The Lumineers Concert At Schottenstein Center Columbus Ohio 2025
March 9, 2026
Choosing To Photograph The Lumineers
The Lumineers have come around Cincinnati and Columbus several times. I often thought it would be fun to photograph their concert. Until 2025, I never submitted for credentials to their show. Knowing their unique style, I was expecting nothing short of an amazing show. Was I impressed with the show? Keep reading.
Actually Photographing The Lumineers
In 2025 I photographed The Lumineers concert for Cincinnati CityBeat, an honor I always appreciate. The iteration of their show took place at the Schottenstein Center on the OSU Campus. As a professional concert photographer since 2015, I shoot 2 or 3 shows at this concert venue.
I was relegated to a front-of-house (soundboard) position for The Lumineers. I always prefer shooting from the pit, but I am also grateful for the opportunity to photograph a show. Once the concert started, I was surprised by the lack of energy from both the band and the crowd. To be fair, the start of many shows is slow as the band gets into the groove. Also, I only get to stay for three songs, so I can’t judge the entire Lumineers show. As the band started off slowly, this was one of the quietest crowds I have heard in a while. I feel like the crowd at the Barry Manilow was much louder. All in all, I was just happy to be there.
Parking For The Show
I won’t share my exact parking location, but it is absolutely perfect. For every Schottenstein Show ever, I have parked in the same spot. It is amazing and easy to exit from. Parking is regularly $30 and can only be paid by credit card. For concert photographers, there is no discount. The only free parking I have been given (at a show that charges for parking) was the Taylor Swift concert in Cincinnati that I photographed.
