03 Feb Telluride Blues & Brews: 2026 Artist Lineup!
The Telluride Blues & Brews Festival today unveiled the artist lineup for its 32nd annual celebration, returning September 18–20, 2026, to the iconic mountain town of Telluride, Colorado. Known for pairing world-class music with breathtaking alpine scenery, the festival delivers a dynamic and diverse mix of blues, funk, rock, gospel, and soul.
Tickets: Three-Day Festival Passes are on sale now for $300 plus service fees. Additional artists and the full daily schedule will be announced in early March. Single-Day Passes go on sale March 18, starting at $110 plus service fees.
For festival information or to purchase tickets, visit tellurideblues.com.
At the upcoming 2026 Blues & Brews, the lineup is led by Jon Batiste, Taj Mahal & Keb’ Mo,’and Marcus King Band. The event also features The Record Company, Samantha Fish, G. Love & Special Sauce, Charlie Musselwhite & GA-20, Tab Benoit, and more. The list of announced artists appears below. Additional artists, stand-up comedians and more will be announced in March.
“Thirty-two years in and we have a fantastic blues forward lineup,” exclaimed Festival Director Steve Gumble. “We are thrilled to welcome seven-time Grammy Award winner and energetic performer Jon Batiste for the first time. Jon and his band, paired with blues legends Taj Mahal & Keb’ Mo’ and young guns Marcus King Band, Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country and Samantha Fish will make for an event not to miss.”
“Telluride Blues & Brews is more than a music festival—it’s a full weekend experience. From the music and beer to the outdoor activities and community vibe, every detail is designed to create something truly special for artists and fans alike,” added Courtney McClary Yug, Director of Operations.
Artists will perform across four stages nestled Telluride’s towering 13,000-foot Rocky Mountain peaks as fall foliage begins to transform the landscape. Beyond the music, the festival offer local and regional food and craft vendors, intimate late-night club shows, stand-up comedy, and elevated VIP and Super VIP experiences.
Festivalgoers can also enjoy a robust slate of special events throughout the weekend, including the fundraiser 5K Race, free yoga sessions, the Telluride Blues Challenge, and intimate Campground Sessions. Beer lovers can explore the Brewers Showcase, featuring 23 breweries, four tasting sessions, a Colorado Brewers Guild showcase, a multi-course beer pairing dinner, and more.
2026 Telluride Blues & Brews Festival Artist Lineup:
Jon Batiste
Taj Mahal & Keb’ Mo’
Marcus King Band
The Record Company
Samantha Fish
G. Love & Special Sauce
Charlie Musselwhite & GA-20
Tab Benoit
Kashus Culpepper
Eddie 9V
Greyhounds
Judith Hill
Myron Elkins
J & the Causeways
Nigel Wearne
Music Maker Foundation featuring:
Terry “Harmonica” Bean
Sugar Harp
Donkor Woodward
Little Willie Farmer
Scramble Campbell
Stand-up comedy featuring:
Troy Walker & Friends
About Telluride Blues & Brews Festival
Renowned as one of the most scenic and intimate music festivals in the country, the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival takes place in the world-famous mountain town of Telluride, Colorado. The multi-stage event — featuring the Main Stage, Blues Stage, and Campground Stage — showcases an eclectic mix of blues, funk, rock, jam-band, gospel, and soul performances.
The weekend also includes some of the nation’s top craft breweries, a wide variety of local and regional food and craft vendors, late-night club shows, free yoga sessions, and unique outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, and a free gondola connecting Telluride and Mountain Village.
Set at the start of peak fall foliage season, Telluride Blues & Brews offers a one-of-a-kind fusion of music, beer, and mountain culture.
About SBG Productions
A full-service event and festival production company since 1994, SBG Productions specializes in the unique, multi-faceted live music experiences of the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival, Telluride Jazz Festival, Durango Blues Train, Durango Bluegrass Train, Great Smoky Mountains Music Train and Telluride Gay Ski Week.
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