Telluride event guide
Telluride Film Festival Trip
Each Labor Day weekend, the Telluride Film Festival fills the town's theaters with new films. The 2027 festival runs September 3–6, 2027. Here's a plan for a group of film fans.
By Cameron HergetEvent dates checked against the official source
- Labor Day weekend
- Groups of up to 14
- Sep 3 – 6, 2027
Where to stay for the film festival
All Telluride staysSuggested plan, day by day
These are suggestions, not a package. AvantStay doesn’t book, sell, or arrange any of these activities. Check hours, tickets, and reservations directly with each place.
Day 1 · Fri: Opening day
Pick up passes, then the first screenings.
Film · Afternoon & evening
Festival screenings
Screenings at venues around town. Check the festival's schedule.
Theatre · Evening
The historic theater in the middle of town.
Day 2 · Sat: Films & the mountain
A gondola ride between screenings.
Outdoors · Morning
A ride up to Mountain Village for the views.
Film · Afternoon
More screenings
Leave time between films; lines are part of the festival.
Day 3 · Sun: History & films
The town's story, then more films.
Museum · Morning
Telluride's mining history, a few blocks from Main Street.
Film · Evening
Evening screenings
Check the schedule for the day's films.
Good to know
Getting in
Telluride Regional Airport (TEX) is about 15 minutes from town. Montrose (MTJ) has more flights and is about an hour and 45 minutes away outside traffic.
Passes
Passes are sold through the Telluride Film Festival's site. Labor Day weekend is the town's busiest, so book early.
Optional extras
Through AvantStay concierge you can add fridge stocking or a private chef, booked and paid separately.
Frequently asked questions
September 3–6, 2027, over Labor Day weekend, per Telluride Tourism.
At theaters and venues around Telluride. The festival's site has the schedule.
In town, close to the screening venues, or in Mountain Village via the gondola. Set your dates and group size above to see the stays that fit.
Yes. It's held each Labor Day weekend.