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Coltrane Festival
Presented as a part of the Coltrane 100 series.
Image courtesy of Van Gelder Studio.
When
Sunday, September 20, 2026
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Where
Main Building,
Multiple locations
Celebrate the enduring legacy of John Coltrane with a family-friendly festival inspired by his fearless creativity and lasting impact on music. Enjoy hands-on artmaking, gallery activities, and a live performance by The Hines Creative Arts Legacy Youth Ensemble as we honor Coltrane's Philadelphia roots and the communities that continue to inspire artistic expression.
Sounds of Colors | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Great Stair Hall
Let the music move your body in this collaborative floor painting.
Gallery Activity | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Gallery 219
Improv with felt shape collages inspired by Stuart Davis' Something on the Eight Ball.
Coltrane Remix Performance | 1-2 p.m. | Williams Forum
Listen to The Hines Creative Arts Legacy Youth Ensemble perform a medley of Coltrane’s music.
The Coltrane 100 series is made possible by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.