Sunday at Central: 30 Years with Free Classical Concerts

Sunday at Central is celebrating its 30th season with a series of free classical concerts across Columbus. It's a nonprofit series that's been bringing classical chamber music to the city for three decades, and this season keeps that tradition going. The concerts are rooted in the chamber music tradition, which means smaller ensembles playing in intimate settings rather than a full orchestra in a massive hall. They're open to the public and recommended for ages 9 and up, so it's a good bet if you're bringing the kids along.

There are six concerts scheduled for the 2026-27 season, all on Sundays at 3 PM. The dates are September 6, 2026; November 1, 2026; January 17, 2027; February 7, 2027; March 7, 2027; and May 30, 2027. The performances are split between two locations: Broad Street Presbyterian Church at 760 E. Broad Street and Franklin Park Conservatory. Each one is recorded and later posted to the series' YouTube channel, so if you can't make it to a particular date, you can still catch it later.

Admission is free for every performance. Seating and parking work on a first-come, first-served basis, so if you have a particular spot in mind, arriving a bit early is your best bet. With the concerts spread out from September through May, you can pick the ones that fit your schedule or make a habit of the whole season.