Summer events, concerts announced at Columbus Commons
Mar 19, 2025
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - Food trucks, concerts, festivals and more are part of a full lineup that's coming to the Columbus Commons this summer.
The 2025 season kicks off on April 17 with more than 200 events, many of them being free to the public. The space, which is managed by Downtown Columbus
Inc., promises several activities for all ages to enjoy.
April events at the commons include kickball league, free carousel rides and tasty treats from Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams and Tortilla Street Food Cafe.
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Other events kicking off in May range from free fitness classes, Food Truck Food Court starting May 1, Taco Tuesday on May 6 and Breakfast at the Commons beginning May 7.
The commons will also host lineup of movie nights this summer with Finding Nemo (May 9), Inside Out (June 20), Surf's Up (July 18), Tangled (Aug. 1) and Moana 2 (Sept. 5). In October, the Sunset Movie Series starts with Goosebumps (Oct. 2), Hocus Pocus (Oct. 9), The Goonies (Oct. 16), Wicked (Oct. 23) and The Nightmare Before Christmas (Oct. 30).
The Columbus Commons is also bringing back its summer concert series, along with a special show called the 2025 Common Ground Concert featuring Nelly on July 20. Below is the list of free concerts that are part of the series.
May 23 - The Song Remains: A Night of Led Zeppelin with a Pink Floyd Tribute Band
June 8 - Parker Louis with The Deeptones
July 31 - Mojo x Yoncé…A MojoFlo Beyoncé show with Eric Rollin & Friends
Aug. 14 - Zoo Trippin', Paul Valdiviez & The Devious Boys, and The High Definitions
Aug. 29 - The Dead Revival Band with The Groove Brothers Band: A Celebration of The Allman Brothers Band
Aug. 31 - Shadowbox Live Performance of Rock This Way: A Music Tribute to Aerosmith and Van Halen
Sept. 26 - The Navigators
Other events include the Capital City Half Marathon Finish-Line Party and Post-Race Concert, Girls on the Run Central Ohio Spring 5K and Nationwide Picnic with the Pops. ...read more read less