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Thank you for an amazing season of Winter Words! We are so grateful to everyone who joined us in celebrating the power of storytelling and engaging with this year’s incredible authors.

Here are some highlights from this past season:

January 29 @ Paepcke Auditorium: Ayad Akhtar, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and novelist, discussed his Broadway play McNeal, starring Robert Downey Jr.

(SOLD OUT) February 5 @ TACAW: Kevin Fedarko, journalist and author of The Emerald Mile and A Walk in the Park, shared insights from his 750-mile journey through the Grand Canyon.

February 12 @ Paepcke Auditorium: Lauren Groff, acclaimed novelist and short story writer, spoke about The Vaster Wilds and the themes of survival and resilience.

We hope to see you next year for another incredible season of Winter Words! Stay tuned for updates on our 2026 lineup.

28th Season Lineup

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Purchase season passes & tickets

Winter Words Virtual Pass

VIRTUAL SEASON PASS

Individual In-Person Winter Words Tickets

EVENT TICKETS

More ways to purchase

Please contact Haley.Rieveschl@aspeninstitute.org with any questions.

In-person tickets for Winter Words with Kevin Fedarko are currently SOLD OUT. If you would like to join a waitlist, please register here.

American playwright, novelist, and screenwriter
Ayad Akhtar
McNeal
Wednesday, January 29
In-person & Livestreamed
Renowned journalist and author
Kevin Fedarko
A Walk in the Park
Wednesday, February 5
In-Person & Livestreamed
Novelist and one of TIME's most influential people in 2024
Lauren Groff
The Vaster Wilds
Wednesday, February 12
In-person and Livestreamed

FAQ & Event Facts

General

How do I attend?

There are a few options for joining the 28th season of Winter Words (2025):

  • In-person tickets ($35) are available for two events at Paepcke Auditorium in Aspen and one event at TACAW in Basalt. Click to purchase. 
  • A virtual season pass ($35) is available for all three events. Click to purchase.

What are the ticketing options?

In-person tickets ($35) are available for two events at Paepcke Auditorium in Aspen and one event at TACAW in Basalt. Click to purchase. 

A virtual season pass ($35) is available for all three events. Click to purchase.

All in-person ticket sales are final and non-refundable. Tickets are transferable to another person.

Virtual pass holders can access each conversation in real-time and after the event concludes.

If you have questions please reach out to Haley.Rieveschl@aspeninstitute.org

Registration coming soon!

More information coming soon!

Virtual pass information!

A virtual season pass ($35) is available for all three events. Click to purchase.

Passholders can access each conversation in real-time and after the event concludes.

Please contact Aspen Words at 970-925-3122 or via email Haley.Rieveschl@aspeninstitute.org with additional needs.

Where will I be able to access the virtual events?

All virtual event registrants will receive a personal link and passcode to access the Winter Words author talks. Look for an email from Aspen Words: aspenwords@aspeninstitute.org

What are your Covid-19 health and safety standards for in-person events?

Please visit our health and safety standards page here.

Past Seasons

2024

Links coming soon!

Sponsors