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The Ultimate Guide To Local Live Music In Central Ohio This Month and Beyond

City Guide, Event, Live Music, Nightlife, Things to Do

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Written by Step Out Columbus
Published on March 24, 2026
Photo courtesy of Dire Wolf

Sure, all the biggest names in music make frequent stops through Columbus every year.

Sure, we have one of the largest country music festivals every year with Buckeye Country Superfest.

Sure, all of these concerts are super fun and enjoyable.

But local Columbus musicians aren’t to be slept on, either! The Columbus music scene is thriving with talented artists that are working hard to get their big break so that they too can tour all over the world.

Not only does supporting local live music benefit the artists, it also makes Columbus a much richer and vibrant city to live in! So do yourself a favor and head out to one of these local concerts. You’ll be glad you did.

Your Local Live Music Roundup

Live Music

Swingin’ N Shakin’ with Whirlybirds

Sat, Apr 4 • 5:00 pm

Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212

Other

oin in the fun every Saturday at Natalie’s Grandview  for Swingin’ n Shakin’ with Whirlybirds on Charlie’s Stage and enjoy FREE admission (tips ...

Live Music

Robert Mason

Sat, Apr 4 • 5:30 pm

Admission starts at: $10

Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Avenue Columbus, 43215

Other

“Power Hour” Show: $10 Showtime: 5:30-6:30 (Doors Open 5:00) Robert Mason is a pianist, teacher, and organist from Columbus, Ohio. His personal ...

Live Music

Tyler Fairburn

Sat, Apr 4 +more dates • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Hofbrauhaus Columbus • 800 Goodale Boulevard Columbus, 43212

Other

Tyler Fairburn ...

Live Music

Melanie A. Davis & the Madness w / Jasmine Spitzer

Sat, Apr 4 • 6:00 pm

Admission starts at: $10

Rambling House • 310 East Hudson Street Columbus, 43202

Other

Melanie A. Davis & the Madness w / Jasmine Spitzer ...

Live Music

Reid Coleman

Sat, Apr 4 • 6:00 pm

Edison Brewing Company • 785 Science Blvd Gahanna, 43230

Other

Reid Coleman ...

Live Music

Log Flume (PHL), Benny P (PHL) w/ Hillhead & Checkeye

Sat, Apr 4 • 8:00 pm

Rambling House • 310 East Hudson Street Columbus, 43202

Other

Log Flume (PHL), Benny P (PHL) w/ Hillhead & Checkeye ...

Live Music

Stolen Goods

Sat, Apr 4 • 8:00 pm

India Oak Grill • 590 Oakland Park Avenue Columbus, 43214

Other

Stolen Goods ...

Live Music

LDNL

Sat, Apr 4 • 9:00 pm

Admission starts at: $10

Fenders • 8333 Market Exchange Dr Westerville, 43081

Other

$15 COVER LDNL is a successful and high-profile live pop, dance, top 40 and hip-hop band that has toured many countries as well as all over America. ...

Live Music

Dave Sabatka

Sun, Apr 5 +more dates • 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Hofbrauhaus Columbus • 800 Goodale Boulevard Columbus, 43212

Other

Dave Sabatka ...

Live Music

Jasmine Spitzer

Tue, Apr 7 • 6:00 pm

Admission starts at: $10

Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Avenue Columbus, 43215

Other

Show: $10 Showtimes: 6:00 - 7:30 (Doors Open 5:30) 8:15 - 9:45 (Doors Open 7:45) Jasmine Spitzer is a singer and songwriter whose music feels like ...

Live Music

Squeezin & Wheezin – Mike Farrenkopf

Tue, Apr 7 +more dates • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Hofbrauhaus Columbus • 800 Goodale Boulevard Columbus, 43212

Other

Squeezin & Wheezin – Mike Farrenkopf ...

Live Music

Blues & Beyond: The High Definitions

Wed, Apr 8 • 5:15 pm

Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212

Other

Natalie’s, with support from the Columbus Blues Alliance (CBA), presents Blues & Beyond Happening Hour. This weekly Wednesday series will include ...

Live Music

The Jerry Powell Experience

Wed, Apr 8 • 6:00 pm

Admission starts at: $10

Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Avenue Columbus, 43215

Other

Show: $10 Showtimes: 6:00 - 7:30 (Doors Open 5:30) 8:15 - 9:45 (Doors Open 7:45) The Jerry Powell Experience is an eclectic band that showcases ...

Live Music

Trad Nua Celtic Series: One for the Foxes

Wed, Apr 8 • 8:00 pm

Admission starts at: $25

Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212

Other

Dave Curley, Tadhg Ó Meachair & Joanna Hyde form an exciting and dynamic transatlantic trio that presents a rousing blend of Irish and American folk ...

Live Music

Doctor Thunder Quartet

Thu, Apr 9 • 6:00 pm

Admission starts at: $10

Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Avenue Columbus, 43215

Other

Show: $10 Showtimes: 6:00 – 7:30 (Doors Open 5:30) 8:15 – 9:45 (Doors Open 7:45) ...

Live Music

NewFound Road

Thu, Apr 9 • 8:30 pm

Admission starts at: $30

Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212

Other

For over two decades, NewFound Road has been known for powerful harmonies, world-class musicianship, and songs that reach deep into the heart of American ...

Live Music

Nikole McGee w/ TBA

Fri, Apr 10 • 5:00 pm

Rambling House • 310 East Hudson Street Columbus, 43202

Other

Nikole McGee w/ TBA ...

Live Music

Pete Mills Quartet

Fri, Apr 10 • 5:30 pm

Admission starts at: $10

Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Avenue Columbus, 43215

Other

“Power Hour” Show: $10 Showtime: 5:30-6:30 (Doors Open 5:00) A native of Toronto, Canada, saxophonist Pete Mills has been praised by critics ...

Live Music

Happy Hour w/ Folquinox

Fri, Apr 10 • 6:00 pm

Woodlands Tavern • 1200 West 3rd Avenue Columbus, 43212

Other

Happy Hour w/ Folquinox at Woodlands Tavern ...

Live Music

Flame Keepers

Fri, Apr 10 • 6:00 pm

Edison Brewing Company • 785 Science Blvd Gahanna, 43230

Other

Flame Keepers ...

Live Music

Bob Piascik

Fri, Apr 10 • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Hofbrauhaus Columbus • 800 Goodale Boulevard Columbus, 43212

Other

Bob Piascik ...

Live Music

Amy Evans & Bob McCann

Fri, Apr 10 • 8:00 pm

India Oak Grill • 590 Oakland Park Avenue Columbus, 43214

Other

Amy Evans & Bob McCann ...

Live Music

Radio City

Fri, Apr 10 • 8:30 pm

Admission starts at: $10

Fenders • 8333 Market Exchange Dr Westerville, 43081

Other

$10 COVER Radio City-Columbus, Ohio cover band covering 80's classics to top 40 dance/pop rock songs. Est. 2013 ...

Live Music

An Album Release Show with J. Moriarty

Fri, Apr 10 • 9:00 pm

Admission starts at: $11

Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212

Other

J. Moriarty (& Associates) is a 4-piece indie rock band made up of 2 Ben’s, an Alex, and a Jamie, and together they rock, softly. They just finished ...

Live Music

Swingin’ N Shakin’ with Whirlybirds

Sat, Apr 11 • 5:00 pm

Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212

Other

Join in the fun every Saturday at Natalie’s Grandview  for Swingin’ n Shakin’ with Whirlybirds on Charlie’s Stage and enjoy FREE admission (tips ...

Live Music

Colin Lazarski Trio with Shaun Booker

Sat, Apr 11 • 5:30 pm

Admission starts at: $10

Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Avenue Columbus, 43215

Other

"Power Hour" Show: $10 Showtime: 5:30-6:30 (Doors Open 5:00) Meet Shaun Booker, a renowned international vocalist whose known for her unique sound ...

Live Music

MegaBeth

Sat, Apr 11 • 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

India Oak Grill • 590 Oakland Park Avenue Columbus, 43214

Other

MegaBeth ...

Live Music

Yachtopia

Sat, Apr 11 • 8:45 pm

Admission starts at: $10

Fenders • 8333 Market Exchange Dr Westerville, 43081

Other

$10 COVER Sail the smooth seas with Yachtopia. A must see Yacht ROCK experience that will instantly transport you. ...

Live Music

Drew Eberly Album Release w / Joy Cry

Sun, Apr 12 • 5:00 pm

Admission starts at: $10

Rambling House • 310 East Hudson Street Columbus, 43202

Other

Doors 5pm / Music 6pm $10 ...

Live Music

George DeLancey Trio

Tue, Apr 14 • 6:00 pm

Admission starts at: $10

Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Avenue Columbus, 43215

Other

Show: $10 Showtimes: 6:00 - 7:30 (Doors Open 5:30) 8:15 - 9:45 (Doors Open 7:45) A native of Cambridge, OH, and a student of such prestigious programs ...

Live Music

Blues & Beyond: Mojo Blue featuring Rick Collura

Wed, Apr 15 • 5:00 pm

Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212

Other

Natalie’s, with support from the Columbus Blues Alliance (CBA), presents Blues & Beyond Happening Hour. This week features Rick Collura & ...

Live Music

Blaiden Kirk

Wed, Apr 15 • 8:30 pm

Fenders • 8333 Market Exchange Dr Westerville, 43081

Other

Come join us this Wednesday for music from local Columbus artist Blaiden Kirk! https://www.instagram.com/blaidenk/?hl=en Drink specials served up from ...

Live Music

Andy Woodson Trio

Thu, Apr 16 • 6:00 pm

Admission starts at: $10

Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Avenue Columbus, 43215

Other

Show: $10 Showtimes: 6:00 - 7:30 (Doors Open 5:30) 8:15 - 9:45 (Doors Open 7:45) Andy Woodson is one of the most in-demand bassists in the central ...

Live Music

The Silos 40th Anniversary Tour – WCBE Happy Hour Concert

Thu, Apr 16 • 7:00 pm

Rumba Cafe • 2507 Summit St Columbus, 43202

Other

Brought to you by WCBE & Celebrity Etc presents
DOORS - 6pm
SHOW - 7pm ADV TIX - $20
DOOR - $25 Tix available at Used Kids Records, ...

Live Music

Hail Bop Group w / Aiden Robinson & Trayvon Barksdale

Thu, Apr 16 • 7:00 pm

Rambling House • 310 East Hudson Street Columbus, 43202

Other

Doors 7pm / Music 8pm $10 ...

Live Music

Sons of Gladys: Tribute to Prince

Thu, Apr 16 • 7:30 pm

Admission starts at: $25

Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212

Other

Sons of Gladys present a Memorial Tribute to Prince, with an evening of music spanning the incredible career of Prince Rogers Nelson! Please join in as ...

Live Music

Happy Chichester

Fri, Apr 17 • 5:00 pm

Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212

Other

Happy Chichester is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer from Columbus, OH who has performed sold out shows across the US and Europe ...

Live Music

Alex Schrock Trio

Fri, Apr 17 • 5:30 pm

Admission starts at: $10

Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Avenue Columbus, 43215

Other

"Power Hour" Show: $10 Showtime: 5:30-6:30 (Doors Open 5:00) Alex Schrock is a guitarist, composer and teacher in the Columbus area. Originally ...

Live Music

The Halamays w/ Neilston & Gass

Fri, Apr 17 • 8:00 pm

Rambling House • 310 East Hudson Street Columbus, 43202

Other

Doors: 8 PM / Music: 9 PM $10 ...

Live Music

Matt Sullivan & Friends

Fri, Apr 17 • 8:00 pm

India Oak Grill • 590 Oakland Park Avenue Columbus, 43214

Other

Matt Sullivan & Friends ...

Live Music

Big Bad Stache

Fri, Apr 17 • 8:30 pm

Admission starts at: $5

Fenders • 8333 Market Exchange Dr Westerville, 43081

Other

$5 COVER Versatile trio from central OH covering a wide range of artists w/ a focus on rock, pop, blues, & alternative ...

Live Music

Any Colour: PINK FLOYD Tribute

Fri, Apr 17 • 9:00 pm

The Summit Music Hall • 2210 Summit Street Columbus, 43201

Other

Any Colour performs Pink Floyd's "A Collection Of Great Dance Songs) and more! ...

Live Music

Swingin’ N Shakin’ with Whirlybirds

Sat, Apr 18 • 5:00 pm

Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212

Other

Join in the fun every Saturday at Natalie’s Grandview  for Swingin’ n Shakin’ with Whirlybirds on Charlie’s Stage and enjoy FREE admission (tips ...

Live Music

Ohio Kindling w/ TBA

Sat, Apr 18 • 5:00 pm

Rambling House • 310 East Hudson Street Columbus, 43202

Other

Doors 5 / Music 6 $10 ...

Live Music

Norside Organ Trio

Sat, Apr 18 • 5:30 pm

Admission starts at: $10

Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Avenue Columbus, 43215

Other

"Power Hour" Show: $10 Showtime: 5:30-6:30 (Doors Open 5:00) featuring Laura Camara, Liz Woolley, Jimmi Love & Matt Murphy ...

Live Music

The Joint Rockers

Sat, Apr 18 • 8:00 pm

India Oak Grill • 590 Oakland Park Avenue Columbus, 43214

Other

The Joint Rockers ...

Live Music

Fat Dog

Sat, Apr 18 • 8:30 pm

Admission starts at: $10

Fenders • 8333 Market Exchange Dr Westerville, 43081

Other

$10 COVER Founded in 1998, Fat Dog is a classic & modern rock cover band from Columbus, Ohio. https://www.facebook.com/Fat-Dog-320439216926/ Drink ...

Live Music

Nikki D & The Sisters of Thunder

Sun, Apr 19 • 8:00 pm

Admission starts at: $25

Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212

Other

Soul Sunday, hosted by Debra James Tucker continues with the dynamic Nikki D & Sisters of Thunder along with very special guests Bobby Floyd and Debra ...

Live Music

Blues & Beyond: Mill Street Blues

Wed, Apr 22 • 5:00 pm

Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212

Other

Natalie’s, with support from the Columbus Blues Alliance (CBA), presents Blues & Beyond Happening Hour. This weekly Wednesday series will include ...

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