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 welcoming 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.
Jazz On Main Venues
As the kickoff to the festival, Jazz On Main provides an easy way to enjoy a variety of bands downtown Telluride. With venues in close proximity, you can easily navigate between them on foot and enjoy the unique music experience that each one offers. It's an exciting time to be in Telluride! Explore the venues below.
Telluride Arts HQ - Built in the 1890’s and formerly owned by its namesakes the Pekkarines, the building once housed the only dry goods store in Telluride and the area’s most renowned cobbler. It has since acted as a gallery space and a commercial store front, was home to Telluride’s iconic Between the Covers bookstore for nearly 50 years, and now operates as the headquarters for Telluride Arts. The headquarters includes a space for visual art and performance art. The gallery is a welcoming space that is home to exhibits, music, poetry, comedy, a small shop, and the offices for the nonprofit organization.
Artist: Crescent Quartet | Address: 220 W Colorado Ave
Elinoff Gallery - The Elinoff Gallery carries some of the finest lines of designer jewelry, both diamond and colored gemstones. Their museum quality art collection includes works from some of the most celebrated names in the history of art. From Monet to Pissarro to Warhol our fine art collection covers Impressionist works c.1860 - 1880 through the the Pop art period of the 50s' and 60's. We have hundreds of lithographs, drawings, etchings, etc. that will dazzle serious collectors.
Band: The McCarthy Trio | Address: 204 West Colorado Ave
Floradora - The Floradora Saloon began in October 1973. The Floradora Saloon was originally named from a Floradora Mine as well as a bed and breakfast called the Floradora. After opening the saloon the origin morphed into the Floradora Girls of the night who entertained the bar customers (imaginary, of course). The Floradora restaurant is a good representative of Telluride using fresh, local food with an innovative menu.
Band: Random Abstract | Address: 103 W Colorado Ave
La Cocina Patio - This rustic southwestern restaurant is located in the heart of downtown Telluride. Featuring cuisine made with whole foods and contemporary influences, juice bar, espresso drinks, daily specials, beer, wine and margaritas, this is the perfect place to take in some live jazz music and watch the sun set over Main Street. Enjoy traditional recipes made from mostly organic ingredients with many vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes.
Band: Hooligans Brass Band | Address: 123 E Colorado Ave
Jazz On Main is a great way to kick-off the Telluride Jazz Festival! This event is non-ticketed and free. 3-Day Festival, Patron, 'All That Jazz', Jazz After Dark, Camping and Single-Day Passes are still on sale! Click here to learn more!