It's All Happening! Telluride Jazz Is This Weekend Aug 8-10

Insider's Guide To The 2025 Telluride Jazz Festival

The 48th Telluride Jazz Festival is finally here and we have everything you need to know to get ready! Special events, world-class music and opportunities to make life-long friends and memories. There's also incredible dining, shopping, outdoor recreation and sightseeing opportunities to make the most out of your time here. Check out the comprehensive guide of pro tips to have the most epic weekend ever.

Tickets & Wristbands

Don't have tickets yet? Limited quantities are still available for purchase! Already have tickets? Exchange them for festival wristbands at the Box Office (300 E Pacific, next to the Post Office):

Fri–Sun, 12:00 PM–8:15 PM

Packing List Essentials

✔️ Valid photo ID

☀️ Sunscreen + hat

🪑 Low-back chair (or rent one near the gate for just $50/weekend!)

🧺 Blanket or tarp (20’x20’ max – and don’t forget to share!)

⛺ Shade tents welcome in "shade alley" only

🧃 Coolers with sealed cans, plastic bottles, and food (no booze)

📸 Camera (no pro gear)

👶 Strollers allowed

🧥 Warm layers + ☔ rain gear — it is mountain weather!

What Not to Bring

We’re all about good vibes—and keeping everyone safe and comfy! Here are a few things to leave at home:

🚫 Glass containers

🐶 Pets (even the cute ones—sorry! Strictly no pets allowed in the festival or campground)

🍺 Outside alcohol (but don’t worry—we’ve got amazing beer, wine & cocktails inside!)

💊 Illegal drugs

📸 Professional photo/video equipment

🥜 Shelled nuts (yes, really!)

🥏 Frisbees

🧯 Weapons

🛍️ Unlicensed vending

What You Can Expect On-Site

We’ve got everything you need for a fun, smooth-sailing weekend:

💧 Free drinking water – bring a reusable bottle or grab one at the merch tent

🚽 Plenty of port-a-potties

🧼 Hand washing stations

♻️ Recycling, compost, and trash stations – help us keep it clean & green

🎪 Lost & Found – under the big white tent near the main entrance

🍽️ Food + craft vendors – come hungry

🍷 Beer, wine & cocktails – available for purchase

🎈 Kids Area – fun for the little ones!

⛑️ First Aid Station – located on the east side of the grounds (campground side), stocked with sunscreen, ear plugs, and more

Traveling to Telluride?

Before you hit the road, check current conditions with COTrip.org or call the CO Dept. of Transportation: (303) 639-1111 or toll-free (877) 315-7623

Get ready for a weekend of world-class jazz, incredible scenery, and unforgettable vibes in Telluride Town Park. See you there!

No Weekend plans? Join us at the Telluride Jazz Festival!

The forecast calls for sunny blue skies, camping passes and lodging discounts are still available. Camp out and stay right next to the Festival and Downtown Telluride, along with epic trails for hiking and biking. Enjoy the world famous Telluride Town Park with Kamasi Washington, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe and many more, with a modest crowd size of only 2,000 other attendees. Experience world-class jazz, ice-cold drinks, the vibrance of downtown and the unbeatable beauty of the San Juan Mountains with less than a third of the crowd a large festival brings in.

Camp out under the stars!

• 3-Day Pass ($257.49) + 4-Day Camping Pass ($79.49) = $336.98

Lodging discounts:

• Mountain Lodge: Telluride Jazz Festival attendees save 20% using code JAZZ25, 2 night minimum
• Alpine Lodging Telluride: Use code Jazz25 for 10% off
• Lodging In Telluride: Use code Jazz2025 for 10% off
• Wild Oak Telluride:Use code HORNS 10% discount for stays between 8/7-8/11
• The Peaks Resort & Spa: Save 10% using code Jazz25 on bookings 8/7 - 8/11
• Madeline Hotel: Save 20% using code TELJAZMDL2025
• Exceptional Stays:Save 10% using code Jazz25
• Lumiere: Use code LUMIEREFEST at booking for 15% Off Your Stay and more

Check out the tickets and camping options here.

See all lodging options and deals here.

Festival Chair Rentals Are Back!

Relax in style at the 2025 Telluride Jazz Festival with our popular chair rental program! Reserve your low-back chair in advance and pick it up near the main gate entrance. Set up a tarp and shade tent to create the ultimate chill zone—perfect for soaking in the music, food, drinks, and mountain views.

Chairs are just $50 for the full weekend. Supplies are limited, so don’t wait!

Plan Your Weekend Like a Pro

The 2025 Festival Schedule is here! Download the full schedule to your phone for a complete breakdown of who’s playing, when, and where. Map out your must-see sets and make the most of every moment. Pro tip: Touch and hold the image to save it to your camera roll for easy access all weekend long.

Upgrade Your Festival Experience! Single-Day VIP & Patron Passes Available

Take your Telluride Jazz Festival weekend to the next level! Enjoy exclusive perks like catered backstage meals, open bar access, and premium viewing from a raised side-stage platform—available with our Single-Day VIP and Patron Passes.

Already have a General Admission ticket? No worries—just purchase the VIP or Patron pass you want, then reach out with your original order number, and we’ll refund your GA ticket.

Thursday Night Free Show — Kick Off the Festival in Style!

Start your Telluride Jazz Festival weekend early with a free live performance by the Voodoo Orchestra on Thursday, August 7, from 5–7 PM at Reflection Plaza at the Madeline Hotel & Residences in Mountain Village.

Recently named the top young blues and swing band in the nation by DownBeat Magazine, the Voodoo Orchestra will bring high-energy, swing-infused jazz that’ll have you dancing into the weekend.

Join the Telluride Jazz Festival team, Telluride Society for Jazz board members, featured photographer Michael Weintrob, and fellow fans. Grab a drink from the Timber Room’s cash bar (beer, wine & cocktails available) and enjoy the evening with indoor and outdoor seating.

No ticket needed — just bring your groove.

Sip, Savor, Jazz - The 2025 Festival Wine Lineup is Here

We're raising a glass to the final touches on this year’s curated wine selection! The 2025 Telluride Jazz Festival wine list features everything from bold, full-bodied reds to crisp, refreshing whites—perfect for every palate. Whether you're a casual sipper or a seasoned sommelier, there's a pour waiting for you.

Cheers to great music, great taste, and unforgettable moments!

Explore the 2025 Artist Lineup

The countdown is over—the Telluride Jazz Festival is finally here! This weekend, August 8–10, join us in the San Juans for a genre-spanning celebration of jazz, funk, soul, and global rhythms. This year’s lineup features powerhouse performances from Kamasi Washington, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, Cimafunk, BTTRFLY Quintet, BALTHVS, Kokoroko, Parlor Greens, and many more.

Whether you're returning for another year or making your first trip, the 2025 festival promises three unforgettable days of music, community, and mountain magic.

Tickets are available online and at the box office. Join us for the weekend of a lifetime!