Free outdoor concert roundup around Columbus in 2025

Make a plan to enjoy free outdoor concerts around Columbus this summer!

There is so much live music to enjoy this summer throughout Central Ohio every night of the week. These concerts make great outings for the family, a date, or with your friends.

Check out our list of outdoor music for the next 30 days, or scroll down to the individual concert series for each day of the week!

If you know of any other free outdoor concerts around Columbus that should be listed, please email info@columbusonthecheap.com.

Outdoor concerts in Columbus Day-to-Day

List includes the next 2 weeks; check links for weather or other cancellations. Scroll down to see individual concert series listed below. 

Summer Outdoor Concerts

Granville Concerts on the Green

FREE performances on the Back Lawn of the Bryn Du Mansion, 537 Jones Road, Granville or at the Block of N Main, Downtown Granville (on street). If rain – check website for indoor location.

Concerts will start at 6:30PM and will be a 90 minute set with no intermission. Food truck will be on site. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and picnics. See more here.

Granville Concerts on the Green at Bryn Du Mansion

Whitehall Music in the Park

John F. LaCorte Amphitheater at John Bishop Park. Lawn blankets, chairs and snacks are encouraged. 

Friday, May 30th, 5-8pm: WAGG & The Supafun Band  @ The Big Summer Kickoff
Saturday, June 21st, 4-7pm: Juneteenth Concert
Sunday, June 29th, 6-8pm: The Makeshifts
Sunday, July 13th, 6-8pm: Will Freed Band
Sunday, August 3rd, 6-8pm: Buzzard Kings
Tuesday, August 5th, 6-8pm: NNO Concerts

Monday Outdoor Concerts

Lolli-Pops! Summer Children’s Concert Series

Bring the kids to the Village Green Amphitheater in Powell on select Mondays @ 10:30 a.m. Find more details.

2025 Concert Schedule

Mondays, June 2, 16, 30, July 14, 28 & August 11, 2025
10:30am-11:30am I Village Green Park

Lolli-Pops! Summer Children’s Concert Series

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Tuesday Outdoor Concerts

Music on the Lawn at Grandview Heights Public Library

Tuesdays in June and July, 2025 from 7:00-8:00 pm. If unsure of the weather, call 614-486-2951 after 5:30 pm about possible cancellation. See details here.

June 3: The British Invasion (‘60s Music)
June 10: The Conspiracy Band (R&B/Funk)
June 17: The Hip Replacements (Rock/Soul)
June 24: Austin & The Syd Experience (Rock/Psychedelic Soul)
July 1: Blue Spectrum (Blues)
July 8: SOULutions Band (Soul)
July 15: Whitley Jean (Indie Folk)
July 22: Phil Clark (Rock/Soul)
July 29: The Deal Breakers (Pop/R&B)

Midweek Music at Bridge Park

June 4 -August 13, 2025. Enjoy free live music in Riverside Crossing Park on Wednesday evenings from 6pm-8pm from. Guests are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs.

Grab a DORA drink and enjoy the tunes! More details here. 

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Thursday Outdoor Concerts

Easton Groove is at The Yard

Thursdays, May-September 2025 from 6 – 9 pm. Sit on a nearby patio, or at The Yard to enjoy the show. Shows will take place in The Yard – Easton’s newest district, located north of Macy’s and east of Nordstrom.

See full schedule here!

Live music with Easton Groove is at The Yard

Celebration at the Station summer concert series

Thursdays from June 5 – August 14, 2025 from 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Free live music at Hilliard’s Station Park in Old Hilliard during DORA (designated outdoor refreshment area). 

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Upper Arlington Music in the Parks

Free concerts in parks throughout Upper Arlington. Bring a chair or blanket, and grab some food from the food trucks on site.

2025 Concert Schedule

June 12 – Arts on Arlington
July 17 – Party on the Plaza
September 1 – Labor Day Arts Festival

Read more here. 

Upper Arlington Music in the Parks Performance Series

Thursday Evening Concerts in the Park at Gallant Woods Preserve

July 3 – August 7, 2025 from 7-8:30 pm. Bring chairs, blankets, and a picnic (no alcohol). Read more here. 

July 3 – Steve Madewell (Americana) / Dirty Franks
July 10 – OSU Alumni Marching Band (Big Band) / The Tasty Good
July 17 – Victorious KayBirds (Classic Rock n’ Roll) / Frida’s
July 24 – The Sweet Beats (Beatles Tribute) / Commander and Cheese
July 31 – Bill Purk and the Muleskinner Band (Bluegrass and Country) /
August 7 – Sensational Soul Brothers (Blues Brothers Tribute) / Tacomania

Thursday Evening Concerts in Preservation Parks

Heritage Music Festival Concert Series at King Lincoln District

The Mt. Vernon corridor of the King Lincoln District is rocking with the Heritage Music Festival Concert Series on Thursdays in July and August.

Events are family-friendly with vendors, food court, and a nearby playground.

Thursdays, July 10, 17, & 24, 2025 –  6 PM to 9 PM
Thursdays, July 31 & August 7, 2025 –  5:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Check the Facebook page for performance details as they are released.

Heritage Music Festival Concert Series at King Lincoln District

Free Outdoor Concerts at Columbus Commons

Columbus Commons offers a variety of free and ticketed concerts, including family-focused options. Read more about the fun at the Columbus Commons here.

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
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!

Free Concerts at Columbus Commons through the Summer

Friday Outdoor Concerts

Grove City Summer Sizzle Concert Series

Most Fridays, May 23 – September 19, 2025 at 7 p.m. at Town Center Park. 3387 Park St. See details and schedule.

Grove City Summer Sizzle Concert Series

Canal Winchester Music in the Park

Stradley Park, next to 36 S. High St, Canal Winchester
Music in the Park is a free summer concert series held on the third Friday through September, featuring live entertainment and family-friendly activities at Stradley Place. More details.

May 16: Touch-A-Truck, featuring music by The Usual Suspects & Repeat Offenders
June 20: Luau on the Lawn, featuring music by Creek Don’t Rise
July 18: Cruise-In Car Show, featuring live music by The Gas Pump Jockeys
August 15: End of Summer Bash, featuring live music by The Treble Catz
September 19: Fall Fest, featuring live music by Blues Therapy

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Pickerington Summer Concert Series

Sycamore Creek Park Amphitheater from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm.

Bring a blanket and chairs to enjoy music in the park with family and friends. Check out Friday Night Flicks in Pickerington too!

Sunday, June 29 – Heatwave: Music of Linda Ronstadt
Sunday, July 20 – The Big Badd
Sunday, August 10 – British Invasion

Free Friday Night Flicks and Summer concerts in Pickerington

Gahanna Creekside Live

Family friendly entertainment, dancing and adult beverage sales at Creekside, Gahanna. Acoustic performers will be playing throughout Creekside from 5:30 pm to 7pm, headliner starts at 7:30 p.m. Details here.

June 6: Joey and Jessica, Longplay Band
Jun 27: John and Dave Duo, The Meatloaf Tribute
July 11: The Boogie Woogie Kid, Bears on Unicycles
July 25: Annie Hawe, The Funky Uncles
August 8: TBD, The Blue Leafs
August 22: Chaz + Nicki, Popgun

Upcoming Summer fun and festivals in Gahanna

Summer Series Live Music at East Market Trolley District

June 6 – August 1, 2025 

Enjoy live music on Fridays at 7 pm at East Market. Check the events calendar for full schedule.

Vintage Bike Night, Outdoor movies and weekly fun at Trolley District and East Market

Friday Nights Uptown in Marysville

Enjoy an evening of live music, great food and family fun in Uptown Marysville on select Fridays from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm.

The Marysville Outdoor Refreshment Area (MORA) will be active, so you can grab a drink at participating establishments and enjoy it outside.

May 16: Rock the block
June 13: WINE FEST
July 11: kickin’ country concert 
August 15: Margarita-ville

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Friday Night Bandstand in Downtown Lancaster

More than 20 bands will perform throughout the summer every Friday night in Downtown Lancaster, with occasional Saturday events as well. Most nights start at 7 p.m. Nights with dual acts start earlier.

This series is free and open to the public. Just bring a lawn chair, grab a drink from one of the local bars (can be enjoyed anywhere within the Downtown Outdoor Refreshment Area) and carry out from your favorite local pub!

May 30: Bad Influence
June 6: Kalysta Minton & Band
June 13: The Fabulous Barnstormers
June 20: Thunderstruck
June 27: David Church
July 11: British Invasion
July 18: Katmandu
August 8: Rock This Way

Festivals and top things to do in Lancaster, Ohio

Saturday Outdoor Concerts

Alum Creek Marina Summer Music Series

Music lovers can enjoy a relaxing evening on the outdoor patio during the 2025 Summer Music Series. Bring a comfy chair and listen to live music with a waterfront view.  Enjoy classic rock, country, and folk music on scheduled nights from 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm.

Sunday May 25 – Stop Drop and Roll
Saturday May 31 – Bob Browning and Double Barrel
Saturday June 7 – Usual Suspects
Saturday June 14 – John Schwab
Saturday June 21 – Travis Brown Band
Saturday June 28 – Long Play
Friday July 4 – Clubber Lang (6-9PM)
Saturday July 5 – Jackass Genius (6-9PM)
Saturday July 12 – Tailgate Band
Saturday July 19 – Shucking Bubba
Saturday July 26 – Cami Nyx and The Shades
Saturday August 2 – Alan Carl Band
Saturday August 9 – Whiskey Would
Saturday, August 16 – AJ Angelio
Saturday August 23 – Radio City
Sunday August 31 – Jackass Genius

 The Marina is located at 4000 Hollenback Rd, Lewis Center, OH 43035.

Get Outdoors at Alum Creek State Park

PBJ and Jazz Free Summer Outdoor Kids’ Concerts 

2nd Saturday of each month through September at Topiary Park from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Summer concerts are presented at the Topiary Park, free of charge by Jazz Arts Group in partnership with Columbus Metropolitan Library and Columbus Museum of Art. 

Enjoy story time, concert and picnic, and art activity.

June 24, 2025: The PBJ & Jazz Big Band
July 19, 2025: PBJ & Jazz: Byron Stripling & Bobby Floyd
August 9, 2025: PBJ & Jazz: Laura Camara
September 13, 2025: PBJ & Jazz: Robert Dove & Friends

Sunday Outdoor Concerts

Concerts on the Lawn in Reynoldsburg

Select Sundays, from 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Livingston House, 1792 Graham Rd.

Get outside and enjoy live music this summer at the historic Livingston House for Concerts on the Lawn. This free concert series makes a great outing. Bring a picnic, a blanket or chair, and enjoy a summer of music. Remember singing and dancing are encouraged.

Sunday, June 8, 2025 
Shucking Bubba Deluxe
Food Truck: Guelaguetza Mexican Street Food and Ice Cream

Sunday, June 22, 2025
Stranger80
Food Truck: Little Italy Ristorante

Sunday, July 13, 2025
Elvis Tribute featuring KAVAN
Food Truck: Roadster 

Sunday, July 27, 2025
Simba Jordan
Food Truck: Valle Verde 

2025 Goodale Park Music Series schedule

Sunday, July 13 – The Spikedrivers
Sunday, July 20 – Stillcastle
Sunday, July 27 – fo/mo/deep
Sunday, August 3 – Willie Phoenix
Sunday, August 10 – Austin & the Syd Experience

See Facebook page for more details and food truck information for each event.

Tunes in the park at Goodale Park Music Series

Annual DAC Sundays at Scioto Tribute concert series

Scioto Park amphitheater, 7377 Riverside Dr., in Dublin

Sundays, September 2025
Dublin Arts Council presents Sundays at Scioto on Sunday evenings from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm.

September 14: Ark Band with opener Andy Shaw
September 21: Angela Perley with opener High Definitions
September 28: Whirlybirds with opener Seth Daily Trio
October 5: Honey & Blue with opener Hannah Hampton

Guests are encouraged to arrive early and enjoy the riverfront park before the concert begins. Guests are welcome to bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnic items to the amphitheater. 

For more information, visit https://dublinarts.org/sundaysatscioto.

Jazz in the Park in Bexley

Jazz in the Park returns to Havenwood Park. Jazz in the Park features four different bands from the central Ohio region. Food Trucks Begin Serving: 5:00 pm, Concerts: 5:30-7:00 pm

May 26: Whirlybirds (modern swing and bop pop) during the annual Memorial Day Food Truck Festival at this Jazz in the Park. 
June 22: Tony Monaco Trio (jazz)
July 22: Paw Paw Orchestra by Andy Woodson (check the date on this – it may have been listed incorrectly on the website)
August 17: The Zach Compston Big Band (jazz)

Westerville Sounds of Summer Concerts

Concerts are FREE and held at the Alum Creek Amphitheater (221 W. Main St.) at 6:30 p.m. on Sundays, 2024

June 1 – Attaboy (Fun Indie Pop)
June 8 – Turn to Stone: A Tribute to ELO
June 15 – Fleetwood Gold
June 22 – Westerville Jazz Orchestra
June 29 – Westerville Symphony
July 6 – Westerville Concert Band
July 20 – British Invasion
July 27 – Westerville Jazz Orchestra
Aug. 3 – Westerville Concert Band
Aug. 10 – Heatwave:The Music of Linda Ronstadt
Aug. 17 – Westerville Jazz Orchestra
Aug. 24 – Westerville Symphony

Westerville Sounds of Summer Concert Series

Worthington Concerts on the Green

Free family-friendly concerts at Worthington Village Green at the corner of High Street and Dublin-Granville Road. Starts at 7:00 pm.

May 18 – Kilbourne Middle School & The Nexus Quartet
May 25 – Street Players
June 01 – Worthington Chamber Orchestra
June 08 – Worthington Civic Band
June 22 – Hat Trick
June 29 – George Barrie Band
July 06 – Stache Duo
July 13 – The Makeshifts
July 20 – John Schwab & Molly Pauken
July 27 – Heatwave: The Music of Linda Ronstadt
Aug 03 – THE OSU Alumni Marching Band
Aug 10 – Columbus Soul & Salvage

Worthington Concerts on the Green on Sundays

Hilliard Arts Council Summer Concert Series

June 8 – August 31, 2025. This Sunday evening concert series features an eclectic mix of performers and music styles. The concerts are free to the public and usually occur in front of the Hilliard Civic and Cultural Arts Center.

June 8 – The Sweet Beats (Beatles tribute)
June 15 – Kismet notes
June 22 – Antoine Fatout
June 29 – Scioto Ridge Boys
July 6 – ’68 Stingray
July 20 – Betty Bangs
July 27 – Matt Ball
August 3 – Nacho Street Band
August 10 – Hilliard Community Band
August 17 – Columbus Chorus
August 24 – Ladies of Longford
August 31 – The McDickies

The concerts are held during Hilliard DORA, which allows you to enjoy alcoholic beverages outside within a designated zone (read more about DORA above). Bring food and your beverage of choice from DORA participating establishments, or purchase from limited concessions available for purchase.

Hilliard Arts Council Summer Concert Series

Westerville Community Band

The Westerville Big Band is now the Westerville Jazz Orchestra (WJO). See schedule for upcoming concerts this Summer. 

Outdoor Concerts with Admission

The following concerts require admission, but are worth the extra money for a special outing.

Picnic with the Pops at Columbus Commons

Picnic with the Pops features National acts, Picnic with the Pops is such a fun experience.

Tickets start at $10-$35+, but you can bring your own picnic and alcoholic beverages to enjoy, which makes it more affordable than the typical concert experience.  Food and beverages are also available for purchase.

Saturday, June 14, 2025: A Boy Band Symphony, featuring Jeff Timmons of 98 Degrees, Erik-Michael Estrada of O-Town, and Chris Kirkpatrick of *NSYNC
Saturday, June 21, 2025: Rick Ross
Saturday, June 28, 2025: Yacht Rock Symphony with Ambrosia
Saturday, July 5, 2025: Tower of Power
Saturday, July 12, 2025: Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs in Symphony
Saturday, July 19, 2025: Windborne: The Music of Journey
Fri/Sat, July 25 and 26, 2025: The Oho State University Marching Band

Nationwide Picnic with the Pops at Columbus Commons 2025 season

Popcorn Pops with Columbus Symphony Orchestra

Fun concerts for kids at Columbus Commons with lots of activities and play. Tickets are $7.62-$11.90.

Friday, June 20: Popcorn Pops Name That Tune!
Friday, July 18: Popcorn Pops Where the Wild Things Play!

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