Festivals

Based in Telluride, Mountainfilm is accepting film submissions for the 2026 festival, and is excited to introduce a new prize: the LGBTQ+ Impact Award. This award will be presented to a film or filmmaker who uplifts LGBTQIA+ stories, with a $3,000 prize made possible by...

At its regular meeting on Tuesday, December 16, Telluride Town Council approved two major event requests for the 2026 summer season, granting exemptions to the Town’s “Advance Notice of Impacts” requirement for both. For questions, contact the Town of Telluride at info@telluride.gov. Go here for more about...

The term “solstice” means “sun stands still.” On the year’s two solstices (winter and summer) the sun appears to halt in its incremental journey across the sky but change little in position during this time. Of course, contrary to appearances from Earth, the sun’s “changing...

Based in Telluride, Mountainfilm just announced that visionary conservationist, marine biologist and photographer Cristina “Mitty” Mittermeier will help shape Mountainfilm’s 48th annual festival in the role of Guest Director. Go here to purchase your 2026 pass. Go here to donate to help Mountainfilm create a better world. Go here...

The Telluride Bluegrass Festival and KOTO Radio to host locals ticket sale on December 2nd, 10 am – 5 pm at KOTO Studios on N. Pine; Discounted tickets for residents and workers of San Miguel County. Visit Bluegrass.com for more information. Go here for more about the history...

Town of Telluride receives 2026 major event requests Planet Bluegrass and Telluride Jazz Festival proposals. Public encouraged to engage in three-step review process. For more information, visit telluride.gov or bit.ly/telluridecalendar to view meeting agendas and participate in the public process. The Town of Telluride has received applications for two proposed...

The Telluride Horror Show has just announced the line-up for its 16th edition, October 10-12, 2024 in world-famous Telluride, Colorado. 16th edition features world premieres, highly anticipated horror titles. Since 2018, Telluride Horror Show has sold out in advance. Passes are available right now at www.telluridehorrorshow.com. Individual...

Telluride-based Original Thinkers (OT) is a media company that curates creative, fresh, thought-provoking programming to shine a spotlight on a host of major voices, artists, thinkers, storytellers and visionaries. Passes for OT 2025 are now available can can be purchased through the festival’s website, originalthinkers.com  “OT2025 is a...

Based in Telluride, Mountainfilm is now accepting film submissions for the 2026 festival. Submissions opened Monday, September 22 and close Monday, January 5. Submit a film. Learn more. Go here to donate to help Mountainfilm create a better world. Go here for more about Mountainfilm (going back to 2009) Since...