Concerts

Sun, Aug 9

Concerts on the Green

Free outdoor concert on the green in historic Worthington—perfect for a family picnic.

Sun, Aug 9 +3 dates

Bobby Floyd Trio - Free Happening Hour Show

Free live jazz on the Hammond B3 organ at Natalie's Grandview, Columbus.

Sun, Aug 9

Luke Borchelt Happy Hour Concert w/ Travis Reid Ball Band

Luke Borchelt Happy Hour Concert w/ Travis Reid Ball Band at Rumba Cafe

Sun, Aug 9

Worthington Concerts on the Green on Sundays

Free Sunday concerts on the green—perfect for family picnics.

Sun, Aug 9

Marcus Theatres Kids Dream Summer Film Series: The Muppet Movie

Discounted family-movie screenings featuring beloved kids' films.

Sun, Aug 9

Hilliard Arts Council Summer Concert Series

Free summer concert series from Hilliard Arts Council—local talent.

Sun, Aug 9

Westerville Sounds of Summer Concert Series

Free outdoor summer concerts perfect for picnicking and family fun.

Sun, Aug 9

Ron Holmes -Eclecticism at the Goodale Park Music Series

Ron Holmes Eclecticism closes the Goodale Park Music Series with live music in the gazebo.

Sun, Aug 9

Mason Summer Studio Recital

Summer recital celebrating young musicians at Mason Studio, held at Natalie's Grandview.

Sun, Aug 9

Concerts on the Green: Conspiracy

Free outdoor concert series at Worthington Village Green.

Sun, Aug 9

Willy Tea Taylor & The Turkey Buzzards

Willy Tea Taylor & The Turkey Buzzards at Natalie's Grandview

Sun, Aug 9

Music of Chopin – Piano Concert

Classical piano concert featuring Chopin at Rose Run Presbyterian Church.

Sun, Aug 9

Park of Roses Concert Series: Clintonville Community Choir

Free community choir concert in the Park of Roses gazebo every Sunday evening.

Sun, Aug 9

HAC Summer Concert Series- Hilliard Community Band

Free community band concert—classic summer entertainment for all ages.

Sun, Aug 9

Of Virtue

Of Virtue at Ace of Cups

Mon, Aug 10

Johnny Manchild & The Poor Bastards w/ Friend of a Friend & Karma and The Killjoys

Johnny Manchild & The Poor Bastards w/ Friend of a Friend & Karma and The Killjoys at Rumba Cafe

Mon, Aug 10

Lolli-Pops! Summer Children's Concert Series

Free outdoor concert series with music designed for young children.

Mon, Aug 10

The Matt Simmons Band @ the Hartford Fair!

Live music at the Hartford Fair—classic county-fair fun for the whole family.

Mon, Aug 10

American Football - Band

American Football - Band at Newport Music Hall

Tue, Aug 11

Family Flick Nights at Hinson Amphitheater: The Lion King

Free outdoor screening of The Lion King under the stars at a local amphitheater.

Wed, Aug 12

Andy Thomas - Highway Junkie Tour - at Woodlands Tavern

Andy Thomas - Highway Junkie Tour - at Woodlands Tavern in Columbus

Wed, Aug 12

CAPA Summer Movie Series Another Thin Man (1939)

Mystery classic Another Thin Man (1939) screens at CAPA.

Wed, Aug 12

The String Cheese Incident

String Cheese Incident live jam-band concert for teen music fans.

Wed, Aug 12

The String Cheese Incident: Just Keep Spinning Tour

The String Cheese Incident indie jam band concert at Columbus's KEMBA Live! venue.

Wed, Aug 12

Happy Hour w/ Wheeler Creek at Woodlands Tavern

Happy Hour w/ Wheeler Creek at Woodlands Tavern in Columbus

Wed, Aug 12

Midweek Music - Dublin Summer Fun Series

Free live music Wednesday evenings at Riverside Crossing Park all summer long.

Wed, Aug 12

Midweek Music Series

Live music in the park—a free community concert series perfect for a family outing.

Wed, Aug 12

Frail Talk w/ Learner

Frail Talk w/ Learner at Rumba Cafe

Thu, Aug 13

Celebration at the Station

Family celebration with live music at Station Park.

Thu, Aug 13

The New Albany Community Foundation AMP UP the ARTS featuring The Music of CHICAGO starring Brass Transit

Brass Transit performs Chicago musical classics at AMP UP the ARTS.

Thu, Aug 13

Summer Music Series: A Classical Evening

Free ProMusica classical concert for all ages at Franklin Park Conservatory.

Thu, Aug 13

TeethTeam

TeethTeam at Classics Victorys

Thu, Aug 13

2026 ProMusica Summer Music Series

Free ProMusica summer classical music series at Franklin Park Conservatory in Columbus.

Fri, Aug 14

The Blue Jays Jazz & Funk Band - FREE Happening Hour Show

Free live jazz & funk with a horn section—Columbus's Blue Jays play everything from standards to funk.

Fri, Aug 14

Lake Effect Band at The Grainery Live!

Lake Effect Band at The Grainery Live in Plain City—local live music.

Fri, Aug 14

Andyman's Tree House Presents: Karate Coyote * X-Rated Cowboys * Rival Cities

Andyman's Tree House Presents: Karate Coyote * X-Rated Cowboys * Rival Cities at Rumba Cafe

Fri, Aug 14

The Purple Xperience

The Purple Xperience tribute at Hollywood Casino Columbus—concert celebration.

Fri, Aug 14

Karate Coyote at Rumba Cafe

Karate Coyote live at Rumba Cafe—fun band performance.

Fri, Aug 14

Candlelight: Tribute to Taylor Swift

Candlelit tribute to Taylor Swift at an iconic Columbus church venue.

Fri, Aug 14

Zac Brown Band and Old Crow Medicine Show

Zac Brown Band & Old Crow Medicine Show at Nationwide Arena—major concert event.

Fri, Aug 14

Zac Brown Band: Love & Fear Tour

Zac Brown Band: Love & Fear Tour—touring country act at North High Street, Lewis Center.

Fri, Aug 14

Lunchtime Live!

Free live music for kids at Weaver Park.

Fri, Aug 14

Scioto Mile Concert: Dumpstaphunk

Live music by Dumpstaphunk at Bicentennial Park.

Fri, Aug 14

Summer Music Series: A Little Night Music

Free all-ages classical music celebration with ProMusica at Franklin Park Conservatory.

Fri, Aug 14

Columbus Recreation and Parks & CAPA Scioto Mile Concert: Dumpstaphunk

Funk-rock band Dumpstaphunk plays Scioto Mile under the stars.

Fri, Aug 14

Zac Brown Band: Love & Fear Tour

Zac Brown Band: Love & Fear Tour at Nationwide Arena

Sat, Aug 15

Garet Camella w/ Little Miami & Gold Row

Garet Camella w/ Little Miami & Gold Row at Rumba Cafe

Sat, Aug 15

ProMusica Chamber Orchestra: LIVE at Headley Park

ProMusica Chamber Orchestra performs live classical music outdoors at Headley Park.

Sat, Aug 15

Common Ground Concert - Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers: Indigo Park Tour

Concert by Grammy-winning artist Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers at a Columbus venue.

Sat, Aug 15

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954)

Classic 1954 musical film screening as part of CAPA's free summer movie series.

Sat, Aug 15

Schooley Family Band

Family-rooted band performs at Sweet Harmony Canal in Canal Winchester.

Sat, Aug 15

Concert On The Green: Common Thread

Free outdoor acoustic concert at Granville—family-friendly live music on the green.

Sat, Aug 15 +1 dates

Beethoven and the Natural World

Classical concert exploring nature through Beethoven with violinist Alicia Hui.

Sat, Aug 15 +3 dates

Swingin' n Shakin' with Whirlybirds - FREE Happening Hour Show

Free live music and dancing with Whirlybirds every Saturday at Natalie's Grandview.

Sat, Aug 15

Summer Music in Nature Concert Series

Live music in nature at Grange Insurance Audubon Center—perfect for families.

Sat, Aug 15

2026 Columbus Women & Girls' Fest

Music festival celebrating women & girls with TANK AND THE BANGAS headlining.

Sat, Aug 15

Bronwyn Keith-Hynes at Woodlands Tavern

Bronwyn Keith-Hynes at Woodlands Tavern in Columbus

Sat, Aug 15

Summer Sizzler

Summer Sizzler at Classics Victorys

Sat, Aug 15

MJ & Motown

Tribute to Michael Jackson and Motown at Charleen & Charles Hinson Amphitheater.

Sat, Aug 15

Rodney Crowell in Columbus

Country music legend Rodney Crowell performs live—family-friendly concert.

Sat, Aug 15

Rodney Crowell – SOLD OUT!

Rodney Crowell—country musician at King Avenue, Columbus (sold out).

Sat, Aug 15

Pablo Cruise at Woodlands Tavern

Pablo Cruise at Woodlands Tavern in Columbus

Sat, Aug 15

St. Lucia

St. Lucia at Newport Music Hall

Sat, Aug 15

Columbus Jazz MJ & Motown

Jazz tribute celebrating Michael Jackson and Motown hits at Columbus Jazz event.

Sat, Aug 15

FREE Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers Concert

Free Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers concert—classic Americana music downtown.

Sun, Aug 16

Arch City Big Band

Arch City Big Band live jazz concert in Columbus.

Sun, Aug 16

Music 4U! Free Summer Concerts - Duo 161

Free summer concert series in Granville featuring Duo 161.

Sun, Aug 16 +1 dates

Summer Concert Series

Community concert series with live music entertainment for families.

Sun, Aug 16

PBS ‘Songs at the Center – LIVE!’ Coming to the Hinson Amphitheater August 16

PBS 'Songs at the Center – LIVE!' brings music and entertainment to Hinson Amphitheater.

Sun, Aug 16

WOSU Bluegrass at the Barn

WOSU Bluegrass at the Barn at Mershon Auditorium

Sun, Aug 16

THE BRITISH INVASION In-Concert in PICKERINGTON, OH, at the SYCAMORE CREEK PARK AMPHITHEATER

The British Invasion tribute concert at Sycamore Creek Park Amphitheater.

Sun, Aug 16

Don Rigsby, Hammertowne, Junior Sisk, and The Kody Norris Show

Bluegrass & country music concert at Mershon Auditorium with Don Rigsby.

Sun, Aug 16

Joyce Manor

Joyce Manor at Ace of Cups

Sun, Aug 16

The Toadies w/ Local H

The Toadies w/ Local H at Newport Music Hall

Sun, Aug 16

Haste the Day – The Midwest Metalcore Tour

Haste the Day – The Midwest Metalcore Tour at Skully's Music Diner

Sun, Aug 16

Park of Roses Concert Series: Whetstone High School Marching Band

Free Sunday summer concert at Whetstone Park of Roses gazebo featuring local high school marching band.

Mon, Aug 17

Burning Brain Band * Shwarma * Later Gator * Faydark

Burning Brain Band * Shwarma * Later Gator * Faydark at Rumba Cafe

Tue, Aug 18

Concert On The Green: Rock This Way

Free outdoor rock concert at historic Bryn Du Mansion in Granville—family-friendly music.

Wed, Aug 19

Joseph & His Ghost/Friends with Elephants/Jake McKelvie/Clay Beechy

Live music from multiple artists including Jake McKelvie and Clay Beechy.

Wed, Aug 19

Brit Floyd

Brit Floyd's Pink Floyd tribute show—'The Moon, The Wall and Beyond' tour.

Wed, Aug 19

Raavi

Raavi at Rumba Cafe

Wed, Aug 19

Ric Robertson

Ric Robertson's innovative Americana performance at Sweet Harmony Canal.

Wed, Aug 19

Verandah Concerts 2026

Twice-monthly outdoor concerts with ice cream on the lawn of a historic home.

Wed, Aug 19

Frankie Ballard at Lincoln Theatre Columbus

Country music performance by Frankie Ballard at the historic Lincoln Theatre.

Wed, Aug 19

Chance Peña and Hans Williams

Live concert at Newport Music Hall featuring Chance Peña and Hans Williams.

Fri, Aug 21

Summer Concert Series with Blues Therapy

Free summer concert with Blues Therapy in Grove City—outdoor family fun.

Fri, Aug 21

Overtime in Columbus

Live music from Overtime in Worthington.

Fri, Aug 21

The Hoppers in Plain City

The Hoppers bring wholesome live music to Plain City.

Fri, Aug 21

Music in the Park / End of Summer Bash

End of Summer Bash with live music in Canal Winchester—family-friendly outdoor fun.

Fri, Aug 21

NIXED: THE VIBE KILLER TOUR

NIXED: THE VIBE KILLER TOUR at Classics Victorys

Fri, Aug 21

Brian Bacon Band with John Turck Trio

Brian Bacon Band and John Turck Trio play at The Rambling House in Columbus.

Fri, Aug 21

The Fab Four - The Ultimate Tribute

The Beatles tribute band The Fab Four takes the stage at Hollywood Casino.

Fri, Aug 21

Mason Hasting Live Acoustic Music

Mason Hasting live acoustic music in Lewis Center.

Fri, Aug 21

Ben Nichols

Ben Nichols at Rumba Cafe

Fri, Aug 21

Sons of Gladys: Elvis Memorial

Elvis tribute show with live music entertainment for families.

Fri, Aug 21

Radio City Acoustic - Tee'd Up Marysville

Radio City Acoustic live performance in Marysville.

Fri, Aug 21

The Fab Four - The Ultimate Tribute at Hollywood Casino Columbus

Beatles tribute band at Hollywood Casino—sing along to iconic hits.

Sat, Aug 22

Soulful Symphony - A Tribute to Hip Hop & RnB

Hip-hop and R&B tribute show at The Forum—music celebration for teens.

Sat, Aug 22

Cloe Wilder at Woodlands Tavern

Cloe Wilder at Woodlands Tavern in Columbus

Sat, Aug 22

Violin and Percussion Extravaganza at McConnell Arts Center

Violin and percussion performance at McConnell Arts Center in Worthington.

Sat, Aug 22

REZN

REZN at Ace of Cups

Sat, Aug 22

Hadden Sayers presents Ol'ZZ - The Ultimate Tribute to ZZ Top

Energetic ZZ Top tribute featuring Hadden Sayers & full band at Natalie's Grandview.

Sun, Aug 23

Hurling Habaneros

Americana roots jam band with 3 decades of Ohio music experience—high-energy singalong fun.

Sun, Aug 23

Ella Mai

Ella Mai at KEMBA Live!

Mon, Aug 24

The SoapGirls

The SoapGirls at Rumba Cafe

Tue, Aug 25

OMEGA X 2026 TOUR: NO LIMIT in [Columbus]

OMEGA X 2026 TOUR: NO LIMIT in [Columbus] at The King of Clubs

Tue, Aug 25

Tame Impala - The Deadbeat Tour

Tame Impala - The Deadbeat Tour at Nationwide Arena

Wed, Aug 26

Blues & Beyond: Anything Blue

Traditional & original blues 'fun music you can dance to' at Natalie's Grandview.

Thu, Aug 27

Atta Boy

Atta Boy at Ace of Cups

Thu, Aug 27

Local & Live Concert: Back to School Night

Back to School Night with live local music in Columbus—free family fun.

Thu, Aug 27

Caitlynne Curtis

Caitlynne Curtis at Rumba Cafe

Fri, Aug 28 +1 dates

Bop to the Top

Bop to the Top concert at Newport Music Hall in Columbus.

Fri, Aug 28

Nunslaughter

Nunslaughter at Ace of Cups

Fri, Aug 28

Fairbanks 142 (a tribute to the Grateful Dead) at Woodlands Tavern

Fairbanks 142 (a tribute to the Grateful Dead) at Woodlands Tavern in Columbus

Fri, Aug 28

Nirvana GrungeFest & Seven Circle Sunrise

Nirvana GrungeFest & Seven Circle Sunrise at Rumba Cafe

Fri, Aug 28

Gavin Adcock w/ Corey Kent

Gavin Adcock w/ Corey Kent at KEMBA Live!

Sat, Aug 29

Goldford

Goldford at Newport Music Hall

Sat, Aug 29

Apple Bottom Gang

Country classics by the Apple Bottom Gang at Sweet Harmony Canal.

Sat, Aug 29

Rock This Way

Sat, Aug 29

Hot Licks Blues Festival

25th Annual Hot Licks Blues Festival in Granville—family-friendly music event.

Sat, Aug 29

Palmer Anthony at The Grainery Live! Nashville Night!

Nashville Night live music at The Grainery in Plain City—outdoor concert.

Sat, Aug 29

Toni Romiti

Sat, Aug 29

8th Annual Jazz In The Creek

8th Annual Jazz In The Creek festival in Pickerington—family jazz celebration.

Sat, Aug 29

Rick DeWitt

Sat, Aug 29

Old School Groove

Sat, Aug 29

Caamp

Caamp at Schottenstein Center

Sun, Aug 30

Consuming Fire Music Festival

Family-friendly music festival in Newark with live performances for all ages.

Sun, Aug 30

Tea at Three: Columbus Jazz Celebrates Miles Davis and John Coltrane

Jazz celebration of Miles Davis and John Coltrane with local musicians.

Sun, Aug 30

HAC Summer Concert Series- Hat Trick

Summer outdoor concert series in Hilliard—family-friendly live music.

Sun, Aug 30

Music 4U! Free Summer Concerts - Ucelli

Free summer concert series in Granville featuring Ucelli live music.

Sun, Aug 30

Make a Joyful Noise ~ Tony Hagood Jazz Quartet

Free summer jazz concert by Tony Hagood Jazz Quartet in Westerville.

Wed, Sep 2

Blues & Beyond: Micah Kesselring

Young Ohio blues musician Micah Kesselring performs traditional & original blues at Natalie's.

Wed, Sep 2

Lovesong - The Cure Tribute at Woodlands Tavern

Lovesong - The Cure Tribute at Woodlands Tavern in Columbus

Wed, Sep 2

Steve Forbert

American singer-songwriter Steve Forbert performs original songs at Natalie's Grandview.

Fri, Sep 4

Toast

Rock & Roll covers by Toast band at Sweet Harmony Canal outdoor venue.

Fri, Sep 4

Ben Quad

Ben Quad at Ace of Cups

Fri, Sep 4

Happy Hour w/ Silent Bell at Woodlands Tavern

Happy Hour w/ Silent Bell at Woodlands Tavern in Columbus

Sat, Sep 5

Black Pontiac w/ Moravian

Black Pontiac w/ Moravian at Rumba Cafe

Sun, Sep 6

Mark Trammell Quartet in Galloway

Family-friendly live gospel-music performance in Galloway.

Sun, Sep 6

Rock Potluck - Live Music

Live rock music potluck gathering at Sweet Harmony Canal.

Mon, Sep 7

Concert On The Green: Divas!

Concert On The Green: Divas! at historic Bryn Du Mansion—family evening entertainment.

Tue, Sep 8

Monolord

Monolord at Ace of Cups

Wed, Sep 9

Pump Action

Pump Action at Rumba Cafe

Wed, Sep 9

Shreya Ghoshal

Shreya Ghoshal: The Unstoppable Tour at Nationwide Arena

Wed, Sep 9

Kacey Musgraves - Middle of Nowhere Tour

Country star Kacey Musgraves brings her tour to the Schottenstein Center.

Thu, Sep 10

Tommy Prine

Tommy Prine at Natalie's Grandview

Thu, Sep 10

O.A.R. w/ Gavin DeGraw

O.A.R. w/ Gavin DeGraw at KEMBA Live!

Thu, Sep 10

UNSEEN KEYS * ADDED COLOR * DSTRESSR

UNSEEN KEYS * ADDED COLOR * DSTRESSR at Rumba Cafe

Thu, Sep 10

Joe Jordan

Joe Jordan at Newport Music Hall

Thu, Sep 10

O.A.R., Gavin DeGraw, and KT Tunstall

O.A.R., Gavin DeGraw & KT Tunstall at KEMBA Live! — hit-filled concert.

Thu, Sep 10

Road To Breakaway feat. Laszewo - Pittsburgh, PA

Road To Breakaway feat. Laszewo - Pittsburgh, PA at Forum Columbus

Fri, Sep 11

Dopethrone

Dopethrone at Ace of Cups

Fri, Sep 11

Blues and Brews Fest

Live blues music, craft beer, food & games at Huber Park—family-friendly festival vibes.

Fri, Sep 11

nimino @ Forum - Columbus, OH - 09.11.26

nimino @ Forum - Columbus, OH - 09.11.26 at Forum Columbus

Fri, Sep 11

Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys with special guest TBA

Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys — bluegrass & Americana at Columbus festival.

Fri, Sep 11

Settle Your Scores - The Wilderness 10 year anniversary show - ft. Yung Mosh + Manor Gates at Woodlands Tavern

Settle Your Scores - The Wilderness 10 year anniversary show - ft. Yung Mosh + Manor Gates at Woodlands Tavern in Columbus

Fri, Sep 11

Kruse Brothers - Happy Hour Concert

Kruse Brothers - Happy Hour Concert at Rumba Cafe

Fri, Sep 11

Candlelight: 90s Hip-Hop on Strings

Candlelight: 90s Hip-Hop on Strings — classical strings reimagine hip-hop hits.

Fri, Sep 11

Thomas Rhett, Vincent Mason, and Emily Ann Roberts

Thomas Rhett & guests at Schottenstein Center — live country music for families.

Fri, Sep 11

2000's Rave

2000's Rave at Skully's Music Diner

Fri, Sep 11

Thomas Rhett: The Soundtrack to Life Tour

Thomas Rhett's Soundtrack to Life Tour comes to the Schottenstein Center.

Sat, Sep 12

Juanes

Latin rock superstar Juanes—energetic, family-friendly concert for all ages.

Sun, Sep 13

Juanes North American Tour 2026

Latin music star Juanes brings his North American Tour to Mershon Auditorium.

Mon, Sep 14

Thomas Dollbaum w/ Spitcurl

Thomas Dollbaum w/ Spitcurl at Rumba Cafe

Tue, Sep 15

The 4411 w/ Runner and Bobby

The 4411 w/ Runner and Bobby at Rumba Cafe

Wed, Sep 16

Rainbow Kitten Surprise

Rainbow Kitten Surprise at KEMBA Live!

Wed, Sep 16

INDIGO GIRLS

Evening with the legendary Indigo Girls at Columbus Bicentennial Pavilion with special guest.

Wed, Sep 16

underscores: Galleria - North American Chapter

All-ages concert featuring underscores on their Galleria North American Chapter tour.

Thu, Sep 17

CAIN Live and In Worship Tour with special guest Jenn Johnson - Grove City, OH

Christian music concert with CAIN and special guest Jenn Johnson at The Naz Church.

Thu, Sep 17

SWMRS

SWMRS at A&R Music Bar

Thu, Sep 17

Yacht Rock Revue

Yacht Rock Revue at The Bluestone

Fri, Sep 18

Grand Funk Railroad: Still Shinin On Tour

Grand Funk Railroad: Still Shinin On Tour at The Event Center at Hollywood Casino Columbus

Fri, Sep 18

Luke Bryan

Country music star Luke Bryan performs at Miller Family Farm in Millersport.

Fri, Sep 18

Birds with Friends (late show)

Catch the expanded Whirlybirds ensemble in an energetic late-night family show.

Fri, Sep 18

Icon For Hire: Scripted 15 Year Anniversary Tour

Icon For Hire: Scripted 15 Year Anniversary Tour at Skully's Music Diner