Named in honor of the legendary saxophonist, the Festival brings the spirit of John Coltrane's groundbreaking influence on jazz, blues, R&B, rock, folk & hip-hop to his childhood home in High Point, NC, the city where his musical journey began .
The lush, lakeside venue of Oak Hollow Festival Park will come alive with performances by the world-class artist lineup including: SNARKY PUPPY, STANLEY CLARKE, MESHELL NDEGEOCELLO, RICK BRAUN, RICHARD ELLIOT, PETER WHITE, LIZZ WRIGHT, THE BAYLOR PROJECT, JOSÉ JAMES, TAKE 6, NNENNA FREELON, THE HEADHUNTERS, CLINT HOLMES, RUTHIE FOSTER and more,
Eclectic food and unique craft vendors complement the diversity of music and festival attendees. Set against the backdrop of a serene lake and sumptuous surroundings, this Festival honors Coltrane's legacy while introducting a new generation of artists to the stage.
The Coltrane JazzFest is a Labor Day Weekend destination where music, history and nature harmonize!