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 levels are invited to participate in the jam. Or, come and enjoy a bite to eat and a beverage as an audience member and witness the spontaneity of the jam session—a staple of the jazz community.
The Columbus Youth Jazz Summer Workshop returns for a summer of music-making with 3 weeks of Instrumental Jazz Workshops!
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 Maggie Green takes you through an interactive concert featuring jazz standards and fun new tunes for all to enjoy.
Saturday June 13, 2026 | 8 PM Experience the silver screen brought to life! The Columbus Jazz Orchestra (CJO) presents a night celebrating Hollywood's most unforgettable movie moments. This cinematic journey features iconic scores by John Williams and beloved songs that have defined generations, including the sweeping adventure of Jurassic Park, the timeless romance of […]
Enjoy all the joys of the Arts Festival and a free concert by Byron Stripling and the CJO on Bicentennial Park Stage!
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 a book on your favorite jazz artist.
Columbus Youth Jazz Orchestra is bringing their talents to the Creekside Blues & Jazz festival! Led by Mark Donavan, see this sensational group of high school musicians showcasing their talents on the Jazz Stage Sunday June 21st at 1:30 p.m.
The Columbus Youth Jazz Summer Workshop returns for a summer of music-making with 3 weeks of Instrumental Jazz Workshops!
Columbus Jazz is joining the America 250 party at the Ohio Statehouse for Ohio's Homecoming Picnic! With a jam packed day beginning at 11 am, see us around 12 pm for a parade and stick around for one of the many events happening to celebrate.
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 “Satchmo” Armstrong, Duke Ellington, and Count Basie. Join the Columbus Jazz Orchestra for a journey through the soul and swing of jazz at its peak. Feel the joy with […]
The Columbus Youth Jazz Summer Workshop returns for a summer of music-making with 3 weeks of Instrumental Jazz Workshops!
A free concert at your local library? What could be better? 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.
What makes this interactive concert so great? Your library already knows and soon you can too! See Columbus Jazz on Tour, a free family concert, coming to a library near you this summer.
Listen, learn, and play as the Whirlybirds introduce you to the sounds of New Orleans and beyond with the first jazz hits and bourbon street faves!
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 levels are invited to participate in the jam. Or, come and enjoy a bite to eat and a beverage as an audience member and witness the spontaneity of the jam session—a staple of the jazz community.
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 the heart of Columbus.
This free outdoor concert series is fit for all ages. Listen, learn, and play as the Columbus Jazz Community Band, led by Jessica Sneeringer, introduces the bold swing of big band to the beautiful downtown cityscape.
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 sounds of multiple generations. This thrilling concert by the Columbus Jazz Orchestra is a vibrant fusion of Motown soul and the electrifying legacy of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. […]
This free outdoor concert series is fit for all ages. Listen, learn, and play as you embark on the Jerry Powell experience through R&B and soul. Hear the fusion of multiple different genres of jazz all in one crafted by Jerry himself!
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 Bicentennial Park stage has to offer with the hottest jazz in town.
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 levels are invited to participate in the jam. Or, come and enjoy a bite to eat and a beverage as an audience member and witness the spontaneity of the jam session—a staple of the jazz community.
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 Lincoln Center Orchestra brings its world-class musicianship and infectious energy to Mershon Auditorium for a special Jazz for Young People concert designed to spark curiosity and joy in […]
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 levels are invited to participate in the jam. Or, come and enjoy a bite to eat and a beverage as an audience member and witness the spontaneity of the jam session—a staple of the jazz community.