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Concerts

Live music for all ages

90 events
Little Image
Mon, Nov 9

Little Image

Little Image at A&R Music Bar

8:00 PM A&R Music Bar, Columbus
0–18 yrs
Bass Drum of Death
Mon, Nov 9

Bass Drum of Death

Bass Drum of Death at Rumba Cafe

7:30 PM Rumba Cafe, Columbus
$29+0–18 yrs
Weathers w/ Ella Red
Tue, Nov 10

Weathers w/ Ella Red

Weathers w/ Ella Red at A&R Music Bar

8:00 PM A&R Music Bar, Columbus
0–18 yrs
'Honoring All Who Serve'
Tue, Nov 10

'Honoring All Who Serve'

Denison Symphony Orchestra celebrates service with a new premiere in a patriotic concert for families.

Swasey Chapel, Granville
8–18 yrsIndoor
Midwinter - Haunt Me Forever Tour
Tue, Nov 10

Midwinter - Haunt Me Forever Tour

Midwinter - Haunt Me Forever Tour at Ace of Cups

7:00 PM Ace of Cups, Columbus
0–18 yrs
Making Movies at Woodlands Tavern
Tue, Nov 10

Making Movies at Woodlands Tavern

Making Movies at Woodlands Tavern in Columbus

7:00 PM Woodlands Tavern, Columbus
$20+0–18 yrs
Camylio w/ Ethan Benton
Tue, Nov 10

Camylio w/ Ethan Benton

Camylio w/ Ethan Benton at Rumba Cafe

7:30 PM Rumba Cafe, Columbus
$20+0–18 yrs
Austin Giorgio at Woodlands Tavern
Wed, Nov 11

Austin Giorgio at Woodlands Tavern

Austin Giorgio at Woodlands Tavern in Columbus

7:00 PM Woodlands Tavern, Columbus
$37+0–18 yrs
Em Beihold: Tales of a Failed Shapeshifter Tour
Wed, Nov 11

Em Beihold: Tales of a Failed Shapeshifter Tour

Em Beihold: Tales of a Failed Shapeshifter Tour at Skully's Music Diner

7:00 PM Skully's Music Diner, Columbus
$40+0–18 yrs
An Evening of Songs & Stories by PBS Host & Songwriter Eric Gnezda, with Special Guest Interviewer Sally Fingerett & Violinist Arkadiy Gips
Thu, Nov 12

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.

Columbus Museum of Art, Columbus
8–18 yrsIndoor
Tom Krouse Band w/ You Me and Kyle
Thu, Nov 12

Tom Krouse Band w/ You Me and Kyle

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

7:00 PM Rumba Cafe, Columbus
$15+0–18 yrs
Arch City Lights at Woodlands Tavern
Thu, Nov 12

Arch City Lights at Woodlands Tavern

Arch City Lights at Woodlands Tavern in Columbus

7:00 PM Woodlands Tavern, Columbus
$14+0–18 yrs
Music of the Knights
Fri, Nov 13

Music of the Knights

Celebrate the iconic music of Andrew Lloyd Webber, Elton John & Paul McCartney.

Davidson Theatre, Riffe Center, Columbus
13–18 yrsIndoor
JOHN SUMMIT
Fri, Nov 13

JOHN SUMMIT

JOHN SUMMIT - CTRL ESCAPE ARENA TOUR at Schottenstein Center

7:00 PM Schottenstein Center, Columbus
0–18 yrs
Columbus Symphony Music of the Knights
Fri, Nov 13

Columbus Symphony Music of the Knights

Columbus Symphony performs classical music at this family-friendly concert event.

Columbus
8–18 yrsIndoor
North Star Concert featuring Dr. Mark Lomax II
Fri, Nov 13

North Star Concert featuring Dr. Mark Lomax II

North Star Concert featuring Dr. Mark Lomax II at Lincoln Theatre—free to attend!

Columbus
Free6–18 yrsIndoor
Little Big Town
Fri, Nov 13

Little Big Town

Little Big Town performs at Mershon Auditorium on their latest tour.

7:30 PM Mershon Auditorium, Columbus
8–18 yrsIndoor
Candlelight: Tribute to Dolly Parton
Fri, Nov 13

Candlelight: Tribute to Dolly Parton

Candlelight tribute concert to Dolly Parton at Short North Church in Columbus.

Short North Church, Columbus
6–18 yrsIndoor
I’ve Got A Fire Tour with Pat Barrett - Pickerington, OH
Fri, Nov 13

I’ve Got A Fire Tour with Pat Barrett - Pickerington, OH

Pat Barrett's faith-based concert tour at Life City Church in Pickerington.

7:00 PM Life City Church, Pickerington
$28–$868–18 yrsIndoor
The Great Transparency 20th Anniversary Show w/ Cold Streets & Andrew J Nielsen
Fri, Nov 13

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

7:30 PM Rumba Cafe, Columbus
$12+0–18 yrs
Yarn at Woodlands Tavern
Fri, Nov 13

Yarn at Woodlands Tavern

Yarn at Woodlands Tavern in Columbus

7:00 PM Woodlands Tavern, Columbus
$26+0–18 yrs
School of Rock Columbus - Fall Mid-Season Show
Sat, Nov 14

School of Rock Columbus - Fall Mid-Season Show

Student rock bands perform live at Rumba Cafe—see young musicians in action.

11:00 AM Rumba Cafe, Columbus
Free0–18 yrsIndoor
Shuba
Sat, Nov 14

Shuba

Shuba at The Event Center at Hollywood Casino Columbus

8:00 PM The Event Center at Hollywood Casino Columbus, Columbus
0–18 yrs
PBJ & Jazz: New Basics Brass Band
Sat, Nov 14

PBJ & Jazz: New Basics Brass Band

New Orleans brass-band magic with 'Diddies for Kiddies' at the library.

Columbus Metropolitan Library - Main Library, Columbus
0–18 yrsIndoor
A Killer's Confession w/ Dizasterpiece
Sat, Nov 14

A Killer's Confession w/ Dizasterpiece

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

6:30 PM The KING of CLUBS - Columbus, Columbus
0–18 yrs
Hot In Herre: 2000s Dance Party
Sat, Nov 14

Hot In Herre: 2000s Dance Party

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

9:30 PM Skully's Music Diner, Columbus
$12–$190–18 yrs
Palace
Sat, Nov 14

Palace

Palace at Newport Music Hall

8:00 PM Newport Music Hall, Columbus
0–18 yrs
Swingin' N Shakin' with Whirlybirds
Sat, Nov 14 +2 dates

Swingin' N Shakin' with Whirlybirds

Free live swing music every Saturday at Natalie's Grandview with the local Whirlybirds band.

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview Heights
0–18 yrsOutdoor
Liana Flores w/ Allie Sandt
Sat, Nov 14

Liana Flores w/ Allie Sandt

Liana Flores w/ Allie Sandt at Skully's Music Diner

7:00 PM Skully's Music Diner, Columbus
$26+0–18 yrs
Black Jacket Symphony
Sat, Nov 14

Black Jacket Symphony

Black Jacket Symphony at Midland Theatre-OH

8:00 PM Midland Theatre-OH, Newark
0–18 yrs
Michigander w/ Wildermiss
Sun, Nov 15

Michigander w/ Wildermiss

Michigander w/ Wildermiss at Skully's Music Diner

7:00 PM Skully's Music Diner, Columbus
$27+0–18 yrs
Yaelokre w/ Ben Caplan
Sun, Nov 15

Yaelokre w/ Ben Caplan

Yaelokre w/ Ben Caplan at Newport Music Hall

8:00 PM Newport Music Hall, Columbus
0–18 yrs
Roe Kappara is postpned. New date to be announced shortly!
Mon, Nov 16

Roe Kappara is postpned. New date to be announced shortly!

Roe Kappara is postpned. New date to be announced shortly! at Rumba Cafe

7:30 PM Rumba Cafe, Columbus
Free0–18 yrs
Medium Build
Mon, Nov 16

Medium Build

Medium Build at Newport Music Hall

8:00 PM Newport Music Hall, Columbus
0–18 yrs
Dan Tepfer | From Bach to Natural Machines, algorithms as the shapers of music
Tue, Nov 17

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.

Wexner Center Film/Video Theater, Columbus
8–18 yrsIndoor
Chicago
Tue, Nov 17

Chicago

Chicago at Mershon Auditorium

7:30 PM Mershon Auditorium, Columbus
8–18 yrs
The Vail Series presents The Westerlies
Tue, Nov 17

The Vail Series presents The Westerlies

Grammy-nominated ensemble blending jazz, classical, and Appalachian folk traditions.

Swasey Chapel, Granville
8–18 yrsIndoor
Darryl Rahn
Tue, Nov 17

Darryl Rahn

Darryl Rahn at Rumba Cafe

7:30 PM Rumba Cafe, Columbus
$23+0–18 yrs
Happy Hour w/ Graveyard Pete & New Appalachian Sound at Woodlands Tavern
Wed, Nov 18

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

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

6:00 PM Woodlands Tavern, Columbus
$2+0–18 yrs
Surfing for Daisy w/ Belle & Chain
Wed, Nov 18

Surfing for Daisy w/ Belle & Chain

Surfing for Daisy w/ Belle & Chain at Rumba Cafe

8:00 PM Rumba Cafe, Columbus
$28+0–18 yrs
A Place To Bury Strangers
Wed, Nov 18

A Place To Bury Strangers

A Place To Bury Strangers at Ace of Cups

7:00 PM Ace of Cups, Columbus
0–18 yrs
The Gringos
Wed, Nov 18

The Gringos

The Gringos at A&R Music Bar

8:00 PM A&R Music Bar, Columbus
0–18 yrs
Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo concert
Wed, Nov 18

Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo concert

Free Denison University jazz concert—standards and contemporary works by student ensembles.

Michael D. Eisner Center for the Performing Arts, Granville
8–18 yrsIndoor
Ax and the Hatchetmen
Thu, Nov 19

Ax and the Hatchetmen

Ax and the Hatchetmen at Skully's Music Diner

8:00 PM Skully's Music Diner, Columbus
Free0–18 yrs
Ha Ha Tonka
Thu, Nov 19

Ha Ha Tonka

Ha Ha Tonka at Rumba Cafe

7:00 PM Rumba Cafe, Columbus
$26+0–18 yrs
Dar Williams at Woodlands Tavern
Thu, Nov 19

Dar Williams at Woodlands Tavern

Dar Williams at Woodlands Tavern in Columbus

7:00 PM Woodlands Tavern, Columbus
$42+0–18 yrs
Boney James
Thu, Nov 19

Boney James

Contemporary jazz superstar Boney James performs at the Southern Theatre.

Southern Theatre, Columbus
13–18 yrsIndoor
Sir Woman w/ SNACKTIME
Thu, Nov 19

Sir Woman w/ SNACKTIME

Sir Woman w/ SNACKTIME at A&R Music Bar

8:00 PM A&R Music Bar, Columbus
0–18 yrs
Matt Hansen
Fri, Nov 20

Matt Hansen

Matt Hansen at A&R Music Bar

8:00 PM A&R Music Bar, Columbus
0–18 yrs
Los Tigres del Norte
Fri, Nov 20

Los Tigres del Norte

Los Tigres del Norte at Palace Theatre Columbus

8:00 PM Palace Theatre Columbus, Columbus
0–18 yrs
THREE10
Fri, Nov 20

THREE10

Country, classics, and rock from THREE10 band at Sweet Harmony Canal.

Sweet Harmony Canal, Canal Winchester
0–18 yrsOutdoor
Aaron Lee Tasjan w/ Madeleine Kelson
Fri, Nov 20

Aaron Lee Tasjan w/ Madeleine Kelson

Aaron Lee Tasjan w/ Madeleine Kelson at Rumba Cafe

8:00 PM Rumba Cafe, Columbus
$32+0–18 yrs
Jason Carter and Michael Cleveland with Ramblin' Bluegrass Ensemble (Bluegrass Series)
Fri, Nov 20

Jason Carter and Michael Cleveland with Ramblin' Bluegrass Ensemble (Bluegrass Series)

Experience lively traditional and original bluegrass music by Jason Carter, Michael Cleveland & ensemble.

7:00 PM McConnell Arts Center, 777 Evening St, Worthington OH 43085, Worthington
6–18 yrsIndoor
Ohio State University Marching Band
Fri, Nov 20

Ohio State University Marching Band

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

Mershon Auditorium, Columbus
0–18 yrsIndoor
Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA
Fri, Nov 20

Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA

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

Short North Church, Columbus
8–18 yrsIndoor
AMERICA 250 - Rock n Soul Revue - Starring Don and Ryan Rose
Fri, Nov 20

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.

The Avalon Theatre, Marysville
8–18 yrsIndoor
Candlelight: Featuring Vivaldi's Four Seasons and More
Fri, Nov 20

Candlelight: Featuring Vivaldi's Four Seasons and More

Candlelit concert of Vivaldi's Four Seasons in a stunning church setting.

Short North Church, Columbus
5–18 yrsIndoor
An Evening with Tom Rush
Fri, Nov 20

An Evening with Tom Rush

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

CCAD Canzani Center Auditorium, Columbus
10–18 yrsIndoor
Red Wanting Blue
Fri, Nov 20

Red Wanting Blue

Rock concert at Newport Music Hall featuring Red Wanting Blue—live Americana.

7:00 PM Newport Music Hall, Columbus
12–18 yrsIndoor
Columbus' 13th Annual Tribute to The Last Waltz
Sat, Nov 21

Columbus' 13th Annual Tribute to The Last Waltz

Columbus' 13th Annual Tribute to The Last Waltz at Newport Music Hall

8:00 PM Newport Music Hall, Columbus
12–18 yrs
Ghostwoman at Woodlands Tavern
Sat, Nov 21

Ghostwoman at Woodlands Tavern

Ghostwoman at Woodlands Tavern in Columbus

7:00 PM Woodlands Tavern, Columbus
$23+0–18 yrs
Bourbon Legend
Sat, Nov 21

Bourbon Legend

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

Sweet Harmony Canal, Canal Winchester
0–18 yrsOutdoor
Chrissy Chlapecka at Woodlands Tavern
Sun, Nov 22

Chrissy Chlapecka at Woodlands Tavern

Chrissy Chlapecka at Woodlands Tavern in Columbus

6:30 PM Woodlands Tavern, Columbus
$31+0–18 yrs
Streetlight Manifesto w/ Hot Rod Circuit
Sun, Nov 22

Streetlight Manifesto w/ Hot Rod Circuit

Streetlight Manifesto w/ Hot Rod Circuit at KEMBA Live!

8:00 PM KEMBA Live!, Columbus
0–18 yrs
Mustard Plug w/ City Sidestep - Used Kids Records Happy Hour Concert
Sun, Nov 22

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

5:00 PM Rumba Cafe, Columbus
$20+0–18 yrs
Rave Revival Fall Tour
Sun, Nov 22

Rave Revival Fall Tour

Rave Revival Fall Tour at Skully's Music Diner

6:00 PM Skully's Music Diner, Columbus
$35–$880–18 yrs
Love Actually In Concert
Sun, Nov 22

Love Actually In Concert

Watch *Love Actually* on the big screen with a live orchestra at Palace Theatre.

Palace Theatre, Columbus
8–18 yrsIndoor
they are gutting a body of water
Sun, Nov 22

they are gutting a body of water

they are gutting a body of water at Ace of Cups

6:00 PM Ace of Cups, Columbus
0–18 yrs
Catch Your Breath w/ TX2
Tue, Nov 24

Catch Your Breath w/ TX2

Catch Your Breath w/ TX2 at Newport Music Hall

7:00 PM Newport Music Hall, Columbus
6–18 yrs
DEBÍ TIRAR MÁS FIESTAS: Bad Bunny Inspired Dance Night
Wed, Nov 25

DEBÍ TIRAR MÁS FIESTAS: Bad Bunny Inspired Dance Night

DEBÍ TIRAR MÁS FIESTAS: Bad Bunny Inspired Dance Night at Skully's Music Diner

9:00 PM Skully's Music Diner, Columbus
$12–$190–18 yrs
State Champs
Wed, Nov 25

State Champs

State Champs w/ Cartel at Newport Music Hall

7:00 PM Newport Music Hall, Columbus
0–18 yrs
Mixxed - FREE Happening Hour Show
Wed, Nov 25

Mixxed - FREE Happening Hour Show

Free show by MIXXED, a talented student band from Fort Hayes.

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview Heights
0–18 yrsIndoor
The Spikedrivers Annual Black Friday Show!
Fri, Nov 27

The Spikedrivers Annual Black Friday Show!

The Spikedrivers Annual Black Friday Show! at Rumba Cafe

7:00 PM Rumba Cafe, Columbus
$15+0–18 yrs
The Mainliners
Fri, Nov 27

The Mainliners

The Mainliners at A&R Music Bar

7:30 PM A&R Music Bar, Columbus
0–18 yrs
Christmas Together with Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, and CeCe Winans
Fri, Nov 27

Christmas Together with Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, and CeCe Winans

Holiday concert featuring Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith & CeCe Winans at Schottenstein Center.

7:00 PM Schottenstein Center, Columbus
6–18 yrsIndoor
crabswithoutlegs * Eastwood * Andy Sipe & The Squeeze
Sat, Nov 28

crabswithoutlegs * Eastwood * Andy Sipe & The Squeeze

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

8:00 PM Rumba Cafe, Columbus
$12+0–18 yrs
Sing Lullaby: ProArteOHIO
Sun, Nov 29

Sing Lullaby: ProArteOHIO

Professional choral concert in historic churches with soloists performing uplifting seasonal music.

St. Mary of the Assumption, Lancaster
5–18 yrsIndoor
Candlelight: Tribute to The Beatles
Sun, Nov 29

Candlelight: Tribute to The Beatles

Live Beatles tribute concert by candlelight at Columbus Museum of Art — immersive multi-sensory musical experience.

Columbus Museum of Art, Columbus
8–18 yrsIndoor
Holiday Brass Columbus
Tue, Dec 1

Holiday Brass Columbus

Holiday brass concert brings festive seasonal music to First Community Church.

First Community Church - North Campus, Columbus
0–18 yrsIndoor
An Acoustic Christmas with Over the Rhine
Wed, Dec 2

An Acoustic Christmas with Over the Rhine

Festive acoustic holiday concert with indie folk band Over the Rhine.

Columbus
Free8–18 yrsIndoor
Wheeler Creek Happy Hour Concert
Wed, Dec 2

Wheeler Creek Happy Hour Concert

Wheeler Creek Happy Hour Concert at Rumba Cafe

7:00 PM Rumba Cafe, Columbus
$6+0–18 yrs
Jesse Henry & The Lovecats 'The Cure' Tribute
Thu, Dec 3

Jesse Henry & The Lovecats 'The Cure' Tribute

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

7:00 PM Rumba Cafe, Columbus
$19+0–18 yrs
Micky Dolenz - 60 YEARS OF THE MONKEES
Thu, Dec 3

Micky Dolenz - 60 YEARS OF THE MONKEES

Micky Dolenz celebrates 60 years of The Monkees with a live concert at KEMBA Live! Columbus.

7:00 PM KEMBA Live! Columbus, OH, Columbus
10–18 yrsIndoor
Micky Dolenz
Thu, Dec 3

Micky Dolenz

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

KEMBA LIVE!, Columbus
10–18 yrsIndoor
Home For The Holidays
Thu, Dec 3

Home For The Holidays

Celebrate the holidays with the Columbus Jazz Orchestra's festive jazz concert.

Southern Theatre, Columbus
0–18 yrsIndoor
Holiday Pops with the Columbus Symphony
Fri, Dec 4

Holiday Pops with the Columbus Symphony

Festive symphony concert with lights and holiday music at Ohio Theatre.

Ohio Theatre, Columbus
0–18 yrsIndoor
House of Heavy
Fri, Dec 4

House of Heavy

HOUSE OF HEAVY - Nu Metal + Metalcore Night at Skully's Music Diner

9:30 PM Skully's Music Diner, Columbus
$15–$190–18 yrs
Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Sat, Dec 5

Trans-Siberian Orchestra

Trans-Siberian Orchestra's festive rock spectacular brings Christmas magic to life at Nationwide Arena.

3:00 PM Nationwide Arena, Columbus
8–18 yrsIndoor
18th Annual "Guided By Voices" Appreciation Night— Benefitting Matter News
Sat, Dec 5

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

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

6:00 PM Rumba Cafe, Columbus
$15+0–18 yrs

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