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Now streaming! We've curated a Spotify playlist featuring the full 2021 artist lineup for your enjoyment. Listen to upbeat New Orleans jazz from Galactic featuring Anjelika 'Jelly' Joseph and Preservation Hall Jazz Band, along with fresh and energetic songs from Robert Glasper, The Budos Band and Kelly Finnigan & the Atonements, worldly rhythms from Poncho Sanchez, smooth jazz from The Hot Sardines, Catherine Russell and much more!
As the nation gradually emerges from the pandemic and spring turns to summer, we are excited to finally announce that the Telluride Jazz Festival will officially be returning this August 13-15, 2021! After months of hard work with local, county and state officials, we have developed an operating plan to safely host the festival that follows guidelines from governing health organizations and creates a controlled, safe and enjoyable environment. SBG Productions has created a flexible plan and we are prepared to adapt if regulations were to tighten or relax, understanding that the nature of the pandemic can change day-to-day and month-to-month. Our team is excited to welcome everyone back in a highly-managed and safe environment.
Join us and the Telluride Society for Jazz the Sunday, September 6 at 10 am (MT) for a special virtual concert, “Come Sunday”, featuring 22 musicians who have studied in the Telluride Jazz Student All Star Program, along with program founder and co-director, Bob Montgomery, performing multiple compositions. All Star standouts including Veronica Swift, Rico Jones and many more will perform with the talented lineup of artists for an exciting hour and a half of jazz music.
To Our Dear Festival Community,
It is with deep disappointment and great sadness that I write to you today to announce that we have had to make the difficult decision to postpone this summer’s 44th Annual Telluride Jazz Festival. Our festival has persevered every year since 1977, through torrential rains, summer snow storms, airline strikes, recessions and other challenges, but this year the only way to meet the challenge of keeping you -- our valued audience members, our staff, and the many performers who perform on our stage -- safe is to wait until next year.
Similar to many small businesses, nonprofits and presenting organizations, this decision puts us in a difficult position. The Telluride Jazz Festival is owned solely by the Telluride Society for Jazz, a local nonprofit organization, recognized as a charitable entity under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). The Society presents our annual festival and occasional concerts with the dual purposes of presenting live improvisational music within Telluride region, while earning funding to support our educational programs, including our flagship Telluride Jazz Student All-Stars, in-school workshops around the region and community music clinics.
We are grateful to you for your faith in our festival and for expressing your commitment to Telluride Jazz by purchasing your ticket(s) early. And we thank you for trusting us to make the soundest decision to assure the health and safety of all concerned.
We are now working through the process of “unwinding” the enormous work that has gone into bringing along this summer’s festival and adapting our organizational model to continue supporting our educational programs without the resources generated by the festival this year. The team at our production partner, SBG Productions, Inc., had been putting together a stellar festival for this year, but now has had to shift gears and dismantle this year’s arrangements.
Most of the artists have expressed a willingness to postpone their appearance and a desire to perform at our festival in 2021 instead. Artists who know Telluride love to perform at our Town Park venue, which some refer to it as “a little slice of heaven,” an emotion with which we can all agree.
And, to provide some musical entertainment for our audience members who find yourselves “festing in place” this year, several musicians who have come through our Telluride Jazz Student All-Stars program and are now off on exciting careers as performers and educators are working on a virtual experience for your viewing pleasure later this summer.
Our management team at SBG will be reaching out to you shortly to arrange for you to carry your ticket purchase forward for next summer’s festival, or receive a refund, if preferred. As they do this, I wanted to reach out to see if you might consider donating some or all of the value of your ticket purchase as a charitable contribution to Telluride Society for Jazz.
It is the objective of the Society to continue presenting music education opportunities in Telluride and the surrounding region for years to come. Once we return to normalcy, it is our intent to offer enhanced programs and more opportunities for students, both locally and through our nationally-competitive programs, to help promising young musicians make up for time that was disrupted by this global health nightmare we are all facing. In the interim, we are also hoping to generate support for our All-Star alumni who are struggling with no venues at which to perform right now by offering online virtual performance opportunities.
If you are in a position to do so, please consider helping us out with a donation of all or part of the ticket purchase you have already made. Donors will receive special thank you perks, including early access to purchase 2021 tickets and more. Your support will help us all stay in tune.
Stay healthy. Stay safe. We hope to see you in Telluride Town Park, August 13-15, 2021.
Kindest regards,
Peter Bell, Executive Director
Telluride Society for Jazz
executive_director@telluridejazz.org
Ticket-holders have the options of rolling over tickets to next year’s festival which will be held on August 13-15, 2021, obtaining a full refund, partial refund and partial donation to the Telluride Society for Jazz, or a full donation to the Telluride Society for Jazz.
All amounts donated to the Telluride Society for Jazz are considered tax deductible as a charitable contribution on personal income taxes. Donors and those who choose to roll over tickets to the 2021 Festival will receive special perks, including early access to purchase 2021 tickets and more. Explore the options below and complete the form (see tab above) before Sunday, June 14 at 5 pm (MT).
At this time, festival artists including Preservation Hall Jazz Band, The Budos Band, The Hot Sardines, Poncho Sanchez, Catherine Russell, Christian Sands, Kelly Finnigan and the Atonements, along with a handful of local groups and student ensembles have committed to perform at the 2021 Festival. Additional artists will be announced leading into next year's event. Click here for the lineup.
For ticket-holders willing and able to attend the festival in 2021, you don’t need to do anything. Your tickets will automatically be rolled over and locked in at the current price regardless of 2021 ticket price increases. Single-Day tickets will now be valid for admission to the corresponding day in 2021. For example, 2020 Friday tickets will now be valid for Friday, August 13, 2021, and so on. Rolling over your tickets is an amazing way to support the future viability of the Telluride Jazz Festival.
Ticket-holders can choose to donate 100%, 75%, 50%, 25% of their ticket order to support the Telluride Society for Jazz’s educational programs and the future viability of the Telluride Jazz Festival. All amounts donated are considered a tax deductible as charitable contribution on personal income tax. Those who make a partial donation will be refunded the remaining amount of their ticket order in as little as 30 days. Donors will receive the items listed below as a thank you.
We are offering the opportunity to obtain a full refund to all ticket-holders. Please complete the form (see tab above. Once the form closes on Sunday, June 14 at 5 pm (MT), all requests will be processed in the order in which they were received, in as little as 30 days.
As the number of cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to rise, we remain committed to the health and safety of our audience which is of utmost importance to us. We are closely monitoring health officials’ recommendations and carefully considering options with attendee safety as a top priority. At this time, the Telluride Jazz Festival is moving forward as planned. We will take all precautions and will implement safety measures that exceed the current mandated standards and protocol.
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.
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!
Discover the past on Saturday morning at the Historical Walking Tour presented by the Telluride Historical Museum. Presenter and long-time resident Ashley Boling will guide visitors through Telluride’s storied past and celebrated landmarks. Walking Tour registrations are free; however, space is limited. Registrations are now open. Be sure to sign up early! Click here to sign up.
The day is here! Tickets for the 44th Annual Telluride Jazz Festival are on sale now! Limited quantities are available for Early Bird, VIP, and Patron 3-Day Passes, Safari Cabanas, 4-Day Camping and "Jazz After Dark" Passes. Don't miss out, buy early and save!
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!
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.
The Telluride Jazz Festival returns for its 44th year on August 7-9, 2020 with renewed energy after a highly successful year in 2019. With official dates set for the celebration of live music, art, yoga, music education and outdoor recreation, the new year is set to build upon the positive growth and momentum.
Luxury amenities, world-class music, decadent food and drinks all surrounded by the unparalleled mountain views - the best way to attend Telluride Jazz Festival. Set your calendar reminders! Early Bird Patron Passes for the 2020 Telluride Jazz Festival will go on sale Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at 10:00 am (MT). These passes will sell out. With a $200 savings on the regular-priced Patron Experience Pass, Early Bird Passes offer the highest value of all festival passes and are only available in extremely limited quantities. In addition, a portion of the ticket cost, $200, benefits the Telluride Society for Jazz and can be deducted on income taxes as a charitable contribution.
With this year in the rear-view mirror, we look forward to celebrating the 44th annual Telluride Jazz Festival on August 7-9, 2020. Join us for next summer to celebrate world-class live music in the breathtaking mountain town of Telluride, Colorado. Located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the festival features three days of music, art, yoga, intimate late night shows, kids activities, camping, outdoor recreation and much more in the iconic destination town.
The Telluride Jazz Festival and the Telluride Society for Jazz offers all attendees, volunteers, staff, partners and artists a special thank you. We had an outstanding festival and it wouldn't be possible without you! Let’s do it again next year, August 7-9, 2020.
Back for the 43rd year, the Telluride Jazz Festival features a dynamic mix of world class music and festival events including art walks and parades, experienced through luxurious pass options with upscale culinary and cocktail menus, intimate late night shows and more. The Town of Telluride also offers award-winning restaurants, unparalleled outdoor recreation and sightseeing opportunities. To ensure that you have the best experience possible, our staff has put together a comprehensive festival guide of pro tips, tricks, and how-to’s for the most epic weekend ever.
Welcome to the show! The official Program Guide for the 2019 Telluride Jazz Festival is here! Explore all the information you need to enjoy this year's festival right here inside this comprehensive guide.
Not just for adults, kids of all ages can enjoy the Telluride Jazz Festival! Complete with student performances, a kids area with giant puppets and interactive activities like face painting, and the New Orleans 2nd Line Parade with an uncrowded laid-back atmosphere, the Telluride Jazz Festival is a perfect event for families.
With the final additions and finishing touches, we are excited to present the complete list of wines at the 43rd Telluride Jazz Festival. From full-bodied reds with bold flavors to dry, zesty whites with a smooth finish, the 2019 wine lists has something for every kind of wine enthusiast. Explore the list below!
Telluride Jazz Festival is excited to welcome Mile High Spirits as the official craft distillery partner! Throughout the festival, you can discover a variety of their award-winning spirits in cocktails at all festival bars. Mile High Spirits will also be featured in the extensive selection of specialty drinks in the luxurious Patron and VIP Experience. Explore the 2019 pour list below!
