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
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 23 – The Song Remains: A Night of Led Zeppelin with a Pink Floyd Tribute Band
Sunday, June 8 – Parker Louis with The Deeptones (start time is 5 p.m.)
Thursday, July 31 – Mojo x Yoncé…A MojoFlo Beyoncé show with Eric Rollin & Friends
Thursday, August 14 – Zoo Trippin’, Paul Valdiviez & The Devious Boys, and The High Definitions
Friday, August 29 – The Dead Revival Band with The Groove Brothers Band: A Celebration of The Allman Brothers Band
Sunday, August 31 – Shadowbox Live Performance of Rock This Way: A Music Tribute to Aerosmith and Van Halen
Friday, September 26 – The Navigators
Free Common Ground Concert featuring Nelly
Sunday, July 20, 2025
NEW DATE!!! Saturday, September 27, 2025. All tickets will be valid for the new show date on September 27. For more information or any concerns, please reach out to the CAPA Ticket Center at 614-469-0939 or email us at mytickets@capa.com.
Rock out to a FREE concert at the Commons. Presented by Downtown Columbus, Inc. and CAPA. Tickets will be claimed on a first, come basis, and will go fast! Tickets are sold out.
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.
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.
SUMMER614 Concert
Friday, May 30 | 6 p.m.
Saturday, May 31 | 4 p.m.
Your favorite R&B & Hip-Hop festival is expanding to TWO days, bringing the best in music and wellness! SUMMER614 —where Music is Therapy— features Tank, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Total, Stokley from Mint Condition, Tweet, J Holiday and more in this beloved kickoff to summer! Purchase tickets.
614 Funk Fest Concert produced by Fame Productions
Saturday, August 9 | 4 p.m.
The producers of SUMMER614 bring you an unforgettable fusion of Funk and Classic R&B at Columbus Commons! This year’s Funkfest highlights legendary artists alongside soulful R&B acts, with great food, drinks, and vendors—all while celebrating the power of Music is Therapy.
With music, food, drinks and vendors you won’t want to miss it! Tickets start at $35; available here.
Nationwide Picnic with the Pops at Columbus Commons 2025 season
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