The Columbus concert scene is an exciting one this year. Ranging from pop sensations to rock legends, fans can experience the thrills of all genres.
As we head into 2026, we welcome AC/DC, Barry Manilow and Olivia Rodrigo, just to name a few.
Check out the full list of concerts heading to Columbus this year.
This list is by no means comprehensive. Are we missing anything? Send an email to bpaschal@dispatch.com.
June
June 25: Josh Groban with Jennifer Hudson – Schottenstein Center
June 27: Lionel Richie with Earth, Wind & Fire – Schottenstein Center
July
July 2: Post Malone and HARDY – Historic Crew Stadium
July 15: AC/DC – Ohio Stadium
July 17-18: Cody Johnson – Nationwide Arena
July 17-19: Inkcarceration – Ohio State Reformatory
July 23: Lil Wayne – Nationwide Arena
July 25: Lady A – Lancaster Festival
July 29: Styx with Don Felder – Ohio State Fair
August
Aug. 1: Allison Krauss & Union Station, featuring Jerry Douglas – Ohio State Fair
Aug. 2: Barry Manilow – Nationwide Arena
Aug. 3: for King + Country – Ohio State Fair
Aug. 4: Nelly – Ohio State Fair
Aug. 5: “Weird Al” Yankovic – Ohio State Fair
Aug. 7: Bailey Zimmerman – Ohio State Fair
Aug. 8: Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms, with special guest Spin Doctors – Ohio State Fair
Aug. 8: Chris Young with Chase Rice – KEMBA Live!
Aug. 14: Zac Brown Band – Nationwide Arena
Aug. 25: Tame Impala – Nationwide Arena
Aug. 28: Gavin Adcock – KEMBA Live!
September
Sept. 4: Insane Clown Posse – KEMBA Live!
Sept. 9: Kacey Musgraves – Schottenstein Center
Sept. 11: Thomas Rhett – Schottenstein Center
Sept. 13: Juanes – Mershon Auditorium
Sept. 16: Indigo Girls – Bicentennial Pavilion at Columbus Commons
Sept. 18: Ray LaMontagne – Mershon Auditorium
Sept. 18: Luke Bryan – Miller Family Farm, Millersport
Sept. 18-20: Lost Lands – Legend Valley, Thornville
Sept. 22: Phoebe Bridgers – Nationwide Arena
Sept. 30: Teddy Swims – Nationwide Arena
Sept. 30: The Smashing Pumpkins – Schottenstein Center
October
Oct. 6: Weezer – Nationwide Arena
Oct. 7: Shaboozey – KEMBA Live!
Oct. 8: Dan + Shay – Schottenstein Center
Oct. 17: Twenty One Pilots – Ohio Stadium
Oct. 21: Five Finger Death Punch – Nationwide Arena
Oct. 22: Rod Wave – Schottenstein Center
Oct. 29-30: Olivia Rodrigo – Schottenstein Center
November
Nov. 8: Sombr – Nationwide Arena
Nov. 13: Little Big Town – Mershon Auditorium
Nov. 13: John Summit – Schottenstein Center
Nov. 25: State Champs – Newport Music Hall
This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Here’s the full concert list for Columbus for 2026
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