RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, the centerpiece of the Columbus arts and entertainment district, is proud to spotlight an outstanding spring and summer 2026 season, featuring a diverse mix of comedy, music, and high-energy performance for audiences throughout the Columbus area and beyond.
“We are so excited about what this spring and summer have in store for our community,” said Lee Foster, CEO & Executive Director of RiverCenter for the Performing Arts. “This lineup truly has something for everyone, from legendary comedians to iconic rock bands to breathtaking performances rooted in HBCU tradition. These are the kinds of experiences that remind us why live performance matters, and we hope to see a full house for every single one.”
RIVERCENTER SEASON EVENTS
Saturday, April 4, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Rooted in HBCU tradition, DRUMline Live is a powerful fusion of music, dance, and precision. Featuring 11 explosive scenes inspired by Motown, R&B, and modern pop, this high-energy showcase delivers nonstop rhythm and jaw-dropping performance. Get ready for a pulse-pounding experience as precision percussion, electrifying choreography, and infectious energy pull the audience straight into the rhythm.
An Evening with Jeff Foxworthy
Friday, May 1, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Jeff Foxworthy is one of the most respected and successful comedians in the country — the best-selling comedy recording artist in history, a multiple Grammy Award nominee, and a best-selling author of more than 26 books. Inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in 2014, Foxworthy’s humor goes far beyond his signature redneck jokes, exploring the comedy in everyday family life and human nature, a style often compared to Mark Twain’s.
Sunday, May 3, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Presented by Six String Southern Productions
Multi-platinum rock band Blues Traveler brings their legendary live energy to RiverCenter this spring. What began as a basement jam session in Princeton nearly forty years ago has grown into one of America’s most enduring rock stories — 14 studio albums, millions of records sold, and more than 2,000 concerts played. With the Grammy Award-winning “Run-Around” — the longest-charting radio single in Billboard history — Blues Traveler became a defining voice of ’90s rock. Their recent projects, Traveler’s Blues and Traveler’s Soul, showcase the band reimagining American blues, R&B, and soul classics in their unmistakable style.
Friday, June 5, 2026 | 8:00 PM
Rooted in the honky-tonk tradition he grew up with in Southern California, Gary Allan has spent decades carving out his own lane in country music with a sound that is equal parts rugged, emotional, and unmistakably authentic. With chart-topping hits like “Man to Man,” “Tough Little Boys,” and “Nothing On but the Radio,” plus fan favorites spanning more than 25 years, Gary’s live shows deliver the full emotional spectrum — high-energy moments, raw vulnerability, and a deep connection that fills the room from the first note to the last.
Tickets for these events are on sale now and can be purchased at RiverCenter.org.
