Southern Theatre

21 E Main St, Columbus

Website ↗(614) 469-0939

Downtown Columbus performing arts venue hosting classical music, jazz, Broadway touring productions, and diverse musical acts. Built in 1896 as part of the Great Southern Fireproof Hotel and Opera House, the Southern Theatre maintains its original ornate architecture and nearly perfect acoustics across three balcony levels.

Upcoming shows38 listings

Sat, Nov 7

B7:00pmBach, Pärt, & BeethovenBach Orchestral Suite No. 3, Pärt Tabula Rasa, and Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony performed by ProMusica Chamber Orchestra.Classical

Sun, Nov 8

B7:00pmBach, Pärt, & BeethovenBach Orchestral Suite No. 3, Pärt Tabula Rasa, and Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony performed by ProMusica Chamber Orchestra.Classical

Thu, Nov 19

7:30pmBoney JamesContemporary jazz superstar and four-time GRAMMY® nominee blending jazz with R&B, funk, and soulSmooth jazz · Contemporary jazz

Thu, Dec 3

7:00pmHome for the HolidaysColumbus Jazz Orchestra holiday show featuring Bobby Floyd, Ani Olsheski, and music from A Charlie Brown Christmas.Columbus jazz orchestra

Fri, Dec 4

H7:00pmHome for the HolidaysColumbus jazz orchestra

Sat, Dec 5

H7:00pmHome for the HolidaysColumbus jazz orchestra

Sun, Dec 6

H3:00pmHome for the HolidaysColumbus jazz orchestra

Sat, Dec 12

7:00pmPLAY! & Schubert's ThirdProMusica Chamber Orchestra: Assad Suite for Lower Strings, PLAY! with Clarice Assad & Third Coast Percussion, Schubert Symphony No. 3, Lumbye Champagne GallopClassical

Sun, Dec 13

7:00pmPLAY! & Schubert's ThirdProMusica Chamber Orchestra: Assad Suite for Lower Strings, PLAY! with Clarice Assad & Third Coast Percussion, Schubert Symphony No. 3, Lumbye Champagne GallopClassical

Fri, Dec 18

H7:30pmHandel's MessiahHandel's oratorio featuring the Columbus Symphony Chorus at the Southern Theatre; includes the iconic "Hallelujah" chorus.Classical

Sat, Dec 19

H7:30pmHandel's MessiahHandel's oratorio featuring the Columbus Symphony Chorus at the Southern Theatre; includes the iconic "Hallelujah" chorus.Classical

Sun, Dec 20

H3:00pmHandel's MessiahHandel's oratorio featuring the Columbus Symphony Chorus at the Southern Theatre; includes the iconic "Hallelujah" chorus.Classical

Sat, Jan 16

7:00pmMendelssohn, Rodrigo, & MorriconeCinematic evening: Morricone's Cinema Paradiso & Gabriel's Oboe, Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez, Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 4 "Italian"Classical

Sun, Jan 17

7:00pmMendelssohn, Rodrigo, & MorriconeCinematic evening: Morricone's Cinema Paradiso & Gabriel's Oboe, Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez, Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 4 "Italian"Classical

Thu, Jan 21

S7:30pmStrauss & Dvořák: Chamber WindsChamber music with Dvořák's Serenade for Winds and Strauss's suite for thirteen wind instruments, led by Assistant Conductor Elias Miller.Classical

Sat, Jan 23

4:00pmBoston BrassWorld-renowned brass quintet performing classical, jazz, and contemporary repertoire including Piazzolla and Arthur Pryor.Classical · Jazz

Fri, Feb 12

7:00pmGuitar GreatsCelebration of guitar legends (George Benson, Wes Montgomery, Pat Metheny, Eric Clapton) with Dan Wilson and vocalist Jonathan ElliottColumbus jazz orchestra

Sat, Feb 13

G7:00pmGuitar GreatsColumbus jazz orchestra

Sun, Feb 14

G3:00pmGuitar GreatsColumbus jazz orchestra

Fri, Feb 26

G7:30pmThe Girl of the Golden WestPuccini opera set in a Gold Rush mining camp; music by Giacomo Puccini, libretto by Civinini and Zangarini.Opera

Sun, Feb 28

G2:00pmThe Girl of the Golden WestPuccini opera set in a Gold Rush mining camp; music by Giacomo Puccini, libretto by Civinini and Zangarini.Opera

Sat, Mar 6

4:00pmAeolus String QuartetChamber music featuring Smetana's String Quartet No. 1 and a newly commissioned work; Aeolus is one of today's leading American quartets.Classical

Fri, Mar 12

7:00pmBig Band Time MachineColumbus Jazz Orchestra musicians guide a multi-media musical journey through CJO history with hits, interviews, and clips.Columbus jazz orchestra

Sat, Mar 13

B7:00pmBig Band Time MachineColumbus jazz orchestra

Sun, Mar 14

B3:00pmBig Band Time MachineColumbus jazz orchestra

Fri, Apr 9

N7:30pmNAKED CLASSICS: Schumann's RhenishHost Paul Rissmann guides through the stories, history, and inspiration behind Schumann's Symphony No. 3 "Rhenish"Classical

Sat, Apr 10

7:00pmSchumann & ChopinViet Cuong's Next Week's Trees, Chopin Piano Concerto No. 1 (Claire Huangci), and Schumann Symphony No. 3 "Rhenish"Baroque

Sun, Apr 11

7:00pmSchumann & ChopinViet Cuong's Next Week's Trees, Chopin Piano Concerto No. 1 (Claire Huangci), and Schumann Symphony No. 3 "Rhenish"Baroque

Fri, Apr 23

N8:00pmNatalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy - Four on the FloorFolk

Sat, Apr 24

7:00pmChanticleerGRAMMY Award-winning male chorus celebrating America's 250th anniversary with American vocal music traditions including spirituals, gospel, barbershop, bluegrass, and vocal jazz.A cappella · Classical

Tue, Apr 27

7:30pmBrian CulbertsonSmooth jazz · Blues

Fri, Apr 30

7:00pmSome Kind of Wonderful: Legends of Rock & PopSingable, danceable tunes from legendary women of rock & pop: Aretha Franklin, Carole King, Whitney Houston, Adele. Guest vocalist Kelly LeVesque with the CJO.Columbus jazz orchestra · Rock

Sat, May 1

S7:00pmSome Kind of Wonderful: Legends of Rock & PopColumbus jazz orchestra

Sun, May 2

S3:00pmSome Kind of Wonderful: Legends of Rock & PopColumbus jazz orchestra

Sat, May 8

7:00pmVadim, Vasks, & BeethovenProMusica Chamber Orchestra with Vadim Gluzman; Bach, Vasks Distant Light, Beethoven Symphony No. 8Classical

Sun, May 9

7:00pmVadim, Vasks, & BeethovenProMusica Chamber Orchestra with Vadim Gluzman; Bach, Vasks Distant Light, Beethoven Symphony No. 8Classical

Sun, May 16

C3:00pmThe Cooper-Bing CompetitionInternationally recognized vocal competition dubbed "The Olympics of Opera"; five finalists compete for a $10,000 grand prize.Opera

Sun, Oct 10

A7:00pmAl Stewart - Farewell Tour with The Empty PocketsFolk

Genres:Classical Jazz

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