Incredible Concerts Coming to Columbus and Central Ohio This February

Live Music, Music, Nightlife, Things to Do

Written by Step Out Columbus

Published on January 23, 2025

Photos courtesy of A R I Z O N A, Justin Timberlake, and Hans Zimmer on Facebook

February might be the shortest month, but it’s packing some serious star power when it comes to concerts in Columbus and Central Ohio.

From chart-topping artists to up-and-coming gems, this month’s lineup will have you scrambling to snag tickets, and these shows are worth braving the cold.

Here’s your guide to the incredible concerts hitting the stage this February.

Live Music

Barry Manilow The Last Columbus Concert

Sun, Aug 2 • 7:00 pm

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 ...

Live Music

Katy Nichole, Claire Leslie: Honest Conversations Tour

Thu, Apr 30 • 6:00 pm

Kemba Live! • 405 Neil Avenue Columbus, 43215

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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 ...

Live Music

La Traviata

Sat, Apr 25 - Sun, Apr 26 • Times Vary

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 ...

Live Music

Demi Lovato: It’s Not That Deep Tour

Mon, Apr 27 • 8:00 pm

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, ...

Live Music

Luke Combs

Sat, Apr 25 • 5:20 pm

Ohio Stadium • 555 Borror Drive Columbus, 43210

Other

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 ...

Live Music

Great Artist Gala – Renée Fleming

Fri, Apr 24 • 7:30 pm

McCoy Center for the Arts • 100 East Dublin Granville Road New Albany, 43054

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Superstar vocalist Renée Fleming transforms the McCoy stage into a breathtaking soundscape in “Voice of Nature: The Anthropocene,” inspired by her ...

Live Music

Orff: Triumph of Aphrodite

Fri, May 1 - Sat, May 2 • 7:30 pm

Ohio Theatre • 39 East State Street Columbus, 43215

Other

Rossen Milanov, conductor Aubry Ballarò, soprano Nicholas Nestorak, tenor Hugh Russell, baritone Columbus Symphony Chorus Stephen Caracciolo, chorus ...

Live Music

YUNGBLUD: IDOLS – THE WORLD TOUR

Mon, May 4 • 6:00 pm

Kemba Live! • 405 Neil Avenue Columbus, 43215

Other

YUNGBLUD: IDOLS - THE WORLD TOUR
YUNGBLUD
KEMBA Live! Columbus, OH
May 4 Monday
6:00PM Doors Open
Outdoors – Rain or Shine
...

Live Music

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

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Ryan Bingham and The Texas Gentlemen – Still Gettin' Away With It Tour
Ryan Bingham
KEMBA Live! Columbus, OH
May 23 Saturday
7:00PM ...

Live Music

The Loren Lounge

Fri, May 1 - Sun, May 3 • Times Vary

Southern Theater • 21 East Main Street Columbus, 43215

Other

Paul Loren is a man of many vocal stylings: from Sinatra to McCartney to his own original sound, his spring finale performance with the CJO is not to be ...

Live Music

The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight

Fri, May 1 • 8:00 pm

Palace Theatre • 34 West Broad Street Columbus, 43215

Other

The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight is a band of classical musicians from the United Kingdom who transform rock and metal songs into dark symphonies. The ...

Live Music

NAKED CLASSICS: Appalachian Spring

Fri, May 15 • 7:30 pm

Southern Theater • 21 East Main Street Columbus, 43215

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Join ProMusica as we explore Copland’s iconic Appalachian Spring and uncover the heart of this American classic. With host Paul Rissmann, discover ...

Live Music

Copland & Shostakovich

Sat, May 16 - Sun, May 17 • 7:00 pm

Southern Theater • 21 East Main Street Columbus, 43215

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ProMusica’s Creative Partner, violinist Vadim Gluzman, Music Director David Danzmayr, and the orchestra reunite onstage to present Shostakovich’s powerful ...

Live Music

Fleetwood Gold – AMPLIFIED!

Fri, May 22 • 7:30 pm

Lincoln Theatre • 769 East Long Street Columbus, 43203

Other

America’s Fleetwood Mac Experience: AMPLIFIED! Fleetwood Gold joins forces with the Worthington Chamber Orchestra, led by Antoine T. Clark, to bring ...

Live Music