Survive And Thrive Guide For The 2023 Telluride Blues & Brews Festival

Congratulations! You've secured your tickets for the 29th Annual Telluride Blues & Brews Festival. Now that you're all set, it's time to plan ahead to have the experience of a lifetime. Of course, like any festival, there's a Main Stage, but here in Telluride, it goes way beyond that. Prepare to be captivated by life-changing performances from over 30 artists spread across multiple stages along with free yoga sessions, a 5k fundraiser race, an astonishing array of beer styles to sample, delectable food from top-notch vendors, ample outdoor recreation options, family activities and so much more to heighten your enjoyment. To ensure you make the most of your time, we have meticulously curated a guide with expert advice to navigate the festival weekend and make lasting memories.

Download The Daily Schedules To Your Phone

We're reducing our carbon footprint and are not printing program guides this year. Download the schedules to your phone so you’ll have them handy in case service is bad in Town Park. Save the schedules and create your own personalized itinerary and plan your days in advance.

Register Your RFID Wristbands And Go Cashless

The RFID system allows attendees to use their wristbands to purchase food, drinks and merch with the tap of a 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. Before you enter the festival, attendees must complete the mandatory wristband activation and register it with the correct attendee name and information.

Looking For Sold Out Tickets? The 2023 Lyte Ticket Exchange Has Got You Covered

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 Blues & Brews Festival fan

Raise a Mug! Craft Breweries Announced For 2023 Brewers Showcase

The Telluride Blues & Brews Festival is excited to share the brewery lineup for the 2023 Brewers Showcase! From local and regional favorites, to national treasures, the Brewers Showcase will offer many opportunities to sample the finest beer craftsmanship, while interacting will brewery representatives.

Join The Outside Group Hike And Discover The Epic Scenery Of Telluride

Kick your Sunday morning into high gear! Join other festival-goers on a brisk but leisurely hike on one of Telluride’s most popular trails up to the beautiful Bear Creek Waterfall. Hosted by Festival partner Outside, the group hike begins on Sunday, September 17 at 9:00 am from the Outside booth inside the festival grounds. The group will access the trail from the end of South Pine Street and enjoy a steady 2-mile climb leading up to the falls. Hikers should plan for approximately 1 hour to reach the falls. Team members from Outside will be on-site to answer questions about hiking, gear and more. They’ll also offering demo gear to try out and giving away free swag! For more info, make sure to stop by their booth inside the festival.

Experience The Endless Miles Of Off-Road Trails With Revel Bikes Rides And Demos

Try out some of the best full-suspension mountain bikes and singletrack trails in the world. Explore the epic scenery and unique terrain around Telluride alongside our friends at Revel Bikes! Join their team for mountain bike rides in the refreshing morning air on the endless miles of singletrack trails that have made our town a world-class mountain biking destination. But first, stop by their booth in the Festival grounds to check out their new bike fleet and sign up for a demo.

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.

2023 Telluride Blues Challenge Entries Are Open

Calling all musicians, play your way to the Main Stage of the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival! Through a partnership with Telluride Music Company and Telluride Blues Society, we are excited to present the 2023 Telluride Blues Challenge - an annual competition providing an opportunity to talented, up-and-coming blues artists to advance their professional career and play the Telluride Blues & Brews Main Stage!

2022 Telluride Blues & Brews Festival Survive And Thrive Guide

Yes, like most festivals there’s a Main Stage, but at Telluride Blues & Brews Festival, there is so much more! With incredible live music from 30+ on multiple stages along with free yoga sessions, 5k fundraiser race, tons of beer styles to try, world-class restaurants, outdoor recreation and more, it can’t hurt to have a little guidance. Curated by our staff experts, we are proud to present the comprehensive Survive and Thrive Guide.

Register Your RFID Wristbands For Cashless Payments

The RFID system allows attendees to use their wristbands to purchase food, drinks and merch with the tap of a 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. Before you enter the festival, attendees must complete the mandatory wristband activation and register it with the correct attendee name and information.

Telluride Blues & Brews Festival - 2022 Program Guide

Welcome to the show! The Program Guide for the 28th Annual Telluride Blues & Brews Festival is here! Everything you need to enjoy the festival can be found right here inside this guide. Explore and plan your weekend to not miss a beat!

Join Our Team - Sign Up To Volunteer At The Festival

We invite you and your friends to volunteer for the 28th Annual Telluride Blues & Brews Festival in gorgeous Telluride, Colorado. Volunteer for two shifts and earn a 3-Day festival pass and a staff t-shirt. Applications are open now! Become a part of our volunteer family this year.

2022 Ticket Exchange And Waitlist

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 Blues & Brews Festival fan

2022 Telluride Blues Challenge Entries Open

Calling all musicians, play your way to the Main Stage of the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival! Through a partnership with Telluride Music Company and Telluride Blues Society, we are excited to present the 2022 Telluride Blues Challenge - an annual competition providing an opportunity to talented, up-and-coming blues artists to advance their professional career and play the Telluride Blues & Brews Main Stage!

2022 Brewers Showcase Attending Breweries

The Telluride Blues & Brews Festival is excited to share the brewery lineup for the 2022 Brewers Showcase! From local and regional favorites, to national treasures, the Brewers Showcase will offer many opportunities to sample the finest beer craftsmanship, while interacting will brewery representatives.

Blues & Brews Enhances Craft Beer Experience & Announces New Brewers Showcase

After months of market research, phone calls with industry colleagues and a lot of careful thought, we are thrilled to introduce the new Brewers Showcase at the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival. Remaining true to our roots, this new experience replaces our traditional Grand Tasting and provides attendees with expanded opportunities to interact directly with breweries and to sample rare, new and classic beer offerings while supporting local, regional and national craftsmanship in the craft beer industry.

The new Brewers Showcase is a multi-faceted experience with events spanning the entire festival weekend. The Showcase will host five intimate tasting sessions with 21 breweries pouring unlimited samples for attendees. The Showcase also introduces a themed bar presented by the Colorado Brewers Guild serving one-of-a-kind, multi-brewery, collaborative beers along with a House of Brews bar with rotating beer styles each day. To top it all off, the Showcase will kick off with a multi-course beer pairing dinner that will strategically pair modern mountain dishes with special craft beer.

Telluride Blues & Brews Festival - 2021 Program Guide

The Program Guide for the 27th Annual Telluride Blues & Brews Festival is here! Everything you need to enjoy the festival can be found right here inside this guide. Explore and plan your weekend to not miss a beat!

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. This will be the first time that some participants attend a large event since early 2020, which is why these new safety protocols have been set above and beyond what the State of Colorado requires of our event. Your cooperation and participation is appreciated. For those unvaccinated, free testing will be available.

It’s Official! We’re Back! Telluride Blues & Brews Festival To Return September 17 - 19, 2021

As the nation gradually emerges from the pandemic and spring turns to summer, we are excited to finally announce that the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival will officially return this September 17 - 19, 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.