Columbus Events 2026–2027

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Updated: September 19, 2026
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Upcoming Events: 1,050
  • Sep
    19
    2026
    12:00 PM
    Sat
    College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) FOOTBALL
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Kent State Golden Flashes
    Ohio Stadium • 104,944 seats
    Ohio Stadium
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43210, 411 Woody Hayes Dr. Columbus, OH, US
    From $27Avg. price ~ $179
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  • Sep
    19
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Sat
    HARD ROCK / METAL
    Weekend Event
    Erra
    Newport Music Hall • 1,700 seats
    Newport Music Hall
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43201, 1722 N. High St Columbus, OH, US
    From $39Avg. price ~ $64
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  • Sep
    19
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Sat
    COMEDY
    Weekend Event
    Chris Porter
    Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
    Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, US
    From $29Avg. price ~ $39
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  • Sep
    19
    2026
    7:05 PM
    Sat
    Minors (AAA)
    Weekend Event
    Columbus Clippers vs. St. Paul Saints
    Huntington Park
    Huntington Park
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr Columbus, OH, US
    From $9Avg. price ~ $36
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  • Sep
    19
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    CLASSICAL
    Weekend Event
    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 $13Avg. price ~ $83
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  • Sep
    19
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    COUNTRY / FOLK
    Weekend Event
    Eihwar
    A and R Music Bar • 400 seats
    A and R Music Bar
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43215, 391 Neil Ave Columbus, OH, US
    From $23Avg. price ~ $46
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  • Sep
    19
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    RAP / HIP HOP
    Weekend Event
    sKitz Kraven
    sKitz Kraven
    The King of Clubs - Columbus
    The King of Clubs - Columbus
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43229, 6252 BUSCH BLVD Columbus, OH, US
    From $54Avg. price ~ $69
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  • Sep
    19
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    RODEO
    Weekend Event
    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 ~ $47
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  • Sep
    19
    2026
    9:00 PM
    Sat
    POP / ROCK
    Weekend Event
    Soda Blonde
    Rumba Cafe
    Rumba Cafe
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43202, 2507 Summit St  Columbus, OH, US
    From $48Avg. price ~ $57
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  • Sep
    19
    2026
    9:15 PM
    Sat
    COMEDY
    Weekend Event
    Chris Porter
    Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
    Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, US
    From $29Avg. price ~ $42
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  • Sep
    20
    2026
    1:05 PM
    Sun
    Minors (AAA)
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Columbus Clippers vs. St. Paul Saints
    Huntington Park
    Huntington Park
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr Columbus, OH, US
    From $7Avg. price ~ $32
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  • Sep
    20
    2026
    5:00 PM
    Sun
    POP / ROCK
    Weekend Event
    Blu Eyes
    Rumba Cafe
    Rumba Cafe
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43202, 2507 Summit St  Columbus, OH, US
    From $52Avg. price ~ $63
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  • Sep
    20
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Sun
    POP / ROCK
    Weekend Event
    Thesaurus Rex
    Woodlands Tavern
    Woodlands Tavern
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43212, 1200 West Third Ave. Columbus, OH, US
    From $42Avg. price ~ $67
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  • Sep
    20
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Sun
    COMEDY
    Weekend Event
    Alaire Thomas
    Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
    Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, US
    From $36Avg. price ~ $41
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  • Sep
    20
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Sun
    OTHER
    Weekend Event
    The Jury Experience: An Immersive Courtroom Case
    Fawcett Center
    Fawcett Center
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43210, 2400 Olentangy River Rd Columbus, OH, US
    From $271Avg. price ~ $312
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  • Sep
    20
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sun
    POP / ROCK
    Weekend Event
    Slothrust
    A and R Music Bar • 400 seats
    A and R Music Bar
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43215, 391 Neil Ave Columbus, OH, US
    From $34Avg. price ~ $42
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  • Sep
    21
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Mon
    Professional (NHL)
    NHL Preseason: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Detroit Red Wings
    Nationwide Arena • 20,000 seats
    Nationwide Arena
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43215, 200 West Nationwide Blvd Columbus, OH, US
    From $8Avg. price ~ $137
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  • Sep
    22
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Tue
    ALTERNATIVE
    This Is Lorelei
    Ace of Cups
    Ace of Cups
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43202, 2619 N High St Columbus, OH, US
    From $77Avg. price ~ $272
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  • Sep
    22
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Tue
    POP / ROCK
    Ron Pope
    Woodlands Tavern
    Woodlands Tavern
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43212, 1200 West Third Ave. Columbus, OH, US
    From $50Avg. price ~ $65
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  • Sep
    22
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    POP / ROCK
    Phoebe Bridgers
    Nationwide Arena • 20,000 seats
    Nationwide Arena
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43215, 200 West Nationwide Blvd Columbus, OH, US
    From $112Avg. price ~ $329
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  • Sep
    22
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Tue
    ALTERNATIVE
    Nation of Language
    Skully's Music Diner • 1,100 seats
    Skully's Music Diner
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43201, 1151 North High Street Columbus, OH, US
    From $66Avg. price ~ $104
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  • Sep
    22
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Tue
    POP / ROCK
    Ninajirachi
    KEMBA Live! • 7,400 seats
    KEMBA Live!
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43215, 405 Neil Avenue Columbus, OH, US
    From $34Avg. price ~ $157
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  • Sep
    22
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Tue
    ALTERNATIVE
    YHWH Nailgun
    A and R Music Bar • 400 seats
    A and R Music Bar
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43215, 391 Neil Ave Columbus, OH, US
    From $29Avg. price ~ $42
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  • Sep
    23
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Wed
    COMEDY
    Joe Fenti
    Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
    Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, US
    From $35Avg. price ~ $44
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  • Sep
    23
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Wed
    POP / ROCK
    Aaron Rowe
    Rumba Cafe
    Rumba Cafe
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43202, 2507 Summit St  Columbus, OH, US
    From $111Avg. price ~ $154
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  • Sep
    23
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Wed
    ALTERNATIVE
    Phantogram
    KEMBA Live! • 7,400 seats
    KEMBA Live!
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43215, 405 Neil Avenue Columbus, OH, US
    From $58Avg. price ~ $68
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  • Sep
    23
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Wed
    POP / ROCK
    Jervis Campbell
    A and R Music Bar • 400 seats
    A and R Music Bar
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43215, 391 Neil Ave Columbus, OH, US
    From $35Avg. price ~ $260
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  • Sep
    23
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Wed
    ALTERNATIVE
    Pennywise
    Newport Music Hall • 1,700 seats
    Newport Music Hall
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43201, 1722 N. High St Columbus, OH, US
    From $40Avg. price ~ $62
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  • Sep
    24
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Thu
    HARD ROCK / METAL
    Hammerfall
    The King of Clubs - Columbus
    The King of Clubs - Columbus
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43229, 6252 BUSCH BLVD Columbus, OH, US
    From $44Avg. price ~ $82
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  • Sep
    24
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Sweeney Todd
    Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus
    Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43201, 1187 N High St. Columbus, OH, US
    From $63Avg. price ~ $248
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January
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February
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March
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April
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May
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June
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42 Upcoming Events
July
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17 Upcoming Events
August
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31 Upcoming Events
September
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78 Upcoming Events
October
Events in October 2026
272 Upcoming Events
November
Events in November 2026
189 Upcoming Events
December
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111 Upcoming Events

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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: 8
Next Event: Oct 22, 2026
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Ace of Cups
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 19
Next Event: Sep 22, 2026
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Black Swan Bar & Grill
Hilliard, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Dec 11, 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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What are the most popular event venues in Columbus?

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CONCERTS
483 Upcoming Events
Live Shows
332 Upcoming Events
Musicals & Plays
272 Upcoming Events
All Sports
189 Upcoming Events
COMEDY
144 Upcoming Events
BASEBALL
77 Upcoming Events
HOCKEY
64 Upcoming Events
BALLET
42 Upcoming Events
FOOTBALL
11 Upcoming Events
CIRCUS
10 Upcoming Events
SOCCER
8 Upcoming Events
VOLLEYBALL
8 Upcoming Events
BASKETBALL
7 Upcoming Events
GOLF
4 Upcoming Events
Family
4 Upcoming Events
RODEO
2 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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