# Event Details - **Event Name**: Excellence Black Tie Weekend 26' - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 29 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun, 01 Nov, 2026 at 01:00 am (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Thursday: Black Label Social | Friday: The Thriller | Saturday: Excellence Black Tie Experience + Excellence After PartyAbout this Event THE 6TH ANNUAL EXCELLENCE BLACK TIE WEEKENDThree days. Four experiences. One unforgettable weekend.The 6th Annual Excellence Black Tie Weekend returns for an extraordinary celebration of fashion, art, music, culture, comedy, nightlife, and culinary excellence. Join more than 3,500 professionals, creatives, entrepreneurs, and tastemakers for a weekend of elevated experiences in Columbus.THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29The Black Label Mansion Affair | Blu NoteExcellence Weekend begins Thursday at Blu Note with the Black Label Mansion Affair—an upscale social experience featuring luxury brands, premium tastings, cigars, fine spirits, live music, and an elevated atmosphere.FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30First Fridays and R.S.V.P. Events Present: The Thriller | Villa MilanoHalloween gets an upgrade at Villa Milano with The Thriller, one of the Midwest’s hottest Halloween costume parties.Experience an unforgettable night featuring live performances by The Dealbreakers and The Breakfast Club’s own DJ Envy, along with incredible costumes, multiple DJs, immersive décor, premium bars, VIP experiences, and a costume contest.Come dressed to impress and experience the signature First Fridays energy.SATURDAY, OCTOBER 316th Annual Excellence Black Tie Experience | Center of Science and Industry (COSI)On Saturday, thousands come together at the Center of Science and Industry (COSI) for the signature Excellence Black Tie Experience—an immersive celebration of music, fashion, art, entertainment, and culinary excellence.Featuring the R&B/Hip Hop Symphony, performed by the Columbus Symphony Orchestra under the baton of conductor Elias Miller. This signature performance brings together the power of a full symphony orchestra with the sounds and culture of R&B and Hip Hop.Throughout the evening, guests will also experience:The Excellence Black Tie Fashion Show, one of the Midwest’s largest fashion showcasesLive bands and multiple DJsComedians, poets, and visual artistsImmersive art and creative experiencesCulinary experiences from chefs, caterers, restaurants, and vendorsPremium cocktails and upscale lounge experiencesAccess to COSI’s interactive exhibitsIt’s an unforgettable evening bringing together some of the region’s best talent, entertainment, fashion, food, and culture under one roof.SATURDAY NIGHTThe Excellence After-Party | COSI Top FloorHosted by DJ Kid CapriThe celebration continues on the top floor of COSI with The Excellence After-Party, hosted by world-famous DJ Kid Capri.Close out Excellence Black Tie Weekend with multiple DJs, premium cocktails, dancing, and high-energy late-night entertainment.Please note: A separate Excellence After-Party ticket is required for admission to the after-party.One city. Three days. Four experiences. Excellence.Hotel Discounts Aloft Easton: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1786027403127&key=GRP&app=resvlink&_branch_match_id=1614365023250788233&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXTywo0MtNLCrKzC8p0UvOz9UvSi0uy0wtN7IHytiCODmZedlqmSm2huYWZgZG5iYGxoZG5mrZqZW27kEBanVFqWmpQO156fFJRfnlxalFtsGJaYlFmQBbwXY2YQAAAA%3D%3Dhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlDDBqzK4Og - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbus/excellence-black-tie-weekend-26/100001997411356135 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, parties, music, art, comedy, dance, science-fair, business, live-music, food-drinks, fashion, literary-art, costume-parties, contests, halloween, halloween-parties, first-friday, trick-or-treat - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 7 hours - Location: Center of Science and Industry (COSI) - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 33.85, max: 1068.91, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Columbus - **state**: OH - **country**: United States - **location**: Center of Science and Industry (COSI) - **lat**: 39.9598362 - **long**: -83.0070197 - **full address**: Center of Science and Industry (COSI), 333 West Broad Street, Columbus, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Excellence Black Tie Weekend 26' - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/5d95f2ff7f421a63135dd4a97025787f1a48ccd42485b1a2bd69ffd21941fe8d-rimg-w1200-h1765-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1786776110 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Excellence Black Tie Weekend 26' being held? - **A:** Excellence Black Tie Weekend 26' takes place on Thu, 29 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sun, 01 Nov, 2026 at 01:00 am at Center of Science and Industry (COSI), 333 West Broad Street, Columbus, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Excellence Black Tie Weekend 26'? - **A:** Excellence Black Tie Weekend 26' is organized by First Fridays. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Excellence Black Tie Weekend 26' is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Columbus, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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