Columbia, SC — May 15 & 16, 2026
THE SOUND OF OUR CITY
THE SOUL OF OUR STATE
Two nights. One stage. A free, open-air convergence of Jazz, Gospel, Latin, Funk & Soul in the heart of South Carolina’s capital.
FREE + OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
ColaJazz + Roots Fest runs on community rhythm — supported by the City of Columbia, Richland County, the SC Arts Commission, corporate sponsors, and the ColaJazz Foundation. Together, we fuel a nonprofit mission to grow jazz and roots culture through live performance, education, and year-round programs across the Midlands.