Upcoming Events & Appearances
Extra!
On April 18th, 7PM, at the Lincoln theatre, get ready to turn the volume up and the subtlety down! Columbus Pride Bands is hitting the stage with a performance that proves once and for all that nothing is too over the top.
From shimmering arrangements to the essential concert band sounds, EXTRA is a celebration of maximalism, queer joy, and the unapologetic art of being "too much." Whether you're a fan of grand musical swells, rubber chickens, Godzilla or high-glam theatricality, this is the night to leave your modesty at the door and embrace the spectacular.
Can’t join the party in person? Stream from home! We’ve leveled up our sound and video thanks to a grant from the Greater Columbus Arts Council, so our livestream is now just as "extra" as we are!
5th Annual Turnabout Drag Show
Turnabout Drag Show is back for its 5th annual celebration, and it’s serving chaos, creativity, and community in the best way.
This fan-favorite daytime drag show flips the script as performers step into roles you’ve never seen them in before. Expect bold looks, playful twists, and unforgettable performances that celebrate self-expression and Pride spirit at its finest.
Featuring the iconic Virginia West alongside members of the Columbus Pride Bands, this is a one-of-a-kind collaboration full of camp, talent, and heart.
Columbus Pride Jazz Band Presents: Love is Love
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with an evening of timeless music, powerful vocals, and community pride at LOVE IS LOVE, a special jazz concert featuring more vocalists than ever before.
This concert follows an exciting milestone for our jazz band. We are honored to have received a $10,000 grant from the Greater Columbus Arts Council, supporting our continued growth and commitment to bringing high-quality live music to our community. This performance is a celebration of that achievement and of the love that music creates.
Divas and Dragons
Gather your party and ready your ears for an evening of heroic proportion on Saturday, November 22nd at 7:00 PM for Divas & Dragons, at the Lincoln Theatre. Drawing from the heroic ballads of ancient realms, triumphant fanfares of dragon-slaying glory, and some familiar tunes that will cast a spell of nostalgia on you, this concert isn't just a performance—it's a roll of the dice. With every note a new challenge and every movement a step closer to destiny, you won't want to miss it!
Mary Ann Brandt's Oktoberfest
Get ready for some brassy Bavarian fun! The Columbus Pride Bands’ Oompah Band is bringing their high-energy polkas, waltzes, and beer-hall favorites to Mary Ann Brandt’s Oktoberfest. With toe-tapping tunes, infectious rhythms, and plenty of festive cheer, they’ll keep the steins clinking and the crowd singing along. Prost!
A Night of Dancing
Step back in time and swing into an unforgettable night with the Columbus Pride Jazz Band and Swing Columbus! Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or have two left feet, this event has something for everyone. We’ll kick things off with a 30-minute beginner-friendly swing dance lesson, taught by the talented instructors from Swing Columbus, so you can hit the floor with confidence. Then, the Columbus Pride Jazz Band will bring the house alive with vibrant, toe-tapping tunes that will keep you moving all night long. The dance floor will be open for everyone to show off their steps, mingle, and enjoy the joyful energy of live jazz. Come alone, with a partner, or with friends—no partner required! Celebrate music, movement, and community in an inclusive, welcoming space. Get ready to laugh, dance, and make memories in true swing style!
Storm Surge
Like a pop up spring storm the Columbus Pride Concert Band and Wind Ensemble will present a full concert of electrifying and thunderous music to the theme of Storm Surge!
Avoid the outside elements by joining us inside on Saturday, April 12th at 7:00 PM for a FREE community concert! This concert we want to share our love of music, community, and to support our mission of Uplifting Our Community Through Music to as many people as possible to bring some brightness to any rainy days.
Donations are encouraged for those compelled to help us continue our mission into the future.
Our concert will experience the raw power and beauty of nature’s most dynamic forces—weather and storms! From the whisper of a gentle breeze to the roaring surge of a tempest, this concert will take you on a thrilling musical journey through the elements.
This special performance marks the debut of our Wind Ensemble, who will present Storm Surge—an exciting newer work that captures the intensity of a rising storm. Written by Composer Jarod Hall, and commissioned in consortium by the Houston Pride Band—located in Houston, Texas—Columbus Pride Bands is honored to take part in this special consortium opportunity.
Our guest emcee Amanda Sue will help us navigate an unforgettable evening of music, community, and the awe-inspiring power of nature!
We’ll see you there—rain or shine!
Concert Program:
Weather Report...Shin’ya Takahashi
Cyclone...Michael Oare
Rain Brian...Balmages
Singin’ in the Rain...arr. Michael Brown
Tsunami...Vince Gassi
Storm Warning...Robert Sheldon
Wondrus...Brant Karrick
As a Wind from the North...Robert Sheldon
In the Storm and Sunshine...JC Heed
Summer Unending...Jacob J. Narverud
Storm Surge...JaRod Hall
Over the Rainbow...arr. Warren Barker
Stormworks - Movement III: Into the Storm...Stephen Melillo
Mees Hall
2230 E. Mound Street
Bexley, OH 43209
Jazz Band: in Concert
The Columbus Pride Jazz Band will be performing their first independent concert on March 15, 2025! Join us for an unforgettable evening of vibrant music, showcasing talented musicians and celebrating the joy of jazz. Don't miss it!
4TH ANNUAL TURNABOUT SHOW
Join us as members of Central Ohio's LGBTQ+ band organization, the Columbus Pride Bands, will trade mallets for makeup brushes, instruments for accessories, marching shoes for heels, boots, stilettos, flats, etcetera. This will be an unforgettable night of fun and diverse performances, honoring the art of Drag.
Hosted at District West, there will be a single show at 2:00 PM.
Proceeds and donations will help our organization continue our mission of "Uplifting Our Community Through Music". Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to celebrate pride and support the LGBTQ+ community. Grab your friends and come join the excitement for a night you won't forget!
Winter Wonderland: Concert
Grab some hot cocoa, your dreidels, snowshoes, horses, and skis, and join the Columbus Pride Concert Band on a journey through the "Winter Wonderland", on November 23rd, 7:00 PM at the Lincoln Theatre. This performance is sure to bring back feelings of nostalgia and all the joyous memories of winter's past, with popular holiday favorites, a twist on some you may know and love, and some you may have yet to enjoy. With a Broadway twist on familiar favorites, Russian Christmas carols, and a Randall Standridge arrangement, serving as an ode to Hanukkah celebrations. The Columbus Pride Concert Band hopes you will join us as we "sleigh" our way into the holidays!
Presale tickets can be purchased at:https://my.cbusarts.com/8097
First Rehearsal - Fall Concert
Rehearsals begin for our fall concert. Visit our Join page or email membership@columbuspridebands.org for additional information.
Pride Bands Alliance Annual Conference "The Heart of it All"
Buy tickets for the concert band performance here!
Columbus Pride Parade
Come watch the band march in the Columbus Pride Parade and then play a show afterward in the festival.
First Rehearsal
Come start off Marching Band season! Whether you are a first timer or an old timer, come hang out for the first rehearsal of the 2024 Marching Band season at King Ave United Methodist Church.
Turnabout Show
Join us as members of Central Ohio's LGBTQ+ band organization, the Columbus Pride Bands, will trade mallets for makeup brushes, instruments for accessories, marching shoes for heels, boots, stilettos, flats, etcetera. This will be an unforgettable night of fun and diverse performances, honoring the art of Drag.
Hosted in The Barracks, there will be a single show at 3:00 PM.
Proceeds and donations will help our organization continue our mission of "Uplifting Our Community Through Music". Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to celebrate pride and support the LGBTQ+ community. Grab your friends and come join the excitement for a night you won't forget!
Roaring Into Our Twenties
Celebrating 20 years of the Columbus Pride Concert Band, we want to kick off the next 20 years like the Roaring 20’s! During this concert we will also introduce the newest ensemble to the Columbus Pride Bands family. The inaugural performance of the Columbus Pride Jazz Band will be complimenting our Roaring 20's theme as they join the stage.
Chipotle Fundraiser
Eat at the Chipotle in Grandview (1298 W 5th Ave, Grandview Heights, OH 43212) anytime from 4-8 PM and tell them you are supporting the band!
First Rehearsal Spring 2024
This is the first rehearsal of the season for our spring concert. If you haven’t joined the band yet or have not played with us in a while, now is a great time to come play with us!
German Village Lights
Watch the band play holiday tunes at various locations in German Village.
Worthington Holiday Open House
Join the band for some caroling at Worthington Holiday Open House!