Friday, July 17, 11am-11pm; Saturday, July 18, 11am-11pm; Sunday, July 19, 11am-8:30pm, The Arena District: North Bank Park, McFerson Commons, and Spring & Long Streets in downtown Columbus.

The Jazz & Rib Fest is a highly anticipated summertime tradition that has offered both jazz and rib connoisseurs the finest in music and barbecue for more than thirty years. Building off the success of our move to the premier entertainment destination of downtown Columbus, we are thrilled to once again call The Arena District the home of hot ribs and cool jazz. The McFerson Commons and North Bank Park stages will anchor the event with performances featuring the best regional and international jazz artists. The Jazz Café at North Bank Pavilion will showcase local artists on an intimate riverfront stage set against the city skyline. Award winning rib-burners representing 10 states and Canada will fire up their grills along Spring & Long Streets to compete for “Best Ribs” bragging rights.