The Telluride Jazz Festival brings funk, soul, jam bands, jazz, and electronic music to Telluride, Colorado on August 7-8, 2026. Headlined by The Disco Biscuits and Lettuce, the festival features notable artists including Don Was & the Pan-Detroit Ensemble, Robert Randolph, and Theo Croker. The lineup showcases 11 artists spanning genres from traditional jazz to funk fusion, with performances by Adrian Quesada's Trio Asesino and emerging acts like Rhea Owens & The Cookout. Student ensembles from the University of Colorado and Telluride add an educational component to this diverse two-day musical celebration.