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 ...
The Honest Conversations Tour isn’t about pretending you have it all together - it’s about showing up as you are. Katy Nichole brings songs like her ...
Riffe Center • 77 South High Street Columbus, 43215
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Stuart Chafetz, conductor
Tony DeSare, piano and vocals
Aubrey Logan, trombone and vocals
John Manzari, tap and vocals
Cole Porter’s sophisticated, ...
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, ...
Ohio Theatre • 39 East State Street Columbus, 43215
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In a co-production with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, CAPA and Opera Columbus. Composed by Giuseppe Verdi and inspired by Alexandre Dumas Fils’s ...
Nationwide Arena • 200 West Nationwide Boulevard Columbus, 43215
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Demi Lovato is a GRAMMY-nominated and award-winning musician, actor and New York Times best-selling author. She was first known for her onscreen talents, ...
Schottenstein Center • 555 Borror Drive Columbus, 43210
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Join Phil Wickham with Tauren Wells and special guest Jamie MacDonald on the Song of the Saints Tour! Hitting 24 cities across the US in the Spring of ...
Global superstar Luke Combs returns to the road this spring with his massive “My Kinda Saturday Night Tour,” playing in-the-round at Ohio Stadium.
Special ...
Palace Theatre • 34 West Broad Street Columbus, 43215
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Get ready for a night of Motown magic as two legendary groups, The Temptations and The Four Tops, take the stage at the Palace Theatre — celebrating ...
Palace Theatre • 34 West Broad Street Columbus, 43215
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Feat. RAHEEM DEVAUGHN and Special Guest. TEEDRA MOSES
After nearly ten years away from the touring stage, Floetry—the iconic duo of Marsha Ambrosius ...
Southern Theater • 21 East Main Street Columbus, 43215
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Renowned for their fresh, brilliant interpretations of the world’s greatest works, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Woodwind Quintet pushes the boundaries ...
