EventsFriday Jazz

Friday Jazz

April 17, 2026 | 6–10 p.m.
Location: High Museum of Art

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Don’t miss an evening of live jazz at the High every third Friday. This month features The Black Gold Orchestra.

Enjoy a drink and light bites, head to the galleries to explore the museum’s works on view, and join a docent-led tour for a detailed look at the collection. The event will feature two musical areas where musicians will play throughout the evening, layering notes and improvising melodies.

Visit our collection galleries and exhibitions, including The Lost World: The Art of Minnie Evans, The Family Album of Ralph Eugene Meatyard, and Blazing Light: Photographs by Mimi Plumb.

Music

Robinson Atrium:
6:15–7:15 p.m., 7:30–8:30 p.m., 9–9:50 p.m.

Orkin Terrace:
6:45 p.m.–7:45 p.m., 8:05 p.m.–9:05 p.m.

A large, diverse crowd of people enjoy a lively indoor event with colorful lighting and bold wall art. Some are dancing, singing, or talking, creating an energetic and festive atmosphere.

Tours

HIGHlights tours begin at 6:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Docent tours meet in the Taylor Lobby and are on a first-come-first-serve basis.

No drinks allowed in the galleries.

A man in all black talks to a group of smartly dressed adults inside the modern and contemporary galleries at the High Museum

Tour with Matthew Shorten

Tour begins at 7:30 p.m.

Join Matthew Shorten, Curatorial Research Associate at the High Museum of Art, for a tour of The Lost World: The Art of Minnie Evans.

No drinks allowed in the galleries.

This month features The Black Gold Orchestra

Food and Drinks

People gather in front of a food stall named

Williamson Bros. Bar-B-Q

Indulge your senses at Friday Jazz with delicious BBQ for purchase. Savor expertly smoked meats and homestyle sides, all freshly chopped and generously topped with Williamson Bros. renowned BBQ sauces. Get ready for an unforgettable combination of great music and mouth-watering cuisine!

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just add honey

just add honey is an Atlanta-based small business that offers blended loose-leaf teas for all to enjoy. Since 2006, they’ve combined single-origin loose-leaf teas from small-batch farms with local or organic ingredients to make refined flavors. They will be offering a selection of CBD tea mocktails available for purchase.

Know Before You Go:

Membership guest passes cannot be redeemed for this event.
Doors for Friday Jazz open at 6 p.m. The museum will remain closed between 5 to 6 p.m.
Seating is extremely limited, and priority is given to guests with disabilities.
All tickets reservations are final. Tickets reservations cannot be rescheduled or exchanged.
No outside food or beverage is permitted.
We strongly recommend using rideshare or MARTA because parking in the Woodruff Arts Center garage is limited and may reach capacity before you arrive. Find out about other parking options here.