Live music in the heart of Downtown Columbus!
From folk rock to the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, Columbus Commons is the official Downtown home for concert fans this summer. We produce a musical mix of free shows and rent the park to others to produce a variety of ticketed events that equates to no shortage of concert activity at the Commons. Check out the line-up and join us at the city’s center!
FREE CONCERTS PRODUCED BY CDDC
Columbus Downtown Development Corporation is proud to produce a lineup of incredible FREE performances each year! At these concerts, you’ll hear some great music while enjoying food from some of our favorite food trucks and drinks from our convenient bar, supported by Heidelberg Distributing and Middle West Spirits.
Easy and convenient parking is available just south of the park at the Columbus Commons Main Garage, located at 55 East Rich Street.
Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome, please leave coolers at home. Food trucks and a bar will be available.
FREE Shadowbox Live Performance
Which One's Pink?
Sunday, May 27
Shadowbox Live® pays tribute to the legendary band Pink Floyd with Which One's Pink?. Split in two parts, act 1 tells the story of the band's founder, songwriter, and primary singer Syd Barrett through some of their most well-known songs. Act 2 pays homage to the album Dark Side of the Moon, paring the music with video excerpts and live action interpretation of The Wizard of Oz. Stirring, dark, and beautiful, Which One's Pink? is a sonic and visual journey.
FREE Navigators Concert
Presented by Cardinal Transportation
Friday, June 22
Free event featuring the Navigators, a group comprised of Columbus executives and professionals playing high-energy rock tunes from the 1960s to today. Since their formation in 2003, they have helped to raise more than $200,000 to help local and national charities such as the City Year Columbus, United Way, Salvation Army, Mid-Ohio Food Bank, Hilltop YMCA, the American Red Cross, and more. This year's show is benefiting A Kid Again, an organization supporting kids and families who are dealing with life-threatening illnesses.
FREE Downtown Live Series
Thursday, July 12
Thursday, July, 19
Thursday, July, 26
There's nothing quite like live music outdoors in the heart of your city! The lineup will be announced soon - but you can bet it will feature some local favorites and more!
FREE McGuffey Lane Concert
Friday, August 31
McGuffey Lane is back at the Commons! Their high-energy rock, country and contemporary music have been attracting attention throughout Ohio and the Midwest for nearly 20 years.
FREE Shadowbox Live Performance
Evolutionaries: The Stories and Music of David Bowie and Prince
Sunday, September 2
Shadowbox Live® pays tribute to two changelings who revolutionized music, fashion, and pop culture. This show is unlike any other!
More to come!
You'll want to keep an eye on this lineup - we'll be adding more throughout the summer!
OTHER CONCERTS HOSTED AT COLUMBUS COMMONS
Summer 614
Saturday, June 2
Summer 614 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. Artists will be announced soon - check the event website for more information.
This event is produced by the 22nd Foundation.
Harmony Project Presents: 1968
Thursday, June 7
1968: The music and social commentary of fifty years ago – a year that changed America forever – told through the voices of today.
One night, looking back at who we were, looking forward to who we hope to become.
Representing the beautiful mosaic of our great city, reflecting Robert Kennedy’s vision, and Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream.
No ticket charge. Everyone seated together – on the great lawn of Columbus Commons.
Free tickets are required - check the event website for more information.
This concert is produced by The Harmony Project.
Picnic with the Pops
Popcorn Pops
Presented by Columbus Symphony Orchestra
Check out their website for more information on start times and tickets! It's going to be a great summer.
June 16: Little River Band
June 23: Rick Springfield
June 30: Patriotic Pops with Columbus Gay Men's Chorus
July 7: The Music of Billy Joel and More starring Michael Cavanaugh
July 14: HANSON String Theory
July 20: Tchaikovsky Spectacular
July 21: Brian McKnight
July 27: The Ohio State University Marching Band
July 28: The Ohio State University Marching Band
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