Welcome to the show! The official Program Guide for the 2022 Telluride Jazz Festival is here! Explore all the information you need to enjoy this year's festival right here inside this comprehensive guide.
The 2022 Festival Program Guide Is Here
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Jazz Up Your Mornings! Morning Jam At The Phoenix Bean
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 Insider's Guide To The 2021 Telluride Jazz Festival
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.
2021 Covid-19 Entry Requirements
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.
The 2021 Festival Program Guide Is Here
Welcome to the show! The official Program Guide for the 2021 Telluride Jazz Festival is here! Explore all the information you need to enjoy this year's festival right here inside this comprehensive guide.
Explore The 2021 Patron Experience
Styled out for the 44th year, the Patron Experience is by far the most luxurious way to attend the Telluride Jazz Festival. Featuring a private opening concert with The Hot Sardines at the Sheridan Opera House, an on-stage seated viewing area, catered meals with the artists backstage and much more, Patron pass-holders will be treated to a weekend of world-class music, decadent food and drinks all surrounded by the unparalleled views of Telluride Town Park. Putting an emphasis on high quality, locally-sourced and fresh ingredients, this year's Patron Experience features an eclectic food menu served in a cozy, covered Patron Lounge located backstage at the festival.
2021 Opening Concert With The Hot Sardines
Distinguished in mountain festival luxury, the Telluride Jazz Festival features a special opening concert with The Hot Sardines at the historic Sheridan Opera House on Thursday, August 12, 2021. In previous years, this opening concert was reserved exclusively for Patron pass-holders but this year, we are opening up 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. Tickets for the show are $20 and on sale now. Access to the concert is already included in the Patron Pass.
Join The New Orleans 2nd Line Parade At The 2021 Telluride Jazz Festival
As a nod to the historic jazz culture of the Crescent City, we’ll be hosting our annual Second Line Parade down Main Street all the way to Telluride Town Park on Sunday, August 15 at noon. Join Bonerama along with The Hooligans Brass Band, the Festival staff, attendees, and festival artists for a celebratory kick-off to the final day of the 2021 Telluride Jazz Festival. The parade starts at 12 pm from Elks Park (located across from the courthouse on Colorado Avenue).
The 2021 Commemorative Poster Is Here
Now on sale! Pre-order your copy of the official 2021 Telluride Jazz Festival Poster. Take home the official Telluride Jazz Festival poster by pre-ordering yours today! Orders will begin shipping out in July.
Kick Off The 2021 Festival At Jazz On Main
Kick off the Telluride Jazz Festival in style with “Jazz On Main”. On Thursday, August 12 from 4-6 pm in the heart of historic downtown Telluride, five venues will host live jazz bands setting a elegant, chic ambiance on Telluride’s Main Street. Jazz On Main is free and open to the public.
"The Final Waltz" Closing Show with Preservation Hall Jazz Band
After Galactic featuring Anjelika Jelly Joseph closes down the Main Stage, the festival concludes with a special performance by the legendary Preservation Hall Jazz Band at the Sheridan Opera House. Join us for this energetic show in what is sure to be a memorable way to end the 2021 Telluride Jazz Festival.