The Society Club

A limited, elevated way to experience Telluride Jazz Festival.

Experience Telluride Jazz Festival from a different perspective with the Society Club, an exclusive experience designed for guests who want exceptional food, premium hospitality, and unforgettable access.

At the heart of the experience is an exclusive on-stage viewing platform, offering a birds-eye perspective just steps from the musicians. Relax between sets in the side-stage lounge with an open bar featuring handcrafted cocktails, wine, beer, and premium spirits.

Society Club guests also enjoy chef-prepared meals served backstage alongside the artists, including live-cooking demonstrations, a dedicated seafood and raw bar, and a rotating menu created throughout the weekend.

Additional perks include priority admission to Jazz After Dark performances, dedicated hospitality spaces, and backstage access that brings you closer to the artists and the festival than ever before.

Society Club 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 Platform

Watch performances from one of the festival's most exclusive vantage points. Located on the side of the Main Stage, the viewing platform offers offering a birds-eye perspective close to the artists, with panoramic views of the surrounding San Juan Mountains.


Side-Stage Lounge

Retreat to the private side-stage lounge throughout the day with comfortable furniture, a premium open bar and chef-prepared bites.


Curated Culinary Experience

Enjoy chef-prepared tastings for a thoughtfully curated experience of meals from the culinary artistry of celebrated Chef Will Nolan.

The on-stage menu features shucked oysters, stone crab claws, hamachi & caviar, and more.

The backstage meu features BBQ, Mexican, Italian and Mediterranean-inspired meals.


Open Bar

Retreat to the private side-stage lounge throughout the day with comfortable furniture, a premium open bar and chef-prepared bites.

Enjoy featuring handcrafted cocktails created especially for the festival by Mixologist and Certified Sommelier Andrés Vargas-Johnson.

The cocktail menu is complemented by a selection craft beer, fine wine, and non-alcoholic options as well.


Society Club guests unwind in the covered VIP lounge with comfortable seating, cozy fire pits, lawn games, stage-front viewing, and daily happy hour in a private festival setting.

VIP Area Access

Step into the exclusive VIP Area for a less crowded, premium viewing experience with uninterrupted stage views. Lounge on-site, enjoy yard games, or simply soak in the intimate festival atmosphere.


Jazz After Dark

When the festival stage quiets, the music keeps playing. Society Club guests receive early entry to Jazz After Dark, with access to Telluride's intimate clubs and historic venues 15 minutes before the general public. Continue your evening as Main Street comes alive with late-night performances throughout town.


Stage front seating

The VIP Area features dedicated seated viewing up front close to the stage and relaxing seating in the back.


Wellness & Relaxation

Relax, rejuvenate, and indulge in complimentary massages daily from 3:00–6:00 PM in the VIP Area. Licensed practitioners will help relieve stress and enhance your overall festival wellness.

Priority Box Office Check-In

Skip the lines and go straight to the music with dedicated check-in at the festival box office.

Free Entry to the Telluride Historical Museum

Explore Telluride’s rich history at the Telluride Historical Museum, housed in a beautifully restored 1896 hospital. Enjoy expert-led tours and exhibits highlighting the region’s colorful past.