Picnic with the Pops

Stuart Chafetz, Conductor The Columbus Symphony will celebrate the holiday with a tribute to George Gershwin’s hits including a special performance of “Rhapsody in Blue,” which marks its 100th anniversary in 2024. Guest artist Julie Reiber, best known for her performance as Elphaba in Wicked with the Broadway and L.A. Companies will bring her versatile voice... Read more »

This show features a massive array of songs from the Led Zeppelin catalog, including “Kashmir,” “Black Dog,” “Good Times, Bad Times,” “All of My Love,” and of course, “Stairway to Heaven.” It’s a rock show for rockers! Get ready to be amazed!

Stuart Chafetz, Conductor Nas stands tall as one of New York City’s leading rap/hip-hop voices with a self-empowered swagger that has endeared him to critics and fans alike! This summer he teams up with the Columbus Symphony to stage a symphonic rendition of “Illmatic,” one of the most revered albums in hip-hop history.

Gary Fry, Conductor Grammy Award nominee and American Idol finalist Cody Fry brings his singer-songwriter talents and genre-bending music to Columbus for one night only! Fry’s popular musical fusions and orchestrations have made him a viral sensation eclipsing 200 million global streams on TikTok and attracting a devout audience and fan base.

Stuart Chafetz, Conductor Jeff Timmons, 98 Degrees Erik Michael Estrada, O-Town Chris Kirkpatrick, *NSYNC Get ready to experience a one-of-a-kind musical extravaganza with “A Boy Band Symphony!” This electrifying new show celebrates the timeless hits of the iconic boy bands featuring Jeff Timmons of 98 Degrees, Erik-Michael Estrada of O-Town, and Chris Kirkpatrick of *NSYNC.... Read more »

Stuart Chafetz, Conductor Rick Ross The “Biggest Boss” Rick Ross lands in Columbus for a one-of-a kind night featuring his chart-topping hits bringing a new twist to fan favorites like “Hustlin’,” “B.M.F. (Blowin’ Money Fast),” and “Aston Martin Music,” with the lush, symphonic sounds of the Columbus Symphony.

Columbus Commons Park to open at 6:30pm instead of 6pm for tonight’s concert.  The concert will start at 8pm as scheduled. Stuart Chafetz, Conductor Ambrosia  John Ford Coley Peter Beckett Get ready for an extraordinary evening with the Yacht Rock Symphony and fireworks, featuring the original artists who shaped one of rock’s most iconic eras!... Read more »

Elias Miller, Conductor Tower of Power For 57 years, Tower of Power has delivered the best in funk and soul music with hits like “You’re Still A Young Man,” “Down to The Nightclub,” “So Very Hard to Go,” and “What Is Hip?” They join the Columbus Symphony for a night that will have you on... Read more »

Elias Miller, Conductor Katelyn Drye, Vocalist Hollie Hammel, Vocalist Blair Lamb, Vocalist Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs in Symphony is an innovative multimedia experience featuring Dolly on screen, leading audiences in a visual musical journey of her songs, her life, and her stories. Accompanied by guest vocalist and musicians hand-picked by Dolly herself, audiences will... Read more »

Stuart Chafetz, Conductor Justin Sargent, Vocalist Everyone will recognize the enormous hits in this production of one of the top selling rock groups of all time! A full rock band and lead singer Justin Sargent fronts this high-energy show, nailing the difficult vocals with ease. It’s a full night of Journey’s hits you don't want... Read more »