Telluride Jazz Festival

08/08/2025

Good afternoon from Telluride Town Park! Friday at the Telluride Jazz Festival is officially underway. We opened the day with the Stillwater Allstars, bringing grooves and high-energy brass to get your weekend started. Joslyn & The Sweet Compression followed it up with funky-soul to get us boogieing. The sun is shining, the mountains are glowing, and the vibes are high. Swipe through for a taste of the magic so far, and stick around… the music’s only getting hotter.

08/08/2025

The 2025 Telluride Jazz Festival kicks off today at 1 PM — and if you can’t be here in person, you can still soak in every note! We’re live from the mountains with KOTO Community Radio Telluride, broadcasting straight from the Main Stage all weekend long. Listen online or locally on FM at 91.7, 89.3, 100.3, or 105.3 — the music starts this afternoon.

Today’s Broadcast – Friday, Aug 8
4:30 - 5:40 pm – BALTHVS
6:10 - 7:20 pm – Cimafunk
8:00 pm – Kamasi Washington

Bonus! Between sets, enjoy exclusive artist interviews and behind-the-scenes moments you won’t hear anywhere else. Tune in. Close your eyes. Feel the jazz.

Can’t make it to the Telluride Jazz Festival in person? Tune in online or on radio FM at 91.7, 89.3, 100.3, 105.3. The Telluride Jazz Festival is excited to partner with KOTO Community Radio to broadcast artist performances from the Main Stage. Packed with exciting music and interviews from some o...

08/07/2025

The 48th Telluride Jazz Festival kicks off with three days of incredible music, sunshine, and community—right here in our backyard. Whether you’ve been coming for decades or it’s your first time, this is the weekend to celebrate together.

The forecast? Perfect. ☀️ Blue skies, warm afternoons, and cool mountain nights. Tickets are still available—come join the fun, neighbors. 🎟

08/07/2025

The wait is over — Telluride Jazz Festival is THIS WEEKEND! Get ready for three unforgettable days of music, mountain views, ice-cold drinks, and good vibes all around. Whether you're a longtime fan or just looking for the perfect weekend escape, this is your sign. Tickets and camping are still available — don’t miss your chance to be part of the magic! The lineup is stacked featuring Kamasi Washington, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Ave, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, Cimafunk, BTTRFLY Quintet, BALTHVS, Kokoroko, Parlor Greens, Brass Queens and so many more.

Get tickets here → https://www.telluridejazz.org/

08/05/2025

It’s all happening! Telluride Jazz is this weekend, Aug 8-10! The forecast? Blue skies. Epic views. No weekend plans? Grab your crew and head to the San Juan Mountains for sunshine, music, camping, cold drinks and unforgettable vibes. Camp next to the fest and downtown or stay in comfort using the exclusive discount codes from our lodging partners on our site. Tickets are available online and at the box office. Join us for the weekend of a lifetime! https://www.telluridejazz.org/

08/05/2025

Telluride Jazz Festival is THIS WEEKEND! Know before you go! Here’s your checklist to make sure you’re set for an unforgettable weekend in the San Juans, August 8–10 ⛰️🎶

PACKING LIST ESSENTIALS
✔️ Valid photo ID
☀️ Sunscreen + hat
🪑 Low-back chair (or rent one near the gate for just $50/weekend!)
🧺 Blanket or tarp (20’x20’ max – and don’t forget to share!)
⛺ Shade tents welcome in "shade alley" only
🧃 Coolers with sealed cans, plastic bottles, and food (no booze)
📸 Camera (no pro gear)
👶 Strollers allowed
🧥 Warm layers + ☔ rain gear — it is mountain weather!

TICKETS & WRISTBANDS
Don't have tickets yet? Limited quantities are still available for purchase! Already have tickets? Exchange them for festival wristbands at the Box Office (300 E Pacific, next to the Post Office):
🕛 Fri–Sun, 12:00 PM–8:15 PM

Get ready for a weekend of world-class jazz, incredible scenery, and unforgettable vibes in Telluride Town Park. See you there!

08/01/2025

The wine is officially ready to jazz. With the final additions and finishing touches, we’re thrilled to unveil the complete 2025 wine list for the Telluride Jazz Festival — proudly presented in collaboration with Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery! From bold, full-bodied reds to crisp, dry whites with a silky-smooth finish, there’s something to please every palate. Get ready to sip, savor, and swing your way through an unforgettable weekend of music, flavor, and good vibes. https://www.telluridejazz.org/news/2025-wine

07/31/2025

Only One week until we kick off the 2025 Telluride Jazz Festival! Join us next Thursday, August 7 from 5 - 7pm for a free show from the Voodoo Orchestra in Reflection Plaza in front of the Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection for some of our first notes of the year. Named the nation’s top young blues and swing band by DownBeat Magazine, the Voodoo Orchestra will have you dancin' in the aisles. https://www.telluridejazz.org/news/kick-off-your-telluride-jazz-festival-in-style

07/31/2025

Join us next weekend for Telluride Jazz Festival on Aug 8-10. Last minute planner and still need accommodations? We’ve got you covered—with exclusive lodging discounts to sweeten the deal. Save on stays with partners like The Peaks Resort and Spa, Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection, Dunton, Mountain Lodge Telluride and more—plus affordable camping right in Telluride Town Park, just steps from the Main Stage.

Explore lodging options, claim your discounts, and start planning your perfect getaway!

A trip to the Telluride Jazz Festival is not your average festival trip! The town is an unparalleled destination with plenty of boutique shops, restaurants, historic relics and playful outdoors. Planning for the trip of a lifetime can be easy with our lodging and camping options. From scenic camping

07/25/2025

The mountains are calling, and they want you funky— just 2 weeks left before this lineup hits Telluride like a high‑altitude freight train: Kamasi Washington, Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews & Orleans Avenue, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, the big jazz guns are locked and loaded.

Add in Cimafunk, the genre‑blending BTTRFLY QUINTET, Afro‑beat titans KOKOROKO, neo‑psychedelic groove gurus BALTHVS, Parlor Greens, Brass Queens, and more fierce music makers.

If you're missing this magic, what are you even doing?

07/24/2025

LAST CHANCE TO WIN! The Telluride Jazz Festival Giveaway ends TOMORROW!

Enter now for your chance to win:
✨ 2 VIP 3-Day Passes to the 48th Annual Telluride Jazz Festival (August 8–10, 2025)
✨ Festival lodging for two in beautiful Telluride
✨ A weekend of world-class jazz, funk, soul, and mountain magic

All you have to do is get yourself here—we’ll handle the rest! From Kamasi Washington to Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews & Orleans Avenue the 2025 lineup is stacked and this VIP experience is one you won’t want to miss.

Contest closes Friday, July 25 at 5 PM MDT. Enter now before it’s too late!

2025 Summer Giveaway

07/24/2025

🎷✨ INSTRUMENTHEAD is coming to Telluride Jazz Festival 2025!
We’re excited to welcome legendary music photographer Michael Weintrob Photography Studio and Gallery to this year’s fest with his mind-bending photo series, INSTRUMENTHEAD—where musicians’ instruments take center stage (literally 👀🎺).

📸 Explore the award-winning collection
🎨 Meet Michael at the INSTRUMENTHEAD Mobile Studio (GA area)
🥂 Pop-up exhibits in the VIP Lounge all weekend
📖 Limited edition books + art available onsite

With portraits of over 350 musicians and a visual style like no other, INSTRUMENTHEAD is where music and identity collide. Don’t miss this stunning fusion of photography and sound 🎶

We’re excited to Announce photographer and artist Michael Weintrob will host an exhibit at the 2025 Telluride Jazz Festival Weintrob has served as house photographer for many renowned venues, festivals and artists for over a decade. He is more recently known for his award-winning INSTRUMENTHEAD b