Columbus Events 2026–2027

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Updated: September 21, 2026
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Upcoming Events: 1,063
  • Sep
    21
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Mon
    Professional (NHL)
    Best Value
    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 $6Avg. price ~ $146
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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 $56Avg. price ~ $78
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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 $91Avg. price ~ $329
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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 $82Avg. price ~ $334
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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 $26Avg. price ~ $175
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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 ~ $219
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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 $15Avg. price ~ $39
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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 $36Avg. price ~ $45
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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 $64Avg. price ~ $92
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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 $37Avg. price ~ $268
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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 ~ $64
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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 ~ $97
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  • Sep
    24
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    Professional (NHL)
    NHL Preseason: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
    Nationwide Arena • 20,000 seats
    Nationwide Arena
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43215, 200 West Nationwide Blvd Columbus, OH, US
    From $7Avg. price ~ $144
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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 $65Avg. price ~ $246
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  • Sep
    24
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    COMEDY
    Dr. Kojo
    Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
    Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, US
    From $44Avg. price ~ $66
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  • Sep
    24
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    COUNTRY / FOLK
    Ole 60
    KEMBA Live! • 7,400 seats
    KEMBA Live!
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43215, 405 Neil Avenue Columbus, OH, US
    From $54Avg. price ~ $74
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  • Sep
    24
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    ALTERNATIVE
    Amelie Farren
    Skully's Music Diner • 1,100 seats
    Skully's Music Diner
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43201, 1151 North High Street Columbus, OH, US
    From $64Avg. price ~ $102
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  • Sep
    24
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Thu
    POP / ROCK
    Stephen Dawes
    A and R Music Bar • 400 seats
    A and R Music Bar
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43215, 391 Neil Ave Columbus, OH, US
    From $29Avg. price ~ $35
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  • Sep
    24
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Thu
    ALTERNATIVE
    Psychedelic Porn Crumpets
    Newport Music Hall • 1,700 seats
    Newport Music Hall
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43201, 1722 N. High St Columbus, OH, US
    From $39Avg. price ~ $47
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  • Sep
    24
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Thu
    Concert
    Jammy Buffet - Tribute to Jimmy Buffet
    Rumba Cafe
    Rumba Cafe
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43202, 2507 Summit St  Columbus, OH, US
    From $42Avg. price ~ $52
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  • Sep
    25
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    ALTERNATIVE
    Way Dynamic
    Ace of Cups
    Ace of Cups
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43202, 2619 N High St Columbus, OH, US
    From $32Avg. price ~ $45
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  • Sep
    25
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    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 $64Avg. price ~ $296
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  • Sep
    25
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    RAP / HIP HOP
    Hulvey
    Newport Music Hall • 1,700 seats
    Newport Music Hall
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43201, 1722 N. High St Columbus, OH, US
    From $41Avg. price ~ $307
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  • Sep
    25
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    COMEDY
    Nick Mullen
    Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
    Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, US
    From $46Avg. price ~ $55
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  • Sep
    25
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    ALTERNATIVE
    King Mala
    The Summit - OH
    The Summit - OH
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43201, 2210 Summit St Columbus, OH, US
    From $45Avg. price ~ $287
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  • Sep
    25
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    COUNTRY / FOLK
    Ella Langley, Kameron Marlowe & Laci Kaye Booth
    Value City Arena at The Schottenstein Center • 20,000 seats
    Value City Arena at The Schottenstein Center
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43210, 555 Borror Dr Columbus, OH, US
    From $125Avg. price ~ $466
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  • Sep
    25
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    POP / ROCK
    Two Door Cinema Club
    KEMBA Live! • 7,400 seats
    KEMBA Live!
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43215, 405 Neil Avenue Columbus, OH, US
    From $64Avg. price ~ $232
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  • Sep
    25
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    JAZZ / BLUES
    Lamont Landers
    Rumba Cafe
    Rumba Cafe
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43202, 2507 Summit St  Columbus, OH, US
    From $50Avg. price ~ $67
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  • Sep
    25
    2026
    9:45 PM
    Fri
    COMEDY
    Nick Mullen
    Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
    Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, US
    From $46Avg. price ~ $53
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  • Sep
    26
    2026
    Time TBA
    College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) FOOTBALL
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Illinois Fighting Illini
    Ohio Stadium • 104,944 seats
    Ohio Stadium
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43210, 411 Woody Hayes Dr. Columbus, OH, US
    From $51Avg. price ~ $250
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January
Events in January 2027
80 Upcoming Events
February
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67 Upcoming Events
March
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56 Upcoming Events
April
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51 Upcoming Events
May
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61 Upcoming Events
June
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42 Upcoming Events
July
Events in July 2027
17 Upcoming Events
August
Events in August 2027
31 Upcoming Events
September
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59 Upcoming Events
October
Events in October 2026
274 Upcoming Events
November
Events in November 2026
198 Upcoming Events
December
Events in December 2026
117 Upcoming Events

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A and R Music Bar
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 32
Next Event: Sep 22, 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: 2
Next Event: Oct 17, 2026
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Nationwide Arena is among the leading venues in Columbus, along with other arenas, theatres, and entertainment venues hosting events throughout the city.

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CONCERTS
470 Upcoming Events
Live Shows
332 Upcoming Events
Musicals & Plays
272 Upcoming Events
All Sports
215 Upcoming Events
COMEDY
141 Upcoming Events
HOCKEY
76 Upcoming Events
BASEBALL
75 Upcoming Events
BALLET
42 Upcoming Events
BASKETBALL
24 Upcoming Events
CIRCUS
11 Upcoming Events
FOOTBALL
10 Upcoming Events
SOCCER
9 Upcoming Events
VOLLEYBALL
8 Upcoming Events
GOLF
4 Upcoming Events
Family
4 Upcoming Events
WRESTLING
2 Upcoming Events
RODEO
1 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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