Columbus Symphony

05/31/2026

TICKETS ARE SELLING QUICKLY! Just two weeks away from Ledisi with the Columbus Symphony!
purchase tickets here: https://columbussymphony.com/event/ledisi-nationwide-picnic-with-the-pops/

05/30/2026

🎶 Sip in harmony. We are so grateful for the generosity of the Refectory to present our Columbus Symphony Signature Cocktails — two exclusive drinks curated by Joshua Shipley of the CSO, crafted to celebrate the magic of live music.

🥃 Symphony Smash — Bourbon · Blackberry Syrup · Lemon Juice

🥂 CSO 75 — Gin · Lemon-Thyme Syrup · Champagne

A portion of every pour goes directly to support the Columbus Symphony. Raise a glass to great music, great company, and a great cause. 🖤

📍 Available now at The Refectory
Columbussymphony.com

05/29/2026

🎶 Sip in harmony. Refectory is proud to present our Columbus Symphony Signature Cocktails — two exclusive drinks curated by Joshua Shipley of the CSO, crafted to celebrate the magic of live music.

🥃 Symphony Smash — Bourbon · Blackberry Syrup · Lemon Juice · $19

🥂 CSO 75 — Gin · Lemon-Thyme Syrup · Champagne · $19

A portion of every pour goes directly to support the Columbus Symphony. Raise a glass to great music, great company, and a great cause. 🖤

📍 Available now at The Refectory
columbussymphony.com

05/29/2026

🍿🎵🎻 Thanks to a contribution from Honda, Nationwide Popcorns Pops concerts at the Columbus Commons will be free for all families! Enjoy Peter and the Wolf on June 26th at 6PM and Symphonic Surprise on July 10 at 6PM! Learn more about this exciting opportunity here: https://columbussymphony.com/news/columbus-symphony-to-present-two-free-summer-programs-with-support-from-honda/

05/29/2026

✨ Rule of thirds ✨

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Photos by Nat Hickman

05/29/2026

We love having Jacob and Jonathan on our team!

Columbus Symphony recruits two executives from out of state >> See the full article below ⬇️

05/28/2026

This season we welcome City Barbeque, 36 Catering by Chef Mieka, and Littleton’s Market as preferred catering partners available to sponsors, subscribers, and guests of table seats in the front lawn of the Columbus Commons. Please find a selection of menus and details on placing your catering order with this link: Picnicwiththepops.com

05/27/2026

COLUMBUS! Join us July 25th for the Alan Parsons Live Project! Tickets here: https://tickets.capa.com/11305?partner=03
Known for their cinematic sound and progressive rock legacy, The Alan Parsons Live Project delivers an immersive evening of iconic hits such as “Sirius” (the Chicago Bulls theme), “Eye in the Sky,” “Games People Play,” “Don’t Answer Me,” and more. Paired with the full orchestra, this concert offers a rich, atmospheric musical experience.
Alan Parsons

05/27/2026

Hear a preview of the Columbus Arts Festival, Columbus Symphony Picnic with the Pops, and the Central Ohio Folk Festival.

Host:

Christopher Purdy, Classical 101 Morning Host, WOSU Public Media

Guests:

Jami Goldstein, chief strategy officer, Greater Columbus Arts Council, Columbus Arts Festival

Jonathan Parrish, vice president of artistic planning and programs, Columbus Symphony

Bill Cohen, Central Ohio Folk Festival, Columbus Folk Music Society

Listen here:

https://www.wosu.org/show/all-sides/2026-05-22/all-sides-weekend-arts-and-culture

05/26/2026

Yesterday was National "Brown-Bag It" Day, a throwback to our roots! Before Picnic with the Pops, we held Brown Bag Pops concerts packed with community fun. We played everywhere from the Ohio Statehouse and local parks to Chemical Abstracts, paving the way to our current home at the Columbus Commons! Here is proof that we have always been rain or shine. Seen here is an actual Brown Bag from the 70's housed at OSU's archives!

Did you know you can still bring your food and drinks into our Picnic with the Pops concerts? It's true! Head to this link to learn more about our awesome summer line-up: picnicwiththepops.com