Telluride Blues and Brews Festival

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MusicTelluride
Dates18–20 September 2026Confirmed listing
Duration3 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsThe festival's setting is its signature
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Telluride Blues and Brews Festival in Telluride

Telluride Blues and Brews Festival fills Telluride Town Park each September with three days of blues, soul, and roots music paired with craft beer tastings. Launched in 1994 as a modest Main Street brewers gathering, it has grown into one of Colorado's marquee music weekends, drawing national headliners to a natural amphitheater ringed by 13,000-foot peaks in the San Juan Mountains.

Every September, the box canyon that cradles Telluride, Colorado, fills with the sound of slide guitars, horn sections, and clinking pint glasses.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The festival's setting is its signature: Telluride Town Park sits at 8,750 feet, box-canyon walls and waterfalls forming a natural stage backdrop found at few other American music festivals

02

The mystery stays covered

Since its 1994 debut, the lineup has stretched well past blues purism to include soul, funk, jam, and Americana acts, with past headliners spanning the Allman Brothers Band, B

03

The city starts moving

King, Robert Plant, Etta James, and Willie Nelson

04

The water draws everyone in

A dedicated craft beer garden pours selections from dozens of breweries alongside the music

05

The old stones answer

The event also folds in a chili cook-off, late-night sets at Telluride's historic Sheridan Opera House, and a jam-band-friendly culture of sit-ins between headline acts

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival grew out of a 1993 Main Street brewers gathering and still centers on the pairing of blues-rooted American music with independent craft brewing

Water and renewal

Living ritual

reflecting Telluride's mining-town-turned-music-town identity

The sacred route

Living ritual

Late-night jam sessions and sit-in collaborations among musicians carry forward the improvisational

The local code

Living ritual

communal spirit of the blues and jam-band scenes the festival was built on

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

18–20 September 2026

Getting around

For Telluride Blues and Brews Festival, plan transport around the exact Telluride venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Casual festival wear suited to alpine weather swings: layers, a warm jacket or fleece for evenings, sturdy closed-toe shoes for grass and gravel, and sun protection (hat, sunglasses...

Safety

Keep phone power, water, and a clear meeting point sorted before the main crowd arrives.

Where to stay

For Telluride Blues and Brews Festival, stay near the part of Telluride you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map37.94 N, 107.81 WOpen in Google Maps

Telluride, CO

Nearest airportTEX — Telluride Regional
TransportFor Telluride Blues and Brews Festival, plan transport around the exact Telluride venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Telluride Blues and Brews Festival, stay near the part of Telluride you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Telluride via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Telluride, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for September.Compare faresFestival gearCasual festival wear suited to alpine weather swings: layers, a warm jacket or fleece for evenings, sturdy closed-toe shoes for grass and gravel, and sun protection (hat, sunglasses, high-SPF sunscreen) for daytime sets at 8,750 feet elevation.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for United States and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Telluride Blues and Brews Festival?

Telluride Blues and Brews Festival is listed for 18–20 September 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Telluride Blues and Brews Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Telluride, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

3 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Telluride, CO

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLtellurideblues.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed dates18–20 September 2026
Source statusOfficial source linked
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