Summer Concerts at Bicentennial Park Downtown Columbus

Columbus Recreation and Parks hosts summer concerts at Bicentennial Park on throughout the summer!

Bicentennial Park Summer Concerts

Food and drinks available starting at 5 pm; concerts start at 6:30 p.m. Each concert will feature a DJ, live music and food trucks. Admission is free.

Bring chairs or blankets and a picnic, or dine for food trucks! Details here. 

May 23, 2025
The Mighty Troubadours | Sam Bush Band
Food/Drink 5 p.m. | The Mighty Troubadors 6:30 p.m. | Sam Bush Band 8 p.m.

Aug. 29, 2025
Ernie Johnson From Detroit | Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe
Food/Drink 5 p.m. | Ernie Johnson From Detroit 6:30 p.m. | Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe 8 p.m.

Sept. 12, 2025
Columbus Jazz Orchestra with Byron Stripling
Food/Drink 5 p.m. | Opener TBA 6:30 p.m. | Columbus Jazz Orchestra with Byron Stripling 8 p.m.

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Tribute Tuesdays

Columbus Recreation and Parks brings the ultimate throwback party to Bicentennial Park with Tribute Tuesdays — a brand-new happy hour concert series celebrating the best of the ’90s.

On select Tuesdays in June, July and August, grab your friends, hit the park and enjoy live tribute performances of iconic bands like Weezer, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Green Day, Nirvana and more. Great music, food and drinks, and summer vibes await — all along the Scioto Mile.

June 10: A Tribute to Weezer featuring The Pinkertones

June 17: A Tribute to Green Day featuring Green Dayton

July 8: A Tribute to Beastie Boys featuring Imposters in Effect

July 29: A Tribute to Red Hot Chili Peppers featuring Hot Red Chili Peppers

Aug. 5: A Tribute to Nirvana featuring Smells Like Nirvana

Aug. 19: A Tribute to ’90s Rap featuring The Winnie Cooper Project

Admission is FREE! Food and beverage sales start at 5 p.m., with the live tribute band performance at 6:30 p.m. Details here. 

Sunday With The Symphony

Enjoy the Columbus Symphony Orchestra outside for Sundays With The Symphony! This free concert features the full Columbus Symphony performing familiar classical pieces, movie soundtracks and popular favorites at Bicentennial Park along Columbus’ Scioto Mile.

Sunday, June 22, 2025 at 4 PM
Doors open at 4 pm; Musical-themed activities from the Columbus Symphony, and food and drink available.
Performance starts at 5:30 pm. Details here. 

Check out more fun going on along the Scioto Mile all Summer long, including fountain fun, live music, SUP Yoga, food, and more

Free fun on the Scioto Mile: Fountain fun, kayaking, and more

Looking for more music?

Check out our huge list of outdoor concerts around Columbus!

Free outdoor concert roundup around Columbus in 2025

Don’t forget, Columbus Commons is just a couple of blocks away and will also have lots of programming through the Summer.

• Columbus Commons Fitness Classes
• Popcorn Pops with Columbus Symphony Orchestra
• Picnic with the Pops
• Food Truck Food Court on Thursdays at the Commons
• Free family fun: Commons for Kids 
• Columbus Commons Free Movie Nights