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 Demi Lovato, 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.
April
April 16: The Temptations – Palace Theatre
April 23: Alice Cooper – Mershon Auditorium
April 25: Luke Combs – Ohio Stadium
April 27: Demi Lovato – Nationwide Arena
April 30: Colin James, Matt Andersen and Terra Lightfoot – Lincoln Theatre
May
May 4: YUNGBLUD – KEMBA Live!
May 4-5: The Black Keys – Mershon Auditorium
May 14-17: Sonic Temple, featuring My Chemical Romance , Pierce The Veil, Breaking Benjamin, Shinedown, The Offspring, Staind, Bring Me The Horizon, Good Charlotte, Marilyn Manson, Tool, Godsmack and Megadeth – Historic Crew Stadium
May 20: Bruno Mars – Ohio Stadium
May 29: Megan Maroney – Schottenstein Center
May 29-30: Breakaway Music Festival – Historic Crew Stadium
June
June 9: Don Toliver – Nationwide Arena
June 12: Bret Michaels – Hollywood Casino Columbus
June 13: Buckeye Country Superfest, featuring Tyler Childers – Ohio Stadium
June 25: Josh Groban with Jennifer Hudson – Schottenstein Center
June 27: Lionel Richie with Earth, Wind & Fire – Schottenstein Center
July
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. 14: Zac Brown Band – Nationwide Arena
Aug. 25: Tame Impala – Nationwide Arena
Aug. 28: Gavin Adcock – KEMBA Live!
September
Sept. 11: Thomas Rhett – Schottenstein Center
Sept. 13: Juanes – Mershon Auditorium
Sept. 18: Ray LaMontagne – Mershon Auditorium
Sept. 18-20: Lost Lands – Legend Valley, Thornville
October
Oct. 6: Weezer – Nationwide Arena
Oct. 21: Five Finger Death Punch – Nationwide Arena
November
Nov. 8: Sombr – Nationwide Arena
This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Here’s the full concert list for Columbus for 2026
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