This event is in the past.It took place on August 1, 2026 at John F. Wolfe Columbus Commons.

Classical Music
Picnic with the Pops 1
Picnic with the Pops 2

Picnic with the Pops

July 31 at 8pm - August 1

At John F. Wolfe Columbus Commons

Uptown District, Columbus

🎆Stay for the fireworks display after the performance
🧣Wear your scarlet and gray to show team spirit

Scarlet and gray, the Ohio State Marching Band teams up with the Columbus Symphony for a tailgate concert and fireworks at Columbus Commons on August 1.

Ohio State University Marching Band

Ohio State University Marching Band

Collegiate marching band, Ohio State University, scarlet and gray tradition

Headliner


The Ohio State University Marching and Athletic Bands (OSUMB) will perform on Friday, July 31 and Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 8 p.m. as part of the Columbus Symphony Orchestra’s annual Picnic with the Pops series.

Outdoor concert
Symphonic performance
Marching band
Summer festival

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