The NCMA’s Thursday evening concert series celebrates the transcendent power of jazz, one of the US’s greatest exports to the world, as well as jazz’s African American origins and its intersections with other musical genres.
Now in its second season, Jazz at the NCMA allows attendees to experience a musical palette that centers on the improvisational spirit of traditional jazz but also includes the rhythms, harmonies, and grooves of smooth jazz, funk, soul, R&B, fusion, bebop, and more. This season’s lineup features nine Grammy winners and two Grammy-nominated artists. All concerts are held in the award-winning Joseph M. Bryan, Jr., Theater in the Museum Park and begin at 7 pm. Gates open at 5:30 pm.
2023 Season Lineup
- June 1
Kirk Whalum and Chanté Moore - June 8
Lalah Hathaway and PJ Morton - June 22
Robert Glasper and Samara Joy - June 29
Sheila E. and Eddie Palmieri Latin Jazz Band - July 13
An Evening with Kenny G - July 20
Take 6 and Chrisette Michele
Tickets go on sale February 9 at 10 am for members and February 10 at 10 am for nonmembers.
Picnic in the Park
Preorder picnic boxes for Park Theater events. Picnics are individual boxes filled with sandwiches, salads, sides, and bottled water. Additional beverages, including beer, wine, cocktails, soft drinks, and kombucha, are available on-site for purchase. Members save 10% on applicable food and beverage items with code MEMBER..
No time to order? No worries! We have a full concession menu in the Park Theater featuring a variety of hot and cold items. Cold drinks, beer, wine, snacks, and popcorn are also available.
Picnic boxes are ready for pickup on-site when gates open for concerts and films.
