The Society Club
A limited, elevated way to experience Telluride Jazz Festival
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.
With an on-stage seated viewing area and catered meals with the artists backstage, the Society Club treats attendees to a weekend of decadent food and drinks all surrounded by unparalleled views of Telluride and the sounds of the festival.
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.
Amenities
On-Stage Viewing Platform with Open Bar
Experience your favorite performances from the side of the Main Stage, with covered seating that places you closer to the artists than almost anyone else. Sip craft beer, fine wine, and specialty cocktails within arm’s reach while enjoying unobstructed views of both the performers and the stunning Town Park backdrop.
Curated Culinary Experience – Wine & Dine Backstage
Exclusive backstage access with catered meals, a complimentary bar, seafood bar, wine tastings and more. This is a rare opportunity to experience the festival from an insider’s perspective.
Jazz After Dark – Priority Entry
When the festival stage quiets, the music continues. Access Telluride’s premier nightclubs and historic venues with priority entry for “Jazz After Dark” shows. Enjoy the intimate, up-close setting with 15 minutes of early access before the general public; your personal stroll down Telluride’s Main Street becomes a New Orleans-style musical adventure.
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.
Complimentary 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.
Safari Cabanas – Optional Exclusive Upgrade
Groups can enjoy the ultimate festival home base with luxurious Safari Cabanas. Each Colorado Yurt-style Cimarron Tent includes comfortable décor, a covered porch, fire pit, relaxed seating for eight, and concierge service. Watch the Main Stage in style and comfort all day long.
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.
Culinary Experience
Tantalize your taste buds with this sensational 'Tour De Food'. To ensure the gustatory elements of the festival match the music and views, Society Club pass-holders will be offered healthy, flavorful culinary delights that add to the sensory delights the weekend brings.
Chef Will Nolan
Chef Will, a New Orleans native, moved to Colorado in 1995 and has been a part of the culinary scene and an advocate of sustainable sourcing ever since. Will has had cooking in his blood as long as he can remember taking his first job at a young age in New York at The Mashomack Hunting Club, where he learned how to clean game birds and the art of the kitchen. During high school in New Orleans, he worked his way through all the ranks at BBQ restaurant, Tipton County until he finally became the youngest pitmaster around. After high school, he moved around the world to learn the culinary arts leading him to Singapore, where he helped to create a restaurant concept before moving back to New Orleans where he became saucier at the prestigious Grill Room in the Windsor Court Hotel. This experience ignited a kickoff into hotels where Will enjoyed a successful career working as the Executive Chef of hotels including The Wyndham Bourbon Orleans, The Palace Restaurant (General Palmer in Durango), Auberge's Hotel Madeline in Telluride and the Viceroy Snowmass. Recently he opened Little House in Telluride with MO Hospitality group and is the current chef/owner of BlackSalt Hospitality. Will's appreciation for sustainable sourcing has led him to numerous accolades and local and national TV features. Will was nominated in 2012 for Food & Wine’s best new chef and in the same year was featured on NBC's The Today Show.
Craft Cocktails
Step up to the bar and grab yourself a refreshing beverage! The sophisticated menu of craft cocktails is the icing on the cake of the curated Society Club experience. Our extensive selection of mixed drinks featuring premium spirits will keep you feeling festive all day long.
Andrés Vargas-Johnson - Certified Sommelier and FESTIVAL MIXOLOGIST
With years of experience behind the bars of Telluride’s top establishments before becoming the proprietor of the esteemed bar and lounge, The Alibi, Andrés Vargas-Johnson has earned quite a name for himself. His inventive cocktails and curated schedule of live music have earned acclaim for The Alibi as the most alluring venue in town. Having recently earned the prestigious title of Certified Sommelier, Andrés is a consummate professional that continues to build an impressive portfolio of accomplishments.
Celebrating his fourth year at the helm of the beverage program at Telluride Jazz Festival, Andrés is taking his craft to the next level by adding slushies to the array of cleverly designed beverages at Telluride Jazz Festival.
