Bob Dylan is rolling his Rough and Rowdy Ways tour into downtown Columbus on Thursday night, turning the Palace Theatre into his latest stop on a long-running, theater-focused run. The current leg has leaned heavily on material from his 2020 album of the same name, with reworked classics and the occasional surprise cover keeping longtime fans on their toes. Promoters have also been enforcing phone-free policies on this tour, a small but striking shift in how the 82-year-old legend wants his shows to be experienced.
According to CAPA, Thursday’s Palace performance is set for 8 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. The organization’s event page lists local box-office contacts and ticketing options, and Columbus buyers can also connect with the CAPA ticket center by phone or in person at the Ohio Theatre box office.
Venues along this run are pitching the concerts as phone-free nights. Upon entry, fans will have their phones locked into individual Yondr pouches that stay with them but remain sealed until after the show. Anyone who decides to sneak a look mid-set risks being escorted out. The Yondr procedure is spelled out on event pages from presenters such as Playhouse Square and regional host SKyPAC.
What’s Likely On The Setlist
Recent shows suggest Dylan is sticking to a tight sequence that blends Rough and Rowdy Ways centerpieces with deep cuts and warhorses. Data from setlist.fm shows the concerts frequently opening with “To Be Alone With You” and folding in “Man in the Long Black Coat,” “All Along the Watchtower,” “I Contain Multitudes” and “False Prophet” in the main set.
The Columbus Dispatch notes that Dylan has also been slipping in left-field covers, ranging from Bo Diddley to Eddie Cochran, which means Columbus crowds can expect at least a few curveballs between the album tracks and revamped favorites.
Tour Context And Tickets
Industry listings place Columbus among roughly two dozen spring stops on the Rough and Rowdy Ways tour, with the 2026 dates presented as an extension of a run that first kicked off in late 2021. Pollstar tracks the full itinerary, while ticket portal AXS lists local seat availability and confirms the Palace’s door times.
For anyone heading to the Palace, expect a compact, album-forward set and a no-nonsense phone policy, so plan to actually watch the show with your eyes instead of your screen. Doors are scheduled for 6:30 p.m., and for the latest on local ticketing and box-office details, check CAPA’s event page.
