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  • July 2025

  • Sat 12

    Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs in Symphony

    July 12, 2025, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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

    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 »

  • Sat 19

    Windborne: The Music of Journey

    July 19, 2025, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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

    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 »

  • JULY 25-26

    The Ohio State University Marching Band

    JULY 25-26

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

    Unfortunately, the Saturday (7/26) concert has been cancelled due to severe weather.  Please be advised that there is still lightening in the area and you may want to continue to shelter in place.  Catering pick up will not be available until the park is safe.  Ticket holders will receive an email on Monday with further... Read more »

  • June 2026

  • Sat 13
    Black-and-white promotional image of singer Ledisi with bold “LEDISI” text and Nationwide Picnic with the Pops branding.

    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, vocalist 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... Read more »

  • Sat 20
    Black-and-white promotional image of Wyclef Jean with Nationwide Picnic with the Pops branding.

    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 »

  • Fri 26
    A bee mascot from the Columbus Symphony stands at an outdoor family concert venue promoting Peter and the Wolf during the Columbus Symphony Popcorn Pops event at Columbus Commons.

    Peter and the Wolf – Nationwide Popcorn Pops

    June 26, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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

    Join us for a free fun-filled concert featuring Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf – a timeless musical tale that brings instruments to life and sparks the imagination. Perfect for families and young audiences, this beloved classic is a wonderful introduction to the orchestra. Arrive early for exciting pre-concert activities starting at 5:30PM, including button making,... 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 Jonah Bobo, vocalist George Cintron, guitar Dan Clemens, bass Adam Michaelson, keyboards Powell Randolph, drums 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... Read more »

  • July 2026

  • Fri 10
    A bee mascot from the Columbus Symphony stands at an outdoor family concert venue promoting Peter and the Wolf during the Columbus Symphony Popcorn Pops event at Columbus Commons.

    Symphonic Surprise! – Nationwide Popcorn Pops

    July 10, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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

    (Shh! Can you keep a secret? Our mascot, Bee-thoven, is having his 10th birthday this year, and we're inviting all of his mascot friends from around Columbus to come to his surprise party! This is your chance to see all your favorite mascots together in one place ... but don't tell Bee-thoven!) Get ready for... Read more »

  • Sat 11
    Promotional image of the band Guster with Columbus Symphony Picnic with the Pops concert details.

    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
    Promotional image of LeAnn Rimes with Nationwide Picnic with the Pops branding and concert tagline.

    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
    Alan Parsons performs live during the Alan Parsons Live Project concert featured at Columbus Symphony's Nationwide Picnic with the Pops event in Columbus, Ohio.

    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

    Tom Brooks, 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 »

  • August 2026

  • JULY 31 - AUGUST 1
    Members of the OSU Marching Band carry The Ohio State University Marching Band banner during a parade performance at Columbus Symphony's Nationwide Picnic with the Pops concert series.

    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 for patriotic tunes and symphonic favorites, while also showing off their precision marching, dynamic musical arrangements, and beloved fight songs and battle cries. To top it all off, the concert concludes with a brilliant display... Read more »

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