| Tickets for the 2026 Telluride Jazz Festival go on sale TODAY at 10 am (MDT)
This year’s festival will feature a dynamic Main Stage alongside the NEW Foundation Stage, creating a deeper, more immersive experience. The Main Stage will showcase genre-fluid artists, special projects, and boundary-pushing performances, while the Foundation Stage will focus on straightahead jazz and the core traditions of the music.
- Lettuce will present a special tribute exploring Miles Davis’ electric era—one of the most transformative periods in jazz history, where improvisation merged with funk, rock, and new sonic textures.
- The Disco Biscuits will perform their rare Powered Down set, a stripped-back and reimagined format featuring grand piano and a more nuanced, improvisation-forward approach. This unique performance has only been presented a handful of times.
- A curated selection of leading jazz artists like Theo Croker and Endea Owens & The Cookout will anchor the festival, emphasizing the depth and tradition at the heart of the festival.
In addition to the expanded programming, we're also excited to introduce an exciting array of new ticket options. Early buyers can take advantage of Tier 1 pricing until July 15.
General Admission
- 2-Day Pass: Tier 1 – $230 | Tier 2 – $260
- Friday Single Day: Tier 1 – $130 | Tier 2 – $150
- Saturday Single Day: Tier 1 – $130 | Tier 2 – $150
VIP Experience
VIP Pass offers access to a dedicated viewing area with unobstructed sightlines in front of the stage, along with a private space to relax, connect, and enjoy the festival throughout the day. Guests enjoy a daily hosted happy hour featuring craft beer, wine, and specialty cocktails, along with upgraded amenities including private restrooms and priority entry to the festival. Designed for those who want a more seamless and comfortable experience—while staying fully immersed in the energy of Telluride Town Park.
- 2 Day VIP – Tier 1 - $450 | Tier 2 - $480
- Single Day VIP Friday – $265
- Single Day VIP Saturday – $265
NEW Society Club Pass ($2,500)
Elevate your weekend with a more intimate connection to the music, the setting, and the artists. The Society Club Pass is crafted for those who want to move seamlessly through the festival while enjoying premium access, thoughtful hospitality, and a fully curated experience.
At the center of Society Club is unparalleled proximity to the music—anchored by an on-stage viewing platform that places you just steps from the performers. The experience is complemented by a dynamic culinary program featuring chef-driven meals, live show cooking, and a dedicated seafood/raw bar, alongside a full-service open bar with craft cocktails, wine, and premium selections. With backstage dining moments, priority access to late-night programming, and refined spaces to relax throughout the day, Society Club offers a festival experience that is immersive, social, and effortless.
Safari Cabanas
Safari Cabanas offer the perfect way for groups to enjoy the Festival in comfort and style. Each cabana features a premium wall tent, thoughtfully curated with luxurious amenities and concierge service. Outfitted with stylish décor, a covered front porch, a fire pit, and relaxed seating for eight, these specialty tents provide an ideal space to watch Main Stage performances, spend the day with friends, or make your home base in Town Park.
- Standard Cabana – $3,500
- Premium View Cabana – $4,000
Camping Passes
Camp out under the stars in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, steps from the stages and historic downtown Telluride. Nestled in the San Juan Mountains, the festival grounds provide an extraordinary backdrop for a weekend filled with world-class music, relaxation, and camaraderie.
- 3-Day Camping – $65
- Vehicle Pass (limited to 30) – $275
- RV Pass (limited to 10) – $475
Jazz After Dark
Three shows each night, one pass. Jazz After Dark is the premier after hours concert series during the Festival, extending the music into intimate venues including the historic Sheridan Opera House, The Moon at O’Bannon’s and The Alibi. Attendees can enjoy Don Was & the Pan Detroit Ensemble and Robert Randolph at the Sheridan Opera House, DTF: Deitch, Teitel, Fribush and Adrian Quesada at The Moon at O’Bannon’s. The Alibi will host a late night jazz club featuring Theo Croker and Endea Owens & the Cookout.
- Friday – $35 | Saturday – $35
We’ll see you TODAY at 10 am (MDT). | | | The Disco Biscuits: Powered Down
Friday, August 7 at 8:00 pm (Main Stage)
This band brings the jams. Ever since its inception in Philadelphia in the 1990s, Disco Biscuits has been renowned as a purveyor of fine jams, endlessly tasty riffs and musical compositions crafted of the finest ingredients. They are ground zero for a delectable – and very danceable – brain treat known as trance fusion, two words that get us excited.
Through scores of albums, vigorous touring (an eight-year “set break” from 2011-2019 proved to be the perfect reset), and a host of band-sponsored events, Marc Brownstein (bass, vocals), Jon Gutwillig (guitar, vocals), Aron Magner (keyboards, synths, vocals), and Marlon B. Lewis (drums) have been enthralling audiences with their clever takes on both original songs and inventive cover choices. They even have an “alter ego” in Tractorbeam, a platform that gives the band extra room to stretch out with all-instrumental set lists. Though Tractorbeam stand-alone sets are somewhat rare, it’s cool to note that there’s a bit of Tractorbeam in nearly every Biscuit show.
For the Biscuit’s very first visit to Telluride, they’ll be breaking out a new concept in Biscuit history, the Powered Down set. First debuted in Chicago at the end of 2025, Marc and John wield acoustic axes, Marlon’s kit gets a bit stripped down and Aron cooks on the 88s, with a bit of augmentation. Intrigued? We are, too!
So. What to expect? You already know mind-bending jams are on the menu, served up by master class musicians. Allow yourself to get lost in the music and maybe even experience a disconnect from gravity. It will certainly be easy to leave reality behind, if only for a while (there are lots of good reasons to go on a magical mystery tour, right?). In any case, we love the audaciousness of bringing Disco Biscuits to Telluride Jazz Festival. You might ask why, but we say, “Why not?” | | | Lettuce: Celebrating The 100th Birthday Of Miles Davis
Saturday, August 8 at 8:00 pm (Main Stage)
Jazz legend Miles Davis was born May 26, 1926. He’s shining brightly from the cosmos now but if he was still blowing magic into his trumpet, he’d be 100 years old. The cats in Lettuce started landing on Earth some 50 years after Miles was born, but as musicians with jazz proclivities, it’s no surprise that the groundbreaking trumpet genius served as an influence on the band’s funked up fusion of jazz, rock, soul and mind-blowing sonic excursions. Lettuce – Adam Deitch, drums and percussion, Eric Bloom, trumpet, Adam Smirnoff, guitar, Nigel Hall, keys, Erick Coomes, bass, and Ryan Ziodis, saxophone – has gone as far as releasing a live set, 2017’s Witches Stew, a remarkable tribute to Miles’ Bitches Brew. The re-imagining of Bitches Brew is not only an ambitious endeavor, but beautifully executed. The vibe is mysterious and electric. Once can imagine the taciturn Mr. Davis cracking a wee grin upon hearing Lettuce’s take on his visionary recording.
Lettuce will use its headlining slot to lean into Miles’ work, an outing that we wager will be one of the most talked-about sets of this year’s festival.
This restlessly creative band also has a new release, Cook, and it does, in fact, cook. Since the band’s inception in the mid 1990s, their sound has deepened into far more than just another funky fusion band. They go deep and show no fear when it comes to venturing into new territory (like Miles). “This record is a little more three-dimensional than our past albums,” Adam Deitch says. “It shows a lot more sides to the band, exploring further depths of production and arrangements.”
Whether paying homage to musical influences or embracing new challenges, when Lettuce asks to “Let us play,” the answer from us will always be a resounding, “Yes!” | | | Don Was & The Pan-Detroit Ensemble celebrating 50 years of The Grateful Dead’s Blues For Allah Album
Friday, August 7 at 5:15 - 6:30 pm (Main Stage) Friday, August 7 AT 10:00 PM (Sheridan Opera House)
When bassist, composer and producer Don Was walks on stage, Detroit will officially be in the house. The acclaimed musician has put together an ensemble that brings Motor City’s sounds into one simmering kettle of jazz, blues and funk in an utterly unique manner. Beyond the Detroit groove, this massively talented outfit will be paying homage to the Grateful Dead’s Blues for Allah, a record as fresh and timeless today as it was when it was released – gulp – more than 50 years ago. It makes sense Was and company will take on this record. His association with the Dead universe is long-standing. With the late Bobby Weir, he founded Wolf Brothers, with whom he toured since 2018.
Blues for Allah was considered a musical departure for the Dead, fusing its psychedelic sensibilities with jazz and Middle Eastern influences. Songs like Franklin’s Tower and The Music Never Stopped became live staples and the record earned praise for its willingness to push boundaries.
We’ll also be hearing from the Ensemble’s new album, Groove in the Face of Adversity, a record that Don says reflects an unvarnished, authentic sound that can only come from Detroit.
“There’s a unique sound and feel to Detroit that permeates the music in a way that resonates all over the globe,” says Was. “There’s a rawness, a lack of pretension, and an unmistakable underlying groove that reflects the people and culture of the entire city.”
Don picked a who’s who of Detroit musicians for this project including: Dave McMurray on saxophone, Luis Resto on keyboards, trombonist Vincent Chandler, trumpeter John Douglas, drummer Jeff Canaday, percussionist Mahindi Masai, guitarist Wayne Gerard, and vocalist Steffanie Christi’an.
May the music never stop. | | | Robert Randolph
Saturday, August 8 at 5:15 - 6:30 pm (Main Stage) Saturday, August 8 at 10:00 PM (Sheridan Opera House)
For the uninitiated, it is no exaggeration to say that Robert Randolph brings the joy. From his position behind the pedal steel guitar at center stage, he steers the Family Band through a kinetic kaleidoscope of uplifting music. He brings the same kind of ecstasy he once incited in his House of God worship services, in the days before he was even aware there was music beyond the church walls, and a world that would embrace him with the same rhapsodic fervor as the faithful.
Robert Randolph’s live sets are reminiscent of those of Sly and The Family Stone. Each player brings commitment, joy, funk and love to every pulsating beat. The pedal steel – also called sacred steel in the House of God – is a particularly exciting instrument and Robert coaxes unearthly sounds from those electrified strings.
His newest record, Preacher Kids, earned him the 2026 Grammy for Best Contemporary Blues Album. It is a deeply funky, passionate testament to his love of the gospel, blues, funk and rock that informs his captivating sound. We just love him and are deeply honored to finally welcome him back to the mountains where his music soars to the peaks. Make a joyful noise! | | The 2026 Lineup Is Here
We’re excited to share the 2026 Telluride Jazz Festival lineup—and a new vision for the festival.
This year, we’re expanding to two stages, creating a deeper conversation between where jazz comes from and where it’s going.
The Main Stage will feature genre-fluid artists, special projects, and boundary-pushing performances. The Foundation Stage will focus on straightahead jazz and the core of the tradition.
Click below to explore the lineup. We look forward to sharing this next chapter with you. | | | | |
