Concerts
Harmony Project Presents: Concert For Community
Presented by Harmony Project
Thursday, May 18
6 p.m. Gates open
7:30 p.m. Show starts
Harmony’s powerhouse 500-voice chorus representing the cultural mosaic of our Central Ohio community returns to the stage for their first large concert since 2019, at Columbus Commons. This free-to-the-public event will also feature the Harmony Band and Orchestra.
Ticket registration will be required for this event. You can reserve your tickets here.
FREE Shadowbox Live Performance
Sunday, May 28
6 p.m. Food trucks and bar open
8 p.m. Show starts
Shadowbox Live brings their production of Flower Power to Columbus Commons. A chance to re-live the times and music of a cultural revolution that changed everything. This rockumentary celebrates the influence of hippie culture and the music that inspired the greatest political and social movements of our time. So, grab your tie-die shirts, throw on your go-go boots, and get ready to belt it out to the music of the 1960’s. This is a free show and tickets are not required. Learn more about the show here.
Bar and food trucks will begin service at 6 p.m. and the Shadowbox Live performance will start at 8 p.m. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome! Outside alcohol is not permitted at this event.
This show is for all ages, but please note that mature content will be performed.
Summer614 Concert
Presented by Fame Productions
Saturday, June 3
3 p.m.
Brought to you by FAME Productions, SUMMER614 brings some of your favorite R&B and Hip Hop artists from yesterday and today to Columbus Commons. With music, food, drinks and vendors you won't want to miss it! Tickets available here.
FREE Martina McBride Concert
feat. Harper Grace
Sunday, July 9
5:30 p.m. Gates open at Rich Street entrance ONLY. Food trucks and bars will open.
7 p.m. Harper Grace
8 p.m. Martina McBride
Common Ground Concert Series, presented by CDDC and CAPA, welcomes Martina McBride to Columbus Commons, with special guest, Harper Grace.
Free tickets are required to attend this show. You can learn how to claim your tickets here!
Gates open at 5:30 p.m. along with bars and food trucks. Food truck lineup includes Roadster, Paddy Wagon, Cheesy Truck, Fork in Nigeria, and Hibachi Run. Outside alcohol is not permitted. For a full list of our rules click here.
Picnic with the Pops
+ Popcorn Pops
Presented by the Columbus Symphony Orchestra
Series begins June 17
6 p.m. Gates open
8 p.m. Show starts
Picnic with the Pops, presented by Nationwide, is a chance to see some of today's most popular entertainers performing with the Columbus Symphony! Tickets are required and available for purchase here.
- Saturday, June 17: Ne-Yo - Symphony with Soul
- Friday, June 23: Popcorn Pops
- Saturday, June 24: Super Diamond
- Saturday, July 1: Patriotic Pops and Soul
- Saturday, July 8: The Music of Whitney Houston: A Celebration
- Saturday, July 15: The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA
- Friday, July 21: Popcorn Pops
- Saturday, July 22: Ben Folds - What Matters Most Tour
- Friday, July 28: The Ohio State University Marching Band
- Saturday, July 29: The Ohio State University Marching Band
For more information on tickets, updates regarding weather and items permitted in the park, check out their website.
614 FUNK FEST
Produced by Fame Productions
Saturday, August 12
4 p.m.
The producers of SUMMER614 bring some of your favorite Funk groups including CAMEO, ZAPP, and S.O.S Band to Columbus Commons. With music, food, drinks and vendors you won't want to miss it! Get your tickets here >>
FREE Concert ft. The Navigators
Friday, August 18
5:30 p.m. Food trucks and bar open
7 p.m. Show starts
FREE Boyz II Men Concert
feat. Harmonic Soul Band
Friday, August 25
5 p.m. Gates open at Rich Street entrance ONLY. Food trucks and bars will open.
7 p.m. Harmonic Soul Band
8 p.m. Boyz II Men
Common Ground Concert Series, presented by CDDC and CAPA, welcomes Boyz II Men to Columbus Commons, with special guests, the Harmonic Soul Band.
Free tickets are required to attend this show. You can learn how to claim your tickets here!
Gates open at 5 p.m. along with bars and food trucks. Food truck lineup includes Roadster, Paddy Wagon, Cheesy Truck, Fork in Nigeria. Outside alcohol is not permitted. For a full list of our rules click here.
FREE Local + Live Concert Series
Every Thursday in August
5:30 p.m. Food trucks and bar open
7 p.m. Show starts
Thursday nights at the Commons is the perfect kick-off to the weekend. Bring a chair or picnic blanket, and take in some of the best local acts Columbus has to offer. These shows are open to the public, and no ticket is required.
Shows start at 7pm. Food trucks, bar, and DJ O'Sharp will kick things off at 5:30 p.m.
- August 3: Grassinine (Mountain Rock) + North to Nashvile (Country)
- FOOD TRUCKS: Fancy Feeding You, Fork In Nigeria, Cheesy Truck & Paddy Wagon
- August 10: The Deeptones (Funk/Soul) + The Fuzz (performing a Police Tribute)
- FOOD TRUCKS: Cheesy Truck, Fork In Nigeria, Paddy Wagon & Roadster
- August 17: The Spikedrivers (Twangy Rock/Blues) + The Ark Band (performing a Bob Marley Tribute)
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- FOOD TRUCKS: Fancy Feeding You, Hibachi Run, Roadster, Taesty's
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- August 24: Re Do (Hip Hop and Pop DJ Battle) + Deal Breakers (performing an Earth, Wind, and Fire Tribute)
- FOOD TRUCKS:Paddy Wagon, Hibachi Run & Taesty's
- August 31: Reaganomics (80's Pop) + MojoFlo (Neo Funk/Soul)
- FOOD TRUCKS: Fork In Nigeria, Hibachi Run & Roadster
Tickets are not required. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome; outside alcohol is not permitted. For a full list of our rules click here.
