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To commemorate our 47th year, Telluride Jazz Festival is proud to present a limited edition souvenir laminate. Inspired by traditional festival badges, the laminate features the poster artwork on the front, with the festival schedule on the back. Order a special 2024 collector's item for only $10 and take home a piece of history! Wear the festival schedule and get them signed by the artists for a personal touch.
Now streaming! We've curated a Spotify playlist featuring the full 2024 artist lineup for your enjoyment. Listen to classic New Orleans Jazz from Rejuvenation 50! Celebration of The Meters featuring Dumpstaphunk and special guests George Porter Jr., Leo Nocentelli, and Cyril Neville and New Breed Brass Band, upbeat world-jazz and afrobeat from Angélique Kidjo and Antibalas, classic jazz from Christian McBride, Sexmob and Takuya Kuroda, along with fresh tunes from Marco Benevento, Say She She many more.
Looking for that meaningful holiday gift? We've got you covered. Take 25% off the entire Telluride Jazz Festival store starting now through December 8. Save big on t-shirts, socks, hats, beanies, sweatshirts and more! All items have been discounted, no promo code necessary.
Take the survey for a chance to win 3-Day Passes to next year's Festival! We want your feedback! Share your experience and help us improve. Complete the survey by August 31 to be entered for the chance to win a pair of 3-Day Passes to next year's festival!
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 of the festival’s hottest artists, you won’t want to miss this. Tune in, close your eyes and let the sounds of Jazz take you away to Telluride Jazz Festival.
Telluride Jazz Festival is right around the corner and wristbands have started to ship out! Register yours and go cashless! Use your wristband to purchase food, drinks and merch with the tap of a wrist, skip the lines at the box office, and streamline movement between each area of the festival. Before you enter the festival, you must complete your MANDATORY wristband activation and register it with the correct attendee name and information.
The Telluride Jazz Festival is thrilled to team-up with Sierra Nevada Brewing company for the 2023 Festival! Founded in 1980, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is one of America’s premier craft breweries, highly regarded for using only the finest quality ingredients. Throughout the festival you can discover a variety of their craft beers at the main bar, VIP and Patron bars.
When the streets come alive with the sound of Jazz! Join us for "Jazz On Main" on August 10th from 4-6 pm, to kick off the 46th Annual Telluride Jazz Festival. Four lively venues, conveniently located within walking distance of each-other on Main Street will host a variety of live jazz bands. Making for a truly vibrant Main Street atmosphere as the town of Telluride fills with energy. The perfect way to set the mood for a weekend of world-class music, mountains and great memories. Jazz On Main is free and open to the public.
Are you a young, talented musician looking for a remarkable opportunity to showcase your skills? Look no further than the Telluride Student All-Stars Jazz Ensemble. Earning a spot on this esteemed ensemble not only grants you access to one of the most prestigious jazz festivals in the world, but also gives you a chance to work with some of the most renowned names in the industry, collaborate with other music students, perform on the Main Stage and more. Think you have what it takes? Audition now, set your future in motion and join the ranks of many other All-Stars who’ve made a meaningful career in music. Applications close on June 15!
If you have an instrument and love playing it, come join us for a jam session! Bring your horn and get ready to play with other musicians. Start your Telluride Jazz Festival mornings off with live jazz music at Morning Jam at the Telluride Arts HQ on Main Street. Attendees can enjoy performances led by students from Caleb Chapman’s Soundhouse in the heart of downtown Telluride, steps away from the “Society Stage” at Elks Park and minutes away from the Telluride Town Park Main Stage. All musicians are welcome and encouraged to join in on the jam for an improvisational performance to get their day swinging. The jam will be first come first play, with a sign up sheet. The music jams will go from 9 - 10 am on both Saturday August 12 and Sunday August 13 and are open to the public.
Get ready to make some memories at the 46th Annual Telluride Jazz Festival, and take a piece of it home with you. The limited edition souvenir laminate is the perfect way to commemorate an unforgettable weekend of music, food, and mountain views. With a design inspired by traditional festival badges, this collector's item features the festival poster artwork on the front and the festival schedule on the back. Order your 2023 souvenir laminate for just $10 and wear it proudly throughout the weekend. You can even get it signed by your favorite artists for a personal touch. Make sure to place your order in advance so that your souvenir laminate and wristband will be shipped to you about six weeks prior to the festival. Don't miss out on a one-of-a-kind souvenir from the Telluride Jazz Festival!
Namasté! Relax, breathe deep and decompress at the free First Note Yoga Sessions. Wake up to liberating, restorative movement in the crisp, refreshing mountain air. Guided by professional instructor Annika Kristiansen, the smooth yoga flow is designed to improve your health, performance, and overall well being. The class blends playful exercises of balance and strength with flexibility and power in a welcoming format. Guests of all skill levels are welcome to join a fluid yoga flow and activating breath practice on Saturday and Sunday mornings of the Festival. Nestled in the cozy amphitheater of Elks Park in downtown Telluride, these yoga sessions are a fun and inspiring way to start your festival mornings.
Beyond the world class music echoing off the walls of the box canyon, the Telluride Jazz Festival has so much in store to keep you entertained. The weekend celebration is packed with special events like free morning Yoga Sessions, a free historical walking tour, a New Orleans style 2nd Line Parade on Main Street, a kids area and so much more, there's something for everyone.
Kick off the 2023 Telluride Jazz Festival in style with a special opening concert featuring Tuba Skinny at the historic Sheridan Opera House on Thursday, August 10, 2023. This opening concert used to be reserved exclusively for Patron pass-holders but we recently opened up a limited amount of tickets for the experience so that everyone can participate and kick off the festival in style. Join us for what is sure to be an unforgettable performance and a show that you won’t want to miss.
The day is here! Tickets for the 46th Annual Telluride Jazz Festival are on sale now! Limited quantities are available. Don't miss out, buy early and save!
Now streaming! We've curated a Spotify playlist featuring the full 2023 artist lineup for your enjoyment. Listen to modern jazz infused soul from Gregory Porter, St. Paul & the Broken Bones, Butcher Brown, Lady Wray and Shamarr Allen, upbeat jazz-funk from Tower of Power, New Orleans brass from The Soul Rebels and Tuba Skinny, jazz from Jamison Ross, Keyon Harrold and Takuya Kuroda, along with fresh tunes from many more.
The Telluride Jazz Festival returns for its 46th year on August 11-13, 2023 with renewed energy after a safe and successful year in 2022. 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 renewed growth and momentum.
Tickets for the 46th Annual Telluride Jazz Festival go on sale on Wednesday, February 1 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 a combination 'All That Jazz' Passes and regular 3-Day Passes, there's something for everyone. Compare each experience side-by-side to find out which experience suits you best.
Looking for that meaningful holiday gift? We've got you covered. Take 25% off the entire Telluride Jazz Festival store starting now through December 9. Save big on t-shirts, socks, hats, beanies, sweatshirts and more! All items discounted at checkout, no promo code necessary.
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 11-13, 2023.
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