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.

All concerts will be held 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 Main and Rich Street, between High and Third Street. Nationwide Picnic with the Pops start at 8pm and Nationwide Popcorn Pops starts at 7pm. Park info is at www.columbuscommons.org.

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: General admission lawn tickets are $12.50 (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 $8. Children 2 and under are free.

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 (TBA) 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 E. Rich St., just steps away from the park. Spaces are also available in the Underground Garage beneath Columbus Commons (entrance at 191 S. Third St.). Parking is $10. Once parked in either garage, it is recommended that patrons pay for their parking at the Pay On Foot machines with credit card or cash prior, during, or after the event. That paid ticket will be used at the exit gates. Payment is also accepted at the 8 exit lanes in the Main Garage and the 2 exit lanes of the Underground Garage (card only at the exits). Garage event staff will be in the lanes assisting any patrons that need it. Please note the maximum capacities for the garage elevators before use as people tend to overcrowd for events.

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 in L x 19 in W x 16 in 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.