August 2026 features concerts, sporting events, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment across Columbus and nearby areas. Major arenas, theaters, clubs, and entertainment venues continue to update their schedules throughout the month.
Columbus Events in August 2026
Concerts, sports, comedy shows, Broadway performances, and live events across Columbus, OH.
Find 98 events in Columbus, OH this August 2026, headlined by August 14, 2026 at Franklin County Fairgrounds - OH in Hilliard, OH. Browse concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, and festivals scheduled from Aug 14 through August 31, with listings updated as of August 14, 2026.
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Browse upcoming events, venues, and dates this month.Upcoming Events: 98
- Aug1420264:00 PMFriFAIRS / FESTIVALSColumbus Food Truck FestivalFranklin County Fairgrounds - OH
43026, 4951 Northwest Pkwy Hilliard, OH43026, 4951 Northwest Pkwy Hilliard, OH, USFrom $23Avg. price ~ $272 tickets remaining!View Tickets - Aug1420267:00 PMFriCOUNTRY / FOLKHigh DemandZac Brown BandNationwide Arena • 20000 seatsNationwide Arena43215, 200 West Nationwide Blvd Columbus, OH43215, 200 West Nationwide Blvd Columbus, OH, USFrom $25Avg. price ~ $153Tickets Available: 1778View Tickets
- Aug1420267:05 PMFriMinors (AAA)Columbus Clippers vs. Omaha Storm ChasersHuntington Park43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr Columbus, OH43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr Columbus, OH, USFrom $10Avg. price ~ $38Tickets Available: 2795View Tickets
- Aug1420268:00 PMFriConcertThe Purple XperienceThe Event Center At Hollywood Casino - Columbus43228, 200 Georgesville Rd. Columbus, OH43228, 200 Georgesville Rd. Columbus, OH, USFrom $107Avg. price ~ $12013 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug15202611:00 AMSatFAIRS / FESTIVALSWeekend EventColumbus Food Truck FestivalFranklin County Fairgrounds - OH43026, 4951 Northwest Pkwy Hilliard, OH43026, 4951 Northwest Pkwy Hilliard, OH, USFrom $23Avg. price ~ $272 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug1520262:00 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventPippinShort North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus43201, 1187 N High St. Columbus, OH43201, 1187 N High St. Columbus, OH, USFrom $59Avg. price ~ $1077 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug1520266:00 PMSatUnited Soccer League ProWeekend EventColumbus Crew 2 vs. NYCFC IIColumbus Crew 2 vs. NYCFC IIHistoric Crew Stadium • 30000 seatsHistoric Crew Stadium43211, One Black And Gold Blvd. Columbus, OH43211, One Black And Gold Blvd. Columbus, OH, USFrom $17Avg. price ~ $44Tickets Available: 58View Tickets
- Aug1520266:30 PMSatPOP / ROCKWeekend EventAldo NovaThe King of Clubs - Columbus43229, 6252 BUSCH BLVD Columbus, OH43229, 6252 BUSCH BLVD Columbus, OH, USFrom $74Avg. price ~ $10229 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug1520267:00 PMSatCOUNTRY / FOLKWeekend EventBronwyn Keith-HynesWoodlands Tavern43212, 1200 West Third Ave. Columbus, OH43212, 1200 West Third Ave. Columbus, OH, USFrom $50Avg. price ~ $5815 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug1520267:00 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventPippinShort North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus43201, 1187 N High St. Columbus, OH43201, 1187 N High St. Columbus, OH, USFrom $64Avg. price ~ $1259 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug1520267:05 PMSatMinors (AAA)Weekend EventColumbus Clippers vs. Omaha Storm ChasersHuntington Park43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr Columbus, OH43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr Columbus, OH, USFrom $13Avg. price ~ $33Tickets Available: 1316View Tickets
- Aug1520268:00 PMSatPOP / ROCKWeekend EventSt. LuciaNewport Music Hall • 1700 seatsNewport Music Hall43201, 1722 N. High St Columbus, OH43201, 1722 N. High St Columbus, OH, USFrom $27Avg. price ~ $3217 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug1520268:00 PMSatCOUNTRY / FOLKWeekend EventGannon Fremin & CCREVA and R Music Bar • 400 seatsA and R Music Bar43215, 391 Neil Ave Columbus, OH43215, 391 Neil Ave Columbus, OH, USFrom $30Avg. price ~ $3814 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug1520268:00 PMSatOTHERWeekend EventThe Marvelous Miss Gender Tour Starring BoscoThe Marvelous Miss Gender Tour Starring BoscoLincoln Theatre - Columbus • 582 seatsLincoln Theatre - Columbus43203, 55 East State Street Columbus, OH43203, 55 East State Street Columbus, OH, USFrom $73Avg. price ~ $122Tickets Available: 70View Tickets
- Aug1620261:00 PMSunBLUEGRASSWeekend EventWOSU Bluegrass at the BarnMershon Auditorium At Wexner Center For The Arts • 2500 seatsMershon Auditorium At Wexner Center For The Arts43210, 1871 North High Street Columbus, OH43210, 1871 North High Street Columbus, OH, USFrom $66Avg. price ~ $102Tickets Available: 398View Tickets
- Aug1620261:05 PMSunMinors (AAA)Best ValueWeekend EventColumbus Clippers vs. Omaha Storm ChasersHuntington Park43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr Columbus, OH43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr Columbus, OH, USFrom $8Avg. price ~ $38Tickets Available: 2396View Tickets
- Aug1620262:00 PMSunOTHERWeekend EventFamily Guy vs. Bob's Burgers Tribute Drag BrunchFunny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, USFrom $36Avg. price ~ $5629 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug1620262:00 PMSunMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventSanctuary CityMadLab Theatre43215, 227 N. 3rd St. Columbus, OH43215, 227 N. 3rd St. Columbus, OH, USFrom $50Avg. price ~ $583 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug1620262:00 PMSunMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventPippinShort North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus43201, 1187 N High St. Columbus, OH43201, 1187 N High St. Columbus, OH, USFrom $67Avg. price ~ $41122 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug1620268:00 PMSunToadies & Local HNewport Music Hall • 1700 seatsNewport Music Hall43201, 1722 N. High St Columbus, OH43201, 1722 N. High St Columbus, OH, USFrom $59Avg. price ~ $8125 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug1820267:05 PMTueMinors (AAA)Columbus Clippers vs. St. Paul SaintsHuntington Park43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr Columbus, OH43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr Columbus, OH, USFrom $13Avg. price ~ $29Tickets Available: 1230View Tickets
- Aug1820268:00 PMTueBLUEGRASSMountain Grass UnitA and R Music Bar • 400 seatsA and R Music Bar43215, 391 Neil Ave Columbus, OH43215, 391 Neil Ave Columbus, OH, USFrom $34Avg. price ~ $3916 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug1820268:00 PMTuePOP / ROCKSave FerrisRumba Cafe43202, 2507 Summit St Columbus, OH43202, 2507 Summit St Columbus, OH, USFrom $53Avg. price ~ $6418 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug1920266:45 PMWedR&B / SOULStephan BallardLincoln Theatre - Columbus • 582 seatsLincoln Theatre - Columbus43203, 55 East State Street Columbus, OH43203, 55 East State Street Columbus, OH, USFrom $60Avg. price ~ $7016 tickets remaining!View Tickets
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August 2026 features concerts, sporting events, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment across Columbus and nearby areas. Major arenas, theaters, clubs, and entertainment venues continue to update their schedules throughout the month.
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A and R Music Bar
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 2
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Ace of Cups
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 3
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Columbus Museum of Art
Columbus, OH
Cultural Venue
Upcoming Events: 2
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Covelli Center - Columbus
Columbus, OH
Arena
Upcoming Events: 3
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Franklin County Fairgrounds - OH
Hilliard, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 2
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Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
Columbus, OH
Comedy Club
Upcoming Events: 15
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Gramercy Books
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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Historic Crew Stadium
Columbus, OH
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 2
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Huntington Park
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 9
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KEMBA Live!
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 3
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Lincoln Theatre - Columbus
Columbus, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 2
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MadLab Theatre
Columbus, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 5
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McConnell Arts Center
Columbus, OH
Arena
Upcoming Events: 1
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Mershon Auditorium At Wexner Center For The Arts
Columbus, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 1
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Nationwide Arena
Columbus, OH
Arena
Upcoming Events: 5
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