Holiday Keys: An Evening at the Piano with Bobby Floyd

Holiday Keys: An Evening at the Piano with Bobby Floyd

Thursday, November 19, 2026 | The Joseph Columbus

Presented in partnership by The Joseph Columbus and Graves Piano, Holiday Keys celebrates the arrival of the holiday season with an intimate evening of live piano music, exceptional cuisine and spirited hospitality at The Joseph. Featuring celebrated pianist Bobby Floyd performing holiday favorites on a Steinway & Sons SPIRIO baby grand piano, this one-night-only experience unfolds amid the art, elegance and festive splendor of Columbus’ premier luxury hotel.

The Experience

The evening will begin in The Joseph Columbus’ second-floor Atrium Gallery, where guests will gather among rare works from the Pizzuti Collections. With the hotel dressed to the nines in soaring holiday trees, glowing twinkle lights and elegant seasonal décor, guests will enjoy light hors d’oeuvres created by the culinary team at The Guild House alongside selections from a premium bar.

Following the welcome reception, guests will move into the Michael B. Coleman Ballroom for an upbeat performance of beloved holiday music by Bobby Floyd played on a stunning Steinway SPIRIO Baby Grand Piano. Presented in two intimate sets, the concert will be complemented by a festive dessert reception during intermission, creating an evening that captures the warmth, wonder and unmistakable spirit of the season.

Tier 1: The Signature Experience Ticket

An unforgettable holiday evening awaits. Your Signature Experience includes standard event entry and concert seating, a Cava welcome toast upon arrival, two premium alcoholic beverages, light hors d’oeuvres from The Guild House, two intimate sets of holiday music performed by Bobby Floyd and a festive dessert reception during intermission.

· Welcome Reception with light hors d’oeuvres

· Welcome Cava Toast

· Two Premium Beverages (additional beverages available for purchase)

· Dessert Reception Intermission

· Two Intimate sets of Holiday Piano Music

Tier 2: The Grand Experience — VIP Ticket

Elevate your evening with additional time, exclusive access and premium amenities. The Grand Experience includes VIP-only early entry with a private pre-reception featuring enhanced hors d’oeuvres, a Champagne welcome toast and a full premium bar package. Guests will then continue into the evening’s welcome reception, featuring additional hors d’oeuvres from The Guild House, followed by reserved seating in the front sections for both concert sets, a festive dessert reception during intermission and exclusive admission to the post-concert meet-and-greet reception with Bobby Floyd.

· VIP-Early Entry Reception from 5pm-6pm

· Welcome Reception with light hors d’oeuvres

· Welcome Veuve Champagne Toast

· Full Premium Beverages Bar Package throughout the evening

· Dessert Reception Intermission

· Two Intimate sets of Holiday Piano Music

· Preferred Front Section Concert Seating

· Post-Concert Meet-and-Greet Reception with Bobby Floyd

About Bobby Floyd

Bobby Floyd is an acclaimed American pianist, organist, keyboardist, bandleader and composer whose unmistakable sound reflects the influence of his church upbringing and legendary pianist Erroll Garner. A beloved figure in the Columbus music community, Floyd began his decades-long association with the Columbus Jazz Orchestra in the 1980s and has performed alongside an extraordinary range of renowned musicians throughout his career.

Known for his technical brilliance, soulful style and remarkable ability to connect with an audience, Floyd brings warmth, energy and spontaneity to every performance. Experiencing his artistry in the intimate setting of The Joseph makes this holiday concert a rare and memorable occasion.

Proposed Evening Agenda

· 5:00–6:00 p.m. VIP-Early Entry Reception

· 6:00–6:45 p.m. Welcome Cocktail Reception

· 6:45 p.m. Guests Seated in the Michael B. Coleman Ballroom

· 7:00–7:30 p.m. Holiday Concert: First Set

· 7:30–8:00 p.m. Dessert Reception Intermission

· 8:00 p.m. Guests Return to the Ballroom

· 8:15–8:45 p.m. Holiday Concert: Second Set

· 8:45–9:15 p.m. VIP Artist Meet-and-Greet Reception