Summer Nights in Columbus: Concerts, Movies and More for Every Night of the Week (2025)

With over 30 recurring community events, movies and concerts in Columbus there will always be something to do all summer!

Who’s up for enjoying warm summer nights when it stays light until 9:00 or later? Here’s a list of things going on in the evenings, including outdoor concerts in Columbus! Just a note: A lot of these do not happen every single week, so make sure to check the link for all the details!

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Monday Night Events and Concerts in Columbus:

• Farmer’s Market and Special Events at Prairie Township Community Center

Tuesday Night Events and Concerts in Columbus:

• Music on the Lawn at Grandview Heights Public Library

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Wednesday Night Events and Concerts in Columbus:

• Midweek Music at Riverside Crossing Park

Thursday Night Events and Concerts in Columbus:

• Groove is at the Yard at Easton Town Center
• Celebration at the Station at Hilliard’s Station Park
• Summer Music Series at Bridge Park
• Free Local + Live Concert Series at Columbus Commons
• BAM Thursdays at Columbus Museum of Art
• NightLight 614 at Genoa Park (21+ event)
• CRC Third Thursdays at The Clintonville-Beechwold Community Resources Center
• Night Market at North Market Bridge Park

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Friday Night Events and Concerts in Columbus:

• Summer Concert Series at George Edge Music Park
• The Main Event in Bexley on Capital’s Main Street Lawn
• Creekside Live in Gahanna
• Friday Night Flicks at Sycamore Creek Park Amphitheater in Pickerington
• Free Movie Nights at Columbus Commons
• First Friday in Delaware Ohio
• 4th Friday in Uptown Westerville
• Music in the Park at Stradley Place in Canal Winchester
• Movies in the Park in Upper Arlington
• Franklinton Fridays in Franklinton
• Friday Night Bandstand in Downtown Lancaster
• Bicentennial Park Concerts at Bicentennial Park
• Free Street Beats at The Patio at the Scioto Mile Fountain

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Saturday Night Events and Concerts in Columbus:

• Grandview Hop in Grandview Heights
• Gallery Hop in the Short North Arts District
• Picnic with the Pops at Columbus Commons
• Cinema Saturdays at Riverside Crossing Park
• Free Street Beats at The Patio at the Scioto Mile Fountain

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Sunday Night Events and Concerts in Columbus:

• Summer Concert Series in Pickerington
• Summer Concert Series in Westerville
• Concerts on the Green in Worthington
• Jazz in the Park Series in Bexley

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*Please be aware,  information is gathered from multiple community sources.  Times, dates and locations are subject to change. There may be a fee to participate in a featured activity.  Please call ahead or check links to confirm activities. Inclusion of an event on this list is not considered an endorsement. Please use your best judgement when attending public events and consult your doctor if you have questions regarding the safety level of a public event. Read my disclaimer here. Enjoy what you do today!*