The Music
Once-in-a-lifetime soundtrack provided by acclaimed artists, Grammy Award winners, cutting edge innovators, rare super-groups, and some of the best student bands in the country, there’s no shortage of talent at the Telluride Jazz Festival. Picture yourself here enjoying live music on the Main Stage, historic late night venues and much more!
Our team strives to curate an artist lineup with a consistent, diversified and eclectic mix of jazz, funk, soul and more. Over the course of 47 years, notable performers have included Muddy Waters, Dizzy Gillespie, Mavis Staples, Chick Corea, Etta James, Herbie Hancock, Macy Gray, Bruce Hornsby, Irma Thomas, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Robert Randolph & The Family Band, John Scofield, John Medeski, Ozomatli, Karl Denson, Jimmy Herring, Bill Frisell Trio, The Greyboy Allstars, Charlie Hunter, Glenn Miller Orchestra, Doug Lawrence (jazz) and many more.
Society Stage Free Artist Performances
Free performances and more on the “Society Stage’ at Elks Park
These intimate and interactive shows with world class musicians and educators aim to further our mission of providing student education through music. All "Society Stage" at Elks Park events are free and open to the public. View the schedule here.
Brought to you by the generous support from the Dalton Family Foundation, Dworbell Inc., the Raynier Institute & Foundation, The Telluride Foundation and Telluride's Commission for Community Assistance, Arts, and Special Events (CCAASE).
Jazz After Dark
One Pass, Three Venues featuring performances in historic Downtown Telluride
On Friday and Saturday nights, after the festival ends in Town Park, we continue the music with “Jazz After Dark” shows located in various venues throughout Telluride. One pass allows entry into three different shows!
Jazz After Dark passes allow access to all venues for the night purchased. Be aware, Jazz After Dark passes do not guarantee entry to the show, all venues are first come, first served and based on the capacity of each venue. As they fill up, we direct you to which Jazz After Dark venues are not full. As the night goes on, crowds at the Jazz After Dark tend to rotate, so even if you can't catch the start of the band you want to see, there's a good chance you can catch the last half of their show. So, if there is one particular band you really want to see, get in line early for the show! After the shows begin, entry is dependent on capacity.
New Orleans Second Line Parade
Join a brass band, the festival staff and other attendees for a New Orleans tradition, Telluride style
Second Line Parades are a longstanding New Orleans tradition. Brass-bands take to the street, play and march. Onlookers who followed along to enjoy the music were known as the second line.
Join festival artists along with the Festival staff, attendees, and other artists for a Second Line Parade down Main Street all the way to Telluride Town Park on Sunday, August 14.
Everyone is welcome! Colorful floats, costumes, beads and decorations are all welcome as attendees join in on the march through town.
The parade starts at 12 pm from Elks Park.