Concerts
Live music for all ages

Little Image
Little Image at A&R Music Bar
Bass Drum of Death
Bass Drum of Death at Rumba Cafe
Weathers w/ Ella Red
Weathers w/ Ella Red at A&R Music Bar

'Honoring All Who Serve'
Denison Symphony Orchestra celebrates service with a new premiere in a patriotic concert for families.

Midwinter - Haunt Me Forever Tour
Midwinter - Haunt Me Forever Tour at Ace of Cups
Making Movies at Woodlands Tavern
Making Movies at Woodlands Tavern in Columbus

Camylio w/ Ethan Benton
Camylio w/ Ethan Benton at Rumba Cafe
Austin Giorgio at Woodlands Tavern
Austin Giorgio at Woodlands Tavern in Columbus
Em Beihold: Tales of a Failed Shapeshifter Tour
Em Beihold: Tales of a Failed Shapeshifter Tour at Skully's Music Diner

An Evening of Songs & Stories by PBS Host & Songwriter Eric Gnezda, with Special Guest Interviewer Sally Fingerett & Violinist Arkadiy Gips
PBS musician Eric Gnezda performs songs & stories at Columbus Museum of Art with special guests.

Tom Krouse Band w/ You Me and Kyle
Tom Krouse Band w/ You Me and Kyle at Rumba Cafe

Arch City Lights at Woodlands Tavern
Arch City Lights at Woodlands Tavern in Columbus

Music of the Knights
Celebrate the iconic music of Andrew Lloyd Webber, Elton John & Paul McCartney.
JOHN SUMMIT
JOHN SUMMIT - CTRL ESCAPE ARENA TOUR at Schottenstein Center

Columbus Symphony Music of the Knights
Columbus Symphony performs classical music at this family-friendly concert event.
North Star Concert featuring Dr. Mark Lomax II
North Star Concert featuring Dr. Mark Lomax II at Lincoln Theatre—free to attend!
Little Big Town
Little Big Town performs at Mershon Auditorium on their latest tour.

Candlelight: Tribute to Dolly Parton
Candlelight tribute concert to Dolly Parton at Short North Church in Columbus.
I’ve Got A Fire Tour with Pat Barrett - Pickerington, OH
Pat Barrett's faith-based concert tour at Life City Church in Pickerington.

The Great Transparency 20th Anniversary Show w/ Cold Streets & Andrew J Nielsen
The Great Transparency 20th Anniversary Show w/ Cold Streets & Andrew J Nielsen at Rumba Cafe

Yarn at Woodlands Tavern
Yarn at Woodlands Tavern in Columbus

School of Rock Columbus - Fall Mid-Season Show
Student rock bands perform live at Rumba Cafe—see young musicians in action.
Shuba
Shuba at The Event Center at Hollywood Casino Columbus

PBJ & Jazz: New Basics Brass Band
New Orleans brass-band magic with 'Diddies for Kiddies' at the library.

A Killer's Confession w/ Dizasterpiece
A Killer's Confession w/ Dizasterpiece at The KING of CLUBS - Columbus

Hot In Herre: 2000s Dance Party
Hot In Herre: 2000s Dance Party at Skully's Music Diner
Palace
Palace at Newport Music Hall

Swingin' N Shakin' with Whirlybirds
Free live swing music every Saturday at Natalie's Grandview with the local Whirlybirds band.
Liana Flores w/ Allie Sandt
Liana Flores w/ Allie Sandt at Skully's Music Diner
Black Jacket Symphony
Black Jacket Symphony at Midland Theatre-OH
Michigander w/ Wildermiss
Michigander w/ Wildermiss at Skully's Music Diner

Yaelokre w/ Ben Caplan
Yaelokre w/ Ben Caplan at Newport Music Hall
Roe Kappara is postpned. New date to be announced shortly!
Roe Kappara is postpned. New date to be announced shortly! at Rumba Cafe
Medium Build
Medium Build at Newport Music Hall

Dan Tepfer | From Bach to Natural Machines, algorithms as the shapers of music
Explore how Bach's music and modern algorithms shape composition—free event.
Chicago
Chicago at Mershon Auditorium

The Vail Series presents The Westerlies
Grammy-nominated ensemble blending jazz, classical, and Appalachian folk traditions.

Darryl Rahn
Darryl Rahn at Rumba Cafe

Happy Hour w/ Graveyard Pete & New Appalachian Sound at Woodlands Tavern
Happy Hour w/ Graveyard Pete & New Appalachian Sound at Woodlands Tavern in Columbus

Surfing for Daisy w/ Belle & Chain
Surfing for Daisy w/ Belle & Chain at Rumba Cafe
A Place To Bury Strangers
A Place To Bury Strangers at Ace of Cups
The Gringos
The Gringos at A&R Music Bar

Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo concert
Free Denison University jazz concert—standards and contemporary works by student ensembles.
Ax and the Hatchetmen
Ax and the Hatchetmen at Skully's Music Diner
Ha Ha Tonka
Ha Ha Tonka at Rumba Cafe
Dar Williams at Woodlands Tavern
Dar Williams at Woodlands Tavern in Columbus

Boney James
Contemporary jazz superstar Boney James performs at the Southern Theatre.
Sir Woman w/ SNACKTIME
Sir Woman w/ SNACKTIME at A&R Music Bar
Matt Hansen
Matt Hansen at A&R Music Bar
Los Tigres del Norte
Los Tigres del Norte at Palace Theatre Columbus

THREE10
Country, classics, and rock from THREE10 band at Sweet Harmony Canal.
Aaron Lee Tasjan w/ Madeleine Kelson
Aaron Lee Tasjan w/ Madeleine Kelson at Rumba Cafe

Jason Carter and Michael Cleveland with Ramblin' Bluegrass Ensemble (Bluegrass Series)
Experience lively traditional and original bluegrass music by Jason Carter, Michael Cleveland & ensemble.

Ohio State University Marching Band
Ohio State University Marching Band performs at their annual Hometown Concert at Mershon Auditorium.

Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA
Candlelit concert featuring Queen and ABBA hits in the atmospheric Short North Church.

AMERICA 250 - Rock n Soul Revue - Starring Don and Ryan Rose
Celebrate America with classic hits from the 1950s–80s featuring music legends at The Avalon Theatre.

Candlelight: Featuring Vivaldi's Four Seasons and More
Candlelit concert of Vivaldi's Four Seasons in a stunning church setting.

An Evening with Tom Rush
Folk-legend Tom Rush performs at CCAD — storytelling, guitar, and 60+ years of music.

Red Wanting Blue
Rock concert at Newport Music Hall featuring Red Wanting Blue—live Americana.
Columbus' 13th Annual Tribute to The Last Waltz
Columbus' 13th Annual Tribute to The Last Waltz at Newport Music Hall

Ghostwoman at Woodlands Tavern
Ghostwoman at Woodlands Tavern in Columbus

Bourbon Legend
Columbus Americana band blends folk, country, and rock at Sweet Harmony Canal.

Chrissy Chlapecka at Woodlands Tavern
Chrissy Chlapecka at Woodlands Tavern in Columbus
Streetlight Manifesto w/ Hot Rod Circuit
Streetlight Manifesto w/ Hot Rod Circuit at KEMBA Live!
Mustard Plug w/ City Sidestep - Used Kids Records Happy Hour Concert
Mustard Plug w/ City Sidestep - Used Kids Records Happy Hour Concert at Rumba Cafe

Rave Revival Fall Tour
Rave Revival Fall Tour at Skully's Music Diner

Love Actually In Concert
Watch *Love Actually* on the big screen with a live orchestra at Palace Theatre.
they are gutting a body of water
they are gutting a body of water at Ace of Cups
Catch Your Breath w/ TX2
Catch Your Breath w/ TX2 at Newport Music Hall

DEBÍ TIRAR MÁS FIESTAS: Bad Bunny Inspired Dance Night
DEBÍ TIRAR MÁS FIESTAS: Bad Bunny Inspired Dance Night at Skully's Music Diner
State Champs
State Champs w/ Cartel at Newport Music Hall

Mixxed - FREE Happening Hour Show
Free show by MIXXED, a talented student band from Fort Hayes.
The Spikedrivers Annual Black Friday Show!
The Spikedrivers Annual Black Friday Show! at Rumba Cafe
The Mainliners
The Mainliners at A&R Music Bar
Christmas Together with Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, and CeCe Winans
Holiday concert featuring Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith & CeCe Winans at Schottenstein Center.

crabswithoutlegs * Eastwood * Andy Sipe & The Squeeze
crabswithoutlegs * Eastwood * Andy Sipe & The Squeeze at Rumba Cafe

Sing Lullaby: ProArteOHIO
Professional choral concert in historic churches with soloists performing uplifting seasonal music.

Candlelight: Tribute to The Beatles
Live Beatles tribute concert by candlelight at Columbus Museum of Art — immersive multi-sensory musical experience.

Holiday Brass Columbus
Holiday brass concert brings festive seasonal music to First Community Church.
An Acoustic Christmas with Over the Rhine
Festive acoustic holiday concert with indie folk band Over the Rhine.

Wheeler Creek Happy Hour Concert
Wheeler Creek Happy Hour Concert at Rumba Cafe

Jesse Henry & The Lovecats 'The Cure' Tribute
Jesse Henry & The Lovecats 'The Cure' Tribute at Rumba Cafe

Micky Dolenz - 60 YEARS OF THE MONKEES
Micky Dolenz celebrates 60 years of The Monkees with a live concert at KEMBA Live! Columbus.

Micky Dolenz
Micky Dolenz celebrates 60 years of The Monkees with a live concert tour.

Home For The Holidays
Celebrate the holidays with the Columbus Jazz Orchestra's festive jazz concert.

Holiday Pops with the Columbus Symphony
Festive symphony concert with lights and holiday music at Ohio Theatre.

House of Heavy
HOUSE OF HEAVY - Nu Metal + Metalcore Night at Skully's Music Diner
Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Trans-Siberian Orchestra's festive rock spectacular brings Christmas magic to life at Nationwide Arena.

18th Annual "Guided By Voices" Appreciation Night— Benefitting Matter News
18th Annual "Guided By Voices" Appreciation Night— Benefitting Matter News at Rumba Cafe
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