Downtown

Mix and mingle with members of other student clubs. Enjoy mocktails in sculpture garden and check out Bar Room.

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Eva Gevorgyan, Columbus Symphony

Columbus Symphony 75th Anniversary: Tabokova, Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 3 (Eva Gevorgyan), Bartók Concerto for Orchestra

Grammy-winning acoustic string band pushing the boundaries of bluegrass and modern string music.

Eva Gevorgyan, Columbus Symphony

Columbus Symphony 75th Anniversary: Tabokova, Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 3 (Eva Gevorgyan), Bartók Concerto for Orchestra

Weekly open mic

Soul / R&B / Funk

with Sweeney Todd, September 24–October 18, Columbus Recreation and Parks & CAPA +1 more

with Columbus Children's Theatre, Battle of the Books, September 25–October 18 +2 more

Soul / R&B / Funk

Columbus Symphony, Aubree Oliverson

Columbus Symphony performs Dvořák's Violin Concerto with Aubree Oliverson, Brahms's Second Symphony, and William Grant Still's Serenade.

All-new musical stage adventure featuring walk-around Fraggle puppets, fan-favorite songs, and immersive special effects for families.

Columbus Symphony, Aubree Oliverson

Columbus Symphony performs Dvořák's Violin Concerto with Aubree Oliverson, Brahms's Second Symphony, and William Grant Still's Serenade.

Soul / R&B / Funk

Live orchestral concert experience performing Bear McCreary's Emmy-winning Outlander score with series highlights on a cinema-sized screen.

Carmen Bradford, Byron

A celebration of Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong featuring Carmen Bradford (vocalist) and Byron (trumpet).

Soul / R&B / Funk

BellaTrix OHair

BellaTrix OHair brings an Experience unlike any other.

Soul / R&B / Funk

Soul / R&B / Funk

ProMusica Chamber Orchestra

ProMusica Chamber Orchestra with David Danzmayr; Mozart Divertimento, Richter On the Nature of Daylight, Mozart Mass in C Minor

Soul / R&B / Funk

ProMusica Chamber Orchestra

ProMusica Chamber Orchestra with David Danzmayr; Mozart Divertimento, Richter On the Nature of Daylight, Mozart Mass in C Minor

Vitamin String Quartet joins Girl Named Tom for genre-defying arrangements of pop/rock and folk harmonies on The Crazy Ordinary World Tour.

Observe a working rehearsal as musicians and conductor put the finishing touches on the weekend's concert program. Free coffee and donuts included.

Doors 9:00am

Columbus Symphony, Davóne Tines

Columbus Symphony 75th Anniversary; world premiere by Gregory Spears; bass-baritone Davóne Tines; Tchaikovsky's Fifth Symphony.

Columbus Symphony, Davóne Tines

Columbus Symphony 75th Anniversary; world premiere by Gregory Spears; bass-baritone Davóne Tines; Tchaikovsky's Fifth Symphony.

Internationally acclaimed chamber ensemble, ranked among the most sought-after in the world.

10th anniversary concert with live band performing Yuki Hayashi's score synced to scenes from the anime series.

Soul / R&B / Funk

Adrian Belew, Steve Vai, Tony Levin +1 more

Former King Crimson members perform Discipline, Beat, and Three of a Perfect Pair albums live.

Rock · Pop

Sitar maestro Niladri Kumaar with an ensemble of Indian and American musicians, honoring his collaboration with the late Zakir Hussain.

Multiple Grammy and Dove Award-winners Russ Taff and Steve Taylor in one electrifying night on The Almost Farewell Tour.

Soul / R&B / Funk

Bach Orchestral Suite No. 3, Pärt Tabula Rasa, and Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony performed by ProMusica Chamber Orchestra.

Soul / R&B / Funk

Bach Orchestral Suite No. 3, Pärt Tabula Rasa, and Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony performed by ProMusica Chamber Orchestra.

The Avex Ensemble

Ridley Scott's Blade Runner (2007 Final Cut) on HD screen with Vangelis's score performed live by The Avex Ensemble.

Paul Shaffer, Patti Austin, Aloe Blacc +3 more

Tribute concert honoring Ray Charles, hosted by Paul Shaffer with Patti Austin, Aloe Blacc, Blessing Offor, Lisa Fischer, Billy Valentine and more.

BenDeLaCreme, Jinkx Monsoon

Award-winning drag queen powerhouses BenDeLaCreme & Jinkx Monsoon in an over-the-top camp holiday spectacle with songs, dance, and comedy.

Contemporary jazz superstar and four-time GRAMMY® nominee blending jazz with R&B, funk, and soul

Columbus Symphony Orchestra and Chorus

Columbus Symphony Orchestra and Chorus with guest soloists perform Verdi's Requiem at the Ohio Theatre.

Norteño-band ensemble known for corridos and contemporary social themes common to Mexican-Americans.

Columbus Symphony Orchestra and Chorus

Columbus Symphony Orchestra and Chorus with guest soloists perform Verdi's Requiem at the Ohio Theatre.

Beloved film plays on full-size screen while a live orchestra performs the soundtrack live, featuring music by Craig Armstrong.

Lord Huron live in concert, touring in support of their 2025 album The Cosmic Selector Vol. 1

Columbus Jazz Orchestra, Bobby Floyd, Ani Olsheski

Columbus Jazz Orchestra holiday show featuring Bobby Floyd, Ani Olsheski, and music from A Charlie Brown Christmas.

Columbus Symphony

The Columbus Symphony with Chorus, Columbus Children's Choir, and special guests perform holiday songs and carols.

Columbus Symphony

The Columbus Symphony with Chorus, Columbus Children's Choir, and special guests perform holiday songs and carols.

Columbus Symphony

The Columbus Symphony with Chorus, Columbus Children's Choir, and special guests perform holiday songs and carols.

ProMusica Chamber Orchestra, Clarice Assad, Third Coast Percussion

ProMusica Chamber Orchestra: Assad Suite for Lower Strings, PLAY! with Clarice Assad & Third Coast Percussion, Schubert Symphony No. 3, Lumbye Champagne Gallop

ProMusica Chamber Orchestra, Clarice Assad, Third Coast Percussion

ProMusica Chamber Orchestra: Assad Suite for Lower Strings, PLAY! with Clarice Assad & Third Coast Percussion, Schubert Symphony No. 3, Lumbye Champagne Gallop

Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour featuring celebrated smooth jazz saxophonist Dave Koz.

Award-winning country artist Brett Eldredge on his Glow 10 Year Anniversary Tour, featuring holiday music.

Handel's oratorio featuring the Columbus Symphony Chorus at the Southern Theatre; includes the iconic "Hallelujah" chorus.

Handel's oratorio featuring the Columbus Symphony Chorus at the Southern Theatre; includes the iconic "Hallelujah" chorus.

Handel's oratorio featuring the Columbus Symphony Chorus at the Southern Theatre; includes the iconic "Hallelujah" chorus.

Dmitry Shishkin, Columbus Symphony

Columbus Symphony performs Prokofiev's Third Piano Concerto, Shostakovich's Fifth Symphony, and a new work by Paola Prestini.

Dmitry Shishkin, Columbus Symphony

Columbus Symphony performs Prokofiev's Third Piano Concerto, Shostakovich's Fifth Symphony, and a new work by Paola Prestini.

Anneleen Lenaerts, ProMusica Chamber Orchestra

Cinematic evening: Morricone's Cinema Paradiso & Gabriel's Oboe, Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez, Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 4 "Italian"

Anneleen Lenaerts, ProMusica Chamber Orchestra

Cinematic evening: Morricone's Cinema Paradiso & Gabriel's Oboe, Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez, Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 4 "Italian"

Chamber music with Dvořák's Serenade for Winds and Strauss's suite for thirteen wind instruments, led by Assistant Conductor Elias Miller.

Daniel Rowland, Columbus Symphony

Violinist Daniel Rowland leads Columbus Symphony strings in Baroque masterpieces and modern reinterpretations including Vivaldi, Max Richter, and Golijov.

Daniel Rowland, Columbus Symphony

Violinist Daniel Rowland leads Columbus Symphony strings in Baroque masterpieces and modern reinterpretations including Vivaldi, Max Richter, and Golijov.

World-renowned brass quintet performing classical, jazz, and contemporary repertoire including Piazzolla and Arthur Pryor.

Observe a working rehearsal as the musicians and conductor put the finishing touches on the weekend's concert program. Free coffee and donuts included.

Doors 9:00am

Columbus Symphony, Jasmine Choi, Miguel Harth Bedoya

Columbus Symphony with guest conductor Miguel Harth Bedoya: López Perú Negro, Nielsen Flute Concerto, Barber Adagio for Strings, Elgar Enigma Variations

Dan Wilson, Jonathan Elliott

Celebration of guitar legends (George Benson, Wes Montgomery, Pat Metheny, Eric Clapton) with Dan Wilson and vocalist Jonathan Elliott

Columbus Symphony, Jasmine Choi, Miguel Harth Bedoya

Columbus Symphony with guest conductor Miguel Harth Bedoya: López Perú Negro, Nielsen Flute Concerto, Barber Adagio for Strings, Elgar Enigma Variations

Puccini opera set in a Gold Rush mining camp; music by Giacomo Puccini, libretto by Civinini and Zangarini.

Live ensemble, rock musicians, electronics, and vocalists perform iconic Sonic the Hedgehog game music, celebrating 35 years of the franchise.

Puccini opera set in a Gold Rush mining camp; music by Giacomo Puccini, libretto by Civinini and Zangarini.

Chamber music featuring Smetana's String Quartet No. 1 and a newly commissioned work; Aeolus is one of today's leading American quartets.

Aubry Ballarò, Josh Hacker, Joel Balzun

Oratorio featuring orchestra, chorus, and soloists depicting the Book of Genesis, with Columbus Symphony Chorus.

Columbus Jazz Orchestra

Columbus Jazz Orchestra musicians guide a multi-media musical journey through CJO history with hits, interviews, and clips.

Aubry Ballarò, Josh Hacker, Joel Balzun

Oratorio featuring orchestra, chorus, and soloists depicting the Book of Genesis, with Columbus Symphony Chorus.

Observe a working rehearsal as musicians and conductor put finishing touches on the weekend's concert program. Free coffee and donuts included.

Doors 9:00am

Columbus Symphony

Columbus Symphony performs Mahler's Fifth Symphony and Hovhaness's Second Symphony "Mysterious Mountain"

Columbus Symphony

Columbus Symphony performs Mahler's Fifth Symphony and Hovhaness's Second Symphony "Mysterious Mountain"

Joshua Roman, Columbus Symphony

Columbus Symphony: Joshua Roman performs Shostakovich's First Cello Concerto, plus Mazzoli's Orpheus Undone and Sibelius's Second Symphony.

Joshua Roman, Columbus Symphony

Columbus Symphony: Joshua Roman performs Shostakovich's First Cello Concerto, plus Mazzoli's Orpheus Undone and Sibelius's Second Symphony.

Working rehearsal with musicians and conductor; free coffee and donuts included. Program: Respighi, Ravel, Falla, Debussy.

Doors 9:00am

Columbus Symphony, Gabriela Martinez

Columbus Symphony performs Respighi, Ravel, Falla, and Debussy — musical postcards from Italy, Spain, and France.

Host Paul Rissmann guides through the stories, history, and inspiration behind Schumann's Symphony No. 3 "Rhenish"

Columbus Symphony, Gabriela Martinez

Columbus Symphony performs Respighi, Ravel, Falla, and Debussy — musical postcards from Italy, Spain, and France.

Claire Huangci

Viet Cuong's Next Week's Trees, Chopin Piano Concerto No. 1 (Claire Huangci), and Schumann Symphony No. 3 "Rhenish"

Claire Huangci

Viet Cuong's Next Week's Trees, Chopin Piano Concerto No. 1 (Claire Huangci), and Schumann Symphony No. 3 "Rhenish"

Opera based on Stephen King's novel, with score by Paul Moravec and libretto by Mark Campbell

Opera based on Stephen King's novel, with score by Paul Moravec and libretto by Mark Campbell

GRAMMY Award-winning male chorus celebrating America's 250th anniversary with American vocal music traditions including spirituals, gospel, barbershop, bluegrass, and vocal jazz.

Columbus Symphony

Columbus Symphony performs Beethoven's Ninth with Columbus Symphony Chorus, guest artists quartet, and full orchestra.

Kelly LeVesque, Columbus Jazz Orchestra

Singable, danceable tunes from legendary women of rock & pop: Aretha Franklin, Carole King, Whitney Houston, Adele. Guest vocalist Kelly LeVesque with the CJO.

Columbus Symphony

Columbus Symphony performs Beethoven's Ninth with Columbus Symphony Chorus, guest artists quartet, and full orchestra.

Vadim Gluzman, ProMusica Chamber Orchestra

ProMusica Chamber Orchestra with Vadim Gluzman; Bach, Vasks Distant Light, Beethoven Symphony No. 8

Vadim Gluzman, ProMusica Chamber Orchestra

ProMusica Chamber Orchestra with Vadim Gluzman; Bach, Vasks Distant Light, Beethoven Symphony No. 8

Internationally recognized vocal competition dubbed "The Olympics of Opera"; five finalists compete for a $10,000 grand prize.