The Blue Note, Music venue in Columbia, United States.
The Blue Note is a music venue in downtown Columbia, Missouri, housed in a restored vaudeville theater from the early 20th century. The building on North Ninth Street holds around 800 people and welcomes artists across rock, pop, hip-hop, folk, and other genres.
The venue opened in 1980 and was originally located on Business Loop 70 East before moving to the downtown area in the early 1990s. The move placed it inside a former theater building on North Ninth Street, giving it the character it still holds today.
The venue shares its name with the legendary New York jazz club and attracts touring musicians across many genres who perform for both local and visiting audiences. Visitors encounter a mix of national acts and emerging artists within a space that reflects the area's connection to live music.
The venue is easy to reach on foot from central Columbia, and nearby parking is available for those arriving by car. Arriving before a show starts is a good idea, as the floor fills up fast and the entry area can get crowded.
The Blue Note organizes the Ninth Street Summerfest, a summer concert series that spreads across several events in the surrounding blocks. Many of these shows are free or low-cost, drawing a wide mix of people to the neighborhood on those evenings.
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