2020 Tickets Now On Sale

Tickets are on sale now for the 27th Annual Telluride Blues & Brews Festival held on September 18-20, 2020 in the world famous mountain town of Telluride, Colorado. Nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the festival boasts three days of music, comedy, craft beer, yoga, art and entertainment in the iconic Telluride Town Park set against a backdrop of stunning 13,000-ft mountain peaks. Limited quantities are available for VIP Passes, Super VIP Passes, 4-Day Camping, Campground Vehicle, RV Passes, and the Fundraiser Dinner for Music Maker Relief Foundation (includes VIP Pass). Don't miss out! Buy early and save! To purchase tickets, click here.

Get To Know the 2020 Festival Vendors

In addition to three days of world-class music, festival attendees can enjoy a wide variety of festival food and craft vendors at the 2020 Telluride Blues & Brews Festival! From delicious wraps, pizza, warm coffee and vegan options, the tasty food vendor menus will keep your taste buds satisfied all weekend long. Shop at the local craft booths for fine jewelry, clothing and keepsakes.

Steve GumbleFebruary 27, 2020Telluride Blues & Brews Festival, Telluride, Colorado, Music, Live Music, Festival, Music Festival, Vendors, Food, 2020

2020 Grand Tasting Breweries

As the craft beer scene continues to grow, the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival continues to receive an overwhelming number of Grand Tasting Brewer applications! The list has been narrowed down and we’re thrilled to announce the 2020 Grand Tasting Brewery lineup. These 56 breweries will pour over 170 styles of beer and cider on Saturday, September 19 from Noon to 3 pm. Cheers!

Build Your Perfect Festival Experience

Tickets for the 27th Annual Telluride Blues & Brews Festival go on sale Monday, March 2 at 10 am (MT). Choose from a variety of pass options to help you build your perfect experience. From the luxurious Super VIP and VIP Experiences to the regular GA, there's something for everyone. Below we've listed the benefits of each pass to compare side-by-side and find out which suits you best.

Steve GumbleFebruary 25, 2020Telluride Blues & Brews Festival, Telluride, Colorado, Music, Live Music, Festival, Music Festival, 2020

2020 Music Maker Fundraiser Dinner

On Thursday, September 17, the Telluride Blues Society is hosting an evening of live music, dinner and a special studio recording with a festival artist to support the Music Maker Relief Foundation. This fundraising event will be held at the intimate, mountainside recording studio, Studio In The Clouds, located in the towering San Juan Mountains surrounding Telluride. Tickets to the Fundraiser Dinner are available in two options: with and without a VIP 3-Day Pass. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 2 at 10 am (MT).

2020 Festival Camping

Camp out in the heart of the Rocky Mountains in Telluride Town Park! Surrounded by towering mountain peaks, the picturesque campground is located just steps away from the Main Stage and Main Street! With a private campground stage, fun challenges to win tickets, and easy access to the festival stages, camping is a great and social way to experience the Festival. Festival camping is also the most affordable way to stay in town for the festival.

Steve GumbleFebruary 12, 20202020, Telluride Blues & Brews Festival, Telluride, Colorado, Music, Festival, Music Festival

Holiday Playlist

Wishing you a happy Holidays from the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival! Celebrate with holiday tunes from festival artist alumni including James Brown, B.B. King, Taj Mahal, Keb’ Mo’ Samantha Fish, Sharon Jones, Charles Bradley, The Blind Boys of Alabama and many more!

Patrick ShehanDecember 19, 20192019, Happy Holidays, Christmas, Samantha Fish

Black Friday Sale - Save 25% On Entire Festival Store

Looking for that meaningful gift? We've got you covered. Take 25% off the entire Telluride Blues & Brews Festival store starting now through December 6. Shop our Black Friday Sale for t-shirts, socks, hats, beanies, sweatshirts and more to save big! All items have been discounted, no promo code necessary.

Steve GumbleNovember 29, 2019Telluride Blues & Brews Festival, Telluride, Colorado, Black Friday, Sale, Shop, Holidays, Shopping, 2019

Save 25% On All Festival Posters

Shop at the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival online store for an opportunity to save big on festival posters. Enter promo code BluesHistory19 during checkout to redeem your 25% discount. Sale starts now and lasts until Friday, November 26.

Surprise a friend or family member with a great holiday gift or treat yourself to a new wall decoration - Telluride Blues & Brews Festival posters are a great way to spark nostalgia and memories from your favorite festival years! Each poster contains the artist lineup and original artwork from the festival year.

Campground Sessions with Jake Xerxes Fussell

The Telluride Blues & Brews Festival “Campground Sessions” offer an live music experience like no other! Each afternoon festival campers take a short stroll from the festival Main Stage to a wooded corner of the picturesque Telluride Town Park campground for an exclusive, intimate live music performance. Here campers are greeted by a rustic stage, a steady-flowing creek and the golden aspen trees the San Juan Mountains are famous for. Shot by the Music Maker Relief Foundation, this session captures Jake Xerxes Fussell’s powerful vocals, beautiful guitar playing and southern inspired, melodic songwriting while he performs ‘Cowpoke’.

2019 Telluride Blues Challenge Winner: Cary Morin

Congratulations to the winner of the 2019 Telluride Blues Challenge - Cary Morin competed against five other finalists at the Telluride Blues Challenge on Saturday, September 14 and won a premium Martin 00LX1AE guitar provided by Telluride Music Company, two performances at this year's and next year's Telluride Blues & Brews Festival, a spot on the 2020 Durango Blues Train and more!

Steve GumbleSeptember 19, 20192019

2019 Grand Tasting 'Best Of Fest' Winner

The results are here! All of the votes have been counted and the people have spoken, let's hear it for the back-to-back "Best of Fest" champions, Marble Brewery. To the crowd's delight, the award-winning brewery showcased these three winning styles at this year's Grand Tasting: Marble Pilsner, Cerveza Mexican Style Lager, and Double White.

Steve GumbleSeptember 19, 20192019

Thank You For An Epic 2019 Telluride Blues & Brews Festival

The Telluride Blues & Brews Festival sends out a special thank you to all attendees, volunteers, staff, partners, brewers and artists! We had an outstanding festival celebrating our 26th year and it wouldn't be possible without all of your support!

Steve GumbleSeptember 18, 20192019

Announcing The Blues & Brews Kickback Rental Chair Program

Kick back and rent a comfy festival chair for the day or the whole weekend! Over the past few years, we’ve received feedback and requests for a way to rent a chair at the festival! We’ve heard your requests and are proud to launch the new Telluride Blues & Brews Rental Chair Program presented by Coleman! Rentals will be available starting Friday morning, September 13 at the Warming Hut located near the main festival entrance! Low back chair rentals are $15 per day or $30 for the weekend.

Patrick ShehanSeptember 9, 20192019, Coleman

Music Maker Relief Foundation Returns to Telluride

As the 2019 Telluride Blues & Brews Festival draws closer, we are thrilled for the opportunity to once again partner with and contribute to the endeavors of the Music Maker Relief Foundation (MMRF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The MMRF was founded to preserve the musical traditions of America's South by directly supporting the musicians who make it, ensuring their voices will not be silenced by poverty and time. Through programs dedicated to cultural access, musical development and musician sustenance, the Foundation gives future generations access to their heritage through documentation and performance programs that build knowledge and appreciation of America's musical traditions.

Steve GumbleSeptember 9, 20192019, Music Maker Relief Foundation

We’re Giving Away A Vacation, A Guitar & 2020 Telluride Jazz Festival Tickets

The Telluride Blues & Brews Festival is raffling off a signed guitar by Joe Bonamassa, valued at $1,500, a 7-Day Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise for two and two tickets to the 2020 Telluride Jazz Festival, to benefit local Telluride non-profits. We are raising funds for the One to One Mentoring Program, who empowers youth in San Miguel County to achieve their social, emotional and academic potential through professionally supported mentor relationships, and the Telluride Aids Benefit, a non-profit organization whose mission is to fight HIV/AIDS by heightening global and local awareness, as well as generating financial support for educational programs and patient care/prevention.

2019 Woodstock, Oktoberfest & Funk Costume Parties

Channel your inner self at this year’s Telluride Blues & Brews Festival. We are hosting three full-blown costume parties and the Blues & Brews crew will be flaunting their eclectic style right along with you, so don’t be shy to step it up!

The Complete List Of Beer Styles At The 2019 Grand Tasting

The comprehensive list of all the different beers that will be at the 2019 Telluride Blues & Brews Festival Grand Tasting has been released. Join us on Saturday, September 14 from 12 - 3 pm to celebrate the craftsmanship and excellence of craft beer. Explore a vast offering of a dynamic variety of flavors in over 170 styles of beer and cider brought to you by 56 of the best craft breweries from around America.

Steve GumbleSeptember 4, 2019Telluride Blues & Brews Festival, Craft Beer, Craft Brews, Telluride, 2019

2019 Telluride Blues & Brews Festival "Survive And Thrive" Guide

Yes, like most festivals there’s a Main Stage, but at Blues & Brews and in Telluride there’s so much more! With multiple stages, yoga sessions, late night shows, TONS of beer styles to try, world-class restaurants, alpine surroundings and more, it can’t hurt to have a little guidance. Curated by our staff experts, we are proud to present the comprehensive 2019 Telluride Blues & Brews Festival “Survive and Thrive” Guide.

Steve GumbleSeptember 4, 20192019, Survive Guide

Telluride Blues & Brews Festival - 2019 Program Guide

Everything you need to enjoy the 26th Annual Telluride Blues & Brews Festival can be found right here inside this guide.

Steve GumbleSeptember 3, 20192019, Telluride Blues & Brews Festival, Program Guide