Telluride Jazz Festival Will Officially Be Returning August 13-15, 2021
As the nation gradually emerges from the pandemic and spring turns to summer, we are excited to finally announce that the Telluride Jazz Festival will officially be returning this August 13-15, 2021! After months of hard work with local, county and state officials, we have developed an operating plan to safely host the festival that follows guidelines from governing health organizations and creates a controlled, safe and enjoyable environment.
SBG Productions has created a flexible plan and we are prepared to adapt if regulations were to tighten or relax, understanding that the nature of the pandemic can change day-to-day and month-to-month. Our team is excited to welcome everyone back in a highly-managed and safe environment.
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
Artist Lineup Announcement - Wednesday, May 26 at 11 am (MT)
Tickets on sale - Thursday, May 27 at 10 am (MT)
2020 Ticket Refund Period - Open from May 28 at 10 AM (MT) - June 11 at 10 am (MT)
HYBRID VENUE LAYOUT
This year's festival features a hybrid layout in Telluride Town Park with both a socially-distanced area with "pods" along with a general open area for attendees to enjoy at their discretion.
This hybrid model allows attendees to choose how best to enjoy the festival. For those that feel comfortable being closer to the stage, the general open area will be available for groups to bring chairs, tarps/blankets, coolers, shade tents and enjoy freely. For those that would prefer a more structured environment where physical distancing is enforced, the “pod” area will be available for groups to safely gather and enjoy the beautiful scenery and music.
ADDITIONAL SPACE
This year, we are pleased to announce that we have added 75,000 square feet of space to allow attendees to spread out in small groups and create a low-key, relaxed atmosphere. This addition doubles the size of the traditional festival layout but maintains the attendance size at the same capacity as in pre-pandemic years.
NEW SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The safety of all event participants is paramount. In order to keep all festival attendees, staff, artists, vendors, volunteers and community members safe, we will follow all local and state COVID-19 health & safety guidelines in place at the time of the festival and will communicate all requirements to ticket-holders before the festival.
The festival will employ a team of helpful, roaming “Safety Rangers”, to answer any questions and ensure that safety protocols are met throughout the festival.
We have tripled the amount of hand wash and sanitization stations throughout the venue and increased the frequency of periodic cleaning of restrooms and high-touch areas.
Our team will utilize a strategic plan to control traffic flows and mitigate potential congestion.
Festival staff will adhere to a health screening prior to each day.
Please note: all of the above precautions are subject to change in accordance with local and state COVID-19 health & safety guidelines
CHANGES TO PATRON AND VIP EXPERIENCES
Although the vaccine distribution has become widespread and health statistics continue to move in a positive direction, we are making some important changes to the Patron and VIP Experiences to ensure that everyone can safely enjoy the festival. Unfortunately, this means that certain amenities that were featured in previous years won’t be available this year. These premium experiences still feature top-notch luxury amenities but will be a bit different from years past. To view the amenities featured with each experience, click below.
TICKET REFUND PERIOD (MAY 28 - JUNE 11)
Thank you to all who rolled over tickets from last year. We appreciate your patience and support. Those who rolled over tickets and would like to receive a refund can request one from May 28 - June 11 using a form on our website. The form will be available starting on May 28 at 10 am (MT). Please note that after this period ends, refunds will not be offered.
If you decide to purchase 2021 tickets and can’t make it or choose not to attend the festival, our ticket exchange, LYTE, will be open after the refund period closes. For more information about LYTE, click here.
If tickets are or have been purchased and the event is forced to cancel due to unforeseen circumstances, refunds will again become available.
GET INVOLVED
Volunteer applications are coming soon. For more information, click here.
Vendor applications are currently closed because all 2020 vendors will be returning for this year. For more information, click here.
FESTIVAL EVENTS
Our team is working on the Telluride Jazz Festival special events to determine their feasibility or which safety modifications are needed in order to host them.
CONTACT
If you need to get in touch or have any questions, we encourage you to reach out to us directly by email at info@telluridejazz.org, by phone at (970) 728-8037 or on the live chat on the right-hand bottom corner of our website.
A NOTE OF GRATITUDE FROM THE FESTIVAL PRODUCERS
Thank you for all of your support during this past year. If you’ve ever attended, performed, volunteered, worked or simply been involved with the festival, we thank you, you are truly considered family. It’s because of you that the Telluride Jazz Festival has grown into a gathering so unique and special. And because of this, we’re looking forward to seeing all of your smiling faces in Telluride Town Park this August 13-15, 2021.