Live Music & Entertainment

In 2024, The Grandview Hop will have over twelve live music spots on Grandview Avenue from 1st Ave to 5th Ave with local music, bands, singers, artists, activities, and more for free! Recommend a musician or artist here.

 Our lineup for the 2024 season is funded in part by the Greater Columbus Arts Council, Music Columbus, Grandview Yard, Scotts Miracle-Gro, and ThunderWing Brewing!

  • 50 Steps Up

    50 Steps Up

    Saturday, July 27 from 5-9pm

    50 Steps Up is a premier party rock band in Central Ohio and QFM96 Band of the Year runner-up in 2024.

  • Adrianna Nagy

    Adrianna Nagy

    June 29 • July 27 • Aug. 24 • Sept. 28

    Violinist and student at Otterbein University who performs classical, fiddle, bluegrass, children’s songs, and popular music.

  • All Powerful Sungoddess

    All Powerful Sungoddess

    TO BE ANNOUNCED

    All Powerful Sungoddess is a female fronted indie band playing heartfelt, homemade, folk-punk songs; featuring ukulele, drums, bass and kickass vocal harmonies.

  • Bim Walker

    Bim Walker

    Saturday, July 27 from 6-9pm

    Bim Walker performs acoustic guitar, fingerpicking, and some vocals, with influences such as Steve Earle, Townes Van Zandt, Lyle Lovett, Paul Simon, and Robert Hunter.

  • Chris Fry

    Chris Fry

    June 29 • July 27 • Aug 24

    Engaging, interactive, and family-friendly street and sidewalk chalk art

  • Columbus Blue Jackets

    Columbus Blue Jackets

    Saturday, July 27 from 5-9pm

    Inflatable hockey games and giveaways

  • Columbus Poetry Cauldron Open Mic Project

    Columbus Poetry Cauldron

    TO BE ANNOUNCED

    Columbus Poetry Cauldron is the city’s newest poetry open mic; a laid-back, pop-up show that tests the limits of what poems can do.

  • Colten Wiant

    Colten Wiant

    June 29 • July 27 • Sept. 28

    Colten is a15-year old saxophone player who plays in a local jazz combo group at Delaware Hayes High School.

  • Deaun Parker

    Deaun Parker

    July 29 • Aug. 24

    Deaun is a soul singer who performs many genres and styles from gospel to country. She has toured with a national Broadway play and a European tour.

  • Dwyer School of Irish Dance

    Dwyer School of Irish Dance

    TO BE ANNOUNCED

    A local studio showcasing the pursuit of excellence through the joy of Irish dance, volunteering and promoting Irish culture in the community.

  • Festival For Good

    Festival For Good

    Saturday, September 28 from 5-9pm

    Discover dozens of social enterprises on Grandview Ave between 1st & Haines Ave as we welcome Festival For Good

  • Gas Station Baby

    Gas Station Baby

    June 29 • July 27 • Aug. 24 • Sept. 28

    Led by musicians Casey Smith & Amanda Putnam, Gas Station Baby makes all-original music that’s rock, folk, pop, and country all at once.

  • Get Fit with Britt Flash Mobs

    Get Fit with Britt Flash Mobs

    June 29 @ 6pm & 7pm • Aug. 24 @ 6pm & 7pm

    Don’t miss the 10-minute fitness flash mobs led by Get Fit with Britt, the creative brainchild of Brittany Dupont, offering fun dance & tabata group fitness.

  • Jenny Flory

    Jenny Flory

    June 29 • July 27 • Aug. 24 • Sept. 28

    Influenced by old-school soul, blues and jazz singers, Jenny Flory's voice has a timeless sophistication and powerful presence that pairs beautifully with her guitar.

  • Joshua Riedy

    Joshua Riedy

    June 29 • July 27 • Aug. 24 • Sept. 28

    A contemporary bucket drummer with a Masters in percussion, Joshua Riedy was drawn to bucket drumming in Florida and inspired to bring it to Ohio.

  • KaTanya Brewer

    KaTanya

    June 29 • July 27 • Aug. 24 • Sept. 28

    Lovingly known as "THE Gallery Hop Singer" in the Short North, KaTanya creates memorable experiences through blues, jazz, and R&B that connect songs to memories.

  • Kpop Dance Columbus

    Kpop Dance Columbus

    Saturday, June 29 from 6-9pm

    Korean pop music, group dance & choreography

  • Largemouth Brass Band

    Largemouth Brass Band

    Saturday, June 29 from 6-9pm

    Columbus-based group that gets the party started with innovative and fresh original music inspired by everything from New Orleans trad-jazz to funk, pop, and hip-hop.

  • October Ember

    October Ember

    June 29 • July 27 • Aug. 24 • Sept. 28

    Sometimes playful, sometimes poignant, OE is a multi-instrumentalist couple with a penchant for the quirky & the beautiful. Prog folk, indie & art pop music, classical & jazz.

  • Selfie Photo Booth

    Selfie Photo Booth

    July 27 • Aug 24 • Sept 28

    Visit the selfie photo booth, powered by Cheerful Party Rentals, each month at The Grandview Hop to capture the moment and the memories!

  • Seven Studios

    Seven Studios

    July 27 • Aug 24 • Sept 28

    Performing fitness demos & aerial yoga

  • School of Rock

    School of Rock

    July 27 • Sept. 28

    Performing songs and live music demos

  • Sonic Skyways

    Sonic Skyways

    Saturday, Sept. 28 from 6-9pm

    Sonic Skyways is a 4-piece Midwest pop and alternative rock band from Columbus who gravitate towards the music of The Beatles, Foo Fighters, and John Mayer.

  • The House String Band

    The House String Band

    June 29 from 5-7pm • Aug 24 from 5-7pm

    The House String Band is an American Roots and Bluegrass band featuring bass, mandolin, and guitar.

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