Free Concerts at Columbus Commons through the Summer

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

HARMONY PROJECT PRESENTS: CONCERT FOR COMMUNITY

Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 7:30 pm
Harmony’s powerhouse 500-voice chorus representing the cultural mosaic of our Central Ohio community returns to the stage for their first large concert since 2019, at Columbus Commons. This free-to-the-public event will also feature the Harmony Band and Orchestra.

Ticket registration will be required for this event. Reserve your tickets here.

FREE SHADOWBOX LIVE PERFORMANCE

Sunday, May 28, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
Shadowbox Live brings their production of Flower Power to Columbus Commons. A chance to re-live the times and music of a cultural revolution that changed everything. This rockumentary celebrates the influence of hippie culture and the music that inspired the greatest political and social movements of our time.

This is a free show and tickets are not required. Learn more about the show here.

MARTINA MCBRIDE with GRACE HARPER

Sunday, July 9 at 5:30 p.m.

Dust off your boots and spend an evening two-stepping to chart topping songs from one of country musics biggest stars. This concert is free to the public. Tickets are required and can be reserved here starting June 14 at 10 a.m.

FREE DANCE PERFORMANCE BY MOMENTUM UNIVERSITY

Thursday, July 20, 2023 from 5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Join Momentum University for a dance performance you won’t forget! Truth Be Told presented by Momentum is a free event that is open to the public. Tickets are not required. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy the show!

FREE NAVIGATORS CONCERT

Friday, August 18, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.
A group comprised of Columbus executives and professionals playing high-energy rock tunes from the 1960s to today. Since their formation in 2002, they have helped to raise more than $500,000 to help local and national charities such as the City Year Columbus, United Way, Salvation Army, Mid-Ohio Food Bank, Hilltop YMCA, the American Red Cross, A Kid Again and more.

Tickets are not required. Food trucks and bar will kick things off at 5:30 p.m. The Navigators will take the stage around 7:00 p.m.

BOYZ II MEN with HARMONIC SOUL BAND

Friday, August 25 at 5:30 p.m.

Relax with the smooth harmonies of this music icon. This concert is free to the public. Tickets are required and can be reserved here starting July 26 at 10 a.m.

Shadow Box Tribute to the Beatles Columbus Commons credit: Randall L. Schieber

FREE LOCAL + LIVE CONCERTS

Thursdays in August
Thursday nights at the Commons provide a perfect kick-off to the weekend. Beverage and food vendors open at 5:30 p.m., with music at 7:30 p.m.

August 3: Grassinine (Mountain Rock) + North to Nashvile (Country)
August 10: The Deeptones (Funk/Soul) + The Fuzz (performing a Police Tribute)
August 17: The Spikedrivers (Twangy Rock/Blues) + The Ark Band (performing a Bob Marley Tribute)
August 24: Re Do (Hip Hop and Pop DJ Battle) + Deal Breakers (performing an Earth, Wind, and Fire Tribute)
August 31: Reaganomics (80’s Pop) + MojoFlo (Neo Funk/Soul)

No tickets needed. Bring lawn chairs and blankets; alcohol is not permitted.

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 – Saturday, June 3, 2023. Brought to you by FAME Productions, SUMMER614 brings some of your favorite R&B and Hip Hop artists from yesterday and today to Columbus Commons.

With music, food, drinks and vendors you won’t want to miss it! Tickets start at $45; available here.

Picnic with the Pops at Columbus Commons feat. Ben Folds, Ne-Yo, and more

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 21-September 30, 2023, from 11 am – 7 pm.

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