Customize Your Perfect Festival Experience
Tickets for the 48th Annual Telluride Jazz Festival are now available! Explore a variety of pass options to find what best suits you. Whether you prefer the luxurious Patron and VIP packages, or the traditional 3-Day Pass, there’s a perfect choice for everyone. Below, we have outlined the benefits of each pass, allowing you to easily compare them side-by-side.
The Patron pass
Classy, exclusive and stylish
Hands down, the Patron pass is by far the best way to attend the Telluride Jazz Festival. With an on-stage viewing area and catered meals alongside the artists backstage, Patrons will be treated to a weekend of decadent food and drinks surrounded by the unparalleled views of the music in Town Park.
Patron Passes include a charitable donation to the Telluride Society For Jazz, a nonprofit 501(c)(3), and supports music education and artist workshops throughout the festival.
On-Stage Viewing Platform With An Open Bar
Watch your favorite performance from the side of the Main Stage. Covered on-stage seating offers the most intimate festival experience possible. Experience a clear view of performers and the beautiful Town Park backdrop with an open bar featuring craft beer, wine and specialty cocktails within arms reach.
Wine And Dine Alongside The Artists Backstage
Patrons can enjoy special backstage access featuring catered meals, a complimentary bar, covered dining area and upscale, patron restrooms backstage.
Complimentary Bars With Craft Beer, Wine And Specialty Cocktails
Enjoy an open bar all weekend long showcasing the best in craft beer, select wine and specialty cocktails prepared by mixologist Andrés Vargas-Johnson at stage-view bars in the Patron Area.
Opening Concert
5:00 - 7:00 pm - Voodoo Orchestra - The Madeline Hotel & Residents
Kick off the festival with a special opening concert on Thursday, August 7 at The Madeline Hotel & Residences.
Jazz After Dark Entry Both Nights With Priority, Early Entry
After the festival ends in Town Park on Friday and Saturday (August 8 and 9), the music will continue into the night at Jazz After Dark shows located around town in Telluride's best indoor nightclubs and historic venues. Once the "Jazz After Dark" series gets jamming, a walk down Main Street feels like a walk down Frenchmen Street in New Orleans. Here, you can catch your choice of acts in an intimate, up close and personal setting at three venues.
Eligible To Purchase Safari Cabanas
Safari Cabanas are the ultimate way for groups to attend the Telluride Jazz Festival! Enjoy the Main Stage entertainment from the comfort of your own Colorado Yurt Cimarron Tent curated with luxurious conveniences and a concierge service. These specialty tents are outfitted with comfortable decor, a covered front porch, fire pit and relaxed seating for eight. Safari Cabanas are a great place for groups to spend the day or just call their home base in Telluride Town Park.
Access To Patron/VIP Area
Enjoy the music from an exclusive, less crowded VIP Area inside the festival with uninterrupted stage views. The VIP area also features yard games, fire pits and intimate pop-up shows.
Unobstructed Seated Viewing Area In Front of Stage
The VIP area offers a clear and up-close view of the stage featuring one of the most intimate concert experiences available.
Patron Restrooms
Dedicated, upscale restrooms will be available in the VIP and Patron Area.
Priority Check-In At Box Office
Skip the line and get straight to the fun with a dedicated check in.
Priority Entry To Festival And Jazz After Dark Shows
Get set-up at a comfortable pace with 15 minutes of early, priority entry before the general public.
Free Entry To The Telluride Historical Museum
Situated in a historic, refurbished 1896 hospital, The Telluride Historical Museum brings Telluride’s past to life through exhibits, tours and events. The exhibits feature artifacts that highlight eras in the region's diverse history. The museum also employs expert historians to offer tours and insight of the museum and the many historic landmarks around town.
The VIP Experience
Luxurious, intimate and comfortable
The VIP Experience features an exclusive VIP area inside the Festival grounds with seating in front of the stage, a hosted bar with craft beer, select wine and specialty cocktails, private, up-scale restrooms and more! Let's break it all down below.
Enjoy the music from an exclusive, less crowded Patron/VIP Area inside the festival with uninterrupted stage views. The Patron/VIP area also features yard games, fire pits, intimate pop-up shows and complimentary bar with craft beer, wine and cocktails.
VIP Experience Amenities
Exclusive VIP Area
Enjoy the music from an exclusive, less crowded Patron/VIP Area inside the festival with uninterrupted stage views with relaxed seating. The Patron/VIP area also features yard games and fire pits.
Daily Happy Hours with complimentary beer, wine and cocktails from 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Enjoy daily happy hours Friday, Saturday, Sunday showcasing the best in beer, select wine and specialty cocktails prepared by mixologist Andrés Vargas Johnson at stage-view bars in the VIP Area.
Eligible to purchase Safari Cabanas
Safari Cabanas are the ultimate way for groups to attend the Telluride Jazz Festival! Enjoy the Main Stage entertainment from the comfort of your own Colorado Yurt Cimarron Tent curated with luxurious conveniences and a concierge service. These specialty tents are outfitted with comfortable decor, a covered front porch, fire pit and relaxed seating for eight. Safari Cabanas are a great place for groups to spend the day or just call their home base in Telluride Town Park.
VIP Restrooms
Dedicated, upscale restrooms will be available in the VIP Area. These climate-controlled restrooms allow attendees to freshen up in a comfortable setting.
Priority Check-In at Box Office
Skip the line and get straight to the fun with a dedicated check in.
Priority Entry To Festival
Get set-up at a comfortable pace with 15 minutes of early, priority entry 15 minutes before the general public.
Free entry to the Telluride Historical Museum
Situated in a historic, refurbished 1896 hospital, The Telluride Historical Museum brings Telluride’s past to life through exhibits, tours and events. The exhibits feature artifacts that highlight eras in the region's diverse history. The museum also employs expert historians to offer tours and insight of the museum and the many historic landmarks around town.
Attending with a group? Think about a private Safari Cabana!
Night Owl? Consider an ‘All That Jazz’ VIP Pass for access to "Jazz After Dark" shows on Friday and Saturday nights.
Safari Cabanas
The ultimate way for groups to attend the Telluride Jazz Festival!
Enjoy the Main Stage entertainment from the comfort of your own Colorado Yurt Cimarron Tent curated with luxurious conveniences and a concierge service.
These specialty tents are outfitted with comfortable decor, a covered front porch, fire pit and relaxed seating for eight. A Safari Cabana is a great place for groups to spend the day or just call their home base in Telluride Town Park. Exclusively available for VIP and Patron pass-holders!
3-Day Festival Pass
Traditional, classic and unmatched
A 3-Day Festival Pass grants entry into the beautiful Telluride Town Park from Friday through Sunday. This includes access to the main stage, kids area, food vendors, retail shops and more!
In addition, we’ve teamed up with the Telluride Historical Museum to offer free museum entry for all pass-holders. Simply present your festival wristband upon arrival to enjoy access.
Night Owl? Consider "Jazz After Dark" passes for access late night shows on Friday and Saturday evening.
Camping? Stay close to the festival action! Check out our 4-Day Camping, Car Camping and RV Camping Passes.
Earn your pass! We have plenty of volunteer positions open. Help make the festival happen, have fun and receive a 3-Day Festival Pass.
Jazz After Dark
Intimate, cozy and jazzy
After the festival wraps up in Town Park on Friday and Saturday, the music carries on into the night at Telluride's most inviting clubs and historic venues. Enjoy live performances in a setting that offers an up-close and personal experience.
The “Jazz After Dark” passes will allow attendees to visit any of the venues freely, instead of just purchasing tickets on an individual show-by-show basis.
Planning to go to both nights of Jazz After Dark? Consider a Patron Pass, where "Jazz After Dark" admission is included.
Festival Camping
Rustic, outdoors and natural
Surrounded by towering mountain peaks, the picturesque campground is a great and social way to experience the Festival. With the Festival grounds and scenic hiking trails located just steps away, camping is the ultimate way to experience all that Telluride Town Park has to offer.
At $65 per person for four nights, camping is also the most affordable way to stay in town. A Camping Pass includes access to the Festival Campground from Thursday, August 7 to Sunday, August 10. The Festival Campground is located adjacent to the festival grounds. A limited number of RV and Car Camping Passes are also available.
Prefer a hotel or condo? Browse our lodging recommendations here.
Don’t miss out!
Festival Passes are available now. Don’t miss out on limited availability passes. Contact us here with any questions. We hope that you join us in our breathtaking town for the 48th Telluride Jazz Festival this August 8-10, 2025!