About us
Love live music? Jazz? Dancing? Join us to find out who's playing where. The ColaJazz Meetup Group aims to bring jazz lovers, musicians, and dancers together for evenings of the best in Midlands music. We'll be going to such local venues as Blue Moon Ballroom, The Joint, The Aristocrat, Halls, Smoked, as well as, checking out new spots! Meanwhile, please take a look at our affiliate group, ColaDance: they also have a lot of live-music get-togethers.
ColaJazz’s goal and mission is to grow, elevate and bolster the jazz community in and around Columbia, SC through recordings, events, education and more.
Learn more: https://colajazz.com
Connect: https://www.facebook.com/colajazz
Upcoming events
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ColaJazz & Roots Fest
Finlay Park, 930 Laurel Street 29201, columbia, SC, US# WHY YOU CAN’T MISS THIS FEST
The South’s Most Sophisticated Weekend. Jazz + Roots + Soul.
If you’re looking for the next major jazz destination in the South, you need to be in Columbia this May 15-16.
ColaJazz has spent nearly a decade bringing icons like Wynton Marsalis and Kenny Garrett to our stage, and this year’s Jazz + Roots expansion is our most ambitious yet.
We’re pairing heavyweights like Endea Owens & the Cookout, Lucia, and Martin Bejerano: Reimagining Prince with a 'Roots' movement that explores how jazz fuels blues, soul, and even Celtic folk.
It’s an elite musical curation in a stunning outdoor setting—world-class artistry without the world-class ticket price.
FREE + open weekend cultural takeover in Columbia’s revitalized downtown Finlay Park.
LEARN MORE: https://colajazzfest.com
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VIP Experience ColaJazz & Roots Fest
Finlay Park, 930 Laurel Street 29201, columbia, SC, USVIP is the smooth way to do ColaJazz + Roots Fest.
May 15–16, 2026 at Finlay Park in downtown Columbia.###
VIP INCLUDED PERKS:
• VIP parking below Governor’s Hill
• VIP private bathrooms in The Nest
• Premium covered viewing
• Seating and tables
• VIP bar
• VIP catering*
• Golf cart shuttle for those who may need itLEARN MORE: https://events.humanitix.com/2026-fest-vip
VIP TABLES & CHAIRS INFO:
Only VIP table ticket holders receive a reserved 6-top table with 6 folding chairs. Individual VIP ticket holders may use provided folding chairs, bar stools and standing cocktail tables.*CATERING INFO:
Friday: 1 evening buffet + light snacks
Saturday: 1 lunchtime buffet, 1 evening buffet + light snacksFestival info: ColaJazzFest.com
VIP info: https://events.humanitix.com/2026-fest-vip4 attendees
ColaJazz Charity Golf
Northwoods Golf Club, 201 Powell Road, Columbia, SC, US# Play a round that changes a life.
Your registration fuels jazz education, real opportunity for working artists, and concerts that bring the Midlands together. ColaJazz reaches 15,000+ students each year, delivers no-cost lessons, presents 50+ events year-round, and has paid $100K+ to local artists.
REGISTER / LEARN MORE: https://charitygolftoday.com/19thnote2026
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Past events
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