Columbus Symphony Orchestra live in Columbus

Experience Columbus Symphony Orchestra live on September 19th

Columbus Symphony Orchestra (CSO) presents a concert on September 19, 2026, at the Ohio Theatre in Columbus, United States. The CSO is a fully professional orchestra recognized for its diverse repertoire spanning classical masterworks, contemporary compositions, pops selections, and educational outreach programs. Historically rooted in performances of standard orchestral literature – composers like Beethoven, Mozart, and Brahms are frequently featured – the orchestra also actively commissions and performs works by living composers, demonstrating a commitment to musical innovation.

The Ohio Theatre, serving as the venue, opened in 1928 as a movie palace and performing arts center. Designed by Thomas W. Lamb, it exemplifies the opulent architectural style of atmospheric theatres common during that era. Notable features include a lavishly decorated interior inspired by French Renaissance and Spanish Baroque designs, intricate plasterwork, a grand staircase, and a functioning “Wonderpipe” organ—one of the few remaining in North America. Throughout its history, the Ohio Theatre has hosted vaudeville acts, silent films (with live orchestral accompaniment initially), stage productions, and concerts; it underwent significant restoration in the 1960s to prevent demolition and continues to operate as a vital cultural landmark within Columbus.