Durango Bluegrass Train

06/03/2026

What a ride. The inaugural Durango Bluegrass Train is officially in the books, and what an unforgettable weekend it was in the San Juan Mountains. From nonstop bluegrass on board to incredible scenery and an incredible community of fans, this first year exceeded every expectation.

A huge thank you to everyone who came out and made it so special—Friday and Saturday nights both sold out, and the energy on every departure was something we won’t forget.

We’re already looking ahead to 2027. Stay tuned for dates and announcements.



Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad The Fretliners High Country Hustle Alexander Graf Durango Business Improvement District

06/02/2026

What. A. Weekend. 🚂🎻⛰️

The first-ever Durango Bluegrass Train is officially in the books, and we’re still smiling.
Over three unforgettable days, we shared incredible music, breathtaking scenery, great drinks, new friendships, and countless memories aboard one of the most scenic railroads in America.

To everyone who rode with us, sang along, danced in the aisles, supported the bands, and helped create such an amazing atmosphere—thank you.

And wow... selling out Friday night and Saturday in our inaugural year exceeded all expectations. Thank you for making this dream a reality.
Swipe through to relive some of our favorite moments from the weekend.
We’re already looking forward to the next ride.

Photo gallery available now!

Stay tuned for future announcements and next year’s dates!

06/02/2026

What a ride! 🚂🎻

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the first-ever Durango Bluegrass Train. From the incredible musicians and hardworking train crew to the fans who traveled from near and far, you made this inaugural event something truly special.

We're especially grateful for the amazing support that helped us sell out Friday night and Saturday's departures in our very first year.

We've put together a recap of the weekend along with photos, merchandise, and a look ahead to what's next.

Read the full recap below and relive the memories!

The views, the bluegrass, and the memories made along the way. Thank you to everyone who joined us aboard the first-ever Durango Bluegrass Train on May 28-30. From the incredible musicians to the foot-stomping fans, generous partners, and historic train crew, you helped make this inaugural event one

05/28/2026

TODAY’S THE DAY! The inaugural Durango Bluegrass Train officially rolls out tonight!

Boarding begins at 6:30 PM
Train departs at 7:00 PM sharp

IMPORTANT CHECK-IN INFO:
All guests must stop by the Box Office at the Train Depot to exchange tickets for wristbands before boarding. Wristbands are REQUIRED to access the train.

Box Office Location:
479 Main Avenue, Durango
(Look for the pop-up tent in front of the Train Depot)

Box Office Hours:
3:00 PM – 6:30 PM

We highly recommend checking in early to avoid lines before departure.

Grab dinner before boarding! Downtown Durango is packed with amazing restaurants, breweries, bars, and quick bites just steps from the depot.

Parking is available next to the rail yard at the corner of Hwy 550 & College Drive (west of McDonald’s).

Parking:
$10 — Standard vehicles
$20 — RVs, buses, trailers & oversized vehicles

We recommend bringing:
• A light jacket or raincoat
• Layers for cooler evening temps
• Closed-toe shoes

See you tonight for an unforgettable ride through the San Juan Mountains!

05/28/2026

TODAY’S THE DAY! The inaugural Durango Bluegrass Train officially rolls out tonight!

Boarding begins at 6:30 PM
Train departs at 7:00 PM sharp

IMPORTANT CHECK-IN INFO:
All guests must stop by the Box Office at the Train Depot to exchange tickets for wristbands before boarding. Wristbands are REQUIRED to access the train.

Box Office Location:
479 Main Avenue, Durango
(Look for the pop-up tent in front of the Train Depot)

Box Office Hours:
3:00 PM – 6:30 PM

We highly recommend checking in early to avoid lines before departure.

🍴 Grab dinner before boarding! Downtown Durango is packed with amazing restaurants, breweries, bars, and quick bites just steps from the depot.

Parking is available next to the rail yard at the corner of Hwy 550 & College Drive (west of McDonald’s).

Parking:
$10 — Standard vehicles
$20 — RVs, buses, trailers & oversized vehicles

We recommend bringing:
• A light jacket or raincoat
• Layers for cooler evening temps
• Closed-toe shoes

See you tonight for an unforgettable ride through the San Juan Mountains!

The inaugural Durango Bluegrass Train rolls out this weekend, and excitement is building for an unforgettable experience in the San Juan Mountains. Featuring live bluegrass performances, historic rail travel, breathtaking scenery, local craft beverages, and an incredible atmosphere, the first-ever e

05/27/2026

Bluegrass meets the rails for the first time ever start TOMORROW, May 28! Sox artists on board a historic steam train traveling through the scenic mountains of Southwest Colorado.

Artist Spotlight: Alex Graf and Eli Emmitt bring their signature guitar-driven bluegrass sound to the Durango Bluegrass Train—rooted in tradition, shaped by jazz influence, and built for live mountain air.

Join us on board for the live music experience of a lifetime! We released a limited amount of Saturday tickets that were previously sold out. Friday tickets are moving fast and almost sold out. Don’t wait to get yours!

05/26/2026

🚂 ALL ABOARD with The Brothers Santos 🔥

Southern soul, country gold, and mountain railroads. The Brothers Santos are bringing their electrifying live show to the first-ever Durango Bluegrass Train this weekend, May 28-30.

Rolling through the breathtaking San Juan Mountains aboard the historic Durango train, this is bluegrass and Americana unlike anything else in Colorado.

Don’t miss your chance to ride, listen, and experience it all from the rails.

🎟 Tickets are going fast — grab yours now at DurangoBluegrassTrain.com

05/22/2026

🚂 NEXT WEEKEND 🚂

The first-ever Durango Bluegrass Train is almost here — and tickets are moving fast.

Live bluegrass. Historic steam train rides. Mountain views. Local beer. A one-of-a-kind weekend in Durango.

If you’ve been meaning to grab tickets, this is your sign.

May 28–30 on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

Don’t miss the ride 🎻🔥

🎵 - High Country Hustle

05/15/2026

Southwest bluegrass fans — we’ll see you at Tico Time Bluegrass this weekend!

We’re heading out to catch 2026 Durango Bluegrass Train artists High Country Hustle and Alex Graf & Eli Emmitt Duo, and we’ve got TWO chances for you to win tickets to our very first Thursday, May 28 voyage.

FRIDAY (Today)
Don’t miss High Country Hustle late night on the Pavilion Stage at 11 PM. While you’re there, swing by the merch tent and grab some fresh High Country Hustle gear. One lucky item contains a golden certificate redeemable for TWO tickets to the Thursday, May 28 train.

SATURDAY (Tomorrow)
Marcus and Grant from our team will be hiding another golden certificate somewhere in the festival grounds or campground at 1 PM.

Keep an eye on our Instagram Stories for a clue around then. Find the certificate, and you’ll score TWO tickets to the Thursday, May 28 train.

Good luck — and we can’t wait to see you out there!

05/13/2026

ONLY 3 WEEKS UNTIL THE DURANGO BLUEGRASS TRAIN 🎻🚂

The countdown is ON.

🔥 Saturday is officially SOLD OUT
🔥 Friday is almost gone too — less than 20 tickets remain

Get ready for live bluegrass music, mountain views, cold craft beer, and one unforgettable ride through the San Juan Mountains.

If you’ve been thinking about joining us… this is your sign to grab the last Friday tickets before they disappear too.