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Take Home a Piece of Telluride Jazz Festival History

Take Home a Piece of Telluride Jazz Festival History

Now open! Bid on the original 2024 Telluride Jazz Festival painting to take home a piece of history! This year's artwork was created by Alex Khomsky, who beautifully captured the essence of the festival and the town of Telluride on canvas. The distinct color choices and charming artistic vision make this painting a must-have for any Jazz Festival fan. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of this year's festival and support the Telluride Society for Jazz by bidding.

2024 Festival Chair Rentals Now Open

2024 Festival Chair Rentals Now Open

We are excited to bring back the chair rental program at the 2024 Telluride Jazz Festival! Reserve your low-back chairs in advance and pick them up near the main gate entrance. Stretch out your legs and enjoy the music, food, drinks and scenery. Bring a tarp and a shade tent to create a picnic and elevate your festival vibe! Having a cool, comfy spot to relax is the best way to enjoy full days of music in Town Park. Rentals are available for only $50 for the entire weekend. Get yours while supplies last!

2024 Lodging Guide

2024 Lodging Guide

A trip to Telluride for the Telluride Jazz Festival is not your average festival trip! In addition to three days of world-class music in the stunning Telluride Town Park, the town is a destination unparalleled with plenty of boutique shops, delicious restaurants, playful outdoor recreation opportunities, historic relics and more. Planning for the trip of a lifetime can be easy with our lodging and transportation partners. From luxurious hotels, spacious condos, spas and pools to camping there's something for everyone!

Music Education Spotlight At The 2023 Telluride Jazz Festival

Music Education Spotlight At The 2023 Telluride Jazz Festival

The future of jazz music and student music education is looking brighter than ever at the 2023 Telluride Jazz Festival! Thanks to the generous support of Raynier Institute and Foundation, Telluride Foundation, Dworbell Inc., The Telluride Society for Jazz is thrilled to present a lineup of incredible student programming. Don't miss the incredible performances by the Telluride Student All-Star Jazz Ensemble, comprised of some of the most talented young musicians in the country. And be sure to catch sets by bands from Caleb Chapman's Soundhouse and Stillwater All Stars, whose innovative approaches to jazz are shaping the sound of the genre for years to come. This year's display of student artists is not to be missed!

Meet The 2023 Telluride Student All-Stars Jazz Ensemble

Meet The 2023 Telluride Student All-Stars Jazz Ensemble

The Telluride Student All-Stars Jazz Ensemble is a revolving group of exceptionally talented young musicians who come together to showcase their passion and commitment to jazz music. Handpicked from a pool of aspiring artists, this ensemble represents the best of the best. These talented individuals demonstrate remarkable skill, creativity, and versatility in their performances. Their dedication and hard work are a testament to their love for jazz, as they continue to push boundaries and explore new horizons within the genre. The Telluride Student All-Stars Jazz Ensemble promises to captivate audiences with their vibrant music, proving that the future of jazz is brighter than ever!

Take Home a Piece of Telluride Jazz Festival History

Take Home a Piece of Telluride Jazz Festival History

Now open! Bid on the original 2023 Telluride Jazz Festival painting to take home a piece of history! This year's artwork was created by Eugenio Cohaila, who beautifully captured the essence of the festival and the town of Telluride on canvas. The distinct color choices and charming artistic vision make this painting a must-have for any Jazz Festival fan. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of this year's festival and support the Telluride Society for Jazz by bidding.

Introducing The New 2023 Festival Chair Rental Program

Introducing The New 2023 Festival Chair Rental Program

New for 2023, we are proud to introduce the Chair Rental Program at Telluride Jazz Festival! Nothing beats the feeling of enjoying the music, food, drinks and scenery from the comfort of your own chair while you relax, stretch out your legs and enjoy the cool mountain air on those hot summer days. Enjoy the peace of mind of having a designated, comfortable spot to relax, recharge, and enjoy the music! Reserve your low-back chairs in advance and pick them up near the Festival entrance. Rentals are available for only $50 for the entire weekend. Get yours while supplies last!

Take Home the Original 2021 Telluride Jazz Festival Painting

Take Home the Original 2021 Telluride Jazz Festival Painting

The original artwork piece behind the 2021 Telluride Jazz Festival poster is now on auction! For this year's poster art, painter Ann Krasner's source of inspiration was the vibrant mix of the view seen on Colorado Avenue, "Main Street", in downtown Telluride featuring the town's charming Victorian-era homes, paired with a colorful and funky depiction of jazz musicians. If you love the artwork, bid online to take home this one-of-a-kind original painting. Bid on the piece online here, or on-site at the festival's Merchandise Tent and Patron Concierge Station until Sunday, August 15th.

Build Your Perfect Festival Experience

Build Your Perfect Festival Experience

Tickets for the 44th Annual Telluride Jazz Festival go on sale on Thursday, May 27 (MT). The Festival offers a variety of pass options to help you build your perfect experience. From luxurious Patron and VIP options, to all-inclusive 'All That Jazz' Passes and regular 3-Day Passes, there's something for everyone.

2020 Artist Lineup Is Here

2020 Artist Lineup Is Here

As the summer season in the world-famous mountain town of Telluride, Colorado begins to approach, the Telluride Jazz Festival reveals the 2020 artist lineup. Set on August 7-9, 2020, the festival presents a well-rounded, diverse mix of live jazz, funk, soul, and gospel performances featuring The Beach Boys, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Bamako to Birmingham - Amadou & Mariam with The Blind Boys of Alabama, The Budos Band, The Hot Sardines, Poncho Sanchez and many more. To see the full lineup, click here.

2020 Spotify Artist Playlist

2020 Spotify Artist Playlist

Now streaming! We've curated a Spotify playlist featuring the full 2020 artist lineup for your enjoyment. Listen to classic tunes from The Beach Boys, upbeat New Orleans jazz from Preservation Hall Jazz Band, worldly rhythms from Bamako to Birmingham- Amadou & Mariam with the Blind Boys of Alabama and Poncho Sanchez, along with fresh and energetic songs from The Budos Band and Marco Benevento, smooth jazz from The Hot Sardines, Catherine Russell and much more!

2020 Lodging and Travel Guide

2020 Lodging and Travel Guide

A trip to Telluride for the Telluride Jazz Festival is not your average festival trip! In addition to three days of world-class music in the stunning Telluride Town Park, the town is a destination unparalleled with plenty of boutique shops, delicious restaurants, playful outdoor recreation opportunities, historic relics and more. Planning for the trip of a lifetime can be easy with our lodging and transportation partners. From luxurious hotels, spacious condos, spas and pools to camping there's something for everyone!

Build Your Perfect Festival Experience

Build Your Perfect Festival Experience

Tickets for the 44th Annual Telluride Jazz Festival go on sale in two weeks on Friday, January 31 at 10 am (MT). The Festival offers a variety of pass options to help you build your perfect experience. From luxurious Patron and VIP options, to all-inclusive 'All That Jazz' Passes and regular 3-Day Passes, there's something for everyone.

Take Home the Original 2019 Telluride Jazz Festival Painting

Take Home the Original 2019 Telluride Jazz Festival Painting

The original artwork piece behind the 2019 Telluride Jazz Festival poster is now on auction! To build this year's poster, the festival staff took a fine piece of Telluride-inspired art from award winning painter Jennifer Godshalk and formatted it to suit our lineup poster. If you love the artwork, bid online to take home this one-of-a-kind original painting. Bid on the piece online here, or on-site at the festival's Merchandise Tent and Patron Concierge Station until Sunday, August 11th.

The 2019 Artist Lineup Is Here

The 2019 Artist Lineup Is Here

As the summer season in the world-famous mountain town of Telluride, Colorado begins to approach, the Telluride Jazz Festival reveals the 2019 artist lineup. Set on August 9-11, 2019, the festival presents a well-rounded, diverse mix of live jazz, funk, soul, and gospel performances featuring Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Lettuce, Robert Randolph & The Family Band, Victor Wooten Band, Turkuaz, Cha Wa, SPAGA and many more. To see the full lineup, click here.

2019 Spotify Artist Playlist

2019 Spotify Artist Playlist

Now streaming! We've curated a Spotify playlist featuring the full 2019 artist lineup for your enjoyment. Listen to upbeat jazz and funk jams from headliners Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Lettuce and Robert Randolph & The Family Band, along with fresh and energetic songs from Victor Wooten Band, Turkuaz, Cha Wa and more!

2019 Telluride Jazz Festival Tickets On Sale February 1st

2019 Telluride Jazz Festival Tickets On Sale February 1st

Tickets for the 43rd Annual Telluride Jazz Festival go on sale in two weeks on Friday, February 1st at 10 am (MT). Festival organizers, SBG Productions, offer a variety of pass options to help you build your perfect experience. From luxurious Patron and VIP options, to all-inclusive 'All That Jazz' Passes and regular 3-Day Passes, there's something for everyone.

Take Home the Original 2018 Telluride Jazz Festival Painting

Take Home the Original 2018 Telluride Jazz Festival Painting

The original artwork piece behind the 2018 Telluride Jazz Festival poster is now on auction! To build this year's poster, the festival staff took a fine piece of Telluride-inspired art from award winning painter Wayne Makenzie and formatted it to suit our lineup poster. This one-of-a-kind piece was created using the "plein air' technique right on Telluride's Main Street (Colorado Ave). If you love the artwork, bid online to take home this one-of-a-kind original painting. Bid on the piece online here, or on-site at the festival's Merchandise Tent and Patron Concierge Station until Sunday, August 5th.

2018 Telluride Jazz Festival Tickets On Sale Next Week

2018 Telluride Jazz Festival Tickets On Sale Next Week

Tickets for the 42nd Annual Telluride Jazz Festival go on sale next Thursday, February 1st at 10 am (MT). Festival organizers, SBG Productions, offer a variety of pass options to help you build your perfect experience. From luxurious Patron and VIP options, to all-inclusive 'All That Jazz' Passes and regular 3-Day Passes, there's something for everyone.

Take Home the Original Telluride Jazz Festival Painting

Take Home the Original Telluride Jazz Festival Painting

The artwork piece behind the 2017 Telluride Jazz Festival poster is now on auction! To build this year's poster The Telluride Jazz Festival staff took a fine piece of Telluride inspired art from Eugenio Cohaila and formatted it to suit our lineup poster. This original one-of-a-kind fine canvas piece was created using oil on canvas. Pulling full inspiration from Telluride, this piece, depicts a lively downtown Main Street with a stunning alpine sunset.