Below are some concert venues in the vicinity of Columbus, Ohio, along with some well-known artists who have previously performed there:
Nationwide Arena has a capacity of about 18,000 people and is a venue in the heart of Columbus. The likes of Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Elton John, and Justin Timberlake have all performed here in the past.
Open Season Sportsmans Expo - Saturday
02:00 AM - Ohio Expo Center - Columbus
Nebraska Cornhuskers at Ohio State Buckeyes Softball
07:00 AM - Buckeye Varsity Field - Columbus
Jesus Christ Superstar
07:30 AM - Springer Opera House - Columbus
NCAA Womens Hockey Regional - TBD at Ohio State Buckeyes
11:00 AM - Ohio State Ice Rink - Columbus
New York Rangers at Columbus Blue Jackets
12:00 PM - Nationwide Arena - Columbus
The Diary of Black Men
12:00 PM - Wexner Center for the Arts - Mershon Auditorium - Columbus
The outdoor amphitheater Kemba LIVE! is situated in Columbus’ Arena District. It can accommodate about 5,000 people. Past performances here include Jack White, Beck, The Lumineers, and Hozier, to name a few.
The Schottenstein Center is an arena with a capacity of about 19,500 people that is situated on the Ohio State University campus. Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Lady Gaga, and Drake are a few well-known artists who have performed here.
Newport Music Hall has a capacity of about 1,700 people and is situated in Columbus University District. Nirvana, The Rolling Stones, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Coldplay, and other noteworthy acts have been performed here.
Columbus Concert FAQs
What are the Ticket Prices like in Columbus?
Ticket prices in the city of Columbus are determined by the seller of the tickets. You can see the wide range of ticket prices and locations above. You can break it down by the day of the week or see what is happening this weekend in Columbus.
Are there Music Festivals Near Columbus?
The country has a ton of music festivals that take place every year. If you are fortunate to live near or are visiting Columbus, you do have several music festivals to check out. The festivals will get listed in our listings above.
What are Some Things to Know About Attending a Concert in Columbus?
Give yourself some extra time when heading out to a concert. You never know what traffic will be like and you don’t want to miss the show. Get your parking pass ahead of time as well.
Which Artists are Coming to Columbus?
Every year, dozens of artists come to the scene of Columbus. They could be playing in both large and small venues. Keep an eye out on the ticket listings above for all of the upcoming tour dates.
We discuss local concerts on our Concerts Near Me page. You will find scores of cities around the United States to choose from. See if there is a tour date that works for you.