The Memorial Tournament
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June 3-9
Muirfield Village Golf Club, 5750 Memorial Dr.
An official PGA Tour event, the Memorial Tournament is one of the most iconic events to come to Columbus this summer. With previous victories from famous golfers such as Tiger Woods, Kenny Perry, Jack Nicklaus and Hale Irwin, this tournament highlights the best golfers of the season. www.thememorialtournament.com
Columbus Arts Festival
June 7-9
Scioto Mile
A Columbus favorite for 62 years, this arts festival showcases a wide variety of visual and performance artists. Enjoy the large selection of food venders while admiring some of the best art this city has to offer. www.columbusartsfestival.org
Broadway Columbus presents Disney’s The Lion King
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June 12-July 7
Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St.
Don’t miss this award-winning Broadway musical and the extraordinary Serengeti come to life on stage to tell the story of this Disney classic. columbus.broadway.com
Stonewall Columbus Pride Festival
June 14-15
Goodale Park, 120 W. Goodale St.
With a wide variety of activities and entertainment, this festival provides an experience appealing to a wide variety of audiences. www.stonewallcolumbus.org
Columbus Air Show
June 14-16
Rickenbacker International Airport, 2241 John Circle Dr.
The United States Airforce Thunderbirds come to Columbus for heart-pounding air performances and family-friendly activities. www.columbusairshow.com
Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival
June 14-16
Creekside Park, 117 Mill St., Gahanna
The Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival has been bringing artists from central Ohio and around the world to celebrate world of blues and jazz for 25 years. With great music and great food, it is a perfect place to bring the family for a music-filled weekend. www.creeksidebluesandjazz.com
Juneteenth Ohio Festival
June 15-16
Genoa Park, 303 W. Broad St.
The 27th annual Juneteenth Ohio Festival celebrates the value in cultural discovery, offering a variety of events promoting cultural unity, enrichment and ethnic diversity. www.juneteenthohio.com
Worthington Arts Festival
June 15-16
Village Green Park
Returning to the heart of Worthington, the Worthington Arts Festival will bring more than 120 artists to celebrate its 30th year. www.worthingtonartsfestival.com
Columbus Symphony Orchestra presents Generation Radio with Jason Scheff and Jay DeMarcus
June 15, 8 p.m.
Columbus Commons, 160 S. High St.
To kick of this year’s Picnic with the Pops series, the Symphony will host Generation Radio, which features Jay Demarcus, Columbus native and band member of Rascal Flatts, and Jason Scheff, the lead singer of Chicago since 1985. www.columbussymphony.com
The 3rd Annual New Albany Rose Run Fest
June 20-23
Rose Run Park
Pickaway County Fair
June 15-22
Pickaway Agriculture & Event Center
Pickaway's annual week-long fair consists of a range of attractions, rides and delicious bites. Head to Pickaway for horse shows, youth agricultural competitions and more! www.pickawaycountyfair.org/
Night Market at North Market Bridge Park
June 20
Bridge Park
Stroll through North Market Bridge Park and enjoy more than 35 vendors, live music, drinks and plenty of local shopping. Night Markets are held monthly May through October from 6-9 p.m. www.visitdublinohio.com
The 3rd Annual New Albany Rose Run Fest
June 20-23
Powell Festival 2024
June 21-22
Village Green Park
Head to Downtown Powell for the city's annual two-day event. The festival features live music, food trucks, family-friendly activities and more.
https://festival.cityofpowell.us/
Columbus Symphony Orchestra presents Violent Femmes
June 22, 8 p.m.
Columbus Commons, 160 S. High St.
Violent Femmes, a platinum-selling folk-rock band, will join the Columbus Symphony to perform some of the band’s hits such as “Blister in the Sun,” “Kiss Off” and “American Music.” www.columbussymphony.com
Buckeye Country Superfest
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June 22-23
Ohio Stadium, 411 Woody Hayes Dr.
With iconic singers such as Zach Bryan, this country festival showcases some best artists around. Check out the all-day Official Tailgate to grab a drink and a bite to eat before the main event. www.buckeyecountrysuperfest.com
ComFest
June 28-30
Goodale Park
ComFest, or Community Festival, has been running its free city celebration since 1972, and it promises to bring a weekend full of live music, local art, delicious food and community-centered activities. With more than 150 performers and a wide array of vendors, the festival has a packed weekend of community appreciation.
The Grandview Hop
June 29, 5-9 p.m.
Grandview Avenue
Hop over to Grandview for a community night market full of live music and entertainment. The event will host more than 250 pop-up shops and food trucks, games, giveaways, music, outdoor activities and more. While you're there, stop by more than 60 local brick-and-mortar businesses open during the hop in Grandview. www.grandviewhop.com
Columbus Symphony Orchestra presents Patriotic Pops – A Gershwin Celebration
June 29, 8 p.m.
Columbus Commons, 160 S. High St.
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue,” the Columbus Symphony will perform some of Gershwin’s songs along with other patriotic melodies. The night will also feature military branch recognition, U.S. Color Guard appearances, a flyover by members of the Cincinnati Warbirds and fireworks to close out the show.
Common Ground Concert Series: Gavin DeGraw and Colbie Caillat
June 30, 5 p.m.
Columbus Commons
Head to the Commons for a FREE concert featuring pop sensations Gavin DeGraw and Colbie Caillat. This is one of two concerts in the Common Ground Concert Series, a partnership with Downtown Columbus, Inc. and CAPA to bring big names to Columbus with no charge. www.columbuscommons.org
The USA Fencing National Championships and July Challenge
June 29- July 8
The Greater Columbus Convention Center
For the first time since 2019, the USA Fencing National Championships and July Challenge will return to the Greater Columbus Convention Center. The event is free of charge, and more than 6,200 fencers from 45 states will be in attendance. www.usafencing.org
The Flutter Run
June 30, 8:30-11 a.m.
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
The Conservatory will be hosting its inaugural 5K to celebrate 30 years of the Conservatory's Blooms & Butterflies exhibition and raise funds to support the Conservatory's mission to connect the community to nature. The 5K takes participants through the scenic park and exhibits pollinators throughout the entire route. www.fpconservatory.org
