An exciting update for our Telluride Jazz Festival family

In 2026, we’re bringing the music together over two unforgettable days—Friday and Saturday, August 7–8—and we’re packing the schedule full of everything you love, plus some exciting new surprises.

Two Stages, Endless Music

This year, the festival will feature two stages at the iconic Telluride Town Park:

Main Stage – Groove to funk, jam, soul, and jazz crossover acts that will keep you dancing all day.
Jazz Stage – Celebrate jazz-forward artists and talented student groups, including the Telluride Student All-Star Jazz Ensemble.

With an alternating set schedule, you’ll experience nonstop music with minimal downtime, and no overlapping performances.

A Full Weekend of Festivities

The festival kicks off early with an Opening Show in Mountain Village on Thursday, August 6, and wraps up Sunday, August 9, with a Jazz Brunch. Other highlights include:

Second Line Parade – Saturday morning, before the gates open, for a lively start to the day.
Jazz After Dark – Three venues each night on Friday and Saturday: the historic Sheridan Opera House, The Moon at O’Bannon’s, and a special jazz club at The Alibi.
Fan favorites returning – Yoga sessions, Historical Walking Tours, and more.