All concerts are rain or shine and may start late if necessitated by inclement weather. Concerts will only be canceled because of severe weather and the decision will be made after 6PM on the day of the performance. Patrons can visit our website at columbussymphony.com or social media pages for updates. In the unlikely event that a concert is canceled due to weather you will receive a refund or can exchange your ticket for a different show.

Nationwide Picnic with the Pops concerts begin at 8PM and are performed at the Columbus Bicentennial Pavilion in the Columbus Commons (160 S. High St.) directly behind the Ohio Theatre. Gates open at 6PM and are located on three sides of the Commons: South (Rich Street), West (Town Street), and North (pedestrian walkway near State Street and the Ohio Theatre). Will call tickets are at the Rich Street entrance only. Additional info at columbuscommons.org.

Nationwide Popcorn Pops concerts begin at 6PM, which pre-concert activities in the Columbus Commons starting at 5:30PM.

Nationwide Picnic with the Pops: General admission lawn tickets are $36.75 (fees may apply) for adults when purchased by phone at 614-469-0939 or online via www.PicnicWithThePops.com. Tickets for children ages 3-12 are $10.50. Children 2 and under are free.

Nationwide Popcorn Pops concerts are free and open to all during the 2026 season.

Accessible seating: South lawn is accessible via ramps on south and north end. North lawn accessible via ramps on south end of north lawn. ADA-designated seating areas in the southern part of the north lawn.

Accessible entrances: All entrances accessible. 

Accessible restrooms: Located behind Jeni’s Scoop Shop. Temporary ADA restrooms may also be added on the east entrance, by the Town and Damien intersection. 

Audio description & ASL services: Available upon request, with reasonable notice by contacting access@capa.com.

Listening devices: At FOH green tent, ask technician for a device. 

Braille Programs: Ask a volunteer for a copy. If you need a Braille program for another Symphony-related event, please email nhickman@columbussymphony.com

For further questions about accessibility at the Columbus Commons, please email Nat Hickman at nhickman@columbussymphony.com

Tables on the front lawn, near the stage, are available for purchase at each concert (subject to availability). Tables are sold in parties of 8-10 and range from $462-$893 per show. A limited number of tables for 4 are available for $315 per show. Catering for the table is available to order ahead of time through our local restaurant partners at the discretion of the purchaser. For more information or to purchase a table call 614.469.0939.

Single table seats can be purchased in any quantity and range from $60-$90 (fees apply) per seat. Catering is not included. Table seats can be purchased in advance by phone at 614.469.0939, online at www.PicnicWithThePops.com, or in person at the CAPA Ticket Center (39 E. State St.).

Will call is located at the Rich Street entrance only.

Planning to join us for an evening under the stars with friends, family, coworkers, or students? Groups of 10 or more receive a 10-15% discount, with multiple ways to enjoy your experience. 

Tent:  A limited number of tents with additional lawn space are available for groups of 25-35 and come with an 8ft table to accommodate food and drinks.  Bring your own chairs. 

Lawn: You may also take advantage of our general admission lawn area for your group—we recommend all arriving early to sit together! We do not reserve lawn space for groups.  

Tables: Elevate your experience with tables! Tables are available at a 10% discount, (minimum 2 tables required). 

Catering is available from our preferred partners, or you can bring your own food and beverages. To learn more or secure your group discount, please contact Rodney Pew at

To learn more or secure your group discount, please contact Rodney Thomas at rthomas@columbussymphony.com.

Parking is available at the Columbus Commons Main Parking Garage located at 55 East Rich Street, just steps away from the park, as well as in the Underground Garage beneath the Columbus Commons (entrance at 191 South Third Street). To expedite your exit, you may pay for your parking at the Pay On Foot machines with credit card or cash, then present your paid ticket at the exit gate. Card-only payment is also accepted at the exit gates. Garage staff will be be available to assist patrons at the exits. Please do not overcrowd parking garage elevators. Additional info at columbuscommons.org.

We recommend that users of Uber, Lyft, and other ride share services use the corner of Rich Street and High Street on the southwest side of the Columbus Commons as a drop-off and pick-up location. All downtown COTA routes (Lines 1-12, 102 and CMAX) also stop just steps from the Commons.

Unlike other events at Columbus Commons, patrons may bring their own food, beverages, alcohol, and/or coolers to all performances. Food and beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) can also be purchased from on-site Columbus Commons vendors, Tortilla Street Food, and Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams. Soft drinks, water, and alcoholic beverages can also be purchased at any of the CAPA bar stands during Nationwide Picnic with the Pops. Concessions are available through intermission. Alcohol is permitted only in the table and lawn areas. No alcohol consumption is permitted outside the park area.

Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs for lawn seating. Low tables and coolers are permitted but may not be larger than 32″L x 19″W x 16″H. Coolers may not contain beverages totaling 50+ quarts. Pets are not allowed on the property during Picnic with the Pops. Skateboards, solicitation or unauthorized sales, handbills, weapons, plastic tarps, tents, and the use of stakes are not permitted. Patrons who wish to smoke are asked to do so outside any of the entrance gates. Vaporizers are strictly prohibited. Columbus ordinance forbids smoking near building entrances. Flash cameras, cell phones, laser pointers, and/or video and audio recorders of any kind are not permitted during the performance.

Guests are permitted to bring items to decorate their table in a chance to win gift cards to Cameron Mitchell restaurants. Decorations must adhere to all other event, beverage, and food policies. Decoration of your table automatically enters you into the contest. Winners will be announced at the top of the show. We recommend decorating your table as gates open for proper screening before the show.