2023 Tickets for the Durango Blues Train on August 24, 25 & 26 are on sale now! Tickets are available online, click here to purchase. Tickets are $149 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!
Limited Edition Souvenir Keepsake
To commemorate our 11th 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.
Keep in mind - all souvenir laminates will be handed out at the box office located at 479 Main Avenue in downtown Durango on August 24, 25 & 26. Shipping is not available.
About The Durango Blues Train
The Blues Train is an exciting 3.5-hour moving experience of live blues on board the coal-fired, steam-powered train through the breathtaking canyons of the San Juan National Forest. The Blues Train features six live blues performances inside the train coaches with a festive musical atmosphere. Each artist performs in their own vintage coach, while passengers are free to dance their way from coach to coach. The Blues Train follows the same format as years past, with nine historic passenger cars, a steam-engine locomotive, two full bands, four solo/duo acts and three craft beer, cider and wine bars. To cap it off, passengers will take in spectacular sunset views along the "Highline," a world famous section of the railroad, as the train crawls along craggy cliffs high above the Wild Animas River.
"There's something magical that happens when you combine blues and a steam train but there's so much more to it than just that. It is an unforgettable experience that you will remember for a lifetime," said Steve Gumble, founder of the Durango Blues Train. "Each year, the train grows in popularity and each ride brings a different experience. It's not often that you get to create musical memories on a historic train that only holds 280 people!"
The Music
The artist lineup for August 24, 25 & 26 features Levee Town, Tyron Benoit Band, Rachel Ammons No Man Band, Arbuckle & Woods and Joe Waters.. To explore the lineup, click here.
