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.
Single Tickets on Sale NOW
Single tickets for the 26/27 season are here! Swing into the unexpected with eight exciting concerts and a thrilling partnership concert featuring the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
Columbus Jazz Orchestra at the Southern Theatre:
- Ella & Louis featuring Carmen Bradford | October 9 – 11, 2026
- Home for the Holidays featuring Bobby Floyd & Ani Olsheski | December 3 – 6, 2026
- Guitar Greats featuring Dan Wilson & Jonathan Elliot | February 12 – 14, 2027
- Big Band Time Machine | March 12 – 14, 2027
- Some Kind of Wonderful: Legends of Rock & Pop featuring Kelly LeVesque | April 30 – May 2
Columbus Jazz Presents at the Lincoln Theatre:
- Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite, Such Sweet Thunder | Saturday December 19, 2027
- Georgia Heers | Thursday February 25, 2027
- Miguel Zenón Quartet | Thursday April 8, 2027
In Partnership with the Wex at Mershon:
- Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis | Tuesday October 6, 2027
Your jazz faves are here
Ella & Louis
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.
Home for the Holidays
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. Featuring Bobby Floyd and Ani Olsheski
Guitar Greats
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.
Some Kind of Wonderful: Legends of Rock & Pop
The season finale event features singable, danceable tunes from the legendary women of rock whose songs are woven into our lives and whose voices continue to move us. From Aretha Franklin to Carole King to Whitney Houston to Adele, the set list will be full of your favorites. Featuring Kelly LeVesque
Duke Ellington's Nutcracker Suite
This beloved Columbus tradition is coming to the Lincoln Theatre stage. Such Sweet Thunder presents their annual rendition of Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite; hear one of the world’s favorite holiday works and brand new arrangements reimagined.
Georgia Heers
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.
Miguel Zenón Quartet
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.
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
In partnership with the Wex, Columbus Jazz is bringing the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (JLCO) with Wynton Marsalis to Columbus this October. Celebrated for their electrifying performances and deep commitment to honoring and expanding the jazz tradition, JLCO will bring the sophistication of America’s quintessential art form to the Mershon stage.