COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Central Ohio has a full lineup of shows and musical artists performing this summer. From the popular Buckeye Country Superfest and Breakaway Music Festival, to The Lumineers, Hozier and Pat Benatar, here is the list of tours in Columbus this summer.
Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo
Mershon Auditorium, May 23 at 7:30 p.m.
- Singer-songwriter Pat Benatar joins producer and musician Neil Giraldo for one night only in Columbus. Enjoy an evening listening to some of the duo’s top hits they’ve created from “Love Is A Battlefield” and “Heartbreaker.”
Breakaway Music Festival
Historic Crew Stadium, May 30-31
- The national touring music festival that originated in Columbus is returning for two days with a full lineup of artists, DJs, performances and more. Tickets are on sale now.
Vampire Weekend | ‘Only God Was Above Us’ Tour
Kemba Live, June 2 at 6 p.m.
- American rock band Vampire Weekend is performing in Columbus, featuring Geese. The band’s newest album ‘Only God Was Above Us’ is out now.
All Out Festival Columbus
Kemba Live, June 14 at 3 p.m.
- Catch a full lineup of musical artists and performers at KEMBA Live! from Tinashe, Betty Who and VINCINT, to Columbus’ own Nina West and much more. Tickets are on sale now.
Hozier | Unreal Unearth Tour
Historic Crew Stadium, June 18 at 7 p.m.
- Irish musician and singer Hozier will be stopping at Historic Crew Stadium, alongside special guest Gigi Perez for the Unreal Unearth 2025 tour. Tickets for the event are sold out.
Buckeye Country Superfest
Ohio Stadium, June 21 at 3 p.m.
- Jelly Roll, along with Kane Brown, will co-headline the eighth summer mega-event at Ohio Stadium. The concert will include country stars Megan Moroney, Treaty Oak Revival, Dasha and Conner Smith. Tickets are on sale now.
Lil Baby | WHAM World Tour
Nationwide Arena, June 21 at 7 p.m.
- Grammy award-winning artist Lil Baby is stopping in Columbus for his world tour, featuring BigXthaPlug, NLE Choppa and Loe Shimmy.
WWE Monday Night RAW
Nationwide Arena, June 23 at 7:30 p.m.
- Join Monday Night RAW at Nationwide Arena for a night of live entertainment. Tickets are on sale now.
Wu-Tang Clan
Nationwide Arena, July 9 at 8 p.m.
- Hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan is coming to Columbus for a night of the group’s hits including “C.R.E.A.M” and “Protect Ya Neck.”
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire
Nationwide Arena, July 19-20
- Enjoy fan favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks as they come to life for Hot Wheels fans. Shows are July 19 at 12:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and July 20 at 2:30 p.m.
Creed | Summer of ’99 Tour
Schottenstein Center, July 20 at 7 p.m.
- American Music Award-winning group is performing in Columbus, featuring 3 Doors Down and Mammoth WVH. The group is best known for some of their top hits including “Arms Wide Open” and “Higher.” Tickets are on sale.
Lord Huron
Kemba Live, Aug. 8 at 6:30 p.m.
- American indie rock band known for the 2015 single “The Night We Met” is performing in Columbus, featuring special guest S.G. Goodman.
Matt Rife | Stay Golden Tour
Nationwide Arena, Aug. 9 at 8 p.m.
- Comedian, actor and producer Matt Rife is returning to Columbus for his Stay Golden Tour. Tickets are on sale now.
The Red Clay Strays | Get Right Tour
Kemba Live, Aug. 12 at 6:30 p.m.
- The American country rock band known for their single “Wondering Why” is performing in Columbus for their tour.
Ray Lamontagne | Trouble 20th Anniversary Tour
Mershon Auditorium, Sept. 7 at 7 p.m.
- Singer songwriter Ray Lamontagne is coming to Mershon Auditorium for the Trouble 20th Anniversary Tour. Tickets are on sale now.
Cody Johnson
Nationwide Arena, Sept. 20 at 7:30 p.m.
- Country music artist Cody Johnson is performing in Columbus, featuring special guest Ian Munsick. Johnson has 47 RIAA certifications, nearly 7.5 billion global streams and two singles that are #1.
Rupaul’s Drag Race | Werq The World Tour
Mershon Auditorium, Sept. 25 at 7 p.m.
- Get ready to walk the red carpet hosted by Jimbo as Joan Rivers, along with performances by Derrick Barry, Jaida Essence Hall, Naomi Smalls, Marina Summers, Morphine and surprise guests including finalists from Season 17.
The Lumineers
Schottenstein Center, Sept. 30 at 7:30 p.m.
- The group known for its hits “Stubborn Love,” “Ho Hey” and “Ophelia” is coming to Columbus this summer. The tour comes as the Grammy award-winning group releases its 2025 album AUTOMATIC. The band will also be joined by artist Chance Peña.