Telluride Jazz Festival

Telluride Jazz Festival The 47th Telluride Jazz Festival, August 9-11, 2024, celebrates the tradition and modern styles of Jazz.

The 46th Telluride Jazz Festival will take place August 11-13, 2023 in Telluride, Colorado. The Telluride Jazz Festival is a three day and night live music event centered around jazz that is held on the first weekend of August every year. An intimate format, enabled by limited ticket sales, offers a unique chance to experience the openness and beauty of the legendary Telluride Town Park music venu

e, accompanied by a once in a life time soundtrack provided by acclaimed artists, Grammy Award winners, cutting edge innovators, rare supergroups, and some of the best student bands in the country. The core audience of loyal patrons, dedicated locals, and curious travelers creates a relaxed vibe where laying back in your chair or letting your hair down to dance are equally encouraged. Great food vendors and microbrews on tap cover the basic amenities, while additional free wine and spirit tastings from local vineyards and distilleries provide a sample of Colorado’s renowned craftsmanship. At night the music moves from Telluride Town Park into historic indoor music venues within easy walking distance. There special Jazz After Dark late night performances often present memorable collaborations and up-close viewing of the artists in their element. On Sunday, that kicks off with a Second Line brass band parade down Main Street. Colorful floats, costumes, beads and decorations are all welcome as patrons join in on the march through town.

Missed the merchandise store at the Festival? Commemorate your experience and shop the online store for new shirts, hood...
08/15/2024

Missed the merchandise store at the Festival? Commemorate your experience and shop the online store for new shirts, hoodies, posters and more. Take home a piece of music history for yourself or find a meaningful gift for friends and family.

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08/14/2024

We had the time of our lives at the 47th Telluride Jazz Festival and walked away with new memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you for an amazing event and we’ll see you next year on August 8-10, 2025.

Faces of the Telluride Jazz Festival 2nd Line Parade!
08/13/2024

Faces of the Telluride Jazz Festival 2nd Line Parade!

As the sounds of the 47th Telluride Jazz Festival gradually fade away, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for ye...
08/12/2024

As the sounds of the 47th Telluride Jazz Festival gradually fade away, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for yet another magical event. Let's do it again next year on August 8-10, 2025! Thank you to our volunteers, partners, performers and most importantly YOU! Without you, it would not be possible, and we deeply appreciate the festival community that makes this weekend so special.

Ending on a high note! Thank you Angélique Kidjo for bringing your world music styles and incredible talent to our mount...
08/12/2024

Ending on a high note! Thank you Angélique Kidjo for bringing your world music styles and incredible talent to our mountain town and festival. Thank you to everyone who joined us this weekend and made the event so special. We will see you at the Final Waltz Closing show at the Sheridan Opera House and stay tuned for photo and video recaps coming soon.

It doesn’t get better than that! New Breed Brass Band and SAY SHE SHE cranked the Main Stage energy level to 11. Incredi...
08/12/2024

It doesn’t get better than that! New Breed Brass Band and SAY SHE SHE cranked the Main Stage energy level to 11. Incredible brass, tight vocals and funky riffs have us feeling on top of the world. Now the African music icon Angélique Kidjo to close out the Main Stage!

Ty Morris & H.O.W followed by La Lom was an uplifting, dance inspiring way to kick off the Main Stage of the final day...
08/11/2024

Ty Morris & H.O.W followed by La Lom was an uplifting, dance inspiring way to kick off the Main Stage of the final day of the Telluride Jazz Festival! More great music is up next with New Breed Brass Band, SAY SHE SHE and Angélique Kidjo join us to close out an incredible festival!

A legendary artist to close out a legendary day at Telluride Jazz Festival. Christian McBride & Ursa Major improvised, j...
08/11/2024

A legendary artist to close out a legendary day at Telluride Jazz Festival. Christian McBride & Ursa Major improvised, jammed and wowed us into a storybook ending to Saturday night. We’ll see you out at Jazz After Dark and for another great day tomorrow!

What an afternoon! Takuya Kuroda and Marco Benevento both put on phenomenal performances showcasing the mastery in their...
08/11/2024

What an afternoon! Takuya Kuroda and Marco Benevento both put on phenomenal performances showcasing the mastery in their artistry. The clouds have parted and it’s a beautiful evening here in Telluride Town Park!

The clouds broke and the brilliant sun emerged just in time for Karina Rykman and Crescent Super Band to bring the energ...
08/10/2024

The clouds broke and the brilliant sun emerged just in time for Karina Rykman and Crescent Super Band to bring the energy up to the next level! It’s a classic bluebird Saturday afternoon here at the Telluride Jazz Festival and up next is the incredibly talented Marco Benevento and Christian McBride & Ursa Major!

A week of study and collaboration came to an apex with a stunning performance from the Telluride Student All-Stars Jazz ...
08/10/2024

A week of study and collaboration came to an apex with a stunning performance from the Telluride Student All-Stars Jazz Ensemble on the Main Stage! Hats off to this year’s students Daniel Kaminski, Andrew Mandabach, Zach Sommerfeld, Scarlett Before Horses, Timothy Bowar, Levi Temple and Sean Kiefer! The future is bright and we look forward to seeing where your music careers take you.

Jazz After Dark was buzzing last night! Marco Benevento, Cool Cool Cool and Ghost Funk Orchestra put on unique and high ...
08/10/2024

Jazz After Dark was buzzing last night! Marco Benevento, Cool Cool Cool and Ghost Funk Orchestra put on unique and high energy shows. Join us tonight after the last notes on the Main Stage at 10pm for Jazz After Dark shows from Antibalas, Karina Rykman and Takuya Kuroda. One $35 ticket gets you into all three shows.

Good morning and welcome to day two of Telluride Jazz Festival! First Note Yoga, Historical Walking Tour and the Morning...
08/10/2024

Good morning and welcome to day two of Telluride Jazz Festival! First Note Yoga, Historical Walking Tour and the Morning Jam were an incredible way to warm up for a fun day ahead! Gates open at 11:30 am and the Main Stage music kicks off at noon today featuring top-notch student bands alongside some of the best jazz and funk bands doing it today. The Society Stage runs from 11 to 3pm today featuring talented student bands. Join us!

08/10/2024

Today was the kind of day we dream about all year long - an amazing community full of smiles, high fives, hugs and all- time vibes at Telluride Jazz Festival. Sending a big shout out and thank you to everyone who came and danced with us and tuned in to the KOTO broadcast. We’ll see you again tomorrow for another epic day of live music in the most beautiful venue in the world.

What a way to close the first day of the 47th Telluride Jazz Festival! Having the finest artists from the Crescent City ...
08/10/2024

What a way to close the first day of the 47th Telluride Jazz Festival! Having the finest artists from the Crescent City - Dumpstaphunk, alongside the legendary artists George Porter Jr. and Leo Nocentelli close out the day is the greatest of honors. We’re smitten with the rich sounds, stylish fits, profound stage presence and deep catalog of songs celebrating the 50th anniversary of the groundbreaking album Rejuvenation which has influenced music that spans generations. For those night owls, we’ll see you out on the town at Jazz After Dark. For everyone else, we’ll see you again tomorrow for another full day of music.

Massive Afrobeat rhythms to keep us dancing into the evening from the one, the only, Antibalas!
08/10/2024

Massive Afrobeat rhythms to keep us dancing into the evening from the one, the only, Antibalas!

Sexmob brought the improvisational-jazz we love and Cool Cool Cool brought the high-energy funk! The sun is out and it’s...
08/10/2024

Sexmob brought the improvisational-jazz we love and Cool Cool Cool brought the high-energy funk! The sun is out and it’s shaping up to be a picturesque evening for world-class live music with Antibalas and Rejuvenation 50! - Celebration of The Meters ft. Dumpstaphunk and special guests George Porter Jr. and Leo Nocentelli ahead!

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We had the time of our lives at the 47th Telluride Jazz Festival and walked away with new memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you for an amazing event and we’ll see you next year on August 8-10, 2025.

That’s a wrap! The final day of the 47th Annual Telluride Jazz Festival brought every ounce of energy imaginable with jaw dropping performances. Big thanks to everyone who performed, worked, volunteered and attended for a magical weekend we won’t forget.

The annual New Orleans 2nd Line Parade was spectacular as always! The Crescent City’s rising stars New Breed Brass Band, Hooligans Brass Band, Living Folklore, a beautiful float and attendees band together to create a beautiful marching party to the Main Stage to kick off the day. The sun is out and we have a day full of music ahead! Join us!

We couldn’t have imagined a more picture perfect day here at Telluride Jazz Festival. Smiles, high fives, hugs, friends, drinks, food, music and mountains. Thank you to everyone who joined us for an epic Saturday at the 47th Telluride Jazz Festival. We’ll see you all tomorrow for another action packed day to close out the weekend.

What a day! Live music, friends, food and drinks in the most beautiful place in the world.

What a rush! Nothing beats the feeling of running into the festival after gates open to claim your festival spot for the day. Day two is officially underway! The music is on and the stroke is high.

Today was the kind of day we dream about all year long - an amazing community full of smiles, high fives, hugs and all- time vibes at Telluride Jazz Festival. Sending a big shout out and thank you to everyone who came and danced with us and tuned in to the KOTO broadcast. We’ll see you again tomorrow for another epic day of live music in the most beautiful venue in the world.

The sounds of horns filling the crisp mountain air, endless smiles, towering mountains and so much more - it feels so good to be back for the 47th annual Telluride Jazz Festival! We’re just getting started, get out here and join us weekend of a lifetime.

Telluride Jazz Festival kicks off tomorrow night! Jazz on Main happens from 4-6 pm (free music in 5 different venues) followed by the Patron Reception and Opening Concert at the Elks Lodge. Who’s ready?!

Tonight and tomorrow! Kick off the festival with live improvised performances from the Telluride Student All-Star Jazz Ensemble at the historic Sheridan Old Bar from 6:45 - 9:30 pm. Catch more student performances this weekend from over 15 student groups, including the All-Stars, Caleb Chapman's Soundhouse, Stillwater All Stars, iAMMusic, CSU Jazz and the University of Denver. See all of the details here:

Just a few days until we're back in our favorite place. The 47th Telluride Jazz Festival is this weekend August 9-11

One week until the magic happens! We’re turning 47 this year at Telluride Jazz Festival. Let’s celebrate and make awesome memories together🕺 💃

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The Telluride Jazz Festival

Join us for the 44th Annual Telluride Jazz Festival August 7-9, 2020! Located in the legendary Town Park in the breathtaking mountain town of Telluride, Colorado, the Telluride Jazz Festival is an annual celebration of music set near the end of the warm summer season. The Festival showcases three days and nights of world class jazz, funk, soul, folk and gospel, with a goal of community engagement and student education. Enjoy a full weekend of entertainment on the festival’s Main Stage and Society Stage, late night shows, a New Orleans 2nd Line Parade, historical walking tours, interactive jams, free morning yoga sessions, luxurious Patron and VIP Experiences featuring decadent culinary and cocktail components, and so much more. The historical mining town of Telluride is nestled at the end of a lush canyon perched high in the Rocky Mountains at 8,750 feet, surrounded by 13,000 foot peaks and offers endless opportunities for outdoor recreation. The full artist lineup will be announced in the early spring. Passes go on sale Friday, January 31, 2020. Stay up to date on festival news by visiting www.telluridejazz.org and signing up for our newsletter, follow us on Instagram (www.instagram.com/telluridejazzfestival).

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