Rossen Milanov, Music Director

Next Event:

Holiday Pops

December 6, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

MAY 17-18

Beethoven Symphony No. 2

Ohio Theatre 39 E. State Street, Columbus, OH, United States

Kenneth Bean, conductor Tommy Mesa, cello Program Mendelssohn: The Hebrides Overture Jessie Montgomery: Divided for solo cello and string orchestra Tchaikovsky: Variations on a Rococo Theme Beethoven: Symphony No. 2 Rising conductor Kenneth Bean joins the CSO for this engaging program. Cellist Tommy Mesa performs two works: a new cello concerto by Jessie Montgomery, current composer-in-Residence at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra,... Read more »

May 19, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Go Wild!

Ohio Theatre 39 E. State Street, Columbus, OH, United States

Luis Biava, Conductor Join the Columbus Symphony and the Ohio Wildlife Center as we explore some of the wild and woolly creatures you can find in your backyard! Listen for the bees buzzing through Rimsky-Korsakov’s Flight of the Bumble and swans gliding through Tchaikovsky’s’ Swan Lake, and if you're lucky you might even spot a turtle!

MAY 24-25

Mozart’s Mass in C minor

Ohio Theatre 39 E. State Street, Columbus, OH, United States

Rossen Milanov, conductor Aubry Ballarò, soprano Hilary Ginther, mezzo-soprano David Walton, tenor James Eder, bass Stephen Caracciolo, chorus director Columbus Symphony Chorus Program Mozart: Mass in C minor Mozart’s sublime Mass in C minor was, like his Requiem, left unfinished at the time of his death. Numerous scholars have published reconstructions of the work. The... Read more »

June 6, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Friends of the Columbus Symphony Summer Quarterly Meeting

Pinnacle Golf Club 1500 Pinnacle Club Drive, Grove City, OH, United States

Join the Friends of the Columbus Symphony for their summer quarterly meeting. Click here if you would prefer to register by mail with payment via check. 5:30PM Social time with cash bar and raffle tickets for sale 6:15PM Welcome by FOCS President, benediction, and dinner Dinner: Chicken Romano stuffed with spinach and sundried tomatoes, ricotta... Read more »

$45

June 15, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Generation Radio with Jason Scheff and Jay DeMarcus

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

Stuart Chafetz, Conductor Generation Radio starring Jason Scheff, lead singer of the band Chicago and Columbus native Jay Demarcus, lead singer and keyboard player for Rascal Flats join to play their hit songs along with classic hits from Journey, Tom Petty and more!

June 18, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Pint Size Performance @ Antiques on High

Antiques on High 714 S High Street, Columbus, Ohio

The popular Pint Size Performance series is back and we're teaming up with Antiques on High for a happy hour performance! Join us on Tuesday, June 18 at 5:30pm for a chamber concert featuring Columbus Symphony Concertmaster Joanna Frankel and Principal Violist Karl Pedersen. Doors open at 5pm.  

$25

June 22, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Violent Femmes

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

Stuart Chafetz, Conductor Platinum-selling, folk rock band Violent Femmes joins the Columbus Symphony to celebrate their groundbreaking sound and cult classic hits like“Add it Up,” “Blister in the Sun,” “Kiss Off,” “Gone Daddy Gone,” “American Music,” and “Gimme the Car.”

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

Joshua Henry with the Columbus Symphony

Charleen & Charles Hinson Amphitheater 170 E Dublin Granville Rd, New Albany, OH, United States

Joshua Henry is a Grammy Award-winning performer and recording artist best known for his Tony-nominated leading roles in Carousel, The Scottsboro Boys, and Violet, as well as for his show-stopping performance as Aaron Burr in the cultural phenomenon, “Hamilton.” In December 2022, Joshua gave a critically acclaimed performance as Gaston in Disney's “Beauty and the... Read more »

June 29, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Patriotic Pops – A Gershwin Celebration

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

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 »

June 30, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Westgate Community Center

Westgate Community Center 455 S Westgate Ave, Columbus, OH, United States

The Columbus Symphony's Community Concert Series is bringing the joy of music to Westgate Community Center. Join us across the city of Columbus for free symphony performances and free ice cream giveaways! These symphony events provide a family-friendly performance with music ranging from orchestral classics to pop & movie hits. The FREE one-hour concert will be on... Read more »

July 6, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Windborne The Music of Led Zeppelin

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

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!