I’ve written essays about my love for the Smashing Pumpkins so you already know it’s always special to see them live. Their Columbus date kicked off this tour, which meant going in with no idea what to expect. The first act was 100% Mellon Collie, which personally was a nice call back to Billy’s Lyric Opera residency last fall, while the second pulled from across their catalog with a mix of classics and newer tracks. And you know I’m a sucker for song-specific LED art.

Here are a few photos from their show at the Schott on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.