Telluride Festival Stage
Since 1973, the Telluride Festival Stage in Town Park has hosted iconic summer events like the Telluride Bluegrass Festival, Jazz Festival, and Blues and Brews. In 2008, CCA collaborated on the Master Plan for Town Park, which included an expanded pool facility, ballpark bleachers, a new catering pavilion, and an updated stage to replace the original structure. By 2015, with pool and bleacher upgrades completed, plans moved forward for a redesigned stage to meet the growing demands of festivals.
Retaining the character of the original 1992 design, the team reused existing wood siding, including elements from the 1975 stage, and incorporated natural metal materials to reflect Telluride’s historic aesthetic. The design introduced permanent speaker towers, inspired by local mining structures, to improve audio focus without temporary scaffolding, merging tradition with modern function.
The stage now accommodates larger events, with upgraded code compliance, accessibility, and modern performance standards. Key features include a lower-level expansion for production areas, green rooms, and storage, along with improved backstage efficiency, loading, and a high-capacity lift.
