Rock shows in Columbus
Upcoming rock concerts across Columbus and central Ohio. 200+ shows on the calendar.
Today · Thursday, September 17 · 7 shows
Yacht Rock Revue
Rock · Pop
Evan Holcombe
Rock · Pop · Folk / Americana
In The Pocket
Jazz rock · Soft jazz
CAIN Live and In Worship Tour with special guest Jenn Johnson - Grove City, OH
Italian black metal · Dungeon synth · Hard rock
Doors 6:00pm
$20-167
Cole Barnhill
Rock
Speak Easy
Folk punk · Nebraska · Diy punk
Tomorrow · Friday, September 18 · 8 shows
Bling Crosby
Rock · Hip-Hop / Rap · Electronic
Thirsty Travelers
Stylistically unique rock band with tight harmonies and synchronized playing
Adelitas Way
Alternative rock · Hard rock · Post-grunge
Saturday, September 19 · 5 shows
Bone Knife
Stoner metal · Stoner rock
Big Head Todd & The Monsters
Blues-drenched rock from one of Colorado's most beloved bands. Big Head Todd and The Monsters have been lighting up stages for nearly 40 years, and they're bringing that same energy to Newark. Expect
$39 - $85*
Clem Snide – LOW TICKET ALERT!
Alt-country · Indie rock · Alternative
Pickerington Oktoberfest
Day 2 of 2 · Saturday, September 19
Sunday, September 20 · 6 shows
Slothrust w/ The Velveteers
Alternative rock · Grunge · Post-grunge
Hail The Sun
Post-hardcore · Progressive rock · Experimental
Tuesday, September 22 · 2 shows
Wednesday, September 23 · 1 show
Thursday, September 24 · 3 shows
Friday, September 25 · 5 shows
Emo Nite
Rock · Emo
Legal Tender
Heavy metal · Hard rock · Thrash
Willie Phoenix
Bluesrock · Guitar rock · Guitar blues
Horse Feathers
Indie · Folk rock · Experimental
Saturday, September 26 · 3 shows
Monday, September 28 · 2 shows
Tuesday, September 29 · 1 show
Automatic
Indie rock · Alternative
Wednesday, September 30 · 3 shows
Brian Day
Rock · Folk / Americana
The Smashing Pumpkins: The Rats In A Cage Tour
Alternative rock · Grunge · 90s
Grateful Dead Super Jam
Grateful Dead tribute
Thursday, October 1 · 6 shows
Hot Flash Heat Wave
Indie pop · Indie rock · Surf rock
Sirens
Rock · Pop
Sons of Gladys: Tom Petty Memorial
Rock · Pop
WINDHAND with Sonja
Doom metal · Stoner metal · Stoner doom
Friday, October 2 · 4 shows
The Fair Weathered
Indie pop · Pop punk · Indie rock
That Arena Rock Show
Big hair, bigger hooks, and the loudest sing-along in Newark. That Arena Rock Show is the ultimate high-energy tribute to ‘70s and ‘80s rock, ripping through anthems from Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Bon Jovi
$24 - $49*
Tracy Bonham
Alternative · Singer-songwriter · Rock
Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE
All-new musical stage adventure featuring walk-around Fraggle puppets, fan-favorite songs, and immersive special effects for families.
Saturday, October 3 · 4 shows
Sunday, October 4 · 1 show
Tuesday, October 6 · 3 shows
Wednesday, October 7 · 4 shows
Surf Hat
Surf rock · Psychedelic rock
Robert Ellis w/ Philip Bowen
Folk · Country · Americana
Johnny Blue Skies & the Dark Clouds - Mutiny for the Masses 2026 Tour
Americana · Country rock · Folk
Doors 7:00pm
Thursday, October 8 · 5 shows
Evan Holcombe
Rock · Pop · Folk / Americana
Patty Schaefs & Friends
Rock · Pop · Folk / Americana
Wolf Country
Rock · Indie / Alt · Pop
The Guitar Company
Rock · Pop
Saturday, October 10 · 2 shows
Sunday, October 11 · 2 shows
Tuesday, October 13 · 1 show
Wednesday, October 14 · 3 shows
Thursday, October 15 · 3 shows
Friday, October 16 · 1 show
Saturday, October 17 · 3 shows
Monday, October 19 · 3 shows
Tuesday, October 20 · 2 shows
Wednesday, October 21 · 5 shows
Big D and the Kids Table
Ska punk · Skacore · Ska-punk
Circleville Pumpkin Show
Day 1 of 4 · Wednesday, October 21
Thursday, October 22 · 6 shows
Halloween party w/ You've been Warned, The Redbuds, & Sandhammer
Rock · Classical
the Driving Guitars
Rock · Pop
In The Pocket
Jazz rock · Soft jazz
The Mustangs
Rautalanka · Surf · 60s garage
Michaela Anne
Rock · Pop · Folk / Americana
Friday, October 23 · 3 shows
BOBOWEEN 2026 ft. Rocket From The Tombs, V3 (Photograph Burns), MC5, The Amps, The Coachwhips, Bloodhound Gang, Animal Collective, King Khan & BBQ, SAMIAM, Andrew W.K., Kraut Rock & The Gates of Danzig + DJ POPS
Bobb Hatt & Friends as Rocket From The Tombs Messrs/Necropolis as V3 (Photograph Burns) John Proctor & co as MC5 Human S
Saturday, October 24 · 3 shows
Sunday, October 25 · 1 show
Wednesday, October 28 · 3 shows
Brian Day
Rock · Folk / Americana
BEAT: Belew/Vai/Levin/Bozzio Performing the Music of KING CRIMSON
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Former King Crimson members perform Discipline, Beat, and Three of a Perfect Pair albums live.
Beat
Rock · Pop
Thursday, October 29 · 3 shows
Friday, October 30 · 3 shows
The Moonbats
Rock · Pop
RUSS TAFF & STEVE TAYLOR: The [Almost] Farewell Tour
Multiple Grammy and Dove Award-winners Russ Taff and Steve Taylor in one electrifying night on The Almost Farewell Tour.
Saturday, October 31 · 2 shows
Sunday, November 1 · 1 show
The Robert Cray Band
Five-time Grammy winner and Blues Hall of Fame legend, Robert Cray has spent five decades sharing stages with B.B. King, Muddy Waters, Eric Clapton, and The Rolling Stones. Stinging guitar, soulful vo
$25 - $70*; VIP Ticket + Merchandise Package $145*
Monday, November 2 · 1 show
Tuesday, November 3 · 1 show
Wednesday, November 4 · 5 shows
Thursday, November 5 · 3 shows
Friday, November 6 · 3 shows
Saturday, November 7 · 1 show
Sunday, November 8 · 3 shows
Monday, November 9 · 2 shows
Wednesday, November 11 · 4 shows
Thursday, November 12 · 2 shows
Colin Gawel CG2 – Happening Hour
Rock · Pop
The Claudettes w/ Bella Whitt
Blues · Ragtime · Jazz
Friday, November 13 · 2 shows
BulletBoys
Hard rock · Hair metal · Glam metal
Saturday, November 14 · 4 shows
Black Jacket Symphony
Van Halen's 1984 album performed note-for-note, plus second set of Van Halen hits
$40 - $50
J. Moriarty with Talitha Boyd and Miles Moses
Rock · Indie / Alt · Pop
Sunday, November 15 · 2 shows
Sqwerv Fall Tour 2026
Psychedelic rock · Neo-psychedelia · Jam band
Monday, November 16 · 1 show
Tuesday, November 17 · 1 show
Wednesday, November 18 · 2 shows
A Place To Bury Strangers
Shoegaze · Post-punk · Noise rock
Thursday, November 19 · 3 shows
Wheeler Walker Jr.
Country rock · Outlaw country · Comedy country
Speak Easy
Folk punk · Nebraska · Diy punk
Friday, November 20 · 4 shows
Saturday, November 21 · 2 shows
Sunday, November 22 · 4 shows
they are gutting a body of water
Shoegaze · Slowcore · Noise rock
An Evening of Songs and Stories with Will Kimbrough – SOLD OUT
Rock · Pop · Folk / Americana
Tuesday, November 24 · 2 shows
Left Lane Cruiser & 20 Watt Tombstone w/ Rabbit Dog & Benjamin Callender
Blues rock · Slide guitar · Country-blues
$20
Wednesday, November 25 · 1 show
Friday, November 27 · 1 show
Christmas Together with Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, and CeCe Winans
Pop · Contemporary christian · Gospel
Saturday, November 28 · 1 show
Thursday, December 3 · 4 shows
Sirens
Rock · Pop
An Evening with Lord Huron
Lord Huron live in concert, touring in support of their 2025 album The Cosmic Selector Vol. 1
THE BOUNCING SOULS 'Born To Be Tour' with The Suicide Machines
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Punk rock · Pop punk · Hardcore
$50
Friday, December 4 · 1 show
CKY
Alternative rock
Saturday, December 5 · 2 shows
Trans-Siberian Orchestra - The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve
Symphonic metal · Progressive metal · Classical
Trans-Siberian Orchestra - The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve
Symphonic metal · Progressive metal · Classical
Sunday, December 6 · 1 show
Thursday, December 10 · 1 show
Friday, December 11 · 2 shows
Dax
Rock · Hip hop · Metal
Thursday, December 17 · 1 show
Speak Easy
Folk punk · Nebraska · Diy punk
Friday, December 18 · 2 shows
Creed Fisher
Country rock
King Buffalo
Stoner rock · Psychedelic rock · Space rock
Saturday, December 19 · 1 show
Thursday, December 31 · 1 show
Friday, February 5 · 1 show
Get the Led Out
American Led Zeppelin tribute. Six musicians recreate mightiest riffs note for note.
$39 - $59
Friday, February 12 · 1 show
Thursday, February 18 · 1 show
TOBYMAC with Jeremy Camp, Seph Schlueter, Katy Nichole: Hits Deep Tour
Christian rock · Hip-hop · Christian rap
Doors 5:30pm
Saturday, February 27 · 2 shows
The British Invasion (Early Show)
Rock · Pop
The British Invasion (Late Show)
Rock · Pop
