WEATHER INFORMATION: While our event is rain or shine, safety is our top priority. In the case of any inclement weather, CAPA and the Hinson Amphitheater will make the final call on if the show proceeds as planned. If a severe weather warning overlaps our show time, the decision will be made by 6:30pm and we […]
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 is partnering with The Wex to bring Wynton Marsalis to Columbus. Celebrated for their electrifying performances and deep commitment to honoring and expanding the jazz tradition, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra will bring the sophistication of America’s quintessential art form to the Mershon stage.
In this joyful celebration of two of jazz’s most beloved icons, Byron is joined by internationally acclaimed vocalist Carmen Bradford for an unforgettable journey through the music made famous by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong.
In this joyful celebration of two of jazz’s most beloved icons, Byron is joined by internationally acclaimed vocalist Carmen Bradford for an unforgettable journey through the music made famous by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong.
In this joyful celebration of two of jazz’s most beloved icons, Byron is joined by internationally acclaimed vocalist Carmen Bradford for an unforgettable journey through the music made famous by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong.
Columbus Jazz invites you to our 2026 Annual Gala on Friday, November 6 at 6:30 p.m. Together, we will celebrate a century of innovation with Centennial Jazz Jam: Miles Davis and Beyond, an evening exploring the groove of Miles Davis and the dynamic world of jazz that followed. This declarative night of jazz is not to be missed.
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.
Come home for the holidays with the CJO. Byron and the band are back with the jazz favorites you know by heart and the joyful spirit you wait for all year.
Come home for the holidays with the CJO. Byron and the band are back with the jazz favorites you know by heart and the joyful spirit you wait for all year.
Come home for the holidays with the CJO. Byron and the band are back with the jazz favorites you know by heart and the joyful spirit you wait for all year.
Come home for the holidays with the CJO. Byron and the band are back with the jazz favorites you know by heart and the joyful spirit you wait for all year.
Such Sweet Thunder presents their annual rendition of Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite, a seasonal favorite that is always a sellout at Natalie’s Grandview. Such Sweet Thunder is a labor of love sparked by Ryan Hamilton and brought to life by the fantastic musicians they’ve lined up. Hear one of the world’s favorite holiday works and brand new arrangements reimagined by Such Sweet Thunder.
Get ready for a high-energy celebration of six strings and a serious groove. Returning guest artist Dan Wilson joins forces with vocalist Jonathan Elliott for a night devoted to the music of guitar legends like George Benson, Wes Montgomery, Pat Metheny, and Eric Clapton.
Get ready for a high-energy celebration of six strings and a serious groove. Returning guest artist Dan Wilson joins forces with vocalist Jonathan Elliott for a night devoted to the music of guitar legends like George Benson, Wes Montgomery, Pat Metheny, and Eric Clapton.
Get ready for a high-energy celebration of six strings and a serious groove. Returning guest artist Dan Wilson joins forces with vocalist Jonathan Elliott for a night devoted to the music of guitar legends like George Benson, Wes Montgomery, Pat Metheny, and Eric Clapton.
You’ve heard her with Emmet Cohen and in the groundbreaking Broadway performance, George Clooney’s Goodnight and Good Luck— here’s your chance to hear Georgia Heers live for the first time on the Lincoln Theatre stage. This rising star of the jazz world is not to be missed.
The musicians of the Columbus Jazz Orchestra have shared their signature groove, style, and artistry for more than 50 years. Take a trip to where it all started—and enjoy a musical journey from then to now.
The musicians of the Columbus Jazz Orchestra have shared their signature groove, style, and artistry for more than 50 years. Take a trip to where it all started—and enjoy a musical journey from then to now.
The musicians of the Columbus Jazz Orchestra have shared their signature groove, style, and artistry for more than 50 years. Take a trip to where it all started—and enjoy a musical journey from then to now.
Miguel Zenón is bringing saxophone mastery to Columbus. This titan of latin jazz is treating you to a bold and beautiful fusion of brilliance from a lifetime of inspiration coming together into one trailblazing vision.