deadmau5 added to 2025 X Games lineup

X Games announced additional musical appearances by world-renowned electronic music artist deadmau5 (who last appeared at the games in 2016) and Boulder-based Big Gigantic at X Games Aspen 2025.

“The music talent for X Games Aspen 2025 includes some of the best in the business when it comes to bringing a party to life,” said Rich Bigge, X Games vice president, live events in a press release. “Between the competitions and music lineup, this winter’s X Games is one fans won’t want to miss.” 

All tickets will include entry to SuperPipe, Street Style, Slopestyle, Big Air, and Knuckle Huck competitions as well as nightly musical appearances, and are available now at XGames.com and aspensnowmass.com.  

Music schedule

• Thursday: Daily Bread, an electro-soul and hip-hop producer whose music seamlessly blends vintage and modern sounds featuring nostalgic melodies, hip hop hooks, and bass-driven flare. 
• Friday: ILLENIUM: a prominent electronic DJ, music producer, and songwriter known for his hit albums “Fallen Embers” (2021) and “Ascend” (2019). Tessla: a rising female DJ duo based in Los Angeles, and Aspen.
• Saturday: deadmau5: a.k.a Joel Zimmerman, one of the world’s most respected electronic music producers who has achieved international chart success with his 2x platinum-certified single “Ghosts ‘n’ Stuff” and whose latest musical offering is 2024’s some ep. Big Gigantic: Colorado-based saxophonist/producer, Dominic Lalli, and drummer, Jeremy Salken, are veterans of blending electronic dance music with their live instruments to create Big Gigantic’s truly unique sound.   

Competition schedule

• Thursday: Women’s/Men’s Ski Knuckle Huck, Women’s Snowboard Big Air, Men’s Snowboard SuperPipe 
• Friday: Women’s Snowboard Slopestyle, Men’s Ski Slopestyle, Women’s Snowboard Street Style, Men’s Ski Street Style, Women’s Ski SuperPipe, Men’s/Women’s Snowboard Knuckle Huck, Men’s Ski Big Air, Women’s Snowboard SuperPipe.
• Saturday: Men’s Snowboard Slopestyle, Women’s Ski Slopestyle, Women’s Ski Street Style, Men’s Snowboard Street Style, Women’s Ski Big Air, Men’s Snowboard Big Air, Men’s Ski SuperPipe 

Ticket information

• General Admission Tickets start at $50, inclusive of all fees, and allow access to SuperPipe, Street Style, Slopestyle, Big Air, and Knuckle Huck competitions as well as nightly musical appearances. 
• The Après Lounge Pass offers access to a cozy retreat from the action inside the Inn at Aspen, two drink tokens per day, and up-front viewing corrals at each course. This pass is almost sold out and only available for Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.  
• The Chalet Pass offers the highest level of X Games experience in the comfort of the Chalet Patio and Lounges and includes complimentary beer, wine and cocktails, private competition viewing corrals, athlete meet-and-greets, and behind-the-scenes tours.  
• Children 5 and under can attend for free with a paid adult ticket. 

Additionally, Belly Up Aspen will host X Games Music Week with a packed schedule of concerts in downtown Aspen including Daily Bread, ILLENIUM, deadmau5, and Big Gigantic from Wednesday, Jan. 22-Saturday, Jan. 25. Tickets and additional details are now available at bellyupaspen.com.