Telluride Blues & Brews Festival

09/05/2026

Two Fridays from now, we’re back in Telluride. ⛰️🎶🍻

The mountains. The music. The beer. The late nights. The people.

The 2026 Telluride Blues & Brews Festival kicks off Friday, September 18, and we’re counting down the days until we’re all together in Town Park.

Marcus King Band. Jon Batiste. Taj Mahal & Keb’ Mo’. And a whole weekend of incredible music across Telluride.

September 18–20, 2026
Telluride, Colorado

It’s almost time. See you in the mountains. 🤘

09/03/2026

🎶🍻 YOUR 2026 BLUES & BREWS SURVIVAL GUIDE IS HERE.

There’s a lot more to Blues & Brews than the Main Stage. From cold pours and late-night Juke Joints to mountain trails, yoga in the park, the Blisters & Brews 5K, great food and everything in between, there’s a whole weekend waiting to be explored.

Our 2026 Survival Guide has everything you need to know before you arrive:

🏔️ What to pack (and what to leave at home)
🎟️ How tickets & wristbands work
🍺 Beer tasting sessions & special releases
🎸 Juke Joints & festival side events
🥾 Things to do around Telluride
🍔 Food & drink options
🚡 Getting around town
📻 How to tune into the festival broadcast
💡 Tips for making the most of your weekend

Pack smart. Plan ahead. Then get ready to soak it all in.

👉 Read the full 2026 Telluride Blues & Brews Festival Survival Guide: https://www.tellurideblues.com/news/the-official-telluride-blues-brews-festival-guide

08/31/2026

Enter for a chance to win two VIP Telluride Blues & Brews Festival tickets, hotel, flight credit and Montrose-to-Telluride transportation. Jon Batiste, Marcus King and many more, September 18-20.

See Jon Batiste, Marcus King Band, Taj Mahal & Keb’ Mo’ + More Live in Telluride!

08/25/2026

Still thinking about making the trip to the 2026 Telluride Blues & Brews Festival? 🍻🏔️ There’s still time to make it happen, and some of our lodging partners are offering exclusive festival discounts to help you get here.

🏨 Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Collection — Save 10% with code BNB2026
🏔️The Hotel Telluride — Save 20% with code BBFest
🏡 Exceptional Stays — Save 10% with code Blues26
🏠 Lodging In Telluride — Save 10% with code BLUESBREWS26

📅 September 18–20, 2026

From five-star mountain resorts and boutique hotels to private vacation rentals, there’s a home base for every kind of festival weekend.

🎶 Live music. 🍺 Craft beer. 🏔️ Three days in Telluride. Grab your festival tickets, book your stay and make the trip happen.

Heading to Telluride Blues & Brews? Save 10–20% on select hotels and vacation rentals with exclusive 2026 festival lodging deals.

08/24/2026

Only 3 WEEKS until Telluride Blues & Brews Festival! ⛰️🍻🎶

September 18–20, we’re bringing three unforgettable days of **music, beer, mountains, and good times** to Telluride.

🎸 Marcus King Band
🎶 Taj Mahal & Keb’ Mo’
🎹 Jon Batiste
…and so much more!

The countdown is on. 3 weeks. One incredible weekend. See you in Telluride!

08/20/2026

VIP is officially SOLD OUT! 🎉

But there’s still time to be part of the 2026 Telluride Blues & Brews Festival. GA tickets are still available but now limited, so grab yours while they’re available.

🎶 Marcus King Band
🎸 Taj Mahal & Keb’ Mo’
🎹 Jon Batiste
🍻 25 breweries
🏔️ Three days in Telluride

See you September 18-20! 🍻

08/18/2026

🪁 BluesKites celebrates the legacy of American roots music through art.

Now on display at Wilkinson Public Library through September 16, the exhibition features vibrant, fully functional kites honoring musicians from the Music Maker Foundation roster.

After September 16, BluesKites moves to the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival.

Stop by the library, then look for the Music Maker Lounge at the Blues Stage during the festival for art, vinyl listening stations, a photo booth and more!

Telluride Arts District

Explore BluesKites at Wilkinson Public Library in Telluride, a vibrant art exhibition celebrating iconic blues musicians and American roots music.

08/18/2026

Telluride from above. Blues & Brews from every angle.

September 18–20, 2026. See you in the mountains.

08/17/2026

Four weeks to go.

The 32nd Annual Telluride Blues & Brews Festival is almost here, bringing Jon Batiste, TajMo: Taj Mahal & Keb’ Mo’, The Marcus King Band and more to the mountains of Telluride.

Great music. Cold beer. Big mountain views. Three days you’ll be talking about long after the festival ends.

08/12/2026

We're excited to welcome Sierra Nevada back to the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival!

One of the pioneers of American craft beer is returning with an incredible lineup that includes festival favorites like Pale Ale, Hazy Little Thing IPA, Premium PILS, River Ride IPA, Mango Little Thing IPA, Oktoberfest Festbier, Go Two Low IPA, and Trail Pass NA IPA.

Looking for something extra special? Stop by the Camp Pale Ale Craft Beer Lounge, where Sierra Nevada will be pouring rare, vintage, barrel-aged, and limited-release beers—including exclusive brews typically only available at their breweries.

With 24 breweries, four Brewers Showcase tasting sessions, and world-class live music, this year's festival is shaping up to be one for the books.

Which Sierra Nevada beer are you looking forward to most?

We’re hoppin’ with excitement! The Telluride Blues & Brews Festival is proud to welcome back our longtime partner and craft beer icon — Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. — for another unforgettable year in the San Juan sun. A true OG in the craft beer world, Sierra Nevada has been brewing bold, ...