Home for the Holidays

About this event

WITH SPECIAL FEATURE, SELECTIONS FROM A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS WITH BOBBY FLOYD

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. And in a very special feature, the great Bobby Floyd leads a heartfelt set from A Charlie Brown Christmas, bringing the timeless music of Vince Guaraldi to life. Santa is joining the festivities, adding a touch of magic for audiences of all ages. Nothing says the holidays in Columbus quite like this beloved swinging annual tradition.

Tickets for Thursday December 3 Show Tickets for Friday December 4 Show

Tickets for Saturday December 5 Show Tickets for Sunday December 6 Show

Friday’s concert will feature a talkback immediately following the performance with the Maestro Byron Stripling himself.

Sunday’s concert is opened by a featured Columbus Youth Jazz performance at 2 p.m., support students in jazz and hear what the next generation is swingin’ into.

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Tickets start at $47.59 including taxes and fees and are available online, over the phone, and in person starting Friday July 10, 2026. Save on fees by purchasing your tickets in person. Doors open for Friday & Saturday at 6:00 p.m., the CAPA Ticket Office is open at the Southern Theatre starting at 5:00 p.m. Doors open for Sunday at 1:30 p.m., the CAPA ticket office is open at the Southern Theatre starting at 1:00 p.m.

Student Rush tickets are available for $15 at the box office the night of each show. A valid student ID can receive one ticket almost anywhere in the theater depending on availability.

Ticket purchases help support Columbus Jazz’s nonprofit performance, education, and community programs