Telluride Bluegrass Festival | Mountain Lodge Telluride

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2026 Festival Lineup Highlights

Each year, the lineup blends legendary performers with rising stars in bluegrass, Americana, folk, and beyond. The 2026 main stage will feature:

Tedeschi Trucks Band (headliner)
Gregory Alan Isakov (headliner)
Larkin Poe (headliner)
Punch Brothers
Greensky Bluegrass
Shakey Graves
Sam Bush Band
The Infamous Stringdusters
Flatland Cavalry
Watchhouse — Duo Set
Leftover Salmon
Sierra Hull
Chris Thile

What Makes This Festival Special

Unlike any other music festival, Telluride Bluegrass is framed by dramatic peaks and a laid-back mountain vibe. Mornings often begin with yoga or a hike, and days are filled with music, art vendors, local food trucks, and spontaneous jam sessions around town.
Some of the unique elements include:

The Tarp Run: Festivalgoers race to lay down their tarps each morning, a long-running tradition that turns into a community event.
Elks Park Sessions: Free, intimate sets and interviews hosted just off the main stage.
Sustainability Initiatives: The festival is committed to zero-waste efforts, so bring reusable water bottles and utensils.
Workshops and Jams: From songwriting panels to instrument tutorials, attendees can engage deeply with the music.

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