MaFest MA FEST is a music festival dedicated to Ma Rainey, Mother of the Blues, and to all MAMA's in Music, and Women in Music and the Arts!

MA FEST is more than just a music festival; it marks the dawn of a new arts and cultural institution in Columbus!!

05/03/2026

The Music Starts at 4PM -- Get here!!
All Welcome

04/18/2026

MaFest 2.0
One Week Away
Saturday 4/25/26
Free Music and Arts Festival

MaFest 2.0 at the Liberty Theatre & Cultural Arts Center Thanks to Columbus Jazz Society for Presenting this Year's Fest...
04/02/2026

MaFest 2.0 at the Liberty Theatre & Cultural Arts Center Thanks to Columbus Jazz Society for Presenting this Year's Festival!

Special Thanks to
Levitt Family Foundation , Pepsi, Visit Columbus, GA , MEC, and CCAA for making this event free and accessible to all!!

The second annual MA FEST, a cultural celebration honoring Ma Rainey, is scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 4 to 9 p.m. in the Historic Liberty Theatre & Cultural Arts Center District. The outdoor festival will take place at 813 8th Ave., transforming the Liberty Theatre District into a

Happy April 1st!!! We will see you soon in 24 Days !!!! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEYou’re Invited: MA Fest 2.0 at the Historic...
04/01/2026

Happy April 1st!!! We will see you soon in 24 Days !!!! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

You’re Invited: MA Fest 2.0 at the Historic Liberty Theatre Grounds

The Liberty Theater and Music and Entertainment Council in conjunction with Columbus Jazz Society invites members of the media to attend a special ArtsFest kickoff event for MA Fest celebrating community, culture, and the continued legacy of The Liberty Theater.

Event Details:Event: MA Fest Kickoff
Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Liberty Theatre
813 8th Avenue
Columbus, GA 31901

MA Fest is back with an exciting, high-energy experience that blends a tailgate-style atmosphere with a front-porch-style stage, creating a unique and welcoming space for the community to come together. This year’s celebration will highlight live performances, local culture, and the spirit that makes MA Fest special.

One of the most exciting parts of MA Fest is the element of surprise—you never know who might take the stage. Last year featured unforgettable appearances from Teddy Swims and Dallas Dimsdale, and this year promises more unexpected moments and standout talent.
Come ready to enjoy great music, good vibes, and the kind of surprises that only happen at MA Fest.

Media Contact:
Z Lawrence
7064787309
[email protected]

03/26/2026

🎶 Ma Fest 2026🎶

Join us on April 25, 2026 at the Liberty Theater Grounds for a day of music, culture, and community as we celebrate the legendary Mother of the Blues, Ma Rainey!

✨ Free & Family-Friendly Event✨

Bring your:
⛺ Tents
🚐 Trailers
🧊 Coolers
🌬️ Fans
🍴 Appetites
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 And the whole family!

Come out and enjoy great vibes, live entertainment, and a powerful tribute to a true icon.

📍 Liberty Theater Grounds
🗓️ April 25, 2026

Saturday April 25, 2026

Address

Columbus, GA

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