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?”
Best Concerts in Columbus
Barry Manilow The Last Columbus Concert
Sun, Aug 2 • 7:00 pm
Nationwide Arena • 200 West Nationwide Boulevard Columbus, 43215
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Ryan Bingham and The Texas Gentlemen – Still Gettin’ Away With It Tour
Sat, May 23 • 7:00 pm
Kemba Live! • 405 Neil Avenue Columbus, 43215
Other
Fleetwood Gold – AMPLIFIED!
Fri, May 22 • 7:30 pm
Lincoln Theatre • 769 East Long Street Columbus, 43203
Other
The Mountain Goats
Thu, May 21 • 7:00 pm
Newport Music Hall • 1722 North High Street Columbus, 43201
Other
Bruno Mars – The Romantic Tour
Wed, May 20 • 7:00 pm
Ohio Stadium • 555 Borror Drive Columbus, 43210
Other
Megan Moroney: The Cloud 9 Tour
Fri, May 29 • 7:00 pm
Schottenstein Center • 555 Borror Drive Columbus, 43210
Other
Ledisi – Nationwide Picnic with the Pops
Sat, Jun 13 • 8:00 pm
Columbus Commons • 160 South High Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Wyclef Jean – Nationwide Picnic with the Pops
Sat, Jun 20 • 8:00 pm
Columbus Commons • 160 South High Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Windborne’s The Music of Tom Petty – Nationwide Picnic with the Pops
Sat, Jun 27 • 8:00 pm
Columbus Commons • 160 South High Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Tash Sultana – North American Tour 2026
Wed, Jun 3 • 7:00 pm
Kemba Live! • 405 Neil Avenue Columbus, 43215
Other
Young the Giant – Victory Garden Tour with Cold War Kids
Fri, Jun 26 • 5:30 pm
Kemba Live! • 405 Neil Avenue Columbus, 43215
Other
Earl Sweatshirt & MIKE – Home on the Range Tour 2026
Sat, Jun 27 • 7:00 pm
Kemba Live! • 405 Neil Avenue Columbus, 43215
Other
Don Toliver: Octane Tour
Tue, Jun 9 • 7:30 pm
Nationwide Arena • 200 West Nationwide Boulevard Columbus, 43215
Other
Spacey Jane: If That Makes Sense Tour
Mon, Jun 8 • 7:00 pm
Newport Music Hall • 1722 North High Street Columbus, 43201
Other
Taking Back Sunday with Special Guest Bayside
Tue, Jun 9 • 7:00 pm
Newport Music Hall • 1722 North High Street Columbus, 43201
Other
Buckeye Country Superfest Official Pre-Party feat. Evan Honer with Leon Majcen
Fri, Jun 12 • 7:00 pm
Newport Music Hall • 1722 North High Street Columbus, 43201
Other
Passion Pit – The Pretty Penny Tour
Tue, Jun 23 • 7:00 pm
Newport Music Hall • 1722 North High Street Columbus, 43201
Other
Matt Maeson – Watch My Step
Fri, Jun 26 • 7:00 pm
Newport Music Hall • 1722 North High Street Columbus, 43201
Other
Josh Groban with special guest Jennifer Hudson
Wed, Jun 24 • 8:00 pm
Schottenstein Center • 555 Borror Drive Columbus, 43210
Other
LIONEL RICHIE and EARTH, WIND & FIRE
Sat, Jun 27 • 7:30 pm
Schottenstein Center • 555 Borror Drive Columbus, 43210
Other
Upon A Burning Body
Thu, Jun 18 • 6:00 pm
Admission starts at: $33.53The KING of CLUBS • 6252 Busch Boulevard Columbus, 43229
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SAVANNAH DEXTER: Damage Control Tour
Sat, Jun 27 • 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $30The KING of CLUBS • 6252 Busch Boulevard Columbus, 43229
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Scioto Mile Concert: Blind Boys of Alabama
Fri, Jun 5 • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Bicentennial Park • 233 Civic Center Drive Columbus, OH 43215
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The Glenn Miller Orchestra
Tue, Jun 9 • 7:00 pm
Southern Theater • 21 East Main Street Columbus, 43215
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A Tribe for Jazz Presents: GTO Trio
Thu, Jun 18 • 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Admission starts at: $15Columbus Museum of Art • 480 East Broad Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Spafford
Sun, Jun 21 • 6:00 pm
Admission starts at: $33.10Woodlands Tavern • 1200 West 3rd Avenue Columbus, 43212
Other
Don Henry (Grammy Winning Songwriter)
Sat, Jun 6 • 8:30 pm
Admission starts at: $30Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
Other
Hocking Hills Country Fest Benefitting Veterans
Sat, Jun 20 • 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Poston Manor & Event Barn • 36560 Hocking Drive Logan, OH 43138
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Breakaway Music Festival
Fri, May 29 - Sat, May 30 • All Day
Admission starts at: $159Historic Crew Stadium • One Black and Gold Boulevard Columbus, 43211
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