JUL 26-27
Stuart Chafetz & Dr. Christopher Hoch, Conductor Nationwide Picnic with the Pops wouldn’t be the same without the long tradition of welcoming The Best Damn Band in the Land! Our series ends with an ode to the Buckeyes and the upcoming season, featuring your favorite fight songs and battle cries topped off with fireworks.
July 20, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Gary Fry, Conductor Grammy Award nominee and American Idol finalist Cody Fry brings his singer-songwriter talents and genre-bending music to Columbus for one night only! Fry’s popular musical fusions and... Read more »
July 13, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Stuart Chafetz, Conductor Nas stands tall as one of New York City’s leading rap/hip-hop voices with a self-empowered swagger that has endeared him to critics and fans alike! This summer he teams up with the Columbus Symphony to stage a symphonic rendition of “Illmatic,” one of the most revered albums in hip-hop history.
July 12, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Andres Lopera, Conductor Join us at the Columbus Commons and see what all the hullaballoo is about! Relax on the lawn and enjoy our Nationwide Popcorn Pops concert which includes many dance-worthy and carnival-inspired favorites. Stay around after the concert for a free screening of Ratatouille sponsored by the Columbus Commons. Pre-concert activities begin at... Read more »
July 6, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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!
June 29, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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... Read more »
June 22, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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... Read more »
June 21, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Due to safety concerns that accompany the extreme heat advisories, the Columbus Symphony has decided to cancel this Friday's (June 21) Nationwide Popcorn Pops kid’s concert. Tickets purchased for June... Read more »
June 15, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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... Read more »
