Downtown Columbus

Beethoven 5
2025-09-26 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-09-28 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Ohio Theatre, 39 E State St, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Columbus Symphony’s 2025-26 Masterworks Season opens with the powerful music of Beethoven and two of his greatest compositions! Acclaimed pianist Anna Fedorova joins the orchestra for the majestic Piano Concerto No. 5 (“Emperor”), a dynamic interplay between the brilliance of the piano and the lush symphonic backdrop. The concert concludes with the iconic Fifth Symphony—a thrilling narrative of fate and triumph. Join us for these masterpieces full of relentless energy that celebrate the timeless essence of classical music!

Creepy Columbus Downtown Walking Tour
2025-09-26 20:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-27 20:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-28 21:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-02 20:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-03 20:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-04 20:00 - 21:00 | Ohio Statehouse, 1 Capitol Square, Columbus, OH, 43215
Get a spooky view of Downtown Columbus with this walking tour.

George Janko: MAN ON WATER Tour
2025-09-26 20:00 - 22:00 | Davidson Theater – Riffe Center Theatre Complex, 77 S. High Street, Columbus, 43215
Chicago native George Janko is bringing the Man on Water Tour across the country! A stand-up comedian, social media influencer, and host of The George Janko Show, he’s opened for Jo Koy and Andrew Schulz and previously co-hosted Impaulsive. With nearly 2M Instagram followers and 1.7M YouTube subscribers, George has made waves in comedy, acting (NCIS: LA, No Escape), and music.
Starting as a Vine star, he transitioned to YouTube and podcasting, interviewing top figures like Jidion, Howie Mandel, Suga Sean O’Malley, and Arnold Schwarzenegger. His unique humor and energy have captivated audiences worldwide.
Don’t miss George Janko LIVE on the Man on Water Tour— a night of laughs you won’t forget!

FREE Nelly Concert
2025-09-27 | John F. Wolfe Columbus Commons, 160 S High St, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Who’s ready to rock Columbus Commons? On Sunday, July 20, hit maker Nelly is coming to jam at the park! The best part? It’s FREE, but tickets are required.

Newsletter Ticket Release: Tuesday, June 24 at 10am. Sign up for the Columbus Commons newsletter for your chance to get tickets early.
Public Ticket Release: Wednesday, June 25 at 10am.

Both ticket releases are on a first come, first-served basis and we expect that they will be claimed quickly.

Sheng Wang
2025-09-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Davidson Theater – Riffe Center Theatre Complex, 77 S. High Street, Columbus, 43215
Sheng Wang is a comedian, actor and writer originally from Houston, TX. His first Netflix special, Sweet & Juicy, released in September 2022 and was produced and directed by Ali Wong. He was a featured stand-up on HBO’s “2 Dope Queens” special and also wrote for the ABC show “Fresh Off the Boat.” Sheng resides in Los Angeles and in his time off, he enjoys exploring botanical gardens and discovering new ways to snack

The Queeriverse
2025-09-27 19:30 - 20:30 | COSI, 333 W Broad St, Columbus, OH, United States
Experience COSI’s planetarium as CGMC’s VOX performs music about space!

Family Sunday at Land-Grant!
2025-09-28 11:00 - 14:00 | Land Grant Brewing Company, 424 W Town Street, Columbus, OH, 43215
Gather the whole crew for Family Sundays at Land-Grant! Once a month from May through October, starting at 11 AM, we’re turning the turf into the ultimate family-friendly movie day, featuring your kid’s favorite films on the big screen.Want to see what’s playing? Follow @landgrantmoviephone on Instagram or join the Land-Grant Movie Phone Facebook group.But wait, there’s more! Every Family Sunday also features:
🎨 Free face painting
🍧 Hawaiian shave ice + ice cream from Chilljoy
🖍️ Themed coloring pages
🍗 Exclusive kids menu from Ray Ray’s BBQ
It’s a perfect way to kick off your Sunday—fun for the little ones, great beer for the grown-ups!

UnderCurrent: Walk, Roll, and Play, an Open Streets 614 Event
2025-09-28 12:00 - 16:00 | UnderCurrent, 1 E Gay St, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Downtown Columbus, Inc. is excited to be collaborating with Columbus City Councilmember Lourdes Barroso de Padilla for three FREE Open Streets 614 events this season.
High Street will be transformed for a day of car-free activity at UnderCurrent: Walk, Roll, and Play. Experience the Roll Lane, stretching from Broad to Long streets: a dedicated lane for bikes, scooters, rollerblades, unicycles, or however you wheel!
Stop by local food trucks, pop-up workout classes, see live art, learn about transit and mobility initiatives, and experience more free activities as you walk or roll through the event. In partnership with Columbus City Councilmember Lourdes Barroso de Padilla, Open Streets 614 focuses on wellness, an active lifestyle, and arts and culture.

Mood Indigo: Celebrating 100 years of Ellington
2025-09-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Columbus Museum of Art, 480 E Broad St, Columbus, OH, United States
Swing into our 2025–2026 Tony Hagood Jazz at CMA season with a vibrant tribute to the legendary Duke Ellington, honoring his centennial with timeless style and unforgettable rhythm. Featuring a dynamic octet and vocalist, this evening highlights the elegance, depth, and brilliance of one of America’s most influential musical voices.
From the haunting hues of Mood Indigo to the driving energy of It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing), the program offers a fresh take on Ellington’s iconic works—celebrating both his enduring artistry and the charm of his lesser-known gems. Join us for a night where every note swings and every moment shines!

Mariachi Herencia de México
2025-09-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Davidson Theater – Riffe Center Theatre Complex, 77 S. High Street, Columbus, 43215
¡Viva el mariachi! A new generation takes mariachi to whole new heights—2x Latin GRAMMY®-nominee
Mariachi Herencia de México pushes the boundaries of traditional mariachi music. Simultaneously honoring
the past, celebrating the present, and creating the future of mariachi music, Mariachi Herencia de México
presents an electrifying and unforgettable night of Mexican music and culture.
The historic tradition of mariachi music has its roots of origin in cities such as Guadalajara and Mexico City. As the ever-evolving genre’s influence spread, it reached Chicago and birthed Mariachi Herencia de México. The 2x Latin GRAMMY®-nominated band has issued five chart topping albums and has performed all across the North American continent paving the way for a new generation of mariachi musicians. Nuestra Herencia, their 2017 debut album, topped the Latin streaming charts and earned the band their first Latin GRAMMY®-nomination for Best Ranchero/Mariachi Album. 2018’s Herencia de la Tierra Mía and the two-volume series, Esencia and Esencia, Vol. 2 issued in 2019 and 2020, respectively, charted atop all major streaming platforms and industry charts. In 2022, Herederos appeared as the band were performing a wildly successful North American tour. Herederos received a 2023 Latin GRAMMY® nomination for Best Ranchero/Mariachi Album. The young, virtuosic band is composed of 14 musicians, ages 18-32, representing a new bicultural generation in the U.S.

FREE Music Mondays
2025-09-29 18:00 - 20:00 | High Water Alley, 88 High Water Alley, Columbus, 43215, United States
Start your week of fun off right by jamming with free music in High Water Alley. You can “Stump the Band” with unlimited music requests to the Chuck Starr Band starting on June 16 or channel your inner rockstar with Live Band Karaoke featuring Dirty Money starting on June 23 (activities alternate by week).

Free Play at the Commons
2025-09-30 11:00 - 16:00 | Columbus Commons, 160 S High St, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Come Downtown and take a free spin on the Carousel, play under the parachute, build with our Imagination Playground big blue blocks, kick a soccer ball, or make your own fun. Plus, additional programming will be available on select dates.

Free Fitness at the Commons
2025-09-30 17:30 - 18:20, 2025-09-30 18:30 - 19:20 | Columbus Commons, 160 S High St, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Whether you’re getting your heart pumping with cardio or finding your center with yoga, the North Lawn of the Commons is the place to take your workout classes outside – and it’s all free!

May – September
Tuesdays- HIIT
5:30 & 6:30 pm
Wednesday- Yoga
5:30 & 6:30 pm

Columbus Blue Jackets Game
2025-09-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Nationwide Arena, 200 W Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH, United States
Cheer on the Columbus Blue Jackets in this regular season home game at Nationwide Arena!

Get tickets here!

Ailey II: The Next Generation of Dance
2025-09-30 19:30 - 21:00 | Davidson Theater – Riffe Center Theatre Complex, 77 S. High Street, Columbus, 43215
For over 50 years, Ailey II – The Next Generation of Dance – has merged the spirit and energy of the country’s finest early-career dance talent with the passion and creative vision of today’s most outstanding and emerging choreographers. Founded by Alvin Ailey in 1974, this universally renowned company embodies his pioneering mission to establish an extended cultural community that provides dance performances, training, and community programs for all people. Under the leadership of Sylvia Waters, who served as artistic director for 38 seasons, Ailey II flourished into one of the most popular modern dance companies, combining a rigorous touring schedule with extensive community outreach programs. Today, with Artistic Director Francesca Harper at the helm, she brings fresh perspectives to Mr. Ailey’s legacy, while nurturing new creative voices and propelling the company forward.

November Project Scioto Mile Free Workout
2025-10-01 06:00 - 08:00 | Genoa Park, 303 W Broad St, Columbus, OH, United States
November Project is a free outside fitness group that started in Boston in 2011 to break down barriers to movement! Now in 53 cities around the globe, we create free, fun, scalable (adjustable to your fitness level) workouts for all ages – and doggos!
Our workout starts at 6:14a every Wednesday morning in Genoa Park on the Scioto Mile (on the steps behind COSI). We work out for 45 minutes together until 7am, then walk down to One Line Coffee to hang out before work!
Come join us if you’re an off-the-couch fitness newbie, a runner looking to cross-train, or any fitness level in between, we’d love to see you!

Breakfast at the Commons
2025-10-01 08:00 - 12:00 | Columbus Commons, 160 S High St, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Every Wednesday, stop by Columbus Commons to grab breakfast and coffee at one of our local food trucks! It’s the perfect pick-me-up on the way into the office.

People, Stories, and Art: A Portrait of My Life and Work: Presented by Artist Leslie Adams
2025-10-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Ohio Statehouse, 1 Capitol Square, Columbus, OH, 43215
To honor the start of National Arts and Humanities Month, the Capitol Square Review & Advisory Board is happy to host:
People, Stories, and Art: A Portrait of My Life and Work
Presented by Artist Leslie Adams
Join artist Leslie Adams as she reveals the inspiration behind her portraits displayed at the Ohio Statehouse, contrasting the depiction of those and other distinguished leaders with the introspective nature of her monumental self-portraits. Experience her artistic journey—from her childhood at the Toledo Museum of Art to the influences shaping her work today—and discover the techniques that bring her portraits to life.
Ohio Statehouse Atrium. This program is free and open to the public. Groups of ten or more please email tours@ohiostathouse.org to reserve your seats.

Food Truck Food Court
2025-10-02 11:00 - 14:00 | Columbus Commons, 160 S High St, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Summer calls for sunshine which means enjoying lunch outside at Columbus Commons.
Bite into a variety of delicious and diverse food trucks every Thursday at Columbus Commons. Bring your pup, your pals, or soak in the sun solo.

Pearl Market
2025-10-02 11:00 - 14:00 | Pearl Market, 31 E Gay Street, Columbus, OH, 43215
Pearl Market connects Ohio farmers, artisans, and creators with the urban heart of Columbus at the historic Pearl Alley and neighboring streets. Come visit the vibrant Pearl Market for an incredible and diverse selection of fruits and vegetables, farm and artisanal goods, live music, and more! New this year: Pearl Market is sponsored by Capital Crossroads Special Improvement District in Partnership with Common Greens Ohio.

Presented By: Capital Crossroads Special Improvement District

The Good Market at Food Truck Food Court
2025-10-02 11:00 - 14:00 | Columbus Commons, 160 S High St, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Join The Good Market every Thursday afternoon at Columbus Commons for Columbus’ best food trucks, awesome local vendors, and those good summertime vibes!

Sunset Movie Series: Goosebumps
2025-10-02 19:00 | John F. Wolfe Columbus Commons, 160 S High St, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Every Thursday in October, you can enjoy a free Halloween-themed outdoor movie at at this spin on the CAPA Summer Movie series.
Bring a chair or blanket, grab a drink at the bar and some dinner at a food truck, and visit the the non-profit partner tent for complimentary popcorn. Enjoy the movie!

Sh!t-faced Shakespeare®: Hamlet
2025-10-04 20:00 | Southern Theatre, 21 E Main St, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
An entirely serious production of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet with an entirely shit-faced cast member
