Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
The onset of summer in the mountain town of Durango, Colorado inches a bit closer with the announcement of the artist lineup for the Durango Blues Train on August 22, 24 & 25, 2024. The Durango Blues Train is excited to kick off it's 12th year rockin' and rollin' aboard the the historic Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad with Alastair Greene, Ben Rice & The PDX Hustle, Levi Platero, Jesse Cotton Stone, Joe Waters and Marcus Trummer.
What a weekend with exceptional energy, incredible performances and dance moves. As the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad pushed north out of Durango with blues music echoing from car-to-car we couldn’t help but showcase big grins. Thank you to all of our artists, staff, partners and most importantly the loyal attendees that have made this unique event so special since 2011. Cheers and we’ll see you next year on August 22, 23, 24, 2024.
Tickets for the Durango Blues Train on August 26 & 27 are on sale now! Tickets are available online, click here. Tickets are $139 per person per night, plus a Historic Train Preservation fee. Tickets are very limited and will sell out in advance. Get yours early and don't miss out!
The onset of summer in the mountain town of Durango, Colorado inches a bit closer with the announcement of the artist lineup for the Durango Blues Train on August 24, 25 & 26, 2023. The Durango Blues Train is excited to kick off it's 11th year rockin' and rollin' aboard the the historic Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad with Levee Town, Tyron Benoit Band, Rachel Ammons No Man Band, Arbuckle & Woods and Joe Waters.
All aboard! We're back! The Durango Blues Train is thrilled to announce that it will once again take the rails for a moving musical journey on August 24, 25 & 26, 2023. Join us for an exciting musical adventure aboard the historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad’s steam-powered train through the spectacular and breathtaking canyons of the San Juan National Forest. The Blues Train features six live blues performances inside the train coaches with a festive musical environment. Each artist performs in their own vintage coach, while passengers are free to dance their way from coach to coach. Four coaches have seats while two are open with no seats for dancing. Enjoy an evening on the rails with some of Colorado's best craft beer, cider and wine along with spectacular scenery.
The return of the Durango Blues Train was overwhelmingly joyous! As the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad pushed north out of Durango with blues music echoing from car-to-car we couldn’t help but showcase big grins. After two long years it was so special to return with exceptional energy, incredible performances and countless smiles. Thank you to everyone who attended, worked and partnered with us to make the event such a success. Stay tuned for 2023 dates and ticket information coming soon.
We’ve partnered with Lyte to give our attendees an official way to get or return passes after they sell out! This is a fan-to-fan exchange that eliminates the worries of purchasing a fraudulent ticket from a scalper, Craigs List or third party like Stub Hub. Looking for sold out tickets? Request a ticket now and as soon as tickets are available, Lyte will complete your purchase automatically at the price offered, with no hidden fees. You will only be charged if Lyte finds you tickets. Bought tickets and can’t make it to the Festival? We know that plans change. Return your ticket to Lyte and receive a fair market offer. Lyte will then re-sell your ticket to another Telluride Jazz Festival fan.
Tickets for the Durango Blues Train on August 26 & 27 are on sale now! Tickets are available online, click here. Tickets are $139 per person per night, plus a Historic Train Preservation fee. Tickets are very limited and will sell out in advance. Get yours early and don't miss out!
The onset of summer in the mountain town of Durango, Colorado inches a bit closer with the announcement of the artist lineup for the Durango Blues Train on August 26 & 27. The Durango Blues Train is excited to kick off it's 10th year rockin' and rollin' aboard the the historic Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad with Kent Burnside, The Sugar Thieves, Hector Anchondo, Jacob T. Skeen, Kirk James, and One Roof Blues.
New For 2022! To commemorate our 10th year aboard the Historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, the Durango Blues Train is proud to introduce a limited edition souvenir laminate. Inspired by traditional festival badges, the laminate features the poster artwork on the front, with the lineup and band coach assignments on the back. Add a special collector's item to your order and take home a piece of history! Wear them on board and get them signed by the artists for a personal touch. Get yours starting this Thursday, March 31 at 10 am (Mountain Time) when tickets for the Durango Blues Trains on August 26 & 27 go on sale here.
All aboard! We're back! The Durango Blues Train is thrilled to announce that it will once again take the rails for a moving musical journey on August 26 & 27, 2022. Join us for an exciting musical adventure aboard the historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad’s steam-powered train through the spectacular and breathtaking canyons of the San Juan National Forest. The Blues Train features six live blues performances inside the train coaches with a festive musical environment. Each artist performs in their own vintage coach, while passengers are free to dance their way from coach to coach. Four coaches have seats while two are open with no seats for dancing. Enjoy an evening on the rails with some of Colorado's best craft beer, cider and wine along with spectacular scenery.
Artist Lineup Announcement - Wednesday, March 30 at 11 am (Mountain Time)
Tickets On Sale - Thursday, March 31 at 10 am (Mountain Time)
Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Durango Blues Train has come to the difficult decision to postpone and re-schedule the May 28, 29, & 30 dates to later this year, on August 28 & 29, 2020. The decision was made out of an abundance of caution and for the health and safety of all attendees, artists, staff and our community.
Tickets for the Durango Blues Train on May 28, 29 & 30 are on sale now! Tickets are available online, click here. Tickets are $119 per person per night, plus a Historic Train Preservation fee. Tickets are very limited and will sell out in advance. Get yours early and don't miss out!
The upcoming summer season in the mountain town of Durango, Colorado peaks on a high note on August 20, 21 & 22 as the Durango Blues Train announces the artist lineup. The August lineup features The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, Guitar Shorty, Hector Anchondo, Dustin Arbuckle & Matt Woods, Hymn For Her and Big Jon Short.
Tickets for the Durango Blues Train on May 28, 29 & 30 are on sale now! Tickets are available online, click here. Tickets are $119 per person per night, plus a Historic Train Preservation fee. Tickets are very limited and will sell out in advance. Get yours early and don't miss out!
The onset of summer in the mountain town of Durango, Colorado inches a bit closer with the announcement of the artist lineup for the Durango Blues Train on May 28, 29 & 30. The Durango Blues Train is excited to kick off it's 10th year rockin' and rollin' aboard the the historic Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad with Kent Burnside, The Sugar Thieves, Cary Morin, One Roof Blues, Mike Munson, and Jacob T. Skeen.
Standing as the gateway between the towering San Juan Mountains and the vast Southwest Desert, Durango is a town bustling with abundant outdoor recreation opportunities, plentiful dinning and bar options, historic relics and more! If you're coming for a musical voyage on the Durango Blues Train we recommend making it a weekend or a long weekend to explore what the treasured destination is all about. The Durango Blues Train lodging partners offer great accommodations, deals and more, to help you make the most of your trip.
Winter may be right around the corner, but it’s never too early to start planning for the summer of a lifetime! Join us for the Durango Blues Trains on May 28, 29 & 30, August 20, 21, & 22, 2020. Featuring six live blues acts aboard the historic Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, the Durango Blues Train is a unique and scenic live music experience.
