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  • Sat 13

    Ledisi – Nationwide Picnic with the Pops

    June 13, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    Columbus Commons 160 South High Street, Columbus, OH, United States

    Stuart Chafetz, conductor Ledisi’s love for classic songs and legendary singers knows no bounds. The Grammy-winning vocalist celebrated the catalog of Nina Simone at the Hollywood Bowl in 2021, and now, on her new album For Dinah, the powerhouse pays tribute to Dinah Washington. Raised in Alabama, Washington sang the blues and jazz with the... Read more »

  • Sat 20

    Wyclef Jean – Nationwide Picnic with the Pops

    June 20, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    Columbus Commons 160 South High Street, Columbus, OH, United States

    Stuart Chafetz, conductor Grammy Award-winning performing artist, producer and composer Wyclef Jean returns after debuting with the Columbus Symphony in 2018! Wyclef’s music, both as a solo superstar and as founder and guiding member of the Fugees, has been a powerful pop cultural force for over two decades. With a wealth of musical influences from... Read more »

  • Sat 27

    Windborne’s The Music of Tom Petty – Nationwide Picnic with the Pops

    June 27, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    Columbus Commons 160 South High Street, Columbus, OH, United States

    Stuart Chafetz, conductor A heartfelt tribute to one of America's most enduring rock icons, this program celebrates the music of Tom Petty with symphonic arrangements of classics like "Free Fallin’" and “American Girl.” It's an evening of nostalgia, storytelling, and singalong favorites. Windborne Music produces Symphonic Rock shows around the world.

  • July 2026

  • Sat 11

    Guster – Nationwide Picnic with the Pops

    July 11, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    Columbus Commons 160 South High Street, Columbus, OH, United States

    Elias Miller, conductor Guster meets the Columbus Symphony! Witness three decades of indie-rock hits including “Satellite” and “Amsterdam” reimagined for a full orchestra. Experience this one-of-a-kind collaboration where bright melodies and clever songwriting meet world-class symphonic power. Founded in Somerville, Massachusetts, Guster has made a career of creating enduring songs like "Amsterdam,” "Satellite,” and "Do... Read more »

  • Sat 18

    LeAnn Rimes – Nationwide Picnic with the Pops

    July 18, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    Columbus Commons 160 South High Street, Columbus, OH, United States

    Stuart Chafetz, conductor LeAnn Rimes is an internationally acclaimed, multi-platinum selling artist whose genre-defying career has spanned nearly three decades. Her groundbreaking hit “How Do I Live” remains one of Billboard’s all-time greatest songs, and she’s had 15 top-10 hits across genres, including the global smash “Can’t Fight the Moonlight.” Rimes has sold over 48... Read more »

  • Sat 25

    The Alan Parsons Live Project – Nationwide Picnic with the Pops

    July 25, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    Columbus Commons 160 South High Street, Columbus, OH, United States

    Stuart Chafetz, conductor Known for their cinematic sound and progressive rock legacy, The Alan Parsons Live Project delivers an immersive evening of iconic hits such as “Sirius” (the Chicago Bulls theme), “Eye in the Sky,” “Games People Play,” “Don’t Answer Me,” and more. Paired with the full orchestra, this concert offers a rich, atmospheric musical... Read more »

  • JULY 31 - AUGUST 1

    OSU Marching Band – Nationwide Picnic with the Pops

    JULY 31 - AUGUST 1

    Columbus Commons 160 South High Street, Columbus, OH, United States

    Stuart Chafetz, conductor  A Columbus favorite and annual tradition, "The Best Damn Band in the Land" joins the Columbus Symphony and shows off their precision marching, dynamic musical arrangements, and beloved fight songs and battle cries. These high-energy concerts are a highlight of the summer season for audiences of all ages.

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