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 166 events in Columbus, OH this August 2026, headlined by August 1, 2026 at Ohio State Lacrosse Stadium in Columbus, OH. Browse concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, and festivals scheduled from Aug 1 through August 31, with listings updated as of July 12, 2026.
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Browse upcoming events, venues, and dates this month.Upcoming Events: 166
- Aug01202612:30 PMSatNLLWeekend EventPremier Lacrosse League: Denver Outlaws vs. Maryland Whipsnakes & Carolina Chaos vs. Philadelphia WaterdogsOhio State Lacrosse Stadium • 1800 seatsOhio State Lacrosse Stadium
43210, 630 Irving Schottenstein Drive Columbus, OH43210, 630 Irving Schottenstein Drive Columbus, OH, USFrom $37Avg. price ~ $88Tickets Available: 44View Tickets - Aug0120266:30 PMSatCOMEDYWeekend EventBruce BruceFunny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, USFrom $47Avg. price ~ $6126 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug0120267:00 PMSatBLUEGRASSWeekend EventAlison Krauss And Union StationCeleste Center at Ohio Expo Center & State Fair43211, 717 East 17th Ave Columbus, OH43211, 717 East 17th Ave Columbus, OH, USFrom $61Avg. price ~ $96Tickets Available: 2364View Tickets
- Aug0120267:05 PMSatMinors (AAA)Weekend EventColumbus Clippers vs. Toledo Mud HensHuntington Park43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr Columbus, OH43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr Columbus, OH, USFrom $15Avg. price ~ $33Tickets Available: 892View Tickets
- Aug0120268:00 PMSatCOUNTRY / FOLKWeekend EventThe DroptinesA and R Music Bar • 400 seatsA and R Music Bar43215, 391 Neil Ave Columbus, OH43215, 391 Neil Ave Columbus, OH, USFrom $33Avg. price ~ $3915 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug0120269:15 PMSatCOMEDYWeekend EventBruce BruceFunny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, USFrom $48Avg. price ~ $5520 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug0220261:05 PMSunMinors (AAA)Best ValueWeekend EventColumbus Clippers vs. Toledo Mud HensHuntington Park43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr Columbus, OH43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr Columbus, OH, USFrom $13Avg. price ~ $31Tickets Available: 1595View Tickets
- Aug0220263:00 PMSunNLLWeekend EventPremier Lacrosse League: New York Atlas vs. California RedwoodsOhio State Lacrosse Stadium • 1800 seatsOhio State Lacrosse Stadium43210, 630 Irving Schottenstein Drive Columbus, OH43210, 630 Irving Schottenstein Drive Columbus, OH, USFrom $73Avg. price ~ $259Tickets Available: 40View Tickets
- Aug0220266:00 PMSunCOMEDYWeekend EventCarlos SanchezFunny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, USFrom $52Avg. price ~ $91Tickets Available: 41View Tickets
- Aug0220267:00 PMSunALTERNATIVEWeekend EventYungbludKEMBA Live! • 7400 seatsKEMBA Live!43215, 405 Neil Avenue Columbus, OH43215, 405 Neil Avenue Columbus, OH, USFrom $211Avg. price ~ $25216 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug0220267:00 PMSunPOP / ROCKWeekend EventBarry ManilowNationwide Arena • 20000 seatsNationwide Arena43215, 200 West Nationwide Blvd Columbus, OH43215, 200 West Nationwide Blvd Columbus, OH, USFrom $45Avg. price ~ $170Tickets Available: 1552View TicketsVIP Packages
- Aug0220267:30 PMSunCOUNTRY / FOLKWeekend EventSammy KershawCeleste Center at Ohio Expo Center & State Fair43211, 717 East 17th Ave Columbus, OH43211, 717 East 17th Ave Columbus, OH, USFrom $34Avg. price ~ $51Tickets Available: 2713View Tickets
- Aug0320267:00 PMMonALTERNATIVEFor King and CountryCeleste Center at Ohio Expo Center & State Fair43211, 717 East 17th Ave Columbus, OH43211, 717 East 17th Ave Columbus, OH, USFrom $60Avg. price ~ $93Tickets Available: 2079View Tickets
- Aug0320268:00 PMMonJAZZ / BLUESEddie 9vRumba Cafe43202, 2507 Summit St Columbus, OH43202, 2507 Summit St Columbus, OH, USFrom $58Avg. price ~ $8214 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug0420267:00 PMTueDANCELeela Samson: BharatanatyamLeela Samson: BharatanatyamMcConnell Arts Center43085, 777 Evening St Columbus, OH43085, 777 Evening St Columbus, OH, USFrom $58Avg. price ~ $7017 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug0420267:30 PMTueFrom $64Avg. price ~ $744 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug0420267:30 PMTueRAP / HIP HOPNellyCeleste Center at Ohio Expo Center & State Fair43211, 717 East 17th Ave Columbus, OH43211, 717 East 17th Ave Columbus, OH, USFrom $77Avg. price ~ $114Tickets Available: 2399View Tickets
- Aug0420267:45 PMTueTournaments & CupsLeagues Cup: Phase One - Columbus Crew vs. Atlas FCScottsMiracle-Gro Field • 20000 seatsScottsMiracle-Gro Field43215, 560 W Nationwide Blvd Columbus, OH43215, 560 W Nationwide Blvd Columbus, OH, USFrom $28Avg. price ~ $94Tickets Available: 849View Tickets
- Aug0520267:00 PMWedCOMEDYCharleston WhiteFunny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, USFrom $48Avg. price ~ $5516 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug0520267:00 PMWedCOMEDYHigh DemandWeird Al YankovicCeleste Center at Ohio Expo Center & State Fair43211, 717 East 17th Ave Columbus, OH43211, 717 East 17th Ave Columbus, OH, USFrom $60Avg. price ~ $180Tickets Available: 365View Tickets
- Aug0520268:00 PMWedPOP / ROCKMaryJoMaryJoRumba Cafe43202, 2507 Summit St Columbus, OH43202, 2507 Summit St Columbus, OH, USFrom $50Avg. price ~ $8824 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug0620269:00 AMThuCollege (Div I-A and Div I-AA) FOOTBALLOhio State Football Training Camp - Day 1Woody Hayes Athletic Complex Columbus, OH Columbus, OH, USFrom $57Avg. price ~ $13024 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug0620267:00 PMThuRELIGIOUSWorship: Chandler Moore & Anthony EvansWorship: Chandler Moore & Anthony EvansOne Church - OH43230, 817 North Hamilton Road Columbus, OH43230, 817 North Hamilton Road Columbus, OH, USFrom $45Avg. price ~ $5418 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug0620267:00 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAYPippinShort North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus43201, 1187 N High St. Columbus, OH43201, 1187 N High St. Columbus, OH, USFrom $66Avg. price ~ $188Tickets Available: 41View Tickets
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About Events in Columbus During August 2026
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.
Venues With Events in August
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A and R Music Bar
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 36
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Abbey Theater
Dublin, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 16
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Ace of Cups
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 25
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Bicentennial Pavilion At Columbus Commons
Columbus, OH
Arena
Upcoming Events: 3
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Celeste Center at Ohio Expo Center & State Fair
Columbus, OH
Convention Center
Upcoming Events: 10
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Columbus Athenaeum
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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Columbus Convention Center
Columbus, OH
Convention Center
Upcoming Events: 5
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Columbus Museum of Art
Columbus, OH
Cultural Venue
Upcoming Events: 11
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Covelli Center - Columbus
Columbus, OH
Arena
Upcoming Events: 14
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Fawcett Center
Columbus, OH
Arena
Upcoming Events: 4
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Fortress Obetz Stadium
Columbus, OH
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 1
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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: 143
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Greater Columbus
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 3
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Heritage Christian Church - Westerville
Westerville, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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Historic Crew Stadium
Columbus, OH
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 8
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Huntington Park
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 35
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KEMBA Live!
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 35
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Lincoln Theatre - Columbus
Columbus, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 6
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MadLab Theatre
Columbus, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 8
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