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

October 4
Alex Williams
Woodlands Tavern (Nightclub)
Columbus, OH
October 5
Willy Porter
Natalie's Grandview (Listening Room)
Columbus, OH
October 5
Son Little
Rumba Cafe (Neighborhood Bar)
Columbus, OH
October 9
Clem Snide
Woodlands Tavern (Nightclub)
Columbus, OH
October 9
Abe Partridge
People have said that Abe Partridge sounds older than his chronological age, and there’s a very good reason for that – he’s packed a lot of living into his 37 years.
Southern Theatre (Small Theater)
Columbus, OH
October 12
Josh Rouse
Natalie's Grandview (Listening Room)
Columbus, OH
October 13
Hadden Sayers,  Ruthie Foster
Natalie's Grandview (Listening Room)
Columbus, OH
October 13
Lee DeWyze
Rumba Cafe (Neighborhood Bar)
Columbus, OH
October 16
Haunted Like Human
HLH delves into inspired songwriting and sparse arrangements. Frisson-inducing harmonies mark their music. Limned with nostalgia, soaked in Southern gothic lore, the duo meticulously assembles songs to preserve the spirit of the stories they tell.
Rambling House Soda Music Bar (Listening Room)
Columbus, OH
October 16
Cat Ridgeway
Rumba Cafe (Neighborhood Bar)
Columbus, OH
October 16
Jason Eady,  Robbie Fulks
Natalie's Grandview (Listening Room)
Columbus, OH
October 19
Tommy Castro
Natalie's Grandview (Listening Room)
Columbus, OH
October 20
Joshua Hyslop
Rumba Cafe (Neighborhood Bar)
Columbus, OH
October 23
Amy Rigby
Natalie's Grandview (Listening Room)
Columbus, OH
October 29
Dave Alvin,  Jimmie Dale Gilmore
Natalie's Grandview (Listening Room)
Columbus, OH
November 2
Mike Miz
Rambling House Soda Music Bar (Listening Room)
Columbus, OH
November 8
Dar Williams
Natalie's Grandview (Listening Room)
Columbus, OH
November 13
Adam Ezra Group
Natalie's Grandview (Listening Room)
Columbus, OH
November 14
Will Hoge,  Heather Mae
Natalie's Grandview (Listening Room)
Columbus, OH
November 14
Ana Egge
Midland Theatre (Concert Hall)
Newark, OH
November 15
Them Coulee Boys
Woodlands Tavern (Nightclub)
Columbus, OH
November 16
Yarn
Woodlands Tavern (Nightclub)
Columbus, OH
November 17
Hackensaw Boys
Rumba Cafe (Neighborhood Bar)
Columbus, OH
November 21
JD Eicher
Natalie's Grandview (Listening Room)
Columbus, OH
November 22
Fruition
Natalie's Grandview (Listening Room)
Columbus, OH
November 23
Mike Ward: Psychosongs
Americana/Folk Concert Series 35 Oakland Park Ave, Columbus, OH. 8PM Mike Ward:Psychosongs wsg Dave Roof. Door donation is $15 general public; $10 CFMS members & students; and under 12 free.
Columbus Folk Music Society (Folk Music Society)
Columbus, OH
November 24
Mike Mains
Rumba Cafe (Neighborhood Bar)
Columbus, OH
December 5
Maya de Vitry
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)