Live Acoustic Music Near Columbus, Ohio

If you've never experienced hearing talented musicians perform in a small, intimate environment, you are in for a treat.

Live acoustic music can be heard in several listening rooms and small theaters in Columbus. Local vineyards and restaurants and cafes in the area sometimes host nationally touring musicians as well.

Below you can find a listing of upcoming shows in these smaller venues by nationally and internationally touring artists.

Upcoming Acoustic Shows

May 16
Ana Egge
Six String Concerts (Small Theater)
Columbus, OH
May 16
Mary Fahl,  May Erlewine
Natalie's Grandview (Listening Room)
Columbus, OH
May 20
Aleksi Campagne
The Refectory Restaurant (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Columbus, OH
May 23
Willy Tea Taylor
Rumba Cafe (Neighborhood Bar)
Columbus, OH
May 30
House of Hamill
Whether they’re ripping through a set of original jigs and reels, adding lush harmonies into traditional folk ballads, or cracking up an audience with stories from the road, House of Hamill puts on a show that captivates audiences.
Natalie's Grandview (Listening Room)
Columbus, OH
June 5
Abbie Gardner
Natalie's Grandview (Listening Room)
Columbus, OH
June 10
Brian Dunne,  Elizabeth Moen
Natalie's Grandview (Listening Room)
Columbus, OH
June 11
Punch Brothers
Southern Theatre (Small Theater)
Columbus, OH
June 20
Kelly Willis
Natalie's Grandview (Listening Room)
Columbus, OH
June 25
Christie Lenee
Natalie's Grandview (Listening Room)
Columbus, OH
June 28
Melissa Ferrick
Natalie's Grandview (Listening Room)
Columbus, OH
July 15
Tyler Hilton
Skullys Music Diner (Neighborhood Bar)
Columbus, OH
July 19
Logan Ledger
Rumba Cafe (Neighborhood Bar)
Columbus, OH
July 25
Peter Mayer
Natalie's Grandview (Listening Room)
Columbus, OH
July 26
Patrick Sweany
Rumba Cafe (Neighborhood Bar)
Columbus, OH
July 29
Samantha Crain
Rumba Cafe (Neighborhood Bar)
Columbus, OH
August 4
Jimmie Dale Gilmore
Natalie's Grandview (Listening Room)
Columbus, OH
August 5
Jimmie Dale Gilmore
Natalie's Grandview (Listening Room)
Columbus, OH
August 9
Resonant Rogues
The songwriting soul child of partners Sparrow and Keith J. Smith. With influences that include Appalachian old-time, Balkan music, Swing Manouche, and early New Orleans Jazz.
Rambling House Soda Music Bar (Listening Room)
Columbus, OH
August 14
Greg Klyma
Greg Klyma is a road-tested troubadour and a relentless songwriter. You'll find him weaving lanes between Tom Petty and Merle Haggard on music's highway.
Rambling House Soda Music Bar (Listening Room)
Columbus, OH
August 15
Dan Navarro
Natalie's Grandview (Listening Room)
Columbus, OH
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Columbus, Ohio

Listening Rooms

Natalie's Grandview (Columbus)
Rambling House Soda Music Bar (Columbus)

Folk Music Societies

Columbus Folk Music Society (Columbus)

Vineyards & Breweries

Bokes Creek Winery (Raymond)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

The Refectory Restaurant (Columbus)

Small Theaters

Six String Concerts (Columbus)
Southern Theatre (Columbus)

Bars & Nightclubs

A & R Music Bar (Columbus)
Rumba Cafe (Columbus)
Skullys Music Diner (Columbus)