Performing Arts

A world of music, theater, and dance. All in one place.

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A profile view of Wynton Marsalis playing the trumpet. Members of his band are blurred in the background.
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Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis

Presented with support from Columbus Jazz

Performing Arts | Music

Tue, Oct 6, 2026, 7:00 Pm
Two people embrace closely in dramatic lighting against a dark background, one with eyes closed and the other gazing upward.
World Premiere
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sweat variant

adaku, part 2

Performing Arts | Dance

Tue, Oct 20, 2026, 7:00 Pm
Multiple Dates/Times Available
view of man playing a drumset from behind with other musicians and crowd in front
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SML

Performing Arts | Music

Fri, Nov 6, 2026, 7:00 Pm
Multiple Dates/Times Available
A stage has blue lights and projections of shapes and a person on the floor and the wall.
Book Signing
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Maaike Bleeker and Norah Zuniga Shaw

Performance + Technology: An Interactive Conversation, Book Launch, and Reception

Performing Arts | Artist Talks | Performing Arts | Interdisciplinary

Tue, Nov 10, 2026, 5:00 Pm
A man plays the piano with colorful lights in the background.
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Dan Tepfer

Natural Machines

Performing Arts | Music

Sun, Nov 15, 2026, 3:00 Pm
A woman stands with her arms outstretched on a table with audience members gathered around.
Ohio Premiere
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bluemouth inc.

Game of Life

Performing Arts | Theater

Thu, Dec 3, 2026, 6:00 Pm
Multiple Dates/Times Available
Two men sit back to back, one has his hands outstretched the other is playing a cello.
Wex Commissioned Project
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Jeffrey Ziegler and Reggie “Regg Roc” Gray

We Were Fridays

Performing Arts | Music

Thu, Feb 4, 2027, 7:00 Pm
Multiple Dates/Times Available
Four images of artists from the jazz series
Performing Arts

2026–27 Jazz Series

Tue, Oct 06, 2026 – Thu, Apr 01, 2027

About the Performing Arts Program

Our performing arts program features singular artists and companies from around the world who are transforming the creation and practice of contemporary dance, music, theater, and cross-disciplinary forms. Audiences enjoy dynamic, one-of-a-kind experiences at our performances, while students and faculty gain invaluable insights and learning opportunities at intimate talks and workshops. Each season, commissions and residencies are awarded to artists making field-defining new works—generous professional and financial support that distinguishes the Wex as a leader in the international performing arts community.

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