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Luke Combs brings his My Kinda Saturday Night Tour to Ohio Stadium in Columbus tonight, featuring Dierks Bentley as the main opener. This in-the-round stadium show could rival the largest concert events ever held at the venue. Gates open at 5 p.m. with Luke taking the stage around 9 p.m.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Venue: Ohio Stadium in Columbus, April 25, 2026 at 5:20 p.m. start time
- Tour Name: My Kinda Saturday Night World Tour spans North America and Europe
- Main Opener: Country star Dierks Bentley performs 7:30-8:40 p.m. with hits like “Drunk on a Plane”
- Stage Design: Luke Combs uses a massive 360-degree rotating stage requiring nearly a week to construct
Complete Opening Acts and Set Times Tonight
Five opening acts will perform before Luke Combs takes the stage at Ohio Stadium. The Columbus show features a stacked lineup of rising artists and established country stars. Gates open at 5 p.m. with music starting immediately after.
Thelma and James kick off the evening at 5:20-5:35 p.m., followed by Jake Worthington, a Texas native and former The Voice finalist at 5:50-6:15 p.m. Ty Myers, representing younger country artists gaining traction, performs 6:35-7:10 p.m.
Luke Combs headlining Ohio Stadium in Columbus tonight with Dierks Bentley
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Dierks Bentley, Luke Combs, and Stadium Legacy
Dierks Bentley brings decades of hits to the Columbus concert, making him one of the biggest names on the My Kinda Saturday Night Tour. His chart-topping songs include “Drunk on a Plane” and “Burning Man,” and he performs the final opening slot from 7:30-8:40 p.m. before Luke commands the stage.
Luke Combs performs from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m., showcasing his signature stadium energy. The My Kinda Saturday Night Tour began on March 21 in Paradise, Nevada and continues through August 2 at Wembley Stadium in London. The Columbus show marks one of the most anticipated stadium concerts in the region.
| Opening Act | Performance Time | Background |
| Thelma and James | 5:20-5:35 p.m. | Rising country artists |
| Jake Worthington | 5:50-6:15 p.m. | Texas native, The Voice finalist |
| Ty Myers | 6:35-7:10 p.m. | Younger wave of country artists |
| Dierks Bentley | 7:30-8:40 p.m. | Established star with decades of hits |
| Luke Combs | 9:00-11:00 p.m. | Headliner, tour founder |
“Combs’ show featuring a massive midfield and in-the-round stage setup could rival or surpass past attendance records at the stadium.”
— The Columbus Dispatch, April 25, 2026
What to Expect from Luke Combs Performance Tonight
Luke Combs performs a 28-song setlist featuring his biggest hits and new material. The show opens with the tour’s title track, “My Kinda Saturday Night,” and includes fan favorites like “Hurricane,” “Lovin’ on You,” and “Beautiful Crazy.” The two-hour show features spectacular pyrotechnics and rotating stage effects.
Luke closes the evening with an encore featuring covers of “Fast Car” by Tracy Chapman and “Where the Wild Things Are.” The stadium’s capacity crowd will witness four runway stages, synchronized lighting, and audio quality reaching every seat. This Columbus show could be one of the largest audience experiences at Ohio Stadium in recent memory.
Will Luke Combs’ Ohio Stadium Concert Set a Record Tonight?
Luke Combs brings unprecedented scale to Ohio Stadium with his in-the-round stadium show. The stage construction takes nearly seven days to complete and reportedly spans 3 miles in total. This Columbus concert venue has hosted Ohio State football for decades, but the 2026 concert represents something entirely different in scale and production.
Industry analysts predict attendance could approach or exceed previous stadium records in Columbus. The My Kinda Saturday Night Tour plays exclusively stadium venues across North America, Canada, and Europe, making tonight’s show one of Luke Combs‘ most significant performances of 2026. Dierks Bentley and the supporting acts complement Combs‘ headlining performance with their own substantial followings.
