Imagine a night market, block party, and more curated by Columbus’ brightest creative minds! The UnderCurrent event series is returning to the intersection of Gay & High in 2025. These free community events occur underneath Janet Echelman’s “Current” sculpture in Downtown Columbus
Downtown Columbus, Inc. is bringing back the fan favorite event series in 2025. This open street festival brings music, art, markets, food, and DORA drinks under Current on the intersection of Gay & High.
All UnderCurrent events will be posted here as they are announced.
DORA (Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area) beverages are welcome at Open Streets events! Find a full list of DORA partners at the button below.
Partner Org: Columbus City Council
Sunday, August 24, 2025
12 pm – 4 pm
High & Gay Streets, Downtown Columbus
Join us in the streets for a FREE celebration of all things community and alternative transit! Enjoy the Roll Lane, food trucks, music, activities and more.
Partner Org: Columbus City Council
Sunday, September 28, 2025
12 pm – 4 pm
High & Gay Streets, Downtown Columbus
Join us in the streets for a FREE celebration of all things community and alternative transit! Enjoy the Roll Lane, food trucks, music, activities and more.
Partner Org: Columbus City Council
Sunday, October 26, 2025
12 pm – 4 pm
High & Gay Streets, Downtown Columbus
We’re ending the series on a BIG note, with an even bigger celebration extending to Town Street (always free!). As always, bring your bike, scooter, hoverboard, rollerskates…or however you wheel!
Sunday, September 14, 2025
12 pm – 4 pm
High & Gay Streets, Downtown Columbus
Join us for the 2nd Annual Hank’s Low Country Oyster Fest on Sunday, September 14th from 12pm–4pm and celebrate the start of oyster season in the heart of Downtown Columbus! Enjoy an afternoon filled with live oyster shucking, a delightful array of Low Country Southern-inspired dishes, refreshing wine, cold beer, and specialty cocktails, all beneath Janet Echelman’s stunning sculpture, Current, located at the intersection of Gay and High Streets.
May 15 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Partner Organization:
The Columbus Museum of Art
We’re joining forces with the Columbus Museum of Art to bring the museum’s signature BAM series to Gay & High! Enjoy a live DJ, dance party, creative experiences, live painting, food trucks, yard games, and more.
June 27 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Partner Organization:
Day by Day Project
Hit the streets for a one-night-only outdoor Downtown Silent Disco! We’ll be spinning all crowd favorites. Choose your own channel and dance to the beat in the middle of the street! Plus, enjoy free snacks and grab a DORA beverage from a nearby participating restaurant.
July 13 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Partner Organization:
Makeready
Transport to Paris without leaving Downtown Columbus! The French celebration of Bastille Day takes place street festival style under “Current” and adjacent to Chouette. Experience the joie de vivre with small bites, champagne, music, dancing, and more for a night of Parisian flair! RSVP here.
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