Columbus Events 2026–2027

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Updated: September 16, 2026
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Upcoming Events: 1,071
  • Sep
    16
    2026
    6:35 PM
    Wed
    Minors (AAA)
    Best Value
    Columbus Clippers vs. St. Paul Saints
    Huntington Park
    Huntington Park
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr Columbus, OH, US
    From $6Avg. price ~ $30
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  • Sep
    16
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Andy Warhol In Iran
    Andy Warhol In Iran
    Abbey Theater
    Abbey Theater
    locationDublin, OHlocation43017, 5600 Post Rd. Dublin, OH, US
    From $36Avg. price ~ $41
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  • Sep
    16
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Wed
    COMEDY
    Juston McKinney
    Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
    Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, US
    Avg. price ~ $913
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  • Sep
    16
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Wed
    Tournaments & Cups
    High Demand
    U.S. Open Cup: Semifinals: Columbus Crew vs. Orlando City SC
    ScottsMiracle-Gro Field • 20,000 seats
    ScottsMiracle-Gro Field
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43215, 560 W Nationwide Blvd Columbus, OH, US
    From $10Avg. price ~ $93
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  • Sep
    16
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    POP / ROCK
    The Home Team
    Newport Music Hall • 1,700 seats
    Newport Music Hall
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43201, 1722 N. High St Columbus, OH, US
    From $48Avg. price ~ $63
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  • Sep
    16
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    POP / ROCK
    Indigo Girls
    Bicentennial Pavilion At Columbus Commons
    Bicentennial Pavilion At Columbus Commons
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43215, 160 S. High Street Columbus, OH, US
    From $69Avg. price ~ $83
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  • Sep
    16
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Wed
    ALTERNATIVE
    Rainbow Kitten Surprise
    KEMBA Live! • 7,400 seats
    KEMBA Live!
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43215, 405 Neil Avenue Columbus, OH, US
    From $100Avg. price ~ $329
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  • Sep
    17
    2026
    6:35 PM
    Thu
    Minors (AAA)
    Columbus Clippers vs. St. Paul Saints
    Huntington Park
    Huntington Park
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr Columbus, OH, US
    From $9Avg. price ~ $27
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  • Sep
    17
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    POP / ROCK
    Rum Jungle
    Ace of Cups
    Ace of Cups
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43202, 2619 N High St Columbus, OH, US
    From $32Avg. price ~ $42
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  • Sep
    17
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    COMEDY
    Gabriel Rutledge
    Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
    Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, US
    From $36Avg. price ~ $259
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  • Sep
    17
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Andy Warhol In Iran
    Andy Warhol In Iran
    Abbey Theater
    Abbey Theater
    locationDublin, OHlocation43017, 5600 Post Rd. Dublin, OH, US
    From $51Avg. price ~ $60
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  • Sep
    17
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    RELIGIOUS
    Cain - Band
    The Naz Church - Grove City
    The Naz Church - Grove City
    locationGrove City, OHlocation43123, 4770 Hoover Road Grove City, OH, US
    From $19Avg. price ~ $65
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  • Sep
    17
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    COMEDY
    Derrick Stroup
    Mershon Auditorium At Wexner Center For The Arts • 2,500 seats
    Mershon Auditorium At Wexner Center For The Arts
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43210, 1871 North High Street Columbus, OH, US
    From $28Avg. price ~ $84
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  • Sep
    17
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Thu
    COUNTRY / FOLK
    Dean Johnson
    Rumba Cafe
    Rumba Cafe
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43202, 2507 Summit St  Columbus, OH, US
    From $49Avg. price ~ $60
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  • Sep
    17
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Thu
    POP / ROCK
    Yacht Rock Revue
    The Bluestone • 1,800 seats
    The Bluestone
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43215, 583 East Broad Street Columbus, OH, US
    From $16Avg. price ~ $253
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  • Sep
    17
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Ice Cream Land
    Lincoln Theatre - Columbus • 582 seats
    Lincoln Theatre - Columbus
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43203, 55 East State Street Columbus, OH, US
    From $32Avg. price ~ $39
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  • Sep
    18
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Fri
    POP / ROCK
    Adelitas Way
    The King of Clubs - Columbus
    The King of Clubs - Columbus
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43229, 6252 BUSCH BLVD Columbus, OH, US
    From $39Avg. price ~ $45
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  • Sep
    18
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    ALTERNATIVE
    Bilmuri
    KEMBA Live! • 7,400 seats
    KEMBA Live!
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43215, 405 Neil Avenue Columbus, OH, US
    From $58Avg. price ~ $196
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  • Sep
    18
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    POP / ROCK
    Ray LaMontagne
    Ray LaMontagne
    Mershon Auditorium At Wexner Center For The Arts • 2,500 seats
    Mershon Auditorium At Wexner Center For The Arts
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43210, 1871 North High Street Columbus, OH, US
    From $28Avg. price ~ $150
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  • Sep
    18
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    COMEDY
    Chris Porter
    Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
    Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, US
    From $27Avg. price ~ $214
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  • Sep
    18
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    COUNTRY / FOLK
    Punch Brothers
    Southern Theatre • 210 seats
    Southern Theatre
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43215, 21 East Main St. Columbus, OH, US
    From $68Avg. price ~ $107
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  • Sep
    18
    2026
    7:05 PM
    Fri
    Minors (AAA)
    Columbus Clippers vs. St. Paul Saints
    Huntington Park
    Huntington Park
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr Columbus, OH, US
    From $10Avg. price ~ $34
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  • Sep
    18
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Andy Warhol In Iran
    Andy Warhol In Iran
    Abbey Theater
    Abbey Theater
    locationDublin, OHlocation43017, 5600 Post Rd. Dublin, OH, US
    From $51Avg. price ~ $60
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  • Sep
    18
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    CLASSICAL
    Columbus Symphony: Rossen Milanov - Rachmaninoff & Bartók
    Columbus Symphony: Rossen Milanov - Rachmaninoff & Bartók
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2,791 seats
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43215, 39 East State Street Columbus, OH, US
    From $19Avg. price ~ $108
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  • Sep
    18
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    RODEO
    Rockin A Rodeo Battle of the Beast
    Franklin County Fairgrounds - OH
    Franklin County Fairgrounds - OH
    locationHilliard, OHlocation43026, 4951 Northwest Pkwy Hilliard, OH, US
    From $40Avg. price ~ $46
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  • Sep
    18
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    ALTERNATIVE
    Icon for Hire
    Icon for Hire
    Skully's Music Diner • 1,100 seats
    Skully's Music Diner
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43201, 1151 North High Street Columbus, OH, US
    From $133Avg. price ~ $533
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  • Sep
    18
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    ALTERNATIVE
    Gogol Bordello
    The Bluestone • 1,800 seats
    The Bluestone
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43215, 583 East Broad Street Columbus, OH, US
    From $33Avg. price ~ $41
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  • Sep
    18
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    ALTERNATIVE
    Jane Remover
    Newport Music Hall • 1,700 seats
    Newport Music Hall
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43201, 1722 N. High St Columbus, OH, US
    From $67Avg. price ~ $106
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  • Sep
    18
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    POP / ROCK
    Grand Funk Railroad
    The Event Center At Hollywood Casino - Columbus
    The Event Center At Hollywood Casino - Columbus
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43228, 200 Georgesville Rd. Columbus, OH, US
    From $33Avg. price ~ $60
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  • Sep
    18
    2026
    9:45 PM
    Fri
    COMEDY
    Chris Porter
    Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
    Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, US
    From $27Avg. price ~ $214
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January
Events in January 2027
72 Upcoming Events
February
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59 Upcoming Events
March
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53 Upcoming Events
April
Events in April 2027
50 Upcoming Events
May
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56 Upcoming Events
June
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42 Upcoming Events
July
Events in July 2027
17 Upcoming Events
August
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31 Upcoming Events
September
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112 Upcoming Events
October
Events in October 2026
272 Upcoming Events
November
Events in November 2026
187 Upcoming Events
December
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110 Upcoming Events

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Columbus Event Venues

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A and R Music Bar
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 34
Next Event: Sep 19, 2026
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Abbey Theater
Dublin, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 12
Next Event: Sep 16, 2026
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Ace of Cups
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 20
Next Event: Sep 17, 2026
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Bicentennial Pavilion At Columbus Commons
Columbus, OH
Arena
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Sep 16, 2026
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Columbus Convention Center
Columbus, OH
Convention Center
Upcoming Events: 5
Next Event: Mar 04, 2027
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Columbus Museum of Art
Columbus, OH
Cultural Venue
Upcoming Events: 10
Next Event: Sep 27, 2026
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Covelli Center - Columbus
Columbus, OH
Arena
Upcoming Events: 8
Next Event: Oct 01, 2026
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Donatos Basement
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 3
Next Event: Oct 04, 2026
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Fawcett Center
Columbus, OH
Arena
Upcoming Events: 3
Next Event: Sep 20, 2026
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Things to Do in Columbus

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What events are happening in Columbus?

Columbus currently has 1,071 events on the calendar, starting with September 16, 2026 at Huntington Park in Columbus, OH. Browse concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, and festivals throughout 2026–2027.

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What are the most popular event venues in Columbus?

Huntington Park is among the leading venues in Columbus, along with other arenas, theatres, and entertainment venues hosting events throughout the city.

Can I browse Columbus events by date and category?

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CONCERTS
498 Upcoming Events
Live Shows
332 Upcoming Events
Musicals & Plays
272 Upcoming Events
All Sports
195 Upcoming Events
COMEDY
148 Upcoming Events
BASEBALL
80 Upcoming Events
HOCKEY
64 Upcoming Events
BALLET
42 Upcoming Events
FOOTBALL
11 Upcoming Events
SOCCER
10 Upcoming Events
CIRCUS
10 Upcoming Events
VOLLEYBALL
8 Upcoming Events
BASKETBALL
7 Upcoming Events
GOLF
4 Upcoming Events
Family
4 Upcoming Events
RODEO
3 Upcoming Events
WRESTLING
2 Upcoming Events
WWE
Events Coming Soon
LACROSSE
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RACING
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MMA
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BOXING
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SOFTBALL
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MAGIC SHOWS
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