Free concerts are in full swing at Columbus Commons this summer, so grab your dancing shoes and head to the Commons with friends for some outdoor music.
Bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs, but leave the coolers at home – drinks and food are available for purchase.
Columbus Commons Concert schedule
Shadowbox Live Presents: Women of Rock
May 24, 2026 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Shadowbox Live pays tribute to 20 different female rock performers through song, dance, video and fun facts. Artists featured in the show include Amy Winehouse, Janet Jackson, The Pretty Reckless, Pink and more.
This show is free and does not require a ticket. Blankets and chairs are welcome. Beverage sales and food trucks will be on-site beginning at 6pm and performance begins at 7:30pm. Details.
Free Local + Live Concert Series
Free live music outside in Downtown Columbus. A bar and food trucks will be available. Concerts start at 6 pm
Friday, May 22 – The Navigators
Sunday, May 24 – Shadowbox Live Presents: Women of Rock
Saturday, June 6 – Honey and Blue, Blucone and Lungu Vybz
Thursday, August 27 – Fort Hayes Music Program and Joey Aich
Friday, September 4 – The Dead Revival Band with the Groove Brothers Band
Common Ground Concert featuring Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers
August 15, 2026
Rock out to a FREE concert at the Commons. Presented by Downtown Columbus, Inc. and CAPA. The show will be free to attend, but tickets will be required to enter Columbus Commons.
Tickets will be released online on Wednesday, July 15 at 10 a.m. Newsletter subscribers are eligible for the early ticket release on Tuesday, July 14. Details here!
Other Concerts at the Commons
Catch other fun concerts at Columbus Commons (require tickets)
Picnic with the Pops
Pack a picnic and enjoy these concerts with top artists and tribute bands playing along with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra.
Nationwide Picnic with the Pops at Columbus Commons 2025 season
Popcorn Pops
The Columbus Symphony helps introduce kids to all kinds of music at Popcorn Pops. These shows are perfect for families with children ages 3 – 12.
Concerts feature free popcorn and pre-concert activities such as face painting, art projects, musical instruments and the Columbus Commons Family Fun Zone with inflatables and open play activities.
Popcorn Pops Concerts for Kids with Columbus Symphony Orchestra
SUMMER614 Concert
Saturday, May 30, 2026 | 4 p.m.
Columbus’ premier music festival, SUMMER614, is back with its 2026 lineup – returning to downtown for another summer celebration. This year’s lineup includes:
- Keyshia Cole
- Keke Wyatt
- Next
- Ying Yang Twins
- Plies
Nationwide Picnic with the Pops at Columbus Commons 2025 season
Popcorn Pops Concerts for Kids with Columbus Symphony Orchestra
More at Columbus Commons
Find more Columbus Commons fun throughout the Summer, including free carousel rides presented by PNC everyday from April 17-September 30, 2024, from 11 am – 7 pm.
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- Popcorn Pops with Columbus Symphony Orchestra
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