EventsFriday Jazz

Friday Jazz

January 16, 2026 | 6–10 p.m.
Location: High Museum of Art
Member Presale: December 22 at 10 a.m.–December 23 at 11:59 p.m. EST
General Admission Sale: December 24 at 10 a.m. EST

Member Presale

December 22–23 | $10

Member Presale begins Monday, December 22, at 10 a.m. and ends Tuesday, December 23, at 11:59 p.m.
Not a member yet? Join today.

Tickets

$30

General Admission Sale begins Wednesday, December 24, at 10 a.m.

Don’t miss an evening of live jazz at the High every third Friday. This month features Dashill Smith.

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 Viktor&Rolf. Fashion Statements, Photography’s New Vision: Experiments in Seeing, The Lost World: The Art of Minnie Evans, and The Family Album of Ralph Eugene Meatyard.

Music

Robinson Atrium: Dashill Smith
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.

People seated and dancing while jazz band plays

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

This month features Dashill Smith

Dashill A. Smith

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.

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