With breathtaking views of the towering Rocky Mountains, a state-of-the-art stage, historic venues, and welcoming locals, Telluride stands out as one of the world’s premier destinations for a music festival. Arrive, park your car, and immerse yourself in full days of world-class music, craft beer, and unforgettable experiences in a stunning mountain valley. Trust us—although the festival lasts just three days and four nights, once you arrive in Telluride, you won’t want to leave.

Telluride Town Park Main Stage

In Telluride Town Park, it’s not the altitude that takes your breath away—it’s the views. For three unforgettable days, enjoy music on the Main Stage surrounded by stunning mountain scenery, top-tier craft breweries, a wide selection of food and artisan vendors, a kid’s area, and more.

Attending a festival in Telluride Town Park isn’t just seeing another show—it's becoming part of a storied legacy of legendary performances. Since the early 1970s, this iconic venue at the end of the box canyon has hosted some of the world’s greatest artists, including The Allman Brothers Band, Lou Reed, B.B. King, Robert Plant, James Brown, Joe Cocker, Etta James, Willie Nelson, ZZ Top, The B-52’s, Joe Walsh, The Black Crowes, Peter Frampton, Steve Winwood, Taj Mahal, Bruce Hornsby, Sharon Jones, and many more—all as part of the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival alone.

By 1991, the original stage had outgrown the growing summer crowds. In response, the Town of Telluride built the Fred Shellman Memorial Stage. That July, during the Telluride Mid-Summer Music Festival, Taj Mahal famously joined The Allman Brothers Band on stage for a powerful rendition of “Statesboro Blues.”

Fast forward to 2015—Gregg Allman was scheduled to perform the final show on the historic Shellman Stage at the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival. In a full-circle moment, Taj Mahal returned to join Allman for another unforgettable performance of “Statesboro Blues,” 25 years after their first collaboration. Fittingly, they were among the first to grace the stage and the last to play it.

In 2016, a new state-of-the-art stage was unveiled—ready to host the next generation of iconic performances. Join us in Telluride Town Park and help write the next chapter of this extraordinary musical legacy.

Blues stage

Introduced in 2015, the Blues Stage is a second performance space located within the festival grounds, inside the indoor Town Park Hanley Pavilion. It offers comfortable theater-style seating—perfect for giving your legs a break—and a full bar serving beer, wine, and cocktails. Throughout the festival weekend, the Blues Stage features additional musical performances and comedy sets, and also serves as the largest Juke Joint venue.

Campground Stage

Festival campers are in for a special treat! The Campground Stage hosts daily Campground Sessions throughout the weekend, offering exclusive performances in a uniquely intimate setting. Nestled among the towering trees of the Town Park Campground, this charming wooden stage—handcrafted by a local artisan using wood from a nearby river—provides a rustic and up-close experience with festival artists you won’t find anywhere else.

Late Night Venues “Juke Joints”

Telluride’s nightlife is a vibrant extension of its musically rich local culture. When the music winds down in Town Park each evening, the festival energy shifts into high gear at venues throughout town—our beloved "Juke Joints." As the music spills into the streets, a stroll down Main Street begins to feel like a walk down Memphis’ iconic Beale Street. All Juke Joint shows are within walking distance of the Main Stage, hosted in a range of venues from the historic Sheridan Opera House to the intimate Moon at O’Bannon’s. Whether it’s high-energy jams that last until last call, foot-stomping rock sets, or once-in-a-lifetime collaborations, the Juke Joints are an essential part of the Telluride festival experience.