If spring means anything, aside from the warmer weather and finally having leaves on the trees again, it means the start of concerts on warm spring and summer nights. Just thinking about it gives me chills.
With plenty of venues, both big and small, indoor and outdoor, it’s no wonder why artists always make it a point to stop in the 614 for a little noisemaking and dancing.
If you’re out of the loop and haven’t been paying attention to which musicians will be coming to town in the near future, we’ve got you covered with these can’t-miss concerts in May.
The Best Concerts in Central Ohio This May
Barry Manilow The Last Columbus Concert
Sun, Aug 2 • 7:00 pm
Nationwide Arena • 200 West Nationwide Boulevard Columbus, 43215
Other
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
NAKED CLASSICS: Appalachian Spring
Fri, May 15 • 7:30 pm
Southern Theater • 21 East Main Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Copland & Shostakovich
Sat, May 16 - Sun, May 17 • 7:00 pm
Southern Theater • 21 East Main Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Fleetwood Gold – AMPLIFIED!
Fri, May 22 • 7:30 pm
Lincoln Theatre • 769 East Long Street Columbus, 43203
Other
Stephen Lynch: The Me Tour
Fri, May 15 • 7:00 pm
Newport Music Hall • 1722 North High Street Columbus, 43201
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
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