If you love listening to Louie Armstrong, you'll love listening to the Columbus Jazz Orchestra. The ensemble of jazz musicians performs 40 concerts each season at the historic Southern Theatre in Columbus. The group is also featured in the highly anticipated outdoor summer concert series, JazZoo, at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.
There's music in the air and ribs on the grill at the Jazz and Rib Fest. The most anticipated summertime festival is the capital city's largest free outdoor music festival and one of the nation's biggest rib cook-offs. Enjoy listening to the coolest jazz music and savoring the tastiest BBQ in the country.
Get your ticket to the Shadowbox Live , the capital city venue for concerts, comedy, dance and drama. The electric and eclectic entertainment venue hosts mind blowing rock operas, hysterical comedic monologues, original one-act plays, hot concerts, as well as other top entertaining acts. The events at Shadowbox often bring huge crowds to nightly sold-out shows, so get there early.