2023 Blues & Brews Late Night Shows

The Music Continues Long After The Sun Sets!

The nightlife in Telluride is a thriving scene built on a strong, musically-charged local culture and there’s plenty to experience each night of the festival. Thursday’s kick-off includes the exclusive Bal De Maison Opening Show at the Sheridan Opera House. After the music ends in the park, the festival scene moves into various venues across the town of Telluride. Friday and Saturday evening hosts four different “Juke Joint” shows each night showcasing an assortment of artists up close and personal and a stand-up comedy venue. Sunday the festival concludes with the celebrated Fais Do-Do Closing Show. Dive into the full late night schedule below.


THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 - BAL DE MAISON - OPENING PARTY

Doors: 8:30 pm | Showtime: 9:00 pm

Christone "Kingfish" Ingram   Sheridan Opera House

Originally Bal de Maison's were dances held at someones house - typically in the front room which was cleared of furniture. Quite often these dances were announced by the host of the party simply by standing on their porch and yelling to their neighbor. Word would often travel up to 40 miles this way. Well here is our shout out - we are having a dance party to open the Festival, spread the word!

Please note, VIP and Juke Joints passes are not valid for show entry, this is a separate ticket. To purchase tickets, please click here.


FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 - JUKE JOINTS

Doors for VIP pass-holders open at 9:30 pm | Doors for GA pass-holders open at 9:45 pm | Shows start at 10:00 pm

Once the late night shows get jamming, a walk down Telluride’s Main Street feels like a walk down Beale Street in Memphis. See 5 different shows each night for $35. Juke Joint passes allow access to all Juke Joint venues for the night purchased.

Doors open at 9:45 pm. Doors open at 9:30 pm for VIP pass-holders. The VIP 3-Day Pass includes entry into all Juke Joints, dependent on capacity.

The Record Company with opener Kirk Fletcher - Blues Stage

Anders Osborne with opener D&G Railroad - Sheridan Opera House

GA-20 with opener TBA - The Moon At O'Bannon's

Buffalo Nichols - Telluride Elks Lodge

Stand Up Comedy - Telluride Arts HQ


Saturday, SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 - JUKE JOINTS

Doors for VIP pass-holders open at 9:30 pm | Doors for GA pass-holders open at 9:45 pm | Shows start at 10:00 pm

Once the late night shows get jamming, a walk down Telluride’s Main Street feels like a walk down Beale Street in Memphis. See 5 different shows each night for $35. Juke Joint passes allow access to all Juke Joint venues for the night purchased.

The Teskey Brothers with opener Jackie Venson  - Blues Stage

The Rumble ft Chief Joseph Boudreaux Jr. with opener Music Maker Revue  - Sheridan Opera House

The Heavy Heavy with opener Ben Rice Band  - The Moon At O'Bannon's

Ally Venable Band -  Telluride Elks Lodge

Stand-Up Comedy  - Telluride Arts HQ


Sunday, SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 FAIS DO DO - CLOSING CELEBRATION

Doors: 8:30 pm | Showtime: 9:00 pm

The Word   Sheridan Opera House

"Fais Do Do" roughly translates to "Cajun dance party". The parties were named for the gentle command ('go to sleep') young mothers offered bawling infants so that they could get back out and dance with their husbands before someone else did. This is our final show of the weekend and soon we will all go to sleep! This show is a highlight for many and one you won't want to miss!

All events, acts and schedule times are subject to change


Late Night passes

Friday and Saturday Juke Joint Passes for the 2023 Telluride Blues & Brews Festival are still available but are selling fast!

Sell out warning - less than 15 passes left for the Fais Do Do Closing Celebration.

Get yours today and don’t miss out!