For more information on all events contact: tourism@parisky.com and chamber@parisky.com
Bill Coleman Jazz Weekend
September 12 @ 6:00 pm - September 13 @ 5:00 pm
The weekend features an exclusive Jazz Gala and a free community jazz celebration, creating meaningful opportunities for community members to connect through art, history and culture.
To purchase your tickets for the Gala, please visit – https://givebutter.com/c/BillColemanJazzWeekend
Space is limited to get them while you can!
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2026 – JAZZ GALA
Hotel Thoroughbred – Main St., Paris, KY
- 6:30 p.m.: Doors open at Hotel Thoroughbred where guests can enjoy passed appetizers and custom cocktails
- 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.: Dinner is served by renowned farm-to-table caterers, RK Bluegrass
- 8 p.m. – 10 p.m.: Live jazz music by famous The Walnut Street Ramblers featuring La’Shelle Allen
- Throughout the Evening: Highly curated Silent Auction
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2026 – JAZZ & NEIGHBORS
Secretariat Park – Main St., Paris, KY
- 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.: Friends and neighbors arrive to set up their chairs and explore downtown shops and restaurants before the music begins.
- 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.: Open air, downtown music performed by nationally recognized JJ Trio.
- 2:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.: Intermission – patrons are encouraged to visit booths where they can enjoy some of downtown Paris’ finest food and shops
- 2:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Jazz music continues and raffle takes place for patrons