Columbus Concerts in May 2027

Live music, tours, venues, and concert dates this month.

  • Updated: November 8, 2026
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Find live concerts in Columbus, OH, during May 2027. Browse concert schedules, local venues, touring artists, and ticket availability. Compare upcoming performances and plan your next live music experience.

  • 15 Upcoming Concerts
  • May 1 Next Concert
  • $13 Lowest Price
  • $103 Average Price
  • Next Concert:
  • Columbus Symphony: Rossen Milanov - Beethoven's Ode to Joy
  • May 1 · 7:30 PM · Ohio Theatre - Columbus
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Upcoming Concerts in Columbus During May

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Upcoming Concerts: 15
  • May 01, 2027, 7:30 PM Sat — CLASSICAL, Best Value, Weekend Event: Columbus Symphony: Rossen Milanov - Beethoven's Ode to Joy at Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2,791 seats, 39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215. From $13, Avg. price ~ $98, Tickets Available: 889. View Tickets
  • May 06, 2027, 7:00 PM Thu — ALTERNATIVE, High Demand, Pay Later Available: Lizzy McAlpine at Palace Theatre Columbus • 2,827 seats, 34 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215. From $255, Avg. price ~ $657, Tickets Available: 124, VIP Packages. View Tickets
  • May 07, 2027, 7:00 PM Fri — JAZZ / BLUES: Ragas in Motion at McConnell Arts Center, 777 Evening St, Worthington, OH 43085. From $47, Avg. price ~ $55, Tickets Available: 59. View Tickets
  • May 07, 2027, 7:00 PM Fri — POP / ROCK: Angine De Poitrine at KEMBA Live! • 7,400 seats, 405 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215. From $80, Avg. price ~ $242, Tickets Available: 106. View Tickets
  • May 08, 2027, 7:00 PM Sat — BLUEGRASS, Weekend Event: Ramblin' Bluegrass Ensemble at McConnell Arts Center, 777 Evening St, Worthington, OH 43085. From $43, Avg. price ~ $51, Tickets Available: 60. View Tickets
  • May 13, 2027, Time TBA — FESTIVAL / TOUR, Pass, Pay Later Available: Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival - 4 Day Pass at Historic Crew Stadium • 30,000 seats, One Black And Gold Blvd., Columbus, OH 43211. From $500, Avg. price ~ $791, Tickets Available: 83. View Tickets
  • May 16, 2027, 3:00 PM Sun — Concert, Weekend Event: The Cooper-Bing Competition at Southern Theatre • 210 seats, 21 East Main St., Columbus, OH 43215. From $32, Avg. price ~ $103, Tickets Remaining: 22. View Tickets
  • May 19, 2027, 6:30 PM Wed — ALTERNATIVE: Queens Of The Stone Age & Pixies at Nationwide Arena • 20,000 seats, 200 West Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH 43215. From $51, Avg. price ~ $182, Tickets Available: 8893, VIP Packages. View Tickets
  • May 19, 2027, 7:00 PM Wed — TECHNO / ELECTRONIC: BUNT. at KEMBA Live! • 7,400 seats, 405 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215. From $48, Avg. price ~ $87, Tickets Available: 30. View Tickets
  • May 20, 2027, 8:00 PM Thu — ALTERNATIVE: Blondshell at Newport Music Hall • 1,700 seats, 1722 N. High St, Columbus, OH 43201. From $40, Avg. price ~ $54, Tickets Remaining: 17. View Tickets
  • May 21, 2027, 7:00 PM Fri — CLASSICAL: Rithvik Raja at McConnell Arts Center, 777 Evening St, Worthington, OH 43085. From $47, Avg. price ~ $54, Tickets Available: 37. View Tickets
  • May 22, 2027, 7:00 PM Sat — POP / ROCK, Weekend Event: The Family Stone at McConnell Arts Center, 777 Evening St, Worthington, OH 43085. From $71, Avg. price ~ $100, Tickets Available: 95. View Tickets
  • May 28, 2027, Time TBA — FESTIVAL / TOUR, Pass, Pay Later Available: 2027 Breakaway Music Festival Ohio - 2 Day Pass at Venue TBA - Columbus, OH, 90 W Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215. From $135, Avg. price ~ $218, Tickets Remaining: 15. View Tickets
  • May 28, 2027, 12:00 PM Fri — FESTIVAL / TOUR, Pay Later Available: 2027 Breakaway Music Festival Ohio - Friday (Time: TBD) at Venue TBA - Columbus, OH, 90 W Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215. From $153, Avg. price ~ $178, Tickets Remaining: 8. View Tickets
  • May 29, 2027, 12:00 PM Sat — FESTIVAL / TOUR, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: 2027 Breakaway Music Festival Ohio - Saturday (Time: TBD) at Venue TBA - Columbus, OH, 90 W Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215. From $153, Avg. price ~ $178, Tickets Remaining: 8. View Tickets

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Columbus Symphony
Columbus Symphony
CLASSICAL
39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Upcoming Concerts: 1
Next Concert: May 01, 2027 7:30 PM
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Lizzy McAlpine
Lizzy McAlpine
ALTERNATIVE
34 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215
Upcoming Concerts: 12
Next Concert: May 06, 2027 7:00 PM
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Angine De Poitrine
Angine De Poitrine
POP / ROCK
405 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215
Upcoming Concerts: 10
Next Concert: May 07, 2027 7:00 PM
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Ragas in Motion
Ragas in Motion
JAZZ / BLUES
777 Evening St, Worthington, OH 43085
Upcoming Concerts: 1
Next Concert: May 07, 2027 7:00 PM
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Ramblin' Bluegrass Ensemble
Ramblin' Bluegrass Ensemble
BLUEGRASS
777 Evening St, Worthington, OH 43085
Upcoming Concerts: 1
Next Concert: May 08, 2027 7:00 PM
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Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival
Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival
FESTIVAL / TOUR
One Black And Gold Blvd., Columbus, OH 43211
Upcoming Concerts: 1
Next Concert: May 13, 2027 Time TBA
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The Cooper-Bing Competition
The Cooper-Bing Competition
OTHER
21 East Main St., Columbus, OH 43215
Upcoming Concerts: 1
Next Concert: May 16, 2027 3:00 PM
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Queens of the Stone Age
Queens of the Stone Age
ALTERNATIVE
200 West Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH 43215
Upcoming Concerts: 16
Next Concert: May 19, 2027 6:30 PM
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BUNT.
BUNT.
TECHNO / ELECTRONIC
405 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215
Upcoming Concerts: 17
Next Concert: May 19, 2027 7:00 PM
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Blondshell
Blondshell
ALTERNATIVE
1722 N. High St, Columbus, OH 43201
Upcoming Concerts: 7
Next Concert: May 20, 2027 8:00 PM
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Rithvik Raja
Rithvik Raja
CLASSICAL
777 Evening St, Worthington, OH 43085
Upcoming Concerts: 1
Next Concert: May 21, 2027 7:00 PM
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The Family Stone
The Family Stone
POP / ROCK
777 Evening St, Worthington, OH 43085
Upcoming Concerts: 1
Next Concert: May 22, 2027 7:00 PM
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Breakaway Music Festival
Breakaway Music Festival
FESTIVAL / TOUR
90 W Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215
Upcoming Concerts: 6
Next Concert: May 28, 2027 12:00 PM
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About Columbus Concerts in May

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Discover 15 concerts taking place across Columbus during May 2027. Spring schedules feature touring artists performing at concert venues throughout the city. Tickets currently start at $13, and the next concert takes place at Ohio Theatre - Columbus on May 1, 2027.

Columbus Concerts in May FAQ

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What concerts are happening in Columbus during May 2027?

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