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Summer concerts are a fun (and free!) summer event for the whole family to enjoy! Many events invite you to bring a chair or blanket and make an evening out of it! Check out our list of summer concert series happening this summer in Columbus. In the event of rain or inclement weather, please double check the event website, or social media for any weather related cancellations or changes.
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Concerts on the Green, Worthington
This free, family-friendly music series returns to Northwest Village Green at 7pm on Sunday evenings. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, relax under the evening sky and enjoy a great mix of live music with friends, family and neighbors.
May 17 – KMS Jazz Band and Nexus Quartet
May 24 – Street Players
May 31 – Honey and Blue
June 7 – Fabulous Johnson Brothers
June 14 – Worthington Civic Band
June 28 – Ladies of Longford
July 5 – Worthington Chamber Orchestra (5pm) and Mojoflo (7pm)
July 12 – John Schwab Duo
July 19 – Blue Spectrum
July 26 – Hadden Sayers
August 2 – OSU Alumni Marching Band
August 9 – Conspiracy
Live Concert Series, Dublin
Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy an evening of live music along the Scioto River. Midweek Music takes place on Wednesday nights from 6-8pm.
June 10 – Oddjob Policy
June 17 – LYD ft. Yolanda
June 24 – Rockhouse
July 1 – Blue Spectrum
July 8 – Serra Austin Band
July 15 – KC and the Moonlighters
July 22 – Lake Effect
July 29 – Theo’s Loose Hinges
August 5 – Lisa Curtis
August 12 – School of Rock Dublin
August 19 – Session 5
Creekside Live, Gahanna
Enjoy great music in the heart of Gahanna. Concerts run from 7-10pm
May 29 – Hoodoo Soul Band
June 26 – McGuffey Lane
July 31 – LDNL
Free Summer Concert Series, New Albany
Enjoy the concerts at the Hinson Amphitheater from 7pm-8:30pm Bring a chair or blanket! Outside food and beverage is allowed, including alcoholic beverages purchased from a DORA location in a DORA cup. No food or alcohol will be sold at the event.
June 11 – Eric Clapton Experience
June 25 – SugarCreek
July 9 – Catalina Wine Mixer Band
July 23 – Big Band Stache
August 6 – Mystery Concert
Sounds of Summer Concert Series, Westerville
Sounds of Summer Concert Series at the Alum Creek Park North Amphitheater is back for another season! Concerts take place at 6:30pm
May 31 – Battle of the Bands
June 7 – Fleetwood Gold
June 14 – Westerville Jazz Orchestra
June 21 – Lightning Express (Everly Brothers Tribute)
June 28 – Scioto Valley Brass and Percussion Company (conducted by The Ohio State Marching Band Director)
July 5 – Westerville Concert Band
July 12 – No Concert
July 19 – British Invasion
July 26 – Westerville Concert Band
August 2 – Long Play (70s and 80s)
August 9 – Westerville Jazz Orchestra
August 16 – Eliminator (ZZ Top Tribute)
August 23 – Westerville Symphony
August 30 – Turn to Stone (ELO Tribute Band)
Local and Live at Columbus Commons
Concerts are free!
May 22 at 6pm – The Navigators Concert
May 24 at 6pm – Shadowbox Live: Women of Rock
August 27 at 6pm – Back to School Night
September 4 at 6pm – The Dead Revival Band and The Groove Brothers Band: A Celebration of The Allman Brothers Band
Scioto Mile Concert Series, Bicentennial Park Stage
Grab a blanket, bring the crew and catch a world-class act under the open sky. Food and drinks will be available starting at 6pm // Concerts start at 7pm
