Durango Train

The 2024 Artist Lineup Is Here

The 2024 Artist Lineup Is Here

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.

2023 Tickets On Sale Now

2023 Tickets On Sale Now

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 2023 Artist Lineup Is Here

The 2023 Artist Lineup Is Here

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.

Durango Blues Train Returns This Summer On August 24, 25 & 26, 2023

Durango Blues Train Returns This Summer On August 24, 25 & 26, 2023

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.

2022 Tickets On Sale Now

2022 Tickets On Sale Now

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 2022 Artist Lineup Is Here

The 2022 Artist Lineup Is Here

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 Limited Edition Souvenir Keepsake

New Limited Edition Souvenir Keepsake

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.

It's Official! Durango Blues Train Returns This Summer On August 26 & 27, 2022

It's Official! Durango Blues Train Returns This Summer On August 26 & 27, 2022

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)

Tickets for August 20, 21 & 22 On Sale Now

Tickets for August 20, 21 & 22 On Sale Now

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 2020 August Artist Lineup Is Here

The 2020 August Artist Lineup Is Here

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 May 28, 29 & 30 On Sale Now

Tickets for May 28, 29 & 30 On Sale Now

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 2020 May Artist Lineup Is Here

The 2020 May Artist Lineup Is Here

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.

2020 Durango Blues Train Dates Are Here

2020 Durango Blues Train Dates Are Here

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.

2019 Tickets On Sale Now For August 16 & 17

2019 Tickets On Sale Now For August 16 & 17

Tickets for the Durango Blues Train on August 16 & 17 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!

Introducing The Artist Lineup For August 16 & 17

Introducing The Artist Lineup For August 16 & 17

The upcoming summer summer in the mountain town of Durango, Colorado peaks on a high note on August 16 & 17 as the Durango Blues Train announces its artist lineup. The Durango Blues Train is excited to kick off it's 9th year rockin' and rollin' aboard the the historic Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad with Duwayne Burnside, Blackfoot Gypsies, Molly Gene - One Whoaman Band, Kirk James, Low Volts, and Randall Conrad Olinger.

Tickets For August 16 & 17 Go On Sale March 13

Tickets For August 16 & 17 Go On Sale March 13

Tickets for August 16 & 17 are set to go on sale March 13 at 10 am (MT). Tickets will be available online here and over the phone at (970) 728-8037. Tickets are very limited and will sell out in advance with Saturday going first. Tickets are $119 per person per night plus a historic preservation fee of 7%. The artist lineup will be announced the day before tickets go on sale on March 12 at 11 am (MT).

2019 Tickets On Sale Now For May 31 & June 1

2019 Tickets On Sale Now For May 31 & June 1

Tickets for the Durango Blues Train on June 1 & 2 are on sale now! Tickets are available online, click here, and by phone at (512) 674-9300. Tickets are $119 per person per night, plus a Historic Train Preservation fee. Tickets are limited and will sell out in advance. Get yours early and don't miss out!

The Artist Lineup For August 26 & 27 Is Here

The Artist Lineup For August 26 & 27 Is Here

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 31 and June 1. The Durango Blues Train is excited to kick off it's 9th year rockin' and rollin' aboard the the historic Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad with Brandon Santini, Ally Venable Band, Brody Buster, Smokestack Relics, A.J. Gaither OMB, and Alex Paul.

Artist Spotlight: Talking With 2018 Telluride Blues Challenge Winner Alex Paul

Artist Spotlight: Talking With 2018 Telluride Blues Challenge Winner Alex Paul

Each year the Durango Blues Train’s sister event, the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival hosts Telluride Blues Challenge inviting undiscovered and unsigned solo blues talent to test their skills against a field of blues musicians. In addition to other prizes, the champion wins a spot on the following year’s Durango Blues Train. The 2018 Telluride Blues Challenge winner is Alex Paul and he is is set to perform on the May 31 and June 1 Durango Blues Train.

2019 Tickets Go On Sale February 13

2019 Tickets Go On Sale February 13

2019 is off to a great start as we look forward to the 9th summer of blues on the rails aboard the Durango Blues Train. This year’s Durango Blues Trains will take place May 31 & June 1 and August 16 & 17. Tickets for the June Blues Trains are set to go on sale February 13th at 10 am (MT). Tickets will be available here. Tickets are very limited and will sell out in advance with Saturday going first. Tickets are $119 per person per night plus a historic preservation fee of 7%. Tickets for the August Blues Trains will go on sale March 13th at 10 am (MT).