Columbus Events 2026–2027

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Updated: August 14, 2026
53 Venues

Browse 1093 upcoming events in Columbus, OH, headlined by August 14, 2026 at Franklin County Fairgrounds - OH. From Aug 14 through July 20, explore concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, and festivals across the 2026–2027 season in Columbus, with listings updated as of August 14, 2026.

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Live Shows324
Musicals & Plays278
Sports Events223
Comedy Shows154
BALLET36
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Upcoming Events: 1,093
  • Aug
    14
    2026
    4:00 PM
    Fri
    FAIRS / FESTIVALS
    Columbus Food Truck Festival
    Franklin County Fairgrounds - OH
    Franklin County Fairgrounds - OH
    locationHilliard, OHlocation43026, 4951 Northwest Pkwy Hilliard, OH, US
    From $23Avg. price ~ $27
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  • Aug
    14
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    COUNTRY / FOLK
    High Demand
    Zac Brown Band
    Nationwide Arena • 20000 seats
    Nationwide Arena
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43215, 200 West Nationwide Blvd Columbus, OH, US
    From $25Avg. price ~ $153
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  • Aug
    14
    2026
    7:05 PM
    Fri
    Minors (AAA)
    Best Value
    Columbus Clippers vs. Omaha Storm Chasers
    Huntington Park
    Huntington Park
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr Columbus, OH, US
    From $10Avg. price ~ $38
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  • Aug
    14
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    Concert
    The Purple Xperience
    The Event Center At Hollywood Casino - Columbus
    The Event Center At Hollywood Casino - Columbus
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43228, 200 Georgesville Rd. Columbus, OH, US
    From $107Avg. price ~ $120
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  • Aug
    15
    2026
    11:00 AM
    Sat
    FAIRS / FESTIVALS
    Weekend Event
    Columbus Food Truck Festival
    Franklin County Fairgrounds - OH
    Franklin County Fairgrounds - OH
    locationHilliard, OHlocation43026, 4951 Northwest Pkwy Hilliard, OH, US
    From $23Avg. price ~ $27
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  • Aug
    15
    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 ~ $107
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  • Aug
    15
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Sat
    United Soccer League Pro
    Weekend Event
    Columbus Crew 2 vs. NYCFC II
    Columbus Crew 2 vs. NYCFC II
    Historic Crew Stadium • 30000 seats
    Historic Crew Stadium
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43211, One Black And Gold Blvd. Columbus, OH, US
    From $17Avg. price ~ $44
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  • Aug
    15
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Sat
    POP / ROCK
    Weekend Event
    Aldo Nova
    The King of Clubs - Columbus
    The King of Clubs - Columbus
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43229, 6252 BUSCH BLVD Columbus, OH, US
    From $74Avg. price ~ $102
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  • Aug
    15
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    COUNTRY / FOLK
    Weekend Event
    Bronwyn Keith-Hynes
    Woodlands Tavern
    Woodlands Tavern
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43212, 1200 West Third Ave. Columbus, OH, US
    From $50Avg. price ~ $58
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  • Aug
    15
    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 $64Avg. price ~ $125
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  • Aug
    15
    2026
    7:05 PM
    Sat
    Minors (AAA)
    Weekend Event
    Columbus Clippers vs. Omaha Storm Chasers
    Huntington Park
    Huntington Park
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr Columbus, OH, US
    From $13Avg. price ~ $33
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  • Aug
    15
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    POP / ROCK
    Weekend Event
    St. Lucia
    Newport Music Hall • 1700 seats
    Newport Music Hall
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43201, 1722 N. High St Columbus, OH, US
    From $27Avg. price ~ $32
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  • Aug
    15
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    COUNTRY / FOLK
    Weekend Event
    Gannon Fremin & CCREV
    A and R Music Bar • 400 seats
    A and R Music Bar
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43215, 391 Neil Ave Columbus, OH, US
    From $30Avg. price ~ $38
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  • Aug
    15
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    OTHER
    Weekend Event
    The Marvelous Miss Gender Tour Starring Bosco
    The Marvelous Miss Gender Tour Starring Bosco
    Lincoln Theatre - Columbus • 582 seats
    Lincoln Theatre - Columbus
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43203, 55 East State Street Columbus, OH, US
    From $73Avg. price ~ $122
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  • Aug
    16
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Sun
    BLUEGRASS
    Weekend Event
    WOSU Bluegrass at the Barn
    Mershon Auditorium At Wexner Center For The Arts • 2500 seats
    Mershon Auditorium At Wexner Center For The Arts
    locationColumbus, OHlocation43210, 1871 North High Street Columbus, OH, US
    From $66Avg. price ~ $102
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Columbus Events by Month

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January
Events in January 2027
55 Upcoming Events
February
Events in February 2027
57 Upcoming Events
March
Events in March 2027
40 Upcoming Events
April
Events in April 2027
42 Upcoming Events
May
Events in May 2027
43 Upcoming Events
June
Events in June 2027
40 Upcoming Events
July
Events in July 2027
17 Upcoming Events
August
This Month
Events in August 2026
98 Upcoming Events
September
Events in September 2026
175 Upcoming Events
October
Events in October 2026
242 Upcoming Events
November
Events in November 2026
148 Upcoming Events
December
Events in December 2026
95 Upcoming Events

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A and R Music Bar
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 34
Next Event: Aug 15, 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: 24
Next Event: Aug 22, 2026
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Balletmet Dance Center
Columbus, OH
Cultural Venue
Upcoming Events: 3
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: 11
Next Event: Aug 23, 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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Things to Do in Columbus

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Columbus Events FAQ

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What events are happening in Columbus?

Columbus currently has 1093 events on the calendar, starting with August 14, 2026 at Franklin County Fairgrounds - OH in Hilliard, OH. Browse concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, and festivals throughout 2026–2027.

How often is the Columbus Events Calendar updated?

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Where can I find events in Columbus this weekend?

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What are the most popular event venues in Columbus?

Franklin County Fairgrounds - OH 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?

Yes. Events can be filtered by date, category, venue, and location, making it easy to discover upcoming events across Columbus.

Are event schedules and ticket prices updated regularly?

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CONCERTS
503 Upcoming Events
Live Shows
324 Upcoming Events
Musicals & Plays
278 Upcoming Events
All Sports
223 Upcoming Events
COMEDY
154 Upcoming Events
BASEBALL
96 Upcoming Events
HOCKEY
62 Upcoming Events
BALLET
36 Upcoming Events
SOCCER
16 Upcoming Events
VOLLEYBALL
14 Upcoming Events
CIRCUS
10 Upcoming Events
FOOTBALL
9 Upcoming Events
BASKETBALL
7 Upcoming Events
GOLF
4 Upcoming Events
RACING
4 Upcoming Events
Family
4 Upcoming Events
RODEO
3 Upcoming Events
WRESTLING
2 Upcoming Events
WWE
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LACROSSE
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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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