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The 2022 Telluride Jazz Festival artist lineup expands with the announcement of The Motet special guests Jennifer Hartswick (of Trey Anastasio Band), Shira Elias (formerly of Turkuaz) and Jason Hann (of The String Cheese Incident)! These guests will join The Motet for two funky and improvisational sets- Saturday, August 13 on the Main Stage and Sunday, August 14 for the “Final Waltz Closing Show at the Sheridan Opera House.
The sophisticated cocktail menu at the Telluride Jazz Festival is the icing on the cake of the elegant Patron and VIP Experiences. Our extensive selection of mixed drinks featuring Tito’s Vodka, Basil Hayden’s Whiskey, Hornitos Tequila and many other premium options to keep you feeling festive all weekend long.
Kick off the Telluride Jazz Festival in style with “Jazz On Main”. Join us on Thursday, August 11 from 4-6 pm in the heart of historic downtown Telluride, where five different venues will host live jazz bands setting an elegant, chic ambiance on Telluride’s Main Street.
All Jazz On Main shows and venues are free and open to the public.
New for 2022! To commemorate our 45th 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 2022 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.
After Lettuce closes down the Main Stage on Sunday, August 14, the festival concludes with a special performance by The Motet at the Sheridan Opera House. Join us for this energetic show in what is sure to be a memorable way to end the 2022 Telluride Jazz Festival.
In addition to three days of world-class music, craft beer and outdoor recreation, festival attendees can enjoy a wide variety of food and craft vendors at the 2022 Telluride Jazz Festival! From delicious wraps, Greek food, fried chicken, Spanish paella, hot coffee drinks and vegan options, the tasty food vendor menus will keep your taste buds satisfied all weekend long. Shop at the local craft booths for fine jewelry, clothing and keepsakes. Explore all of the vendors.
We’ve partnered with Lyte to give our attendees an official way to get or return passes after they sell out! This is a fan-to-fan exchange that eliminates the worries of purchasing a fraudulent ticket from a scalper, Craigs List or third party like Stub Hub. Looking for sold out tickets? Request a ticket now and as soon as tickets are available, Lyte will complete your purchase automatically at the price offered, with no hidden fees. You will only be charged if Lyte finds you tickets. Bought tickets and can’t make it to the Festival? We know that plans change. Return your ticket to Lyte and receive a fair market offer. Lyte will then re-sell your ticket to another Telluride Jazz Festival fan.
The late night scene at the Telluride Jazz Festival keeps the music and party going into the deep hours of the evening with the dynamic Jazz After Dark format, and The Final Waltz closing show. When the music ends in Telluride Town Park each day, the fun is far from over! Here is your guide to late night shows at the 2022 Telluride Jazz Festival!
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.
As the summer season in the world-famous mountain town of Telluride, Colorado begins to approach, the Telluride Jazz Festival reveals the 2022 artist lineup. Set on August 12 - 14, 2022, the festival presents a well-rounded, diverse mix of live jazz, funk, soul, and gospel performances featuring Yola, The Motet (With Special Guests TBA), Cory Wong, Terence Blanchard featuring The E-Collective & Turtle Island Quartet, Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, Dee Dee Bridgewater And The Memphis Soulphony and many more. To see the full lineup, click here.
Now streaming! We've curated a Spotify playlist featuring the full 2022 artist lineup for your enjoyment. Listen to modern soul from Yola, upbeat jazz-funk from The Motet (With Special Guests TBA), Cory Wong, jazz from Terence Blanchard featuring the E-Collective & Turtle Island Quartet and Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, along with fresh and energetic songs from Dee Dee Bridgewater And The Memphis Soulphony, Grupo Fantasma, Kelly Finnigan & the Atonements and many more.
The day is here! Tickets for the 45th Annual Telluride Jazz Festival are on sale now! Limited quantities are available. Don't miss out, buy early and save!
The Telluride Jazz Festival returns for its 45th year on August 12-14, 2022 with renewed energy after a safe and successful year in 2021. 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.
We are excited to announce that we are enhancing the Telluride Jazz Festival experience by introducing RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) festival wristbands. This improved system will allow attendees to use your wristband to purchase food, drinks and merch with the tap of your wrist, skip the lines at the box office, streamline movement between each area of the festival, and enjoy the elevated comfort of the soft cloth wristband material.
Tickets for the 45th Annual Telluride Jazz Festival go on sale on Tuesday, 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' Pass and regular 3-Day Passes, there's something for everyone. Below we've listed the benefits of each pass so that you can compare side-by-side to find out which experience suits you best.
Shop at our online store to save big on festival posters. Surprise a friend or family member with a great holiday gift or treat yourself to a new wall decoration - Telluride Jazz Festival posters are a great way to spark nostalgia and memories from your favorite festival years! Click the button or poster images below to head to our online store. No promo code necessary, all discounts automatically apply at checkout. Sale starts now!
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 12-14, 2022.
Start your Telluride Jazz Festival mornings off with pleasant live jazz music, coffee and breakfast at the Phoenix Bean. Morning Jam will offer a jazzy wake-up to a full day of music Saturday and Sunday of the Festival. Attendees can enjoy performance lead by Jack Kotz and Bob Hemenger, along with a variety of breakfast dishes, baked goods and coffee drinks from the Phoenix Bean 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. Musicians are welcome and encouraged to join in on the jam for an improvisational performance to get their day swinging. The jam will be will be first come first play, with a sign up sheet. The music-jams will go from 9 to 10am (MT) both Saturday August 14 and Sunday August 15 and is open to the public.
The 44th Annual Telluride Jazz Festival is almost here and we have everything you need to know to get ready! There are special events to complement the world-class music and the festival is full of fun opportunities to make life-long friends and memories. Telluride also offers outstanding dining, shopping, outdoor recreation and sightseeing opportunities to make the most out of your time here.
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. Explore all the information in our Insider’s Guide below.
In response to the growing threat of the delta variant, and in addition to the measures we already have in place, proof of full vaccination or proof of a negative Covid-19 test will now be required for all festival entry. This is an important safety precaution implemented to protect our festival attendees, staff, artists, vendors, volunteers and community members. We are doing this to protect YOU and your fellow music lovers. The music industry collectively wants to continue to be able to bring music to you and is urging events to adopt these safety protocols, even when local or state regulations do not require it. Your cooperation and participation is appreciated. For those unvaccinated, free testing will be available on-site. Refunds will NOT be granted as a result of this new health screening policy so do your part by protecting yourself leading up to the festival.
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