The best events in Columbus include 914 concerts, sports, theater, comedy, and festivals, with tickets starting from $7. Browse updated schedules, discover top venues, and compare ticket options throughout Columbus and nearby areas.
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Columbus hosts 914 upcoming events, including concerts, sports, theater, comedy, and festivals, with tickets starting from $7 and averaging $36, across venues throughout Columbus, OH. Next up: August 18, 2026 at Huntington Park. Schedules updated as of August 18, 2026.
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Browse the best upcoming events, dates, venues, and ticket options.Upcoming Events: 914
- Aug1820267:05 PMTueMinors (AAA)Columbus Clippers vs. St. Paul SaintsHuntington Park
43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr Columbus, OH43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr Columbus, OH, USFrom $12Avg. price ~ $36Tickets Available: 1202View Tickets - Aug1820268:00 PMTuePOP / ROCKSave FerrisRumba Cafe43202, 2507 Summit St Columbus, OH43202, 2507 Summit St Columbus, OH, USFrom $56Avg. price ~ $6612 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
- Aug1920267:05 PMWedMinors (AAA)Best ValueColumbus Clippers vs. St. Paul SaintsHuntington Park43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr Columbus, OH43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr Columbus, OH, USFrom $7Avg. price ~ $32Tickets Available: 1314View Tickets
- Aug1920267:30 PMWedProfessional (MLS)High DemandColumbus Crew vs. CF MontrealScottsMiracle-Gro Field • 20000 seatsScottsMiracle-Gro Field43215, 560 W Nationwide Blvd Columbus, OH43215, 560 W Nationwide Blvd Columbus, OH, USFrom $14Avg. price ~ $96Tickets Available: 1409View Tickets
- Aug1920268:00 PMWedPOP / ROCKChance PenaNewport Music Hall • 1700 seatsNewport Music Hall43201, 1722 N. High St Columbus, OH43201, 1722 N. High St Columbus, OH, USFrom $44Avg. price ~ $186Tickets Available: 30View Tickets
- Aug20202612:05 PMThuMinors (AAA)Columbus Clippers vs. St. Paul SaintsHuntington Park43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr Columbus, OH43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr Columbus, OH, USFrom $8Avg. price ~ $26Tickets Available: 1092View Tickets
- Aug2020267:00 PMThuCOMEDYShelly BellyFunny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, USFrom $42Avg. price ~ $133Tickets Available: 72View Tickets
- Aug2020267:00 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAYHigh DemandPippinShort North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus43201, 1187 N High St. Columbus, OH43201, 1187 N High St. Columbus, OH, USFrom $66Avg. price ~ $192Tickets Available: 58View Tickets
- Aug2020267:30 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAYSanctuary CityMadLab Theatre43215, 227 N. 3rd St. Columbus, OH43215, 227 N. 3rd St. Columbus, OH, USFrom $44Avg. price ~ $503 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug2120266:30 PMFriRAP / HIP HOPOvertime, Durte, Jake LaCoste, Wildcard & Shawn ParisOvertime, Durte, Jake LaCoste, Wildcard & Shawn ParisThe King of Clubs - Columbus43229, 6252 BUSCH BLVD Columbus, OH43229, 6252 BUSCH BLVD Columbus, OH, USFrom $48Avg. price ~ $6919 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug2120267:00 PMFriCOMEDYRocky Dale DavisFunny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, USFrom $39Avg. price ~ $56618 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug2120267:00 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYHigh DemandPippinShort North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus43201, 1187 N High St. Columbus, OH43201, 1187 N High St. Columbus, OH, USFrom $89Avg. price ~ $295Tickets Available: 31View Tickets
- Aug2120267:05 PMFriMinors (AAA)Columbus Clippers vs. St. Paul SaintsHuntington Park43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr Columbus, OH43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr Columbus, OH, USFrom $11Avg. price ~ $31Tickets Available: 2204View Tickets
- Aug2120268:00 PMFriPOP / ROCKBen Nichols and BandRumba Cafe43202, 2507 Summit St Columbus, OH43202, 2507 Summit St Columbus, OH, USFrom $65Avg. price ~ $8018 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug2120268:00 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYSanctuary CityMadLab Theatre43215, 227 N. 3rd St. Columbus, OH43215, 227 N. 3rd St. Columbus, OH, USFrom $38Avg. price ~ $477 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug2120269:45 PMFriCOMEDYRocky Dale DavisFunny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, USFrom $37Avg. price ~ $4820 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug22202611:30 AMSatTruckWeekend EventHot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-FireNationwide Arena • 20000 seatsNationwide Arena43215, 200 West Nationwide Blvd Columbus, OH43215, 200 West Nationwide Blvd Columbus, OH, USFrom $34Avg. price ~ $77Tickets Available: 5021View Tickets
- Aug2220262:00 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYHigh DemandWeekend EventPippinShort North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus43201, 1187 N High St. Columbus, OH43201, 1187 N High St. Columbus, OH, USFrom $59Avg. price ~ $28822 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug2220266:30 PMSatCLASSICALWeekend EventViolin and Percussion ExtravaganzaMcConnell Arts Center43085, 777 Evening St Columbus, OH43085, 777 Evening St Columbus, OH, USFrom $44Avg. price ~ $59Tickets Available: 83View Tickets
- Aug2220266:30 PMSatCOMEDYWeekend EventRalph BarbosaFunny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, USFrom $48Avg. price ~ $148Tickets Available: 49View Tickets
- Aug2220266:30 PMSatTruckWeekend EventHot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-FireNationwide Arena • 20000 seatsNationwide Arena43215, 200 West Nationwide Blvd Columbus, OH43215, 200 West Nationwide Blvd Columbus, OH, USFrom $31Avg. price ~ $74Tickets Available: 7996View Tickets
- Aug2220267:00 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYHigh DemandWeekend EventPippinShort North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus43201, 1187 N High St. Columbus, OH43201, 1187 N High St. Columbus, OH, USFrom $63Avg. price ~ $169Tickets Available: 75View Tickets
- Aug2220267:05 PMSatMinors (AAA)Weekend EventColumbus Clippers vs. St. Paul SaintsHuntington Park43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr Columbus, OH43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr Columbus, OH, USFrom $14Avg. price ~ $32Tickets Available: 2296View Tickets
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A and R Music Bar
Columbus, OH
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Abbey Theater
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Theatre
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Ace of Cups
Columbus, OH
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Balletmet Dance Center
Columbus, OH
Cultural Venue
Upcoming Events: 3
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Bicentennial Pavilion At Columbus Commons
Columbus, OH
Arena
Upcoming Events: 1
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Covelli Center - Columbus
Columbus, OH
Arena
Upcoming Events: 14
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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: 130
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Historic Crew Stadium
Columbus, OH
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 4
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Huntington Park
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 93
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KEMBA Live!
Columbus, OH
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Upcoming Events: 19
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Lincoln Theatre - Columbus
Columbus, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 8
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MadLab Theatre
Columbus, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 3
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McConnell Arts Center
Columbus, OH
Arena
Upcoming Events: 8
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McCoy Center
New Albany, OH
Arena
Upcoming Events: 1
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What are the best events in Columbus?
"Columbus currently has 914 events on the calendar, including concerts, sports, theater, comedy, and festivals."
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Featured events highlight popular performances, major sporting events, festivals, and highly anticipated live entertainment.
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Are family-friendly events included?
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Yes. Many cities host free festivals, outdoor concerts, community events, and seasonal celebrations.
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Featured events and schedules are updated regularly throughout the year.
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