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Columbus Events 2026–2027
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Browse 1058 upcoming events in Columbus, OH, headlined by August 23, 2026 at KEMBA Live!. From Aug 23 through July 20, explore concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, and festivals across the 2026–2027 season in Columbus, with listings updated as of August 23, 2026.
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- Aug2320268:00 PMSunR&B / SOULWeekend EventElla MaiKEMBA Live! • 7400 seatsKEMBA Live!
Columbus, OH43215, 405 Neil Avenue Columbus, OH, USFrom $89Avg. price ~ $126View Tickets - Aug2520267:00 PMTueALTERNATIVEHigh DemandTame ImpalaNationwide Arena • 20000 seatsNationwide ArenaColumbus, OH43215, 200 West Nationwide Blvd Columbus, OH, USFrom $197Avg. price ~ $596View Tickets
- Aug2720267:00 PMThuLECTUREAnnie ZaleskiGramercy BooksColumbus, OH43209, 2424 East Main Street Columbus, OH, USFrom $22Avg. price ~ $25View Tickets
- Aug2720267:00 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAYPippinShort North Stage at Garden Theater - ColumbusColumbus, OH43201, 1187 N High St. Columbus, OH, USFrom $90Avg. price ~ $325View Tickets
- Aug2720267:00 PMThuCOMEDYGreg FitzsimmonsFunny Bone Comedy Club - ColumbusColumbus, OH43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, USFrom $36Avg. price ~ $43View Tickets
- Aug2720267:00 PMThuCOMEDYNikki GlaserPalace Theatre Columbus • 2827 seatsPalace Theatre ColumbusColumbus, OH43215, 34 W. Broad St. Columbus, OH, USFrom $41Avg. price ~ $89View Tickets
- Aug2720267:30 PMThuOTHERNina West's Big Queer Comedy ShowNina West's Big Queer Comedy ShowSouthern Theatre • 210 seatsSouthern TheatreColumbus, OH43215, 21 East Main St. Columbus, OH, USFrom $41Avg. price ~ $114View Tickets
- Aug282026Time TBACollege (Div I-A and Div I-AA) VOLLEYBALLBest ValueJim Stone ChallengeJim Stone ChallengeCovelli Center - ColumbusColumbus, OH43210, 2741-2737 Defiance Dr Columbus, OH, USFrom $13Avg. price ~ $31View Tickets
- Aug2820266:00 PMFriUnited Soccer League ProColumbus Crew 2 vs. Chicago Fire FC IIColumbus Crew 2 vs. Chicago Fire FC IIHistoric Crew Stadium • 30000 seatsHistoric Crew StadiumColumbus, OH43211, One Black And Gold Blvd. Columbus, OH, USFrom $24Avg. price ~ $470View Tickets
- Aug2820266:30 PMFriPOP / ROCKThe Rockett MafiaThe King of Clubs - ColumbusColumbus, OH43229, 6252 BUSCH BLVD Columbus, OH, USFrom $38Avg. price ~ $58View Tickets
- Aug2820267:00 PMFriFairbanks 142 - A Tribute to the Grateful DeadWoodlands TavernColumbus, OH43212, 1200 West Third Ave. Columbus, OH, USFrom $21Avg. price ~ $42View Tickets
- Aug2820267:00 PMFriCOUNTRY / FOLKGavin AdcockKEMBA Live! • 7400 seatsKEMBA Live!Columbus, OH43215, 405 Neil Avenue Columbus, OH, USFrom $170Avg. price ~ $469View Tickets
- Aug2820267:00 PMFriHARD ROCK / METALNunSlaughterAce of CupsColumbus, OH43202, 2619 N High St Columbus, OH, USFrom $45Avg. price ~ $53View Tickets
- Aug2820267:00 PMFriCOMEDYArnez JFunny Bone Comedy Club - ColumbusColumbus, OH43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, USFrom $49Avg. price ~ $61View Tickets
- Aug2820267:00 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYPippinShort North Stage at Garden Theater - ColumbusColumbus, OH43201, 1187 N High St. Columbus, OH, USFrom $59Avg. price ~ $156View Tickets
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A and R Music Bar
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 35
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Abbey Theater
Dublin, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 16
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Ace of Cups
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 23
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Balletmet Dance Center
Columbus, OH
Cultural Venue
Upcoming Events: 3
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Bicentennial Pavilion At Columbus Commons
Columbus, OH
Arena
Upcoming Events: 1
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Columbus Convention Center
Columbus, OH
Convention Center
Upcoming Events: 5
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Columbus Museum of Art
Columbus, OH
Cultural Venue
Upcoming Events: 9
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Covelli Center - Columbus
Columbus, OH
Arena
Upcoming Events: 14
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Dirty Dungarees
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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Columbus currently has 1058 events on the calendar, starting with August 23, 2026 at KEMBA Live! in Columbus, OH. Browse concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, and festivals throughout 2026–2027.
How often is the Columbus Events Calendar updated?
The Columbus Events Calendar is updated regularly — last refreshed as of August 23, 2026.
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Are event schedules and ticket prices updated regularly?
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CONCERTS
487 Upcoming Events
Live Shows
318 Upcoming Events
Musicals & Plays
266 Upcoming Events
All Sports
215 Upcoming Events
COMEDY
146 Upcoming Events
BASEBALL
87 Upcoming Events
HOCKEY
64 Upcoming Events
BALLET
40 Upcoming Events
SOCCER
14 Upcoming Events
VOLLEYBALL
14 Upcoming Events
FOOTBALL
13 Upcoming Events
CIRCUS
10 Upcoming Events
BASKETBALL
7 Upcoming Events
GOLF
4 Upcoming Events
Family
4 Upcoming Events
RODEO
3 Upcoming Events
WRESTLING
2 Upcoming Events
RACING
1 Upcoming Events
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