The Ohio State University Marching Band at Picnic with the Pops

Event description

Experience Picnic with the Pops with a Buckeye twist!

A Columbus summer favorite, The Best Damn Band in the Land joins the Columbus Symphony for a high-energy concert of precision marching, dynamic music and beloved Buckeye fight songs.

Stop by our tent featuring special Buckeye moments before you picnic and settle in for the show!

Registration

Registration is now closed.

What to expect

Before the concert, you’re invited to:

• Get a photo with Ohio State Marching Band props
• Enter to win an autographed Ohio State Marching Band drum head. You must be present at the end of the concert to win the drum head, as one winner will be announced on stage following the performance each night.
• Pick up a limited edition Ohio State koozie (while supplies last)
• If you let us know you’re planning to attend ahead of time, you’ll skip the line, receive an automatic entry into the drum head raffle and help ensure you receive a koozie.

Please note: You must be present at the end of the concert to win the drum head, as the winner will be announced on stage following the performance.

Cost

This experience is free and open to all Picnic with the Pops ticket holders. Tickets for the Picnic from the Pops start at $43.35.

Events schedule

Friday, July 31 and Saturday, August 1, 2026

• 6 p.m. – Alumni association area opens
• 6–8 p.m. – Ohio State–themed engagement and photo opportunities
• 8 p.m. – Picnic with the Pops concert begins
• Following the concert – Drum head raffle winner announced. Must be present to win.

Questions

Please contact The Ohio State University Alumni Association at osuaa@osu.edu or 800-762-5646.