Photo courtesy of AJR (Playing the Ohio State Fair Fri Aug 1)
Live music in August? Columbus is cranking it to 11.
If you thought music season peaked in July… think again. August is stacked with incredible live music in Columbus and Central Ohio, from stadium-sized pop stars to indie legends and everything in between. Whether you’re into singalongs that shake the arena rafters or vibey outdoor shows under the stars, there’s a concert with your name (and possibly your dance moves) on it.
So grab your earplugs, check your bank account, and let’s dive into the best concerts coming to Columbus this August.
Because you don’t want to be the one who says, “Wait, they were here?”
Nationwide Arena • 200 West Nationwide Boulevard Columbus, 43215
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RESCHEDULED FROM JANUARY 18, 2026 AND MARCH 6, 2026 TO AUGUST 2, 2026.
Fans can look forward to an unforgettable evening as Manilow performs his greatest ...
Ohio Theatre • 39 East State Street Columbus, 43215
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Friday Coffee Dress
Observe a working rehearsal as the musicians and conductor put the finishing touches on the weekend’s concert program on Friday, ...
Riffe Center • 77 South High Street Columbus, 43215
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Get ready, North America! The vocal wonder from Down Under, THE TEN TENORS, are bringing their electrifying 30th Anniversary World Tour to your shores ...
Palace Theatre • 34 West Broad Street Columbus, 43215
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The internationally acclaimed Ukrainian symphony orchestra Lords of the Sound is set to make its highly anticipated United States debut in March 2026, ...
Southern Theater • 21 East Main Street Columbus, 43215
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With a fierce dedication to Baroque music, Parisian quartet Le Consort has spent the 10 years since its inception bringing a personal, dynamic, and modern ...
Southern Theater • 21 East Main Street Columbus, 43215
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One of jazz’s great female songwriters wrote the 1950s hit “Hotter than That,” and the Columbus Jazz Orchestra is honoring women in jazz with a concert ...
Nationwide Arena • 200 West Nationwide Boulevard Columbus, 43215
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Elevation Worship & Steven Furtick are adding more dates to their Elevation Nights tour in the Winter of 2026! Pastor Steven Furtick will be preaching ...
Nationwide Arena • 200 West Nationwide Boulevard Columbus, 43215
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Three Days Grace, I Prevail, The Funeral Portrait
With billions of streams, millions of album sales, and sold out arena tours across multiple continents, ...
Nationwide Arena • 200 West Nationwide Boulevard Columbus, 43215
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After more than five decades of electrifying performances, chart-topping hits, and timeless anthems, the iconic rock band JOURNEY is saying goodbye the ...
