Last Minute Lodging Deals

With the annual Telluride Bleus & Brews Festival right around the corner, our lodging partners are offering discounts and special offers on stays! Join us for our 30th anniversary celebration featuring Gary Clark Jr., Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, Joe Bonamassa, JJ Grey & Mofro, Neal Francis, Tab Benoit and many more. A limited amount of Friday, Saturday and Sunday Single Day Passes will go on sale tomorrow at 10am (MDT) and limited amount of 3-Day Passes remain.

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Single-Day Ticket Release on August 21 at 10 am (MST)

Great news! A limited amount of Friday, Saturday, and Sunday tickets will be released on Wednesday, August 21 at 10 am (MST). Join us for the special 30th year of Telluride Blues & Brews Festival. Our lodging partners are also offering some great last minute lodging deals! It’s the perfect time to plan your trip to Telluride.

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Colorado Brewer's Guild Tasting Session Styles

The Telluride Blues & Brews Festival is excited to partner with the Colorado Brewers Guild for a thrid year! New for this year, the Colorado Brews Guild will join attending breweries to showcase fresh hop beers with local hops from Montrose, Co based Billy Goat Hop Farm, Oktoberfest style beers and more during the Brewer Showcase Tasting Sessions. Stop by the Colorado Brewers Guild Tent to meet folks from the guild and to try some craft beers that represent some of the state’s best breweries not in attendance at the event.

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Music Maker Foundation Returns to Telluride for the 2024 Festival

As the 2024 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 Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. This year’s programming will include artist performances, a photo exhibition, artist meet and greets, a photo booth, listening station and more!

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Meet The Comedians Joining The 2024 Lineup

No joke here! Comedy is back and we are thrilled to announce Troy Walker, Jackie Kashian, Tom Thakkar and Langston Kerman are joining the lineup at Telluride Blues & Brews Festival this year! Take a break from the music and check out afternoon comedy shows on the Blues Stage or go out on the town for late night humor at the dirty shows at the Friday and Saturday night Juke Joints starting at 10 pm. For the young at heart, please note that some of the comedy will be adult in nature.

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The Kickback Rental Chair Program Is Back!

Kick back and rent a comfy festival chair for the whole weekend! We are proud to bring back the popular chair rental program! Nothing beats the feeling of enjoying the music, food, drinks and scenery from the comfort of your own chair while you relax, stretch out your legs and enjoy the cool mountain air on those hot summer days. Reserve your low-back chairs in advance and pick them up near the Festival entrance. Rentals are available for $70 for the entire weekend. Get yours while supplies last!

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Painter Roger Mason Returns For The Third Time As The Festival Artist

Returning for his third year (2003, 2013, 2024) as the painting artist, Roger Masons present the latest installment for Telluride Blues & Brews Festival. He created the artwork for the 10th, 20th and now the 30th annual posters. If you don’t know the name Roger Mason, you should. You can spot him a mile away, he’s the guy on Telluride's Main Street from time to time standing next to an easel, brandishing brushes, resembling a dressed up Jackson Pollock, with spattered paint all over his denim overalls.

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Introducing The 2024 Sierra Nevada Craft Beer Styles

The Telluride Blues & Brews Festival is thrilled to team up again with long time craft beer partner Sierra Nevada Brewing Company for the 2024 Festival! Throughout the festival, enjoy a variety of Sierra Nevada beers at the Sierra Nevada Beer Truck, VIP bars, House of Brews, Blues Stage bars and a special High Altitude Lounge. From an easy-drinking, festival exclusive Scapegoat Blonde, hoppy IPAs and wild creations, Sierra Nevada styles will satisfy casual beer drinkers, aficionados and everything in between.

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Food Lineup At The 2024 Telluride Blues & Brews Festival

Fuel your festival cravings with delicious eats and tasty treats! Standout culinary talent and a stunning mountain backdrop ensure a spectacular experience for guests at this year’s festival. The food and beverage lineup features some exciting new vendors along with trusty favorites. Go south of the border with spicy Tex-Mex wraps, take a trip to the Mediterranean with healthy Greek salads, or enjoy Southern fried chicken and traditional BBQ. The vendor menus will have your taste buds going all weekend long.

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Join The Protect Our Winters Group Hike

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 Protect Our Winters, the group hike begins on Sunday, September 15 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. For more info, make sure to stop by their booth inside the festival.

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Introducing The 2024 Beer Pairing Dinner Menu

The Brewers Showcase at the 2024 Telluride Blues & Brews Festival will kick off in spectacular fashion on Thursday, September 12 at 6 pm with a decadent beer pairing dinner at Black Iron Kitchen + Bar at Madeline Hotel & Residences, an Auberge Resort. This exciting culinary event will feature a five-course meal prepared by Madeline’s Executive Chef Zachary Ladwig, thoughtfully paired with craft beers from Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, Ska Brewing Company, Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project, Wild Provisions Beer Project and Carver Brewing Company. The evening will also feature live music from Nat Myers and folks from the Billy Goat Hop Farm.

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Race Through The Box Canyon To Support A Great Organization

Join us on September 14 for the annual Blisters & Brews 5k Fundraiser Race to support the Telluride Adaptive Sports Program in remembrance of dear festival friend Felix Snow. Run, walk or roll your way through a beautiful race course that winds through the Telluride box canyon in support of a great non-profit organization. Through registration fees, donations and the generous support of the Telluride community, we are honored to have been able to raise over $10,000 since the start of the program. We're looking forward to another amazing year of support. Not able to run, but want to support? Non-athletic support donations are also available.

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2024 Festival Yoga Sessions - Relax, Breathe Deep And Decompress

Wake up to liberating, restorative movement in the crisp, refreshing alpine air. Guests of all skill levels are welcome to join a fluid yoga flow and activating breath practice on Saturday and Sunday mornings of the Festival. Nestled in the cozy amphitheater of Elks Park in downtown Telluride, these yoga sessions are a fun and inspiring way to start your festival mornings.

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Breweries Announced for the 2024 Brewers Showcase

The Telluride Blues & Brews Festival is excited to share the brewery lineup for the 2024 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.

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2024 Lodging Guide

A trip to Telluride for the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival is not your average festival trip! The town is a one-of-a-kind destination with boutique shops, award-winning restaurants, outdoor recreation activities, historic relics and more. Planning for the trip of a lifetime can be easy with our lodging partners. From luxurious hotels, spacious condos, spas and pools, to festival camping, there's something for everyone!

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2024 Bal De Maison: Opening Show With Eric Gales

The opening celebration for the 2024 Telluride Blues & Brews Festival will feature groovy soul, rhythm and blues from Eric Gales. Held at the historic Sheridan Opera House on Thursday, September 12, the Bal de Maison is the perfect way to kick off the festival weekend. The doors open at 8:30 pm and the show starts at 9:00 pm.

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The 2024 Artist Lineup Is Here

As September 13-15 inches a bit closer, the 30th Annual Telluride Blues & Brews Festival reveals the its 2024 artist lineup. The festival returns with a dynamic, well-rounded mix of live blues, funk, indie, rock, jam band, gospel and soul performances featuring Gary Clark Jr., Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, Joe Bonamassa, JJ Grey & Mofro, Neal Francis, Tab Benoit and many more. The complete list of announced artists is included below. To explore, watch and listen to the artists, click here. To explore, watch and listen to the artists, click here.

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2024 Artist Lineup Playlist

Now streaming! We've curated a Spotify playlist featuring the 2024 artist lineup for your listening pleasure! Enjoy the best of the blues from Gary Clark Jr., Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals, Joe Bonamassa, JJ Grey & Mofo, Tab Benoit, Samantha Fish and more along with funky new singles from Neal Francis, Hiss Golden Messenger, Eddie Roberts & The Lucky Strokes and many more. Dive deeper and discover hidden gems from up-and-coming artists like Taj Farrant, Danielle Ponder, Zach Person, Grace Bowers and many more. Tune in, turn up the volume and let the music take your mind away to the beautiful town of Telluride! All of these great artists will converge on the Telluride Town Park stage this September 13-15.

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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 8. 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.

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