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Columbus has 942 upcoming events, including concerts, sports, theater, comedy, festivals, and attractions. Browse event dates, venues, and tickets. Next event: Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics at Short North Church on October 29, 2026.
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- Oct 29, 2026, 6:30 PM Thu — CLASSICAL: Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics at Short North Church, 25 W 5th Ave. From $84, Avg. price ~ $109. View Tickets
- Oct 29, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — CIRCUS: UniverSoul Circus at Under The Big Top - Historic Crew Stadium, One Black And Gold Blvd. From $28, Avg. price ~ $63. View Tickets
- Oct 29, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — MUSICAL / PLAY: The Rocky Horror Show at Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus, 1187 N High St. From $900, Avg. price ~ $1,059. View Tickets
- Oct 29, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — POP / ROCK, High Demand: Olivia Rodrigo & Wolf Alice at Value City Arena at The Schottenstein Center • 20,000 seats, 555 Borror Dr. From $309, Avg. price ~ $1,043. View Tickets
- Oct 29, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — POP / ROCK: The Wrecks at Newport Music Hall • 1,700 seats, 1722 N. High St. From $43, Avg. price ~ $52. View Tickets
- Oct 29, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — COMEDY: UpDating at Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus, 145 Easton Town Center. From $42, Avg. price ~ $61. View Tickets
- Oct 29, 2026, 7:30 PM Thu — MUSICAL / PLAY: Dead Man's Cell Phone at OSU Black Box Theatre, 1921 College Rd. From $32, Avg. price ~ $43. View Tickets
- Oct 29, 2026, 8:00 PM Thu — COUNTRY / FOLK: Willi Carlisle at Skully's Music Diner • 1,100 seats, 1151 North High Street. From $60, Avg. price ~ $100. View Tickets
- Oct 29, 2026, 8:45 PM Thu — CLASSICAL: Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics at Short North Church, 25 W 5th Ave. From $84, Avg. price ~ $98. View Tickets
- Oct 30, 2026, 6:00 PM Fri — ALTERNATIVE: Mushroomhead at The King of Clubs - Columbus, 6252 BUSCH BLVD. From $92, Avg. price ~ $151. View Tickets
- 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 $21, Avg. price ~ $24. 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 ~ $64. 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 — ALTERNATIVE: The Damned at Newport Music Hall • 1,700 seats, 1722 N. High St. From $29, Avg. price ~ $36. 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 $433, Avg. price ~ $955. 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 — ALTERNATIVE: American Aquarium at Rumba Cafe, 2507 Summit St. From $62, Avg. price ~ $658. 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, 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 ~ $65. 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 ~ $355. 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 $29, Avg. price ~ $34. 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 ~ $65. 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 $20, Avg. price ~ $23. 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 $11, Avg. price ~ $146, VIP Packages. 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 ~ $67. 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 ~ $41. 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
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Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
CLASSICALShort North Church
Columbus, OH
Upcoming Events: 21
Next Event: Oct 29, 2026 6:30 PM
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The Wrecks
POP / ROCKNewport Music Hall
Columbus, OH
Upcoming Events: 17
Next Event: Oct 29, 2026 7:00 PM
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Olivia Rodrigo
POP / ROCKValue City Arena at The Schottenstein Center
Columbus, OH
Upcoming Events: 42
Next Event: Oct 29, 2026 7:00 PM
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UpDating
COMEDYFunny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
Columbus, OH
Upcoming Events: 11
Next Event: Oct 29, 2026 7:00 PM
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The Rocky Horror Show
MUSICAL / PLAYShort North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus
Columbus, OH
Upcoming Events: 18
Next Event: Oct 29, 2026 7:00 PM
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UniverSoul Circus
CIRCUSUnder The Big Top - Historic Crew Stadium
Columbus, OH
Upcoming Events: 49
Next Event: Oct 29, 2026 7:00 PM
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Dead Man's Cell Phone
MUSICAL / PLAYOSU Black Box Theatre
Columbus, OH
Upcoming Events: 13
Next Event: Oct 29, 2026 7:30 PM
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Willi Carlisle
COUNTRY / FOLKSkully's Music Diner
Columbus, OH
Upcoming Events: 39
Next Event: Oct 29, 2026 8:00 PM
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Mushroomhead
ALTERNATIVEThe King of Clubs - Columbus
Columbus, OH
Upcoming Events: 12
Next Event: Oct 30, 2026 6:00 PM
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