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Bill Coleman Jazz Weekend

September 12 - September 13

The Bill Coleman Jazz Weekend is a premier cultural event celebrating the life and legacy of Paris, Kentucky native and internationally acclaimed jazz trumpeter Bill Coleman. Presented by Hopewell Museum/Historic Paris-Bourbon County, this annual event combines world-class jazz performances, community engagement, heritage tourism, and arts education in the heart of historic downtown Paris.

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 Throughbred 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
  • Through out 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 begins with the first act, 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.

 

Details

  • Start: September 12
  • End: September 13