Gahanna's Creekside District will trade its usual weekend buzz for a full blast of horns, sax and slide guitar when the Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival returns for a three-day run June 19–21, 2026. The long-running festival packs national headliners, regional favorites and family programming across multiple stages, with food vendors and artisans lining Mill Street. Regulars say it is one of the area's can't-miss early-summer events, and organizers expect heavy crowds in the plaza and park.
When and where
As reported by MyFox28, the festival is set for June 19–21 in Gahanna's Creekside District. For day-by-day hours and practical details, including advance discount codes, daily prices and the free shuttle pickup at the AEP lot, Columbus on the Cheap lays everything out for planners.
Lineup and stages
The festival's official schedule includes national names such as North Mississippi Allstars and Tito Puente Jr., plus regional and local bands across three main stages: Blues, Jazz and Creekside. The Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival site notes this is the 27th annual edition and features late-night headline slots, a children's musical discovery zone and dozens of food and retail vendors.
Tickets, parking and tips
Advance tickets and weekend passes are cheaper than gate prices, and youth and military discounts apply, so buying ahead is recommended to avoid higher door rates. Shuttle pickup is staged at AEP Ohio (700 Morrison Road) and the Creekside parking garage also operates during the festival. Columbus on the Cheap has a clear rundown of shuttle hours and parking options. Expect lines at the gates on peak nights and plan to arrive early for family programming and afternoon sets.
How to buy and why it matters
Tickets and VIP passes are available through the Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival ticketing portal; check the official ticket page for single-day and weekend options. The weekend is a major economic and cultural lift for Olde Gahanna, a boost residents and city leaders have leaned into as the Creekside District continues to be reimagined and programmed for year-round activity, according to local coverage of efforts to shape Creekside's future.
