Arts & Culture
Sun Valley is one of America’s top small towns for art. With more than a dozen galleries, several live theater companies, the lauded Writers' Conference, the Sun Valley Film Festival, free summer symphony concerts in the Sun Valley Pavilion, and one of the West’s premier nonprofit arts organizations, the Sun Valley Museum of Art, Sun Valley packs an enormous cultural punch for its size.
Art Galleries & Museums
Sun Valley, America’s first destination ski resort, is the place where legends and lore collide. But don’t think being rich in history means it’s a wasteland of dust, rust and relics. One glimpse at the thriving art scene, with galleries and exhibitions that can (and do) hold their own against their contemporaries in Manhattan, Berlin, London or Los Angeles, will assure you that Sun Valley’s arts and culture scene is alive and very much of-the-now.
Performing Arts
Experience a wide variety of theater, ranging from mini ballerinas performing the Nutcracker to full-fledged stage productions of 'Our Town' and the 'Glass Menagerie'.
Sun Valley Performing Art Scene
To enrich our community through transformative arts and educational experiences.
Black-box theater known for producing gutsy contemporary, classical and new works.
A getaway within a getaway. The area’s newest artistic attraction building on a vibrant cultural history.
To bring the world’s most celebrated ballet companies and dancers to the Sun Valley area. To ensure that international ballet becomes an annual addition to the community’s rich cultural offerings.
Movies & Film
Just because you are in the wild Gothic mountains of Idaho don't think that you will miss out on the latest release or the most talked about indie film. With a history of all-time classic movies having been shot here ("How To Marry A Millionaire" starring Marilyn Monroe, Betty Grable, and Lauren Bacall, for one), an Idaho film-making revival underway, and a host of stars-in-occasional-residence (Clint Eastwood, Scott Glenn and Arnold Schwarzeneggerall reside in Sun Valley part time), cinema lovers are actually in their element here.
Movie & Film Opportunities in Sun Valley
The Magic Lantern Cinema is Sun Valley’s first digital, state-of-the-art movie theater! Locally owned and operated–for over 38 years the MAGIC LANTERN has been the valley’s most popular and comfortable movie going experience. Ketchum’s only theater with BIG screens and tempurpedic foam rockers for y …
SVFF captures the spirit of a bygone era: one that comes alive for one magical weekend each March as we celebrate the shared wonder of film.
Situated in the heart of the Sun Valley Village, the Opera House was built in 1937 and serves as Sun Valley’s charming 340-seat theater.
Music
Tune in to Sun Valley’s acoustic scene for a chance to experience an unforgettable outdoor performance at the Sun Valley Pavilion. Delight in a new discovery or catch a concert with a big name musician all while enjoying the intimacy of Sun Valley’s setting.
Featured Venues
Lectures
Brain candy and wise words from the likes of Sir Salman Rushdie, David Sedaris, Gloria Steinem, Garrison Keillor, and E.O. Wilson are up for grabs with year-round lectures, readings and the highly rated Sun Valley Writers' Conference.
Upcoming Events
Use this calendar to find out what is happening in and around Sun Valley, Idaho and the entire Wood River Valley, including Ketchum and Hailey, plus...