Columbus Events 2026–2027

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Updated: October 30, 2026

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Columbus has 938 upcoming events, including concerts, sports, theater, comedy, festivals, and attractions. Browse event dates, venues, and tickets. Next event: Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Hockey at OSU Ice Rink on October 30, 2026.

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Oct 30, 20267:00 PM

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Oct 30, 2026, 6:00 PM Fri — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) HOCKEY: Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Hockey vs. Bemidji State Beavers at OSU Ice Rink • 1,415 seats, 390 Woody Hayes Drive. From $20, Avg. price ~ $23. View Tickets

Oct 30, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — OTHER: Haunted Fest at KEMBA Live! • 7,400 seats, 405 Neil Avenue. From $68, Avg. price ~ $101. View Tickets

Oct 30, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — CIRCUS: UniverSoul Circus at Under The Big Top - Historic Crew Stadium, One Black And Gold Blvd. From $32, Avg. price ~ $62. View Tickets

Oct 30, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — ALTERNATIVE: The Damned at Newport Music Hall • 1,700 seats, 1722 N. High St. From $40, Avg. price ~ $56. View Tickets

Oct 30, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — COMEDY: Lil Duval at Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus, 145 Easton Town Center. From $51, Avg. price ~ $65. View Tickets

Oct 30, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — POP / ROCK, High Demand: Olivia Rodrigo & Wolf Alice at Value City Arena at The Schottenstein Center • 20,000 seats, 555 Borror Dr. From $384, Avg. price ~ $1,188. View Tickets

Oct 30, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY: The Rocky Horror Show at Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus, 1187 N High St. From $900, Avg. price ~ $1,070. View Tickets

Oct 30, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY: Dead Man's Cell Phone at OSU Black Box Theatre, 1921 College Rd. From $33, Avg. price ~ $44. View Tickets

Oct 30, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — ALTERNATIVE: American Aquarium at Rumba Cafe, 2507 Summit St. From $60, Avg. price ~ $658. View Tickets

Oct 30, 2026, 8:00 PM Fri — BLUEGRASS: The Kitchen Dwellers & Dogs In A Pile at The Bluestone • 1,800 seats, 583 East Broad Street. From $900, Avg. price ~ $1,038. View Tickets

Oct 30, 2026, 9:45 PM Fri — COMEDY: Lil Duval at Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus, 145 Easton Town Center. From $51, Avg. price ~ $76. View Tickets

Oct 30, 2026, 11:00 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY: The Rocky Horror Show at Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus, 1187 N High St. From $93, Avg. price ~ $354. View Tickets

Oct 31, 2026, 12:00 PM Sat — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) FOOTBALL, Weekend Event: Ohio Dominican Panthers vs. Walsh Cavaliers at ODU Panther Stadium • 1,750 seats, 1216 Sunbury Road. From $27, Avg. price ~ $32. View Tickets

Oct 31, 2026, 12:00 PM Sat — CIRCUS, Weekend Event: UniverSoul Circus at Under The Big Top - Historic Crew Stadium, One Black And Gold Blvd. From $32, Avg. price ~ $66. View Tickets

Oct 31, 2026, 1:00 PM Sat — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) HOCKEY, Weekend Event: Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Hockey vs. Bemidji State Beavers at OSU Ice Rink • 1,415 seats, 390 Woody Hayes Drive. From $21, Avg. price ~ $24. View Tickets

Oct 31, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — Professional (MLS), Weekend Event: Columbus Crew vs. D.C. United at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field • 20,000 seats, 560 W Nationwide Blvd. From $10, Avg. price ~ $181. View Tickets

Oct 31, 2026, 3:30 PM Sat — CIRCUS, Weekend Event: UniverSoul Circus at Under The Big Top - Historic Crew Stadium, One Black And Gold Blvd. From $32, Avg. price ~ $66. View Tickets

Oct 31, 2026, 5:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: The Rocky Horror Show at Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus, 1187 N High St. From $900, Avg. price ~ $1,054. View Tickets

Oct 31, 2026, 6:00 PM Sat — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) HOCKEY, Best Value, Weekend Event: Ohio State Buckeyes Hockey vs. Michigan Wolverines at Value City Arena at The Schottenstein Center • 20,000 seats, 555 Borror Dr. From $7, Avg. price ~ $43. View Tickets

Oct 31, 2026, 6:30 PM Sat — Concert, Weekend Event: The Iron Maidens & Penntera at The King of Clubs - Columbus, 6252 BUSCH BLVD. From $38, Avg. price ~ $48. View Tickets

Oct 31, 2026, 6:30 PM Sat — COMEDY, Weekend Event: Lil Duval at Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus, 145 Easton Town Center. From $51, Avg. price ~ $63. View Tickets

Oct 31, 2026, 7:00 PM Sat — COUNTRY / FOLK, Weekend Event: Adam Ezra Group at Woodlands Tavern, 1200 West Third Ave. From $36, Avg. price ~ $246. View Tickets

Oct 31, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: Dead Man's Cell Phone at OSU Black Box Theatre, 1921 College Rd. From $32, Avg. price ~ $42. View Tickets

Oct 31, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — CIRCUS, Weekend Event: UniverSoul Circus at Under The Big Top - Historic Crew Stadium, One Black And Gold Blvd. From $32, Avg. price ~ $70. View Tickets

Oct 31, 2026, 8:00 PM Sat — POP / ROCK, Weekend Event: Ekoostik Hookah & Brahctopus at Newport Music Hall • 1,700 seats, 1722 N. High St. From $30, Avg. price ~ $39. View Tickets

Oct 31, 2026, 8:00 PM Sat — POP / ROCK, Weekend Event: Friko at A and R Music Bar • 400 seats, 391 Neil Ave. From $22, Avg. price ~ $368. View Tickets

Oct 31, 2026, 9:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: The Rocky Horror Show at Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus, 1187 N High St. From $98, Avg. price ~ $519. View Tickets

Oct 31, 2026, 9:15 PM Sat — COMEDY, Weekend Event: Lil Duval at Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus, 145 Easton Town Center. From $51, Avg. price ~ $59. View Tickets

Nov 01, 2026, 12:00 PM Sun — CIRCUS, Weekend Event: UniverSoul Circus at Under The Big Top - Historic Crew Stadium, One Black And Gold Blvd. From $28, Avg. price ~ $68. View Tickets

Nov 01, 2026, 3:00 PM Sun — CIRCUS, Weekend Event: UniverSoul Circus at Under The Big Top - Historic Crew Stadium, One Black And Gold Blvd. From $32, Avg. price ~ $65. View Tickets

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Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Hockey

College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) HOCKEY

OSU Ice Rink

Columbus, OH

Upcoming Events: 18

Next Event: Oct 30, 2026 6:00 PM

Next Event: Oct 30, 2026 7:00 PM

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Olivia Rodrigo

POP / ROCK

Value City Arena at The Schottenstein Center

Columbus, OH

Upcoming Events: 41

Next Event: Oct 30, 2026 7:00 PM

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The Rocky Horror Show

MUSICAL / PLAY

Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus

Columbus, OH

Upcoming Events: 15

Next Event: Oct 30, 2026 7:00 PM

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UniverSoul Circus

CIRCUS

Under The Big Top - Historic Crew Stadium

Columbus, OH

Upcoming Events: 48

Next Event: Oct 30, 2026 7:00 PM

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Lil Duval

COMEDY

Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus

Columbus, OH

Upcoming Events: 19

Next Event: Oct 30, 2026 7:00 PM

Next Event: Oct 30, 2026 7:30 PM

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Dead Man's Cell Phone

MUSICAL / PLAY

OSU Black Box Theatre

Columbus, OH

Upcoming Events: 12

Next Event: Oct 30, 2026 7:30 PM

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A and R Music Bar

Columbus, OH

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Upcoming Events: 20

Next Event: Oct 31, 2026

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Ace of Cups

Columbus, OH

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Upcoming Events: 4

Next Event: Nov 20, 2026

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Black Swan Bar & Grill

Hilliard, OH

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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: 12

Next Event: Nov 08, 2026

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Covelli Center - Columbus

Columbus, OH

Arena

Upcoming Events: 3

Next Event: Nov 04, 2026

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Donatos Basement

Columbus, OH

Live Entertainment Venue

Upcoming Events: 1

Next Event: Nov 10, 2026

Next Event: Nov 08, 2026

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