Basie Ellington Satchmo
Saturday July 11, 2026 | 8 PM Step into the golden age of jazz with an unforgettable program celebrating three of its most influential architects: Louis…
CYJ Summer Workshop 2026 Week 3
Instrumental Jazz Workshop Week 1: June 8-12, 2026 Week 2: June 22-26, 2026 Week 3: July 13-17, 2026 Monday through Friday | 12:00–3:00 p.m. Tuition: $150 per…
Columbus Jazz on Tour
Coming to a library near you this summer: Columbus Jazz on Tour! A free, one hour concert to move and groove to for all ages. See what it is all about and grab…
PBJ & Jazz at the Topiary Park with the Whirlybirds
Sing, dance, and jump for joy with interactive live jazz at the Topiary Park. This free outdoor concert series is fit for all ages. Listen, learn, and play as…
Jam Session at Natalie’s Grandview
Columbus Jazz Jam Sessions at Natalie’s are community-focused, curated events hosted by our Jazz Academy Faculty. Jazz musicians of all ages and experience…
Columbus Jazz Orchestra at Jazz & Ribs Fest
Hot ribs, cool jazz, and the biggest band on Bicentennial Park Stage. Hear Byron Stripling and the Columbus Jazz Orchestra present the best of big band jazz in…
PBJ & Jazz at the Topiary Park with the Columbus Jazz Community Band
Sing, dance, and jump for joy with interactive live jazz at the Topiary Park. This free outdoor concert series is fit for all ages. Listen, learn, and play as…
MJ & Motown
Guest Artist: Chester Gregory Saturday August 15, 2026 | 8 PM Chester Gregory delivers a dynamic, high-energy performance, giving you a tribute to the iconic…
PBJ & Jazz at the Topiary Park with Jerry Powell
Sing, dance, and jump for joy with interactive live jazz at the Topiary Park. This free outdoor concert series is fit for all ages. Listen, learn, and play as…
Columbus Jazz Orchestra at Bicentennial Park
Swing into the 2026/2027 season with a free Columbus Jazz Orchestra concert. As a part of the Scioto Mile free concert series, enjoy everything the beautiful…
Jazz for Young People
Jazz for Young People, a free school field trip experience with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra Presented with Wexner Center for the Arts The Jazz at…
Ella & Louis
FRIDAY OCTOBER 9 THROUGH SUNDAY OCTOBER 11, 2026 | 7PM, 7PM, AND 3PM WITH SPECIAL GUEST: CARMEN BRADFORD In this joyful celebration of two of jazz’s most…
Home for the Holidays
Featured Guest: Starlit Ways Thursday December 4, 2025 | 7:00 p.m. | Buy Tickets Friday December 5, 2025 | 7:00 p.m. | Buy Tickets Saturday December 6, 2025 |…
Guitar Greats
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 12 THROUGH SUNDAY FEBRUARY 14, 2027 | 7PM, 7PM, AND 3PM WITH SPECIAL GUESTS: DAN WILSON & JONATHAN ELLIOTT Get ready for a high-energy…
Big Band Time Machine
FRIDAY MARCH 12 THROUGH SUNDAY MARCH 14, 2027 | 7PM, 7PM, AND 3PM The musicians of the Columbus Jazz Orchestra have shared their signature groove, style, and…
Some Kind of Wonderful: Legends of Rock & Pop
FRIDAY APRIL 30 THROUGH SUNDAY MAY 2, 2027 | 7PM, 7PM, AND 3PM WITH SPECIAL GUEST: KELLY LEVESQUE The season finale event features singable, danceable tunes…