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 July 10, 2024
Photo courtesy of Natalie’s – Grandview on Facebook

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.

Live Music

Ben Maloney Trio

Fri, Jul 26 • 5:30 pm - ?

Admission starts at: $5

Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Ave Columbus, 43215

Central

"Power Hour" Show: $5 Showtime: 5:30-6:30 (Doors Open 5:00 ...

Live Music

Donna Mogavero

Fri, Jul 26 • 6:00 pm - ?

Admission starts at: $10

Rambling House • 310 E Hudson St Columbus, 43202

Central

Music: 6:00 PM // Doors: 5:00 PM -- Tickts: $10 Join us for an afternoon of singer/songwriter music with Donna Mogavero. ...

Live Music

Dave “Heindog” Miller

Fri, Jul 26 • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Hofbrauhaus Columbus • 800 Goodale Blvd Columbus, 43212

Central

Dave “Heindog” Miller ...

Live Music

Brian Douglas Day and JT Hillier

Fri, Jul 26 • 7:00 pm - ?

Edison Brewing Company • 785 Science Blvd Gahanna, 43230

Northeast

Two for One night. A total sing-off, maybe some dancing too ...

Live Music

Tony Hagood Trio

Fri, Jul 26 • 7:15 pm - ?

Admission starts at: $25

Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Ave Columbus, 43215

Central

Showtimes: 7:15 - 8:45 (Doors Open 6:45) 9:30 - 11:00 (Doors Open 9:00) Tony Hagood, an accomplished pianist and composer hailing from Westerville, ...

Live Music

The Ohio State University Marching Band

Fri, Jul 26 - Sat, Jul 27 • 8:00 pm - ?

Columbus Commons • 160 S High St Columbus, 43215

Central

Stuart Chafetz & Dr. Christopher Hoch, Conductor Nationwide Picnic with the Pops wouldn’t be the same without the long tradition of welcoming The ...

Live Music

LDNL

Fri, Jul 26 • 8:30 pm - ?

Admission starts at: $10

Fenders • 8333 Market Exchange Dr Westerville, 43081

Northeast

$10 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

Lee Gantt

Fri, Jul 26 • 10:00 pm - ?

Bristol Republic • 1124 N. High St. Columbus, 43201

Central

Lee Gantt ...

Live Music

SWINGIN’ N SHAKIN’ WITH WHIRLYBIRDS – Charlie’s Stage – Free Happening Hour Show

Sat, Jul 27 • 5:00 pm - ?

Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Ave Columbus, 43212

Central

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

Darren Frate Group

Sat, Jul 27 • 5:30 pm - ?

Admission starts at: $5

Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Ave Columbus, 43215

Central

“Power Hour” Show: $5 Showtime: 5:30-6:30 (Doors Open 5:00) Darren Frate Group's music has been described as world music, jazz and jazz fusion ...

Live Music

Off The Charts

Sat, Jul 27 • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Giammarco’s Italian Restaurant • 6030 Chandler Ct Westerville, 43082

Northeast

Off The Charts ...

Live Music

Scottie G

Sat, Jul 27 • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Hofbrauhaus Columbus • 800 Goodale Blvd Columbus, 43212

Central

Scottie G ...

Live Music

Jamie Ravine Song Writing Session LIVE

Sat, Jul 27 • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Edison Brewing Company • 785 Science Blvd Gahanna, 43230

Northeast

Come experience a singer in the round session hosted by Jamie Ravine. She will be joined by fellow local talented songwriters. ...

Live Music

Jake Smith Quartet

Sat, Jul 27 • 7:15 pm - ?

Admission starts at: $25

Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Ave Columbus, 43215

Central

Showtimes: 7:15 - 8:45 (Doors Open 6:45) 9:30 - 11:00 (Doors Open 9:00) ...

Live Music

Gravy

Sat, Jul 27 • 8:30 pm - ?

Admission starts at: $5

Fenders • 8333 Market Exchange Dr Westerville, 43081

Northeast

$5 COVER Gravy is a rock band from Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 1996. ...

Live Music

The Whiles * Goodale Park Music Series

Sun, Jul 28 • 12:30 pm - ?

Goodale Park • 120 W Goodale St Columbus, 43215

Central

Join us at the Goodale Park Gazebo for our third concert of the music series with The Whiles, this long-running indie band, that was once a constant presence ...

Live Music

The Columbus Symphony League Presents: And That’s What Music Is …

Sun, Jul 28 • 4:00 pm - ?

Admission starts at: $175

The Country Club at Muirfield Village • 8175 Muirfield Drive Dublin, OH 43017

Northwest

Join the Columbus Symphony League for a fundraiser benefitting the Columbus Symphony Youth Orchestra and Education Programs. Hosted by Colleen Marshall, ...

Live Music

Dave Sabatka

Sun, Jul 28 • 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Hofbrauhaus Columbus • 800 Goodale Blvd Columbus, 43212

Central

Dave Sabatka ...

Live Music

Mike Wolfe

Sun, Jul 28 • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Giammarco’s Italian Restaurant • 6030 Chandler Ct Westerville, 43082

Northeast

Mike Wolfe ...

Live Music

the Flex Crew

Sun, Jul 28 +more dates • 10:00 pm - ?

Admission starts at: $15

Skully’s Music-Diner • 1151 N High St Columbus, 43201

Central

Sunday Night Reggae!
21+ Doors: 10pm - $15 / $20 @ Midnight
CASH ONLY AT DOOR ...

Live Music

Whiskey Would

Mon, Jul 29 • 8:30 pm - ?

Admission starts at: $5

Fenders • 8333 Market Exchange Dr Westerville, 43081

Northeast

$5 COVER The right mix of Country, Rock n Roll, and New Country Where most won't ..... Whiskey Would! ...

Live Music

Aj Angelo

Tue, Jul 30 • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Giammarco’s Italian Restaurant • 6030 Chandler Ct Westerville, 43082

Northeast

AJ Angelo ...

Live Music

Will Strickler

Tue, Jul 30 • 6:00 pm - ?

Admission starts at: $5

Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Ave Columbus, 43215

Central

Showtimes: 6:00 - 7:30 (Doors Open 5:30) 8:15 - 9:45 (Doors Open 7:45) ...

Live Music

Kevin O’Neill

Wed, Jul 31 • 6:00 pm - ?

Admission starts at: $5

Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Ave Columbus, 43215

Central

Showtimes: 6:00 - 7:30 (Doors Open 5:30) 8:15 - 9:45 (Doors Open 7:45) ...

Live Music

Steve Bumgarner

Wed, Jul 31 • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Giammarco’s Italian Restaurant • 6030 Chandler Ct Westerville, 43082

Northeast

Steve Bumgarner ...

Live Music

TBD: The Improvised Musical! – Music Hall Stage

Wed, Jul 31 • 6:30 pm - ?

Admission starts at: $15

Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Ave Columbus, 43212

Central

TBD: The Improvised Musical! is a full-length, completely improvised musical based on a title given by you, the audience. Featuring musical improvisers ...

Live Music

Terry Davidson and the Gears – Charlie’s Stage

Wed, Jul 31 • 7:30 pm - ?

Admission starts at: $20

Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Ave Columbus, 43212

Central

Terry Davidson has been playing in Blues and Rock & Roll bands since 1964.  His compelling performances have won over fans from New England to New ...

Live Music

Ty Barnes

Wed, Jul 31 • 8:30 pm - ?

Fenders • 8333 Market Exchange Dr Westerville, 43081

Northeast

Ty is a guitar player in Columbus, OH currently singing and playing guitar in Astro Cat, playing guitar in Whiskey Would, playing guitar with the Tim Farrel ...

Live Music

Evan Holcombe

Thu, Aug 1 • 6:00 pm - ?

Edison Brewing Company • 785 Science Blvd Gahanna, 43230

Northeast

Listen to live music from Evan Holcombe at Edison Brewing Company. ...

Live Music

Joe Peppercorn and Fleetwood Gold

Thu, Aug 1 • 6:00 pm - ?

Columbus Commons • 160 S High St Columbus, 43215

Central

Brought to you by Downtown Columbus, Inc., Local + Live brings a perfect start to your weekend. With a line-up full of Columbus’ best local bands paired ...

Live Music

Willie Nelson Mandela

Fri, Aug 2 • 8:30 pm - ?

Admission starts at: $5

Fenders • 8333 Market Exchange Dr Westerville, 43081

Northeast

$5 COVER Willie Nelson Mandela brings a high energy stage show: professional musicians faithfully recreating a wide range of songs from almost all of ...

Live Music

Whitley Jean * Goodale Park Music Series

Sun, Aug 4 • 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Goodale Park • 120 W Goodale St Columbus, 43215

Central

Join us at the Goodale Park Gazebo for our fourth concert of the Goodale Park Music Series with Whitley Jean!
Who draws inspiration ...

Live Music

Reid Coleman Music

Thu, Aug 8 • 6:00 pm - ?

Edison Brewing Company • 785 Science Blvd Gahanna, 43230

Northeast

Our easy going pal Reid will bring his warmth and upbeat charm to bring a smile to the crowd. ...

Live Music

Stage 5 Clinger

Fri, Aug 9 • 8:30 pm - ?

Admission starts at: $5

Fenders • 8333 Market Exchange Dr Westerville, 43081

Northeast

$5 COVER Stage 5 Clinger is your new favorite cover band and they're coming to Fenders! Playing ROCK, GRUNGE, PUNK, & EMO across central Ohio, STAGE ...

Live Music

THE RETURN OF PUNCH DRUNK @ EDISON BREWING CO.

Sat, Aug 10 • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Edison Brewing Company • 785 Science Blvd Gahanna, 43230

Northeast

We loved playing Edison so much we wanted to come back! Come out for some great beer, a great stage, and hear some acoustic tunes from the 70’s, 80’s, ...

Live Music

Reckless Highway

Sat, Aug 10 • 10:00 pm - ?

Bristol Republic • 1124 N. High St. Columbus, 43201

Central

Reckless Highway ...

Live Music

Largemouth Brass Band * Goodale Park Music Series

Sun, Aug 11 • 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Goodale Park • 120 W Goodale St Columbus, 43215

Central

Join us for the final concert of the 2024 Goodale Park Music Series with Largemouth Brass Band!
They are sure to get the party started ...

Live Music

Madi Shearer

Wed, Aug 14 • 8:30 pm - ?

Fenders • 8333 Market Exchange Dr Westerville, 43081

Northeast

Join us at Fenders for a special night with music from the talented Madi Shearer! ...

Live Music

Brian Douglas Day

Thu, Aug 15 • 6:00 pm - ?

Edison Brewing Company • 785 Science Blvd Gahanna, 43230

Northeast

Silky Smooth Singer Songwriter B B D ...

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