Columbus Events 2026–2027

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Updated: August 27, 2026
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Upcoming Events: 1,058
  • Aug
    27
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Pippin
    Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus
    Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43201, 1187 N High St. Columbus, OH, US
    From $92Avg. price ~ $335
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  • Aug
    27
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    COMEDY
    Greg Fitzsimmons
    Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
    Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, US
    From $36Avg. price ~ $80
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  • Aug
    27
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    COMEDY
    Nikki Glaser
    Palace Theatre Columbus • 2,827 seats
    Palace Theatre Columbus
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43215, 34 W. Broad St. Columbus, OH, US
    From $41Avg. price ~ $96
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  • Aug
    27
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    OTHER
    Nina West's Big Queer Comedy Show
    Nina West's Big Queer Comedy Show
    Southern Theatre • 210 seats
    Southern Theatre
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43215, 21 East Main St. Columbus, OH, US
    From $46Avg. price ~ $272
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  • Aug
    28
    2026
    Time TBA
    College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) VOLLEYBALL
    Jim Stone Challenge
    Jim Stone Challenge
    Covelli Center - Columbus
    Covelli Center - Columbus
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43210, 2741-2737 Defiance Dr Columbus, OH, US
    From $11Avg. price ~ $24
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  • Aug
    28
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Fri
    POP / ROCK
    The Rockett Mafia
    The King of Clubs - Columbus
    The King of Clubs - Columbus
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43229, 6252 BUSCH BLVD Columbus, OH, US
    From $38Avg. price ~ $47
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  • Aug
    28
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    COUNTRY / FOLK
    Gavin Adcock
    KEMBA Live! • 7,400 seats
    KEMBA Live!
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43215, 405 Neil Avenue Columbus, OH, US
    From $109Avg. price ~ $371
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  • Aug
    28
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    HARD ROCK / METAL
    NunSlaughter
    Ace of Cups
    Ace of Cups
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43202, 2619 N High St Columbus, OH, US
    From $51Avg. price ~ $64
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  • Aug
    28
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    COMEDY
    Arnez J
    Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
    Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, US
    From $49Avg. price ~ $59
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  • Aug
    28
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    Concert
    Fairbanks 142 - A Tribute to the Grateful Dead
    Woodlands Tavern
    Woodlands Tavern
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43212, 1200 West Third Ave. Columbus, OH, US
    From $37Avg. price ~ $52
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  • Aug
    28
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    COMEDY
    Nikki Glaser
    Palace Theatre Columbus • 2,827 seats
    Palace Theatre Columbus
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43215, 34 W. Broad St. Columbus, OH, US
    From $138Avg. price ~ $446
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  • Aug
    28
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Pippin
    Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus
    Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43201, 1187 N High St. Columbus, OH, US
    From $63Avg. price ~ $170
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  • Aug
    28
    2026
    9:00 PM
    Fri
    Concert
    Bop To The Top
    Newport Music Hall • 1,700 seats
    Newport Music Hall
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43201, 1722 N. High St Columbus, OH, US
    From $32Avg. price ~ $51
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  • Aug
    28
    2026
    9:45 PM
    Fri
    COMEDY
    Arnez J
    Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
    Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, US
    From $49Avg. price ~ $66
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  • Aug
    29
    2026
    Time TBA
    College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) VOLLEYBALL
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Jim Stone Challenge
    Jim Stone Challenge
    Covelli Center - Columbus
    Covelli Center - Columbus
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43210, 2741-2737 Defiance Dr Columbus, OH, US
    From $9Avg. price ~ $29
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  • Aug
    29
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Pippin
    Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus
    Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43201, 1187 N High St. Columbus, OH, US
    From $59Avg. price ~ $345
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  • Aug
    29
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Sat
    COMEDY
    Weekend Event
    Arnez J
    Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
    Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, US
    From $50Avg. price ~ $61
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  • Aug
    29
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    RAP / HIP HOP
    Weekend Event
    TopOppGen
    Skully's Music Diner • 1,100 seats
    Skully's Music Diner
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43201, 1151 North High Street Columbus, OH, US
    From $45Avg. price ~ $62
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  • Aug
    29
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    Concert
    Weekend Event
    Rumba Cafe's 20th Birthday
    Rumba Cafe
    Rumba Cafe
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43202, 2507 Summit St  Columbus, OH, US
    From $50Avg. price ~ $88
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  • Aug
    29
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Pippin
    Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus
    Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43201, 1187 N High St. Columbus, OH, US
    From $60Avg. price ~ $368
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  • Aug
    29
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    COUNTRY / FOLK
    Weekend Event
    Caamp
    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 $42Avg. price ~ $122
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  • Aug
    29
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    Professional (MLS)
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Columbus Crew vs. New England Revolution
    ScottsMiracle-Gro Field • 20,000 seats
    ScottsMiracle-Gro Field
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43215, 560 W Nationwide Blvd Columbus, OH, US
    From $17Avg. price ~ $126
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  • Aug
    29
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    POP / ROCK
    Weekend Event
    GoldFord
    GoldFord
    Newport Music Hall • 1,700 seats
    Newport Music Hall
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43201, 1722 N. High St Columbus, OH, US
    From $34Avg. price ~ $57
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  • Aug
    29
    2026
    9:15 PM
    Sat
    COMEDY
    Weekend Event
    Arnez J
    Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
    Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, US
    From $50Avg. price ~ $61
    View Tickets
  • Aug
    30
    2026
    Time TBA
    College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) VOLLEYBALL
    Weekend Event
    Jim Stone Challenge
    Jim Stone Challenge
    Covelli Center - Columbus
    Covelli Center - Columbus
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43210, 2741-2737 Defiance Dr Columbus, OH, US
    From $12Avg. price ~ $31
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  • Aug
    30
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Sun
    United Soccer League Pro
    Weekend Event
    Columbus Crew 2 vs. Chicago Fire FC II
    Columbus Crew 2 vs. Chicago Fire FC II
    Historic Crew Stadium • 30,000 seats
    Historic Crew Stadium
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43211, One Black And Gold Blvd. Columbus, OH, US
    From $15Avg. price ~ $39
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  • Aug
    30
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Pippin
    Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus
    Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43201, 1187 N High St. Columbus, OH, US
    From $92Avg. price ~ $227
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  • Aug
    30
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Sun
    COMEDY
    Weekend Event
    Arnez J
    Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
    Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, US
    From $49Avg. price ~ $64
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  • Aug
    30
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Sun
    ALTERNATIVE
    Weekend Event
    Faetooth
    Ace of Cups
    Ace of Cups
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43202, 2619 N High St Columbus, OH, US
    From $76Avg. price ~ $88
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  • Aug
    30
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Sun
    LATIN
    Weekend Event
    Jesse & Joy
    Palace Theatre Columbus • 2,827 seats
    Palace Theatre Columbus
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43215, 34 W. Broad St. Columbus, OH, US
    From $101Avg. price ~ $173
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January
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253 Upcoming Events
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December
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A and R Music Bar
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 35
Next Event: Sep 12, 2026
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Abbey Theater
Dublin, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 16
Next Event: Sep 10, 2026
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Ace of Cups
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 23
Next Event: Aug 28, 2026
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Balletmet Dance Center
Columbus, OH
Cultural Venue
Upcoming Events: 4
Next Event: Sep 10, 2026
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Bicentennial Pavilion At Columbus Commons
Columbus, OH
Arena
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Sep 16, 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: 9
Next Event: Sep 13, 2026
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Covelli Center - Columbus
Columbus, OH
Arena
Upcoming Events: 14
Next Event: Aug 28, 2026
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Dirty Dungarees
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Sep 15, 2026
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321 Upcoming Events
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266 Upcoming Events
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215 Upcoming Events
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146 Upcoming Events
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64 Upcoming Events
BALLET
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14 Upcoming Events
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14 Upcoming Events
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10 Upcoming Events
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1 Upcoming Events
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