# Columbus Symphony Holiday Pops at Ohio Theatre > Event for families in the Columbus area (OH). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Dec 4 – Dec 6 · 8:00 PM – 5:00 PM - Where: Ohio Theatre, 39 E State St, Columbus, OH 43215 - Ages: Ages 5 and up recommended - Price: $30-$90 depending on section; student and child discounts available - Organizer: Columbus Symphony Orchestra & CAPA - Official page: https://columbussymphony.com/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/columbus/activities/columbus-symphony-holiday-pops-at-ohio-theatre--listing-c5f3d5b6507faa89c4b8c00b ## About The Columbus Symphony's annual Holiday Pops at the historic Ohio Theatre is Central Ohio's signature orchestral Christmas concert, bringing heartwarming seasonal music to families and music lovers across the region. Led by an energetic maestro alongside the Columbus Symphony Chorus and guest vocalists, the concert features orchestral arrangements of beloved Christmas carols, sacred holiday masterpieces, and joyous pop classics like 'Sleigh Ride' and 'Carol of the Bells.' The performance includes an appearance by Santa Claus himself, who takes the stage for a lively musical dialogue with the orchestra and leads an enthusiastic audience holiday sing-along. The gilded Spanish-Baroque architecture of the 1928 theater, complete with festive lobby decorations and towering Christmas trees, makes this an unforgettable holiday outing. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Strollers can be checked safely at the main lobby coat check; elevators provide access to orchestra and loge seating. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Private family restrooms and plush lobby seating available on the orchestra and mezzanine lobby levels. • Age Suitability: Wonderful for children ages 5 and up, teens, parents, and grandparents. • Sensory Tips: Full symphony orchestra dynamics with cheerful choral crescendos; families with young children can select aisle seats for easy exit if a break is needed. ## Similar picks in Columbus - [The Nutcracker by BalletMet at Ohio Theatre](https://grassyknees.com/columbus/activities/the-nutcracker-by-balletmet-at-ohio-theatre--listing-1a25033d047a508d4f797315) — Dec 10 – Dec 27 · 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Ohio Theatre · Ages 4–99 · From $35 · checked Nov 5. 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