Concert Review: John Summit brings the heat on his CTRL Escape Arena Tour

John Summit performs at The Schottenstein Center on Nov. 14, 2026, in Columbus. Credit: Natalie Boggs | Arts and Life Photo Editor In an electrifying experience, John Summit turned the Schottenstein Center into a nightclub on his CTRL Escape Arena Tour. The DJ and producer, who specializes in house and electronic dance music, took the stage at the arena, located at 555 Borror Dr., on Nov. 13. Featuring openers ALOK and Jackie Hollander, Summit’s performance turned a typical concert experience into a festival-style rave. Fans throughout the arena could be seen in business casual attire, wearing white button-up shirts with ties and sunglasses — resembling the corporate theme of Summit’s tour. Prior to his on-stage appearance, the stage’s backdrop displayed a broadcast of Summit typing on a computer while sitting at a desk in an office, from which he soon emerged as a light show immediately began. The performance’s lighting, special effects and dancers enhanced Summit’s set.

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