KEMBA LIVE! is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians in Columbus.

1. KEMBA LIVE!

8.5
405 Neil Ave (at Broadbelt Ln), Columbus, OH
Music Venue · 68 tips and reviews

Zane D.Zane Daniels: Best music venue in the state.

QualityEntertainmentQualityEntertainment: Concerts at this venue on a sunny day are the best.

Maggie B.Maggie Burgess: Nice outdoor concert area. This photo is from almost the back... Clearly not a bad seat in the house!

Columbus Commons is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians in Columbus.

2. Columbus Commons

8.9
160 S High St (E Rich St), Columbus, OH
Park · 51 tips and reviews

Columbus CommonsColumbus Commons: Start summer with a bang at our Grand Opening Weekend! Michael McDonald kicks off four days of fun with a free concert May 24 on our new Pavilion. Visit www.ColumbusCommons.com for details.

JamieJamie: If you are here for a concert that doesn't allow you to bring in your own food/drink. Go to vending machines by main bathrooms. $1.50 for a 20 oz soda or water vs $3.00+ at the concession stands.

jireselljiresell: Great green space in downtown Columbus! Concerts and festivals held here all summer long!

Bluestone is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians in Columbus.

3. Bluestone

8.0
583 E Broad St, Columbus, OH
Concert Hall · 14 tips and reviews

Nick C.Nick Carter: This is the BEST concert venue in Columbus, hands down! Great staff, Great Stage and crazy good atmosphere!

Stephen M.Stephen Mills: great place to see a concert!

Joe M.Joe Montgomery: Best place in town to see a concert!

Newport Music Hall is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians in Columbus.

4. Newport Music Hall

8.2
1722 N High St (btwn E 12th & E 13th Aves.), Columbus, OH
Concert Hall · 34 tips and reviews

Columbus AliveColumbus Alive: Voted Best Concert Venue in Columbus Alive's 2010 Best of Columbus. Read more.

Bryce J.Bryce Jans: Enjoy Great Concerts!

Keith U.Keith Urbanik: Got kicked out for smoking at a reggae concert like wtf? Rebelution sings about smoking!

Nationwide Arena is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians in Columbus.

5. Nationwide Arena

9.0
200 W Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH
Hockey Stadium · 107 tips and reviews

Matt C.Matt Cattrell: Save your pennies, go see a Trans-Siberian Orchestra concert!

Kristopher W.Kristopher Weiss: Accidentally bought club level tickets for a concert and they were great. This is probably the better of the two arenas for concerts.

Presley B.Presley Burley: Concerts, conferences, and the Columbus Blue Jackets! Nationwide is the entertainment hub downtown. Visit their calendar online or ticketmaster for more details and add this stop to your staycation!

Ohio Theatre is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians in Columbus.

6. Ohio Theatre

9.5
39 E State St, Columbus, OH
Theater · 45 tips and reviews

KateKate: dress rehearsals are the people's concert; inexpensive and GA first come/first serve get there early for choice seats.

J B.J Bird: Come 1/2 hour before the movie for the organ concert. MIGHTY Morton certainly is!!

Steve T.Steve Trumbull: Beautiful theater great for music and concerts!

Value City Arena - Jerome Schottenstein Center is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians in Columbus.

7. Value City Arena - Jerome Schottenstein Center

8.7
555 Borror Dr (at Olentangy River Rd), Columbus, OH
College Basketball Court · 57 tips and reviews

Lori E.Lori Ellinger: Josh Groban concert

kat t.kat terry ujczo: Max's first concert!

Beth S.Beth Scholz: I went to a concert here last night and the staff was very friendly and helpful

Rumba Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians in Columbus.

8. Rumba Cafe

8.4
2507 Summit St, Columbus, OH
Rock Club · 18 tips and reviews

Kevin M.Kevin Monnier: One of the best Columbus music venues for variety and quality of acts of local and traveling acts. Come late or early... also don't forgot you can order pizza from the bar, I suggest the veggie.

Joe L.Joe Lanham: Awesome spot for some good live music. Not just local stuff, this place gets a good share of nationally touring acts too.

Kristopher W.Kristopher Weiss: A cozy (read: tiny) little venue for live music.

Woodlands Tavern is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians in Columbus.

9. Woodlands Tavern

8.3
1200 W 3rd Ave, Columbus, OH
Bar · 44 tips and reviews

Jeff W.Jeff Willinger: Great live music. Patio is filled w smokers. Ugh

Katie R.Katie Robinson: Love the live music during Happy Hour!

Kristopher W.Kristopher Weiss: I go only for concerts and they bring in some good acts. Unfortunately, they rarely start before 9 p.m. - even on school nights.

Whetstone Park of Roses is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians in Columbus.

10. Whetstone Park of Roses

9.2
3923 N High St, Columbus, OH
Park · 21 tips and reviews

Elizabeth A.Elizabeth Arthur: Come Sundays at 7pm for the free summer concerts.

Keith C.Keith Carey: Sunday evening summer concerts at 7:00pm

Ilona E.Ilona E: Rose blooms are May for heirloom roses, June for main rose displays, summer for perennials and herbs. A serene place to walk through any time of year.

Dick's Den is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians in Columbus.

11. Dick's Den

8.2
2417 N High St, Columbus, OH
Dive Bar · 17 tips and reviews

Aditya J.Aditya Jayanthi: Only bar where you can hear Eric Dolphy albums when there isn't a live band.

Ben B.Ben Brooks: Great jazz, strong cheap drinks, great atmosphere. Get there around 10 PM for good seats. Live music starts at 1030ish.

Jeremiah C.Jeremiah Cosner: Top 10 dives in Columbus. Live music and dim lights.

Historic Crew Stadium is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians in Columbus.

12. Historic Crew Stadium

8.8
1 Black and Gold Blvd (Silver Dr), Columbus, OH
Soccer Stadium · Fairgrounds · 100 tips and reviews

J. I.J. I.G.: Nice stadium. Even for concerts.

James S.James Shuster: Concerts & the Crew

Rachel W.Rachel Whinnery: Great fun for anyone! Families, dates, girls night out, etc. Love the MLS! 😍

The Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians in Columbus.

13. The Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

7.8
717 E 17th Ave, Columbus, OH
Convention Center · 79 tips and reviews

Alyssa P.Alyssa Price: BIG TIME RUSH CONCERT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Andrew B.Andrew Bounds: Concert sound quality sucks

RC C.RC Cohen: Ohio State Fair was nice. Concert was fantastic. nice to see the fair is making a comeback.

Palace Theatre is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians in Columbus.

14. Palace Theatre

8.1
34 W Broad St, Columbus, OH
Theater · 26 tips and reviews

Captain S.Captain Segura: Beautiful building. Not suitable for a rock concert, though.

Kristopher W.Kristopher Weiss: A beautiful old theatre with exquisite sound. A fantastic place to see a show.

Katy B.Katy Brown: Matchbox twenty show tonight.be there.

Bicentennial Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians in Columbus.

15. Bicentennial Park

8.3
233 Civic Center Dr (at Rich St), Columbus, OH
Park · 23 tips and reviews

Columbus CommonsColumbus Commons: After enjoying all the fun at Scioto Mile, stroll over to Columbus Commons! Don’t miss a FREE concert by Michael McDonald May 24, which kicks off our Grand Opening Weekend. www.ColumbusCommons.com

sara mae p.sara mae pickle: can be VERY noisy on hot summer days near the fountain. keep a close eye on the kiddies! marvelous spot for people watching tho. for sure want to try the kayak rentals on the river next time ($30 per)

easyColumbuseasyColumbus: An escape nestled on the Riverfront Downtown. Stop by at dusk for an amazing fountain show in Bicentennial Park.