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

March 24
Woodlands Tavern (Bar/Nightclub)
Columbus, OH
March 24
Natalie's Grandview (Bar/Nightclub)
Columbus, OH
March 25
Natalie's Grandview (Bar/Nightclub)
Columbus, OH
March 30
Midland Theatre (Small Theater)
Newark, OH
March 30
Natalie's Grandview (Bar/Nightclub)
Columbus, OH
March 31
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 (Bar/Nightclub)
Columbus, OH
April 8
Natalie's Grandview (Bar/Nightclub)
Columbus, OH
April 11
Natalie's Grandview (Bar/Nightclub)
Columbus, OH
April 12
Natalie's Grandview (Bar/Nightclub)
Columbus, OH
April 19
Rambling House Soda Music Bar (Listening Room)
Columbus, OH
April 20
Midland Theatre (Small Theater)
Newark, OH
April 21
Rambling House Soda Music Bar (Listening Room)
Columbus, OH
April 22
Natalie's Grandview (Bar/Nightclub)
Columbus, OH
April 22
A dark, soulful middle ground between Nick Cave and Steve Earle, Ben de la Cour pulls no punches with a voice that sounds like the American Heartland witnessed through the window of a car going 80 mph
Natalie's Coal Fired Pizza and Live Music (Listening Room)
Worthington, OH
April 24
Rumba Cafe (Bar/Nightclub)
Columbus, OH
April 26
Natalie's Grandview presents An Evening w/Pierce Pettis --on Charlie's Stage
Natalie's Grandview (Bar/Nightclub)
Columbus, OH
April 28
Rambling House Soda Music Bar (Listening Room)
Columbus, OH
April 28
Woodlands Tavern (Bar/Nightclub)
Columbus, OH
May 4
Natalie's Coal Fired Pizza and Live Music (Listening Room)
Worthington, OH
May 5
Southern Theatre (Small Theater)
Columbus, OH
May 7
Rumba Cafe (Bar/Nightclub)
Columbus, OH
May 10
Natalie's Grandview (Bar/Nightclub)
Columbus, OH
May 13
Six String Concerts (Small Theater)
Columbus, OH
May 19
Rambling House Soda Music Bar (Listening Room)
Columbus, OH
May 20
Natalie's Grandview (Bar/Nightclub)
Columbus, OH
May 20
Rumba Cafe (Bar/Nightclub)
Columbus, OH
May 25
Natalie's Grandview (Bar/Nightclub)
Columbus, OH
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Columbus, Ohio

Listening Rooms

Natalie's Coal Fired Pizza and Live Music (Worthington)
Rambling House Soda Music Bar (Columbus)

Folk Music Societies

Columbus Folk Music Society (Columbus)

Vineyards & Breweries

Buckeye Winery (Newark)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

The Refectory Restaurant (Columbus)

Small Theaters

Midland Theatre (Newark)
Six String Concerts (Columbus)
Southern Theatre (Columbus)

Bars & Nightclubs

Natalie's Grandview (Columbus)
Rumba Cafe (Columbus)
Woodlands Tavern (Columbus)