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  • July 2026

  • Sat 4
    The Columbus Symphony performs a patriotic concert celebrating America's 250th Birthday, featuring orchestral music and American pride at Columbus Commons.

    Columbus Symphony Celebrates America

    July 4, 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm

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

    Rossen Milanov, conductor Tamika Lawrence, vocalist Celebrate America’s 250th birthday in grand style with a free evening of music, community, and fireworks! Starting at 6PM (with the Columbus Symphony performing at... Read more »

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  • Thu 9
    Columbus Symphony musicians perform during the Pickerington Summer Concert Series, bringing live orchestral music and family-friendly entertainment to the local community.

    Summer Night Music in Pickerington

    July 9, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

    PEACE Church 235 Diley Rd, Pickerington, United States

    Elias Miller, conductor Cuong: Next Week's Trees Haydn: Symphony No. 39 in G minor Dvořák: Serenade in E Major for String Orchestra, op. 22 Join Assistant Conductor Elias Miller for... Read more »

  • 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

    Get ready for a free musical adventure full of giggles, gasps, and surprises! Symphonic Surprise! is a fun-filled family concert where the orchestra keeps you on your toes: one moment... 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... Read more »

  • Thu 16
    Columbus Symphony musicians perform during the Pickerington Summer Concert Series, bringing live orchestral music and family-friendly entertainment to the local community.

    Summer Night Music in Powell

    July 16, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

    Powell United Methodist Church 825 Olentangy St #1, Powell, Ohio, United States

    Elias Miller, conductor Cuong: Next Week's Trees Haydn: Symphony No. 39 in G minor Dvořák: Serenade in E Major for String Orchestra, op. 22 Join Assistant Conductor Elias Miller for... 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... Read more »

  • Thu 23
    Columbus Symphony musicians perform during the Pickerington Summer Concert Series, bringing live orchestral music and family-friendly entertainment to the local community.

    Summer Night Music in Westerville

    July 23, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

    Church of the Master United Methodist 24 N. Grove St., Westerville, OH, United States

    Elias Miller, conductor Cuong: Next Week's Trees Haydn: Symphony No. 39 in G minor Dvořák: Serenade in E Major for String Orchestra, op. 22 Join Assistant Conductor Elias Miller for... 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

    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... Read more »

  • 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... Read more »

  • September 2026

  • SEPTEMBER 18-19

    Rachmaninoff & Bartók

    SEPTEMBER 18-19

    Ohio Theatre 39 E State Street, Columbus, United States

    September 18 & 19 | 7:30PM Ohio Theatre Rossen Milanov, conductor Eva Gevorgyan, piano  Dobrinka Tabakova: Orpheus’ Comet Rachmaninoff: Concerto No. 3 in D Minor for Piano and Orchestra, Op. 30 Bartók: Concerto for Orchestra  The... Read more »

  • October 2026

  • OCTOBER 2-3

    Dvořák & Brahms

    OCTOBER 2-3

    Ohio Theatre 39 E State Street, Columbus, United States

    October 2 & 3 | 7:30PM Ohio Theatre  Rossen Milanov, conductor Aubree Oliverson, violin  Still: Serenade Dvořák: Concerto in A Minor for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 53 Brahms: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op.... Read more »

  • OCTOBER 23-24

    Mysteries, Anthems & Victories

    OCTOBER 23-24

    Ohio Theatre 39 E State Street, Columbus, United States

    October 23 & 24 | 7:30PM Ohio Theatre  Rossen Milanov, conductor Davóne Tines, bass-baritone  Gregory Spears: The Mysteries (World Premiere) Davóne Tines: Concerto No. 2: ANTHEM Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5 in E Minor, Op. 64  The Columbus... Read more »

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