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

August 1
The Travelin McCourys
Woodlands Tavern (Bar/Nightclub)
Columbus, OH
August 2
Jennifer Knapp
Natalie's Grandview (Listening Room)
Columbus, OH
August 7
Selwyn Birchwood
Natalie's Grandview (Listening Room)
Columbus, OH
August 7
Megan Palmer
Rambling House Soda Music Bar (Listening Room)
Columbus, OH
August 8
Peter Bradley Adams
Natalie's Grandview (Listening Room)
Columbus, OH
August 14
The Black Feathers
“Their energy and stories perfectly paired with their harmony and musicianship.”- Birdsong Concerts 5.2022
Natalie's Grandview (Listening Room)
Columbus, OH
August 15
Patrick Sweany
Rumba Cafe (Bar/Nightclub)
Columbus, OH
August 18
Ana Popovic
Natalie's Grandview (Listening Room)
Columbus, OH
August 29
The David Wax Museum
Natalie's Grandview (Listening Room)
Columbus, OH
September 1
The Ladles
Rambling House Soda Music Bar (Listening Room)
Columbus, OH
September 6
Town Mountain
Woodlands Tavern (Bar/Nightclub)
Columbus, OH
September 8
Kelly Willis
Natalie's Grandview (Listening Room)
Columbus, OH
September 11
Jake Shimabukuro
Southern Theatre (Small Theater)
Columbus, OH
September 15
Sierra Hull
Woodlands Tavern (Bar/Nightclub)
Columbus, OH
September 17
Carsie Blanton,  The Tannahill Weavers
Natalie's Grandview (Listening Room)
Columbus, OH
September 18
Daniel Champagne
Natalie's Grandview (Listening Room)
Columbus, OH
September 18
The Brothers Comatose
Woodlands Tavern (Bar/Nightclub)
Columbus, OH
September 24
Jacob Jolliff
The Refectory Restaurant (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Columbus, OH
September 27
The Collection
Rumba Cafe (Bar/Nightclub)
Columbus, OH
October 2
Sarah Shook & the Disarmers
Rumba Cafe (Bar/Nightclub)
Columbus, OH
October 12
Josh Rouse
Natalie's Grandview (Listening Room)
Columbus, OH
October 13
Hadden Sayers
Natalie's Grandview (Listening Room)
Columbus, OH
October 16
Jason Eady
Natalie's Grandview (Listening Room)
Columbus, OH
October 20
Joshua Hyslop
Rumba Cafe (Bar/Nightclub)
Columbus, OH
October 23
Amy Rigby
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)
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

Rumba Cafe (Columbus)
Skullys Music Diner (Columbus)
Woodlands Tavern (Columbus)