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

December 27
Full Cord
Rambling House Soda Music Bar (Listening Room)
Columbus, OH
January 10
The Brother Brothers
Six String Concerts (Small Theater)
Columbus, OH
January 19
Larry & Joe
Larry & Joe perform a fusion of Venezuelan and Appalachian folk music, on a mission to show that music has no borders.
Natalie's Grandview (Listening Room)
Columbus, OH
January 29
Sean Rowe
Natalie's Grandview (Listening Room)
Columbus, OH
January 31
David Ramirez,  Dylan LeBlanc
Rumba Cafe (Neighborhood Bar)
Columbus, OH
February 1
Amanda Anne Platt and The Honeycutters
Natalie's Grandview (Listening Room)
Columbus, OH
February 8
Jessica Lea Mayfield
Jessica Lea Mayfield is an American singer-songwriter from Kent, Ohio. She is known for her ominous song writing, with a plaintive minimalist style that draws on both country and rock music
Rumba Cafe (Neighborhood Bar)
Columbus, OH
February 15
Alla Boara
Bringing new life and recognition to the incredible diversity of Italian folk music. Inspiring Italian-Americans and Americans of any ethnic heritage to take pride in their musical roots and relate to the cultural relevance of this music,
Natalie's Grandview (Listening Room)
Columbus, OH
February 19
Robert Ellis
Rumba Cafe (Neighborhood Bar)
Columbus, OH
February 22
Brendan James
Rumba Cafe (Neighborhood Bar)
Columbus, OH
March 4
Enter the Haggis
For over two decades, Toronto’s Enter The Haggis has combined bagpipes and fiddles with a rock rhythm section to create a distinctively eclectic sound.
Natalie's Grandview (Listening Room)
Columbus, OH
March 6
Leslie Mendelson
Midland Theatre (Concert Hall)
Newark, 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)
Thirty One West (Newark)

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)