Durango Bluegrass Meltdown
Every April, the Durango Bluegrass Meltdown breaks up the long Southwest Colorado winter with incredible bluegrass music, a barn dance, and other celebrations for visitors. You won’t want to miss this annual event!
The Meltdown celebrates its 27th year on April 21, 22, & 23, 2023. Attendees will enjoy a variety of musical performances at local venues around Durango and even have a chance to jam in public spaces.
April 21, 22, & 23, 2023
Check out the Lodging and Dining page
for special Meltdown discounts!
for special Meltdown discounts!
Durango Bluegrass Meltdown
Every April, the Durango Bluegrass Meltdown breaks up the long Southwest Colorado winter with incredible bluegrass music, a barn dance, and other celebrations for visitors. You won’t want to miss this annual event!
The Meltdown celebrates its 27th year on April 21, 22, & 23, 2023. Attendees will enjoy a variety of musical performances at local venues around Durango and even have a chance to jam in public spaces.
April 21, 22, & 23, 2023
Check out the Lodging and Dining page
for special Meltdown discounts!
for special Meltdown discounts!
2023 Meltdown Lineup
Hankerin’ for some bluegrass now?
We Live Streamed the 2022 Meltdown!
Relive all the great music from one of our Main Stage venues, The Durango Arts Center. This live stream includes all artists who performed from 10 am until 6 pm Saturday, 4/23. Just click the link below to hear local, regional, and national bands.
Durango Bluegrass Meltdown
April 21, 22, & 23, 2023
Pre-order your Meltdown T-Shirt
Great news! We are taking advance orders for Meltdown t-shirts.
Purchase your shirt in advance and pick it up at the festival. Pre-festival shirt sales end April 7, and we will NOT have shirts at our merch table. Don’t miss out, order yours now!
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a musical legacy
Bluegrass in the Schools
The IBMA Recognizes Meltdown’s Bluegrass in the Schools
The Durango Bluegrass Meltdown’s Bluegrass in the Schools program has been going strong since 1997. Read more about it in IBMA Foundation’s Cornerstone newsletter!
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Did you know the Meltdown is a non-profit organization?
2023 DURANGO BLUEGRASS MELTDOWN
April 21, 22, & 23, 2023
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