May14
Concert
Tomorrow
Sonic Temple Art and Music Festival
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Music Festivals · Columbus · 2026
Columbus Music Festivals — 2026 Dates, Lineups & Weekend Passes
14 confirmed festivals in Columbus this year, sorted by date. Lineups, weekend passes, single-day tickets — live availability refreshed every 6 hours.
Live · 2026
Upcoming Columbus Music Festivals
14 festivals sorted by date.
May14
Concert
Tomorrow
Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival
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May14
Concert
Tomorrow
Emo Night Karaoke - Fest Afterparty!
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May15
Concert
This Week
Sonic Temple Art and Music Festival w/ Lorna Shore
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May15
Concert
This Week
Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival
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May15
Concert
This Week
Emo Night Karaoke - Fest Afterparty!
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May16
Concert
This Week
Sonic Temple Art and Music Festival w/ Lorna Shore
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May16
Concert
This Week
Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival
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May16
Concert
This Week
Emo Night Karaoke - Fest Afterparty!
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May17
Concert
This Week
Sonic Temple Art and Music Festival w/ Lorna Shore
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May17
Concert
This Week
Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival
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May29
Festival
Breakaway Music Festival
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May30
Festival
Breakaway Music Festival
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Jun13
Concert
Buckeye Country Superfest starring Tyler Childers
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How Columbus's Festival Season Works
Festival season in Columbus clusters May through September, with Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day weekends anchoring the multi-day programming. 2026 bills route through major US festival promoters — Live Nation, AEG Presents and Insomniac on the electronic side — plus city-led summer concert series at parks and waterfronts. Weekend passes tier aggressively: Early Bird passes release 4 to 6 months ahead and cap fast, regular tier opens 2 to 3 months out at a 20 to 40 percent premium, and single-day tickets often unlock once the closing-night headliner gets announced.
Music Festivals FAQ — Columbus
When is festival season in Columbus?▼
Columbus's festival season runs May through September, anchored by Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day weekends. July and August carry the heaviest weekend programming.
What's the biggest music festival near Columbus?▼
Based on current Ticketmaster listings, Sonic Temple Art and Music Festival (May 14, 2026) is the headline music festival routing through Columbus right now. Tap the card above for the full lineup, pass tiers and live availability.
Are Columbus festivals all-ages?▼
Most outdoor music festivals in Columbus are all-ages with restricted-access beer gardens for 18+/19+/21+ depending on local licensing. Indoor club-stage festivals are usually 18+ or 19+ only. Each individual festival sets its own age rules — check the festival's official page (linked from each card above) before buying weekend passes for minors.
What music festivals are happening in Columbus in 2026?▼
14 confirmed music festivals are listed for Columbus in 2026, sorted by date above. New festivals appear here automatically as they're announced on Ticketmaster.
How do I get tickets to a Columbus music festival?▼
Click any festival above to go directly to its official Ticketmaster checkout. Single-day, weekend, and full-festival passes are usually listed separately — buy passes early because tiered pricing means the cheapest tier sells out first.
Are there free music festivals in Columbus?▼
Columbus typically hosts a mix of paid headline festivals and free community music events. See the Columbus free events page for non-ticketed shows, then check this page for ticketed festival lineups.
What should I bring to a Columbus music festival?▼
Standard outdoor-festival kit: a clear bag (most fests now enforce a clear-bag policy), sunscreen, refillable water bottle (where allowed), portable charger, and weather-appropriate layers. Check the festival's official site for exact entry rules.