Ahhhh February. The month of love, the infamous leap day, and the random 3 days of 70 degree weather in Columbus. You know what else is happening this February? Some of the best and coolest live music acts in the world are stopping through Columbus’ iconic music venues.
This month, there’s something for everyone to enjoy, including the improv-rock band Umphrey’s McGee at KEMBA! Live, the subtle singer-songwriter stylings of Briston Maroney at Newport Music Hall, comedy-disco group Koo Koo at A&R Music Bar, and king of The 6 Drake with special guest J. Cole at the Schottenstein Center.
Disclaimer: While this expertly curated list is full of the absolute best live music events coming through town soon, not every musical act is listed below. If we missed a good one, kindly let us know in the comments (or start your own website of expertly curated live music lists). Just be sure to get your tickets soon because many of these shows will sell out!
CHIODOS: 20 Years of All’s Well That Ends Well
Tue, Dec 2 • 6:00 pm
Kemba Live! • 405 Neil Ave Columbus, 43215
Other
PVRIS: White Noise 10 Year Anniversary Tour
Tue, Dec 9 • 7:00 pm
Kemba Live! • 405 Neil Ave Columbus, 43215
Other
99.7 The Blitz Presents HIGHLY SUSPECT for BLITZMAS
Sat, Dec 13 • 7:00 pm
Kemba Live! • 405 Neil Ave Columbus, 43215
Other
THAT MEXICAN OT: Recess Tour – Part 2
Sun, Dec 14 • 7:00 pm
Kemba Live! • 405 Neil Ave Columbus, 43215
Other
Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Tue, Dec 23 +more dates • 3:00 pm
Nationwide Arena • 200 W Nationwide Blvd Columbus, 43215
Other
SOUL COUGHING STILL LOVES YOU
Fri, Dec 5 • 7:00 pm
Newport Music Hall • 1722 N High St Columbus, 43201
Other
WNCI’s Acoustic Chrismukkah featuring AJR, The Orphan The Poet, Ray Jones
Mon, Dec 8 • 6:00 pm
Newport Music Hall • 1722 N High St Columbus, 43201
Other
Tropidelic & The Quasi Kings w/ Shrub
Wed, Dec 31 • 7:30 pm
Newport Music Hall • 1722 N High St Columbus, 43201
Other
Straight No Chaser: Holiday Road
Tue, Dec 2 • 7:30 pm
Admission starts at: $48.80Palace Theatre • 34 West Broad St Columbus, 43215
Other
RAIN – A Beatles Christmas Tribute
Sat, Dec 6 • 8:00 pm
Admission starts at: $42.14Palace Theatre • 34 West Broad St Columbus, 43215
Other
Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour 2025
Thu, Dec 11 • 7:30 pm
Admission starts at: $54.24Palace Theatre • 34 West Broad St Columbus, 43215
Other
Parker Louis + Friends
Wed, Dec 3 • 8:00 pm
Admission starts at: $25Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Ave Columbus, 43212
Other
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