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Browse upcoming events by date, venue, category, and neighborhood across Columbus.Upcoming Events: 1,026
- Oct0320267:00 PMSatProfessional (NHL)High DemandWeekend EventColumbus Blue Jackets vs. Utah MammothNationwide Arena • 20,000 seatsNationwide ArenaColumbus, OHColumbus, OHFrom $26Avg. price ~ $200View Tickets
- Oct0320267:30 PMSatFrom $87Avg. price ~ $100View Tickets
- Oct0320267:30 PMSatCLASSICALWeekend EventColumbus Symphony: Rossen Milanov - Dvorak & BrahmsColumbus Symphony: Rossen Milanov - Dvorak & BrahmsOhio Theatre - Columbus • 2,791 seatsOhio Theatre - ColumbusColumbus, OHColumbus, OHFrom $13Avg. price ~ $74View Tickets
- Oct0320268:00 PMSatTECHNO / ELECTRONICWeekend EventLaszewoNewport Music Hall • 1,700 seatsNewport Music HallColumbus, OHColumbus, OHFrom $48Avg. price ~ $138View Tickets
- Oct0320268:00 PMSatCOUNTRY / FOLKWeekend EventMitchell TenpennyThe Bluestone • 1,800 seatsThe BluestoneColumbus, OHColumbus, OHFrom $61Avg. price ~ $71View Tickets
- Oct0420268:00 PMSunFrom $26Avg. price ~ $115View Tickets
- Oct0420268:00 PMSunFrom $31Avg. price ~ $36View Tickets
- Oct0420268:30 PMSunALTERNATIVEWeekend EventSex Pistols (Steve Jones, Paul Cook & Glen Matlock)Newport Music Hall • 1,700 seatsNewport Music HallColumbus, OHColumbus, OHFrom $36Avg. price ~ $80View Tickets
- Oct0520267:00 PMMonCOUNTRY / FOLKBest ValueLaci Kaye BoothAce of CupsColumbus, OHColumbus, OHFrom $11Avg. price ~ $22View Tickets
- Oct0620266:00 PMTuePOP / ROCKSweet PillThe King of Clubs - ColumbusColumbus, OHColumbus, OHFrom $43Avg. price ~ $50View Tickets
- Oct0620267:00 PMTueJAZZ / BLUESJazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra & Wynton MarsalisMershon Auditorium At Wexner Center For The Arts • 2,500 seatsMershon Auditorium At Wexner Center For The ArtsColumbus, OHColumbus, OHFrom $70Avg. price ~ $131View Tickets
- Oct0620267:00 PMTueALTERNATIVEWeezer, The Shins & Silversun PickupsNationwide Arena • 20,000 seatsNationwide ArenaColumbus, OHColumbus, OHFrom $45Avg. price ~ $151View Tickets
- Oct0620267:00 PMTueCOMEDYGabby BryanFunny Bone Comedy Club - ColumbusColumbus, OHColumbus, OHFrom $32Avg. price ~ $39View Tickets
- Oct0620267:30 PMTueFrom $38Avg. price ~ $141View Tickets
- Oct0620267:30 PMTueFrom $24Avg. price ~ $28View Tickets
- Oct0620267:30 PMTueMUSICAL / PLAYDeath Becomes HerOhio Theatre - Columbus • 2,791 seatsOhio Theatre - ColumbusColumbus, OHColumbus, OHFrom $74Avg. price ~ $264View Tickets
- Oct0620268:00 PMTueFrom $54Avg. price ~ $193View Tickets
- Oct0720267:00 PMWedCLASSICALOutlander In ConcertPalace Theatre Columbus • 2,827 seatsPalace Theatre ColumbusColumbus, OHColumbus, OHFrom $81Avg. price ~ $127View Tickets
- Oct0720267:30 PMWedMUSICAL / PLAYDeath Becomes HerOhio Theatre - Columbus • 2,791 seatsOhio Theatre - ColumbusColumbus, OHColumbus, OHFrom $81Avg. price ~ $284View Tickets
- Oct0720268:00 PMWedPOP / ROCKJohnny Blue Skies & The Dark CloudsNationwide Arena • 20,000 seatsNationwide ArenaColumbus, OHColumbus, OHFrom $44Avg. price ~ $146View TicketsVIP Packages
- Oct0720268:00 PMWedFrom $45Avg. price ~ $378View TicketsVIP Packages
- Oct0820264:30 PMThuCIRCUSGarden Bros Nuclear Circus: Fun FactoryGarden Bros Nuclear Circus: Fun FactoryPolaris Fashion PlaceColumbus, OHColumbus, OHFrom $55Avg. price ~ $131View Tickets
- Oct0820267:00 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAYHigh DemandSweeney ToddShort North Stage at Garden Theater - ColumbusColumbus, OHColumbus, OHFrom $73Avg. price ~ $371View Tickets
- Oct0820267:00 PMThuCOMEDYDrew LynchFunny Bone Comedy Club - ColumbusColumbus, OHColumbus, OHFrom $49Avg. price ~ $59View Tickets
- Oct0820267:00 PMThuFrom $55Avg. price ~ $94View Tickets
- Oct0820267:00 PMThuCOUNTRY / FOLKDan And ShayValue City Arena at The Schottenstein Center • 20,000 seatsValue City Arena at The Schottenstein CenterColumbus, OHColumbus, OHFrom $32Avg. price ~ $106View TicketsVIP Packages
- Oct0820267:30 PMThuJAZZ / BLUESTab Benoit & Ghalia VoltLincoln Theatre - Columbus • 582 seatsLincoln Theatre - ColumbusColumbus, OHColumbus, OHFrom $26Avg. price ~ $171View Tickets
- Oct0820267:30 PMThuCIRCUSGarden Bros Nuclear Circus: Fun FactoryGarden Bros Nuclear Circus: Fun FactoryPolaris Fashion PlaceColumbus, OHColumbus, OHFrom $55Avg. price ~ $131View Tickets
- Oct0820267:30 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAYDeath Becomes HerOhio Theatre - Columbus • 2,791 seatsOhio Theatre - ColumbusColumbus, OHColumbus, OHFrom $74Avg. price ~ $257View Tickets
- Oct0820268:00 PMThuFrom $36Avg. price ~ $124View Tickets
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Columbus Blue Jackets
Professional (NHL)Nationwide Arena
Columbus, OH
Upcoming Events: 79
Next Event: Oct 03, 2026 7:00 PM
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Columbus Symphony
CLASSICALOhio Theatre - Columbus
Columbus, OH
Upcoming Events: 17
Next Event: Oct 03, 2026 7:30 PM
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Robin Trower
POP / ROCKKEMBA Live!
Columbus, OH
Upcoming Events: 8
Next Event: Oct 03, 2026 7:30 PM
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Mitchell Tenpenny
COUNTRY / FOLKThe Bluestone
Columbus, OH
Upcoming Events: 9
Next Event: Oct 03, 2026 8:00 PM
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Laszewo
TECHNO / ELECTRONICNewport Music Hall
Columbus, OH
Upcoming Events: 4
Next Event: Oct 03, 2026 8:00 PM
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Glaive
POP / ROCKThe Bluestone
Columbus, OH
Upcoming Events: 19
Next Event: Oct 04, 2026 8:00 PM
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Muna
POP / ROCKKEMBA Live!
Columbus, OH
Upcoming Events: 9
Next Event: Oct 04, 2026 8:00 PM
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Sex Pistols
ALTERNATIVENewport Music Hall
Columbus, OH
Upcoming Events: 10
Next Event: Oct 04, 2026 8:30 PM
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Laci Kaye Booth
COUNTRY / FOLKAce of Cups
Columbus, OH
Upcoming Events: 7
Next Event: Oct 05, 2026 7:00 PM
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A and R Music Bar
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 27
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Abbey Theater
Dublin, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 8
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Ace of Cups
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 13
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Bill Davis Stadium
Columbus, OH
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 1
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Black Swan Bar & Grill
Hilliard, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
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: 8
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Covelli Center - Columbus
Columbus, OH
Arena
Upcoming Events: 7
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Donatos Basement
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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Columbus currently has 1,026 events on the calendar, starting with October 3, 2026 at Nationwide Arena 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?
Nationwide Arena 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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