COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Columbus is turning up the volume in May as the weather warms up in central Ohio.
The schedule is headed up by the Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival at Historic Crew Stadium, which features two nights of Metallica concerts.
The month ends with the traditional Memorial Tournament at the Muirfield Village Golf Club
Here are our picks for events you should check out in May.
Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival
The rock festival will be held all day May 8-11 at Historic Crew Stadium. More information
2025 National Collegiate Men’s Volleyball Championship
The event will be held throughout the day May 8-12. More information.
Kevin Hart
The actor/comedian will bring his “Acting My Age” tour to Columbus at 7:30 p.m. May 16. More information.
Stomp!
The street performance percussion group will be in Columbus for four performances at 7:30 p.m. May 16, 2 and 7:30 p.m. May 17 and 1 p.m. May 18.. More information.
FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew
One of the highlights of each Columbus Crew season is the Hell is Real game when archrival FC Cincinnati pays a visit to central Ohio at 7 p.m. May 17. More information.
Bernie Kosar
The former NFL quarterback will speak at an AARP event at 7 p.m. May 17 at the Columbus Athenaeum. More information.
Pat Benetar/Neil Giraldo with The Vindys opening
Pop duo and married couple Pat Benetar and Neil Giraldo will perform with Youngstown based rock group The Vindys as the opening act at 7:30 p.m. May 23 at the Mershon Auditorium. More information.
Malcolm Todd
The singer will bring his “Wholesome Rockstar Tour” to Columbus at 8 p.m. May 28. More information.
Memorial Golf Tournament
The annual PGA tournament will be held throughout the day from May 26-June 1 at Muirfield Village Golf Course. More information.
