Palace Theatre Turns 100 With One-Night Ray Charles Tribute Concert
Columbus, Ohio – October 06, 2026 -- The Palace Theatre will mark its 100th anniversary with a single-performance concert honoring Ray Charles, who played the venue throughout his career. CAPA announced that Palace 100: The Genius of Ray Charles takes place at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, at the Palace Theatre in downtown Columbus, with tickets starting at $62.50.
Country and jazz artists join a genre-spanning lineup
Country artist Jackson Dean and jazz trumpeter Etienne Charles, a Guggenheim Fellow known for blending jazz with Afro-Caribbean traditions, join a roster that includes Patti Austin, Aloe Blacc, Blessing Offor, Lisa Fischer, Monica Mancini and Columbus native Billy Valentine. The lineup spans R&B, jazz, gospel, country and contemporary music, reflecting the range of styles Charles explored over his career.