The Telluride Blues & Brews Festival is excited to announce the 70+ styles of craft beer that will be poured at this year’s Tasting Sessions as part of the new Brewer Showcase. From easy drinking pilsners and classic IPAs to big, barrel aged stouts, the eclectic variety from these 23 brewers will satisfy every kind of beer drinker, from casual fans to enthusiasts.
Read MoreEnjoy free morning Yoga Sessions, run the Blisters & Blues 5K Race, demo mountain bikes with Revel Bikes and hike with Backpacker Magazine - all before you enjoy the music! It’s no secret that Telluride, Colorado is one of the best places in the world for outdoor recreation! We recommend taking some time while you’re here to experience the endless miles of trails and breathtaking scenery of the towering San Juan mountain peaks. Join us and our friends from Backpacker Magazine, Revel Bikes, Boot Doctors and the Telluride Adaptive Sports program to enjoy the outdoors each morning before the festival.
Read MoreTo commemorate our 28th year, Telluride Blues & Brews Festival is proud to present a limited edition souvenir laminate. Inspired by traditional festival badges, the laminate features the poster artwork on the front, with the festival schedule on the back. Add a special collector's item to your order and take home a piece of history! Wear the festival schedule and get them signed by the artists for a personal touch.
Read MoreIn addition to three days of world-class music, craft beer and outdoor recreation, festival attendees can enjoy a wide variety of food and craft vendors at this year’s Telluride Blues & Brews Festival!
From BBQ, Indian food, Cuban sandwiches, wraps, Greek food, fried chicken, Spanish paella, hot coffee drinks and vegan options, the tasty food vendor menus will keep your taste buds satisfied all weekend long. Shop at the local craft booths for fine jewelry, clothing and keepsakes. Explore all of the vendors below
Read MoreWe invite you and your friends to volunteer for the 28th Annual Telluride Blues & Brews Festival in gorgeous Telluride, Colorado. Volunteer for two shifts and earn a 3-Day festival pass and a staff t-shirt. Applications are open now! Become a part of our volunteer family this year.
Read MoreWe’ve partnered with Lyte to give our attendees an official way to get or return passes after they sell out! This is a fan-to-fan exchange that eliminates the worries of purchasing a fraudulent ticket from a scalper, Craigs List or third party like Stub Hub. Looking for sold out tickets? Request a ticket now and as soon as tickets are available, Lyte will complete your purchase automatically at the price offered, with no hidden fees. You will only be charged if Lyte finds you tickets. Bought tickets and can’t make it to the Festival? We know that plans change. Return your ticket to Lyte and receive a fair market offer. Lyte will then re-sell your ticket to another Telluride Blues & Brews Festival fan
Read MoreBlisters & Brews is a 5k Fundraiser Race on the morning of Saturday, September 17, giving Festival patrons the opportunity to exercise before the Festival. Presented by the Telluride Blues Society, the 5k Race will raise money for the Telluride Adaptive Sports Program in remembrance of dear festival friend Felix Snow. Don't want to run, but want to support? Non-athletic support donations are also available. Register now!
Read MoreThe festival nightlife in Telluride is a thriving scene built on a musically-charged local culture. After the music ends in Town Park for the evening, we move the festival scene into various music venues located throughout the town of Telluride. These are our "Juke Joints" and, once they get jamming, a walk down Main Street feels like a walk down Beale Street in Memphis. From jammed out performances that approach last call, to foot-stomping rock shows and legendary collaborations, the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival's Juke Joint shows are not to be missed.
Read MoreSet in the heart of Telluride at one of the town's most illustrious historic landmarks, the Twilight Session at the Transfer Warehouse will take place just after "Alpenglow" when the last of the sun's rays set on the tops of the mountain peaks. This Twilight Session show perfectly fills the time gap between the free Sunset Blues Concert and Bal De Maison opening show and will be highlighted by a set performed by one of the festival's most cherished artists, Anders Osborne.
Read MoreJoin us our free Sunset Blues Concert on Thursday, September 15 from 5-7 pm featuring Eddie 9V and Ghalia Volt! The Sunset Blues Concert will be held at the Telluride Transfer Warehouse. The event is free and open to the public, and the event is rain or shine. The Sunset Blues Concert is made possible by the generous support by Sierra Nevada Brewing Co, and the Telluride Arts District.
Read MoreThe 2022 festival weekend ends with a special closing celebration show from Samantha Fish at the historic Sheridan Opera House on Sunday, September 18. The doors open at 9:30 pm and the show starts at 10:00 pm.
Read MoreThe opening celebration for the 2022 Telluride Blues & Brews Festival will feature the groovy soul, rhythm and blues from Oh He Dead. Held at the historic Sheridan Opera House on Thursday, September 15, 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.
Read MoreCalling all musicians, play your way to the Main Stage of the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival! Through a partnership with Telluride Music Company and Telluride Blues Society, we are excited to present the 2022 Telluride Blues Challenge - an annual competition providing an opportunity to talented, up-and-coming blues artists to advance their professional career and play the Telluride Blues & Brews Main Stage!
Read MoreTickets for the 28th Annual Telluride Blues & Brews Festival on September 16-18, 2022 are on sale now!
Nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the festival boasts three days of music, comedy, craft beer, yoga and outdoor activities in the iconic Telluride Town Park set against a backdrop of stunning 13,000-foot mountain peaks. Limited quantities are available, don't miss out!
Read MoreNow streaming! We've curated a Spotify playlist featuring the 2022 Artist Lineup for your listening pleasure! Enjoy classic hits from Buddy Guy, Gov't Mule, Ceelo Green and John Hiatt & The Goners along with new singles from The War and Treaty, Samantha Fish, Curtis Harding and many more. Dive deeper and discover hidden gems from up-and-coming artists. 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 16-18.
Read MoreComedy returns to Blues & Brews with stand-up shows featuring four comedians and the return of the late night Comedy Club at the Wood Ear (135 E Colorado Ave). With cozy couches and comfortable seating along with rustic décor and ambient lighting, Back Porch Comedy Club will be the ideal setting to catch some late night humor. This intimate venue will host the "Dirty Shows" on Friday and Saturday nights starting at 10 pm. For the young at heart, please note that some of the comedy will be adult in nature. Catch all five comedians again on the Blues Stage and Campground Stage throughout the weekend.
Read MoreAs September 16-18 inches just a bit closer, the 28th Annual Telluride Blues & Brews Festival reveals its 2022 artist lineup. The festival returns with a dynamic, well-rounded mix of live blues, funk, indie, rock, jam band, gospel and soul performances featuring Buddy Guy, Gov't Mule, Ceelo Green As… “Soul Brotha #100" (A James Brown Tribute), John Hiatt & The Goners, The War and Treaty and many more. To explore, watch and listen to the artists, click here.
Read MoreThe Telluride Blues & Brews Festival is excited to share the brewery lineup for the 2022 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.
Read MoreAttention Telluride Locals looking to buy VIP 3-Day Passes for the 2022 Telluride Blues & Brews Festival! This year, we will be holding a Local Pre-Sale for you to get your VIP Passes on Monday, February 28. This VIP Pre-Sale will be held from noon until tickets run out, at a pop-up box office at the Sheridan SHOW Bar located at 110 N Oak St. There is a limit of 4 VIP Passes per order and sales are limited to credit/debit cards only. This pre-sale is only for VIP 3-Day Passes. All other tickets and the VIP Passes not sold during the Local Pre-Sale will be available online on March 1 at 10 am (MT). Make your plans now!
Read MoreAfter months of market research, phone calls with industry colleagues and a lot of careful thought, we are thrilled to introduce the new Brewers Showcase at the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival. Remaining true to our roots, this new experience replaces our traditional Grand Tasting and provides attendees with expanded opportunities to interact directly with breweries and to sample rare, new and classic beer offerings while supporting local, regional and national craftsmanship in the craft beer industry.
The new Brewers Showcase is a multi-faceted experience with events spanning the entire festival weekend. The Showcase will host five intimate tasting sessions with 21 breweries pouring unlimited samples for attendees. The Showcase also introduces a themed bar presented by the Colorado Brewers Guild serving one-of-a-kind, multi-brewery, collaborative beers along with a House of Brews bar with rotating beer styles each day. To top it all off, the Showcase will kick off with a multi-course beer pairing dinner that will strategically pair modern mountain dishes with special craft beer.
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