2026-2027 Jazz & Cabaret

Hamilton, Ohio – The Fitton Center’s fabulous Carruthers Signature Ballroom serves as home to the region’s finest jazz, cabaret and musical artists.

This season our menu features the masterful music of Milt Jackson, smooth jazz hits with large crossover appeal and a Tiki Bar experience brimming with bawdy fun.

Enjoy large- and small-table seating for every performance, a fully accessible cash bar before and during the shows, as well as uniquely themed lighting and décor to enhance each evening.

Get ready to groove on a Saturday night starting in September…

September 26, 2026 Vibrations: The Music of Milt Jackson (featuring Rusty Burge and The Phil DeGreg Trio) Rusty Burge and The Phil DeGreg Trio team up to breathe new life into some of Milt Jackson’s and the Modern Jazz Quartet’s greatest hits. Following in the footsteps of the pioneering Lionel Hampton, Jackson brought the vibraphone to the forefront of mid-century jazz and inspired this striking (get it?) night of superior melody and musicianship.

March 6, 2027 The Sounds of Smooth Jazz Renowned Cincinnati saxophonist Brian “Boss” Hogg and his band serve up the smooth tunes that prove jazz doesn’t have to be an arcane exploration of the edgiest musical trends. Hogg’ll hit you with some familiar fare by artists including Chuck Mangione, Herb Alpert, The Rippingtons, David Sanborn and international sensation Kenny G. Come in and mellow out for this horn-driven evening.

April 24, 2027 Tiki Time (featuring Two Sketchy Dames)

Dig up your Hawaiian shirts and leis and head for the retro heaven of the coolest tiki bar in town. The inimitable classy and sassy comedy duo - Two Sketchy Dames - returns to the Fitton Center to throw the whole kitsch and caboodle of the Pacific Island lounge experience into one hysterical performance. Music, jokes, cocktails and more in the swankiest scene this side of Waikiki.

A celebration of the entire new season is set for 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, August 14, with Season Launch. The annual open house event features live music by the Wonderlands, performances by resident companies, live art demonstrations, food, drinks, giant games and more. All are welcome.

Tickets for the 2026-2027 season go on sale to Fitton Center members at 9 a.m. Monday, August 10, while the general public can begin purchasing tickets at 9 a.m. Friday, August 14. All tickets will be available online at fittoncenter.org, by phone at 513-863-8873, ext. 110 or in person at the Fitton Center Box Office.

Fitton Center memberships are $35 for an individual and $70 for families and are good for a calendar year from the date of purchase. In addition to first dibs on tickets, members also receive discounts on all ticket purchases, as well as classes, camps, workshops, art purchases, Bake Sale items and facility rentals. Members also enjoy discounts at partner businesses and organizations around the region as part of the Community Rewards Program.

The Fitton Center for Creative Arts is located at 101 S. Monument Avenue on the Riverfront in downtown Hamilton, Ohio.

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