, Ziggy Marley, Turnpike Troubadours, and O.A.R.
Because the venue has limited capacity, many of these acts are playing rooms four times smaller than what they’d normally sell out elsewhere. It’s an intimate setting with sweeping views of the Tetons, the Gros Ventre range, and the National Elk Refuge below.
Gondola access on show nights typically opens at 5:00 PM, opening acts start around 6:30 PM, and headliners take the stage around 8:00 to 8:30 PM. Ticket prices include a gondola access fee (currently $20 per person, waived for Snow King season pass holders).
For the current lineup, dates, and tickets, check the official Snow King Concerts page and events calendar directly, since schedules and on-sale dates change season to season.
Why Stay at Trailborn Jackson Hole for Concert Nights
Trailborn Jackson Hole occupies the former Snow King Resort Hotel, reimagined as a ski-in, ski-out property that shares the same block as the concert venue’s base and gondola. That location matters more than it sounds like on a concert night. Instead of driving in, hunting for parking, and fighting a crowd to catch the last gondola up, you can walk out the lobby and be in line within a couple of minutes.
It matters even more on the way down. Gondola download times after a show can run past an hour, and plenty of concertgoers choose to linger at the summit or hike down instead. Staying at the base means you’re not stuck waiting in a parking lot or driving back to a hotel across town. You can be showered and in bed, or back at the bar, well before anyone still queued for the gondola.
A few property details worth knowing if you’re booking around a show:
- Ski-in, ski-out access to Snow King Mountain, with the gondola and concert base a short walk from the lobby
- Old Timer Bar & Restaurant for a pre-show bite or a late dinner after the last set
- Ember Lily Spa for a next day recovery session if the show ran long
- A pool, hot tub, and fire pit area that’s an easy way to wind down after an 8,000 foot night
- Complimentary live music of its own on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at the hotel, for nights when there isn’t a King Concerts show
A Typical Snow King Concert Night at Trailborn
Most guests build the evening around three stops: dinner, the show, and a place to land afterward. A workable rhythm looks like this. Check in and drop your bags in the early afternoon, grab an early dinner at Old Timer or one of the food trucks near the gondola base, then walk over for gondola access at 5:00 PM so you’re settled well before the opening act. After the headliner wraps around 9:30 or 10:00 PM, you can either ride the gondola down with the crowd or hike down (a headlamp and sturdy shoes are worth packing if you go that route) and be back at the hotel in minutes rather than driving across town.
Because the venue is fully outdoor and exposed at elevation, temperatures swing hard between the opening act and the encore. Layers, a light rain shell, and closed toe shoes are worth packing regardless of the forecast.
Snow King Concerts 2027: What to Expect
As of this writing, Snow King Mountain has closed out its 2026 season and says it’s actively planning the 2027 concert series, with the lineup and on-sale dates still to be announced. If you’re already thinking about Snow King concerts 2027, the smart move is to bookmark the official concerts page and check back as dates are released, since past seasons have sold out well ahead of the show. Trailborn typically opens booking windows before individual concert tickets go on sale, so locking in a room near the venue early is generally easier than trying to find one after a big headliner is announced.
FAQ: Snow King Concerts and Where to Stay
Trailborn Jackson Hole, at 400 East Snow King Avenue, sits at the base of Snow King Mountain next to the King Concerts gondola, making it the closest full service hotel to the venue.
The concert stage sits at the summit of Snow King Mountain, reached by a five minute gondola ride from the base. Gondola access on show nights typically opens at 5:00 PM. Walking or hiking up is also allowed, but tickets must be scanned at the base first.
Gondola access generally opens at 5:00 PM, opening acts start around 6:30 PM, and headliners take the stage around 8:00 to 8:30 PM. Exact times vary by show, so check your ticket.
Yes. Ticket prices include a gondola access fee, currently $20 per person, which is waived for Snow King season pass holders.
Yes, if you’re staying at the base of the mountain. Trailborn Jackson Hole shares the same block as the gondola and concert base, so guests can walk over rather than drive or take a shuttle.
Snow King Mountain has said it is planning the 2027 season, but as of now the lineup and ticket dates have not been released. Check the official Snow King Concerts page for updates, since past lineups have sold out quickly once announced.
Yes. King Concerts is an all ages event, and children under 5 are free. Keep in mind gondola download times after the show can exceed an hour, so plan accordingly with younger kids.
Layers for a big temperature swing at elevation, closed toe shoes, sunscreen or a rain layer depending on the forecast, and a blanket or camp chair if you want to sit.
