Durango Bluegrass Train Announces Inaugural Season Lineup

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The new Durango Bluegrass Train has announced the lineup for its inaugural run on May 28-30. The three-and-a-half-hour round-trip ride on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad will feature six bluegrass bands performing in their own train cars as the train travels through the Animas Valley and San Juan National Forest. Tickets for the 21-and-over event go on sale Thursday at 10 a.m. and are expected to sell out quickly.

Why it matters

The Durango Bluegrass Train is a unique new music event that combines the scenic beauty of the Durango area with a moving festival-like experience. It represents a novel approach to live music events and is expected to draw bluegrass fans from across the region to the historic Durango train line.

The details

The six bands set to perform on the inaugural Durango Bluegrass Train are The Fretliners, High Country Hustle, Alex Graf Duo featuring Eli Emmitt, Humbletown Duo, Lightweight Travelers, and The Brothers Santos. Each band will have its own train car, allowing attendees to move freely between the different musical atmospheres. The train will depart Durango at 7 p.m. and stop for a 15-20 minute break at Rockwood before returning to the depot. Four coaches will offer seated accommodations, while two open, standing-room-only cars are designed for high-energy dancing. There will also be three bars on the train serving Colorado craft beer, wine, and canned cocktails.

• Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Thursday, February 18, 2026.
• The Durango Bluegrass Train will run from May 28-30, 2026.

What’s next

Tickets for the Durango Bluegrass Train go on sale at 10 a.m. on Thursday, February 18, 2026. The event is expected to sell out quickly, so music fans are advised to be ready to purchase tickets as soon as they become available.