UnderCurrent Bastille Day Festival

UnderCurrent is a new event series set to take place directly under Current, the sky-high sculpture by artist Janet Echelman.

Current is part of the permanent collection of the Columbus Museum of Art. 

Current by Janet Echelman,  photo credit: Janet Echelman, Inc.

UnderCurrent 

Part night market, part block party, UnderCurrent occurs underneath Janet Echelman’s “Current” sculpture at the intersection of Gay & High streets.

Current by Janet Echelman, photo credit: Janet Echelman, Inc.

BAM UnderCurrent (Bar, Art, Music) with CMA

Thursday, May 15, 2025 from 5 pm – 9 pm

Columbus Museum of Art’s signature BAM series kicks off Undercurrent at Gay & High! Enjoy a live DJ, dance party, creative experiences, interactive photobooth, live painting, food trucks, yard games, a cash bar and more.

In the event of inclement weather, BAM UnderCurrent will take place the day after on Friday, May 16.

Downtown Silent Disco at UnderCurrent

Friday, June 27, 2025 from 5 pm – 8 pm

Hit the streets for a one-night-only outdoor Downtown Silent Disco! We’ll be spinning all crowd favorites. Choose your own channel and dance to the beat in the middle of the street! Plus, enjoy free snacks and grab a DORA beverage from a nearby participating restaurant.  

More UnderCurrent programming is yet to be announced for the summer.

Current by Janet Echelman
photo credit: Janet Echelman, Inc.

UnderCurrent: Bastille Day Festival

Sunday, July 13, 2025 from 12 pm- 4 pm

Transport to Paris without leaving Downtown Columbus! The French celebration of Bastille Day takes place street festival style under “Current” and adjacent to Chouette.

Experience the joie de vivre with small bites, champagne, music, dancing, and more for a night of Parisian flair! RSVP here.

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Events tba for 2025

Hank’s Low Country Oyster Fest

September 15, 2024

Celebrate the start of oyster season in the heart of Downtown. Enjoy an afternoon filled with live oyster shucking, oyster roasting, and a delightful array of Low Country Southern-inspired dishes. Savor live jazz, refreshing wine, and cold beer. 

High Spirits

October 12, 2024

Stay tuned for details on this Halloween-style UnderCurrent event with Capital Crossroads and Discovery SIDs.

Yuletide on Gay

December 7, 2024 from 3 – 8 pm

This one-day-only free street festival transforms Gay & High to a pedestrian-only winter wonderland experience, complete with an iceless ice rink with complimentary skate rentals, live ice sculpture carving, live DJ entertainment, DORA beverages, and food trucks. 

Check back for more details!