The best events in Columbus include 794 concerts, sports, theater, comedy, and festivals, with tickets starting from $12. Browse updated schedules, discover top venues, and compare ticket options throughout Columbus and nearby areas.
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Columbus hosts 794 upcoming events, including concerts, sports, theater, comedy, and festivals, with tickets starting from $12 and averaging $143, across venues throughout Columbus, OH. Next up: August 8, 2026 at KEMBA Live!. Schedules updated as of August 8, 2026.
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- Aug0820267:00 PMSatCOUNTRY / FOLKWeekend EventChris Young & Chase RiceKEMBA Live! • 7400 seatsKEMBA Live!
43215, 405 Neil Avenue Columbus, OH43215, 405 Neil Avenue Columbus, OH, USFrom $63Avg. price ~ $143Tickets Available: 34View Tickets - Aug0820267:00 PMSatPOP / ROCKWeekend EventBlues Traveler, Gin Blossoms & Spin DoctorsCeleste Center at Ohio Expo Center & State Fair43211, 717 East 17th Ave Columbus, OH43211, 717 East 17th Ave Columbus, OH, USFrom $41Avg. price ~ $103Tickets Available: 3642View Tickets
- Aug0820268:00 PMSatCOUNTRY / FOLKWeekend EventA Thousand HorsesA and R Music Bar • 400 seatsA and R Music Bar43215, 391 Neil Ave Columbus, OH43215, 391 Neil Ave Columbus, OH, USFrom $39Avg. price ~ $8311 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug0920262:00 PMSunMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventPippinShort North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus43201, 1187 N High St. Columbus, OH43201, 1187 N High St. Columbus, OH, USFrom $66Avg. price ~ $55722 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug0920266:00 PMSunCOMEDYWeekend EventEjspeaksFunny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, USFrom $39Avg. price ~ $5216 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug0920266:30 PMSunCOUNTRY / FOLKWeekend EventRoyale LynnThe Summit - OH43201, 2210 Summit St Columbus, OH43201, 2210 Summit St Columbus, OH, USFrom $31Avg. price ~ $351 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug1020268:00 PMMonTECHNO / ELECTRONICJohnny Manchild and the Poor BastardsRumba Cafe43202, 2507 Summit St Columbus, OH43202, 2507 Summit St Columbus, OH, USFrom $42Avg. price ~ $5218 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug1020268:00 PMMonPOP / ROCKAmerican Football - BandNewport Music Hall • 1700 seatsNewport Music Hall43201, 1722 N. High St Columbus, OH43201, 1722 N. High St Columbus, OH, USFrom $55Avg. price ~ $667 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug1120267:05 PMTueMinors (AAA)Columbus Clippers vs. Omaha Storm ChasersHuntington Park43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr Columbus, OH43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr Columbus, OH, USFrom $12Avg. price ~ $29Tickets Available: 2047View Tickets
- Aug1120267:30 PMTuePOP / ROCKGeena FontanellaRumba Cafe43202, 2507 Summit St Columbus, OH43202, 2507 Summit St Columbus, OH, USFrom $50Avg. price ~ $6118 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug1120267:30 PMTueTournaments & CupsLeagues Cup: Phase One - Columbus Crew vs. Pumas UNAMScottsMiracle-Gro Field • 20000 seatsScottsMiracle-Gro Field43215, 560 W Nationwide Blvd Columbus, OH43215, 560 W Nationwide Blvd Columbus, OH, USFrom $23Avg. price ~ $86Tickets Available: 1462View Tickets
- Aug1220267:00 PMWedCOMEDYChris Andrade (Spanish Perfornance)Chris Andrade (Spanish Perfornance)Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, USFrom $45Avg. price ~ $5514 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug1220267:05 PMWedMinors (AAA)Best ValueColumbus Clippers vs. Omaha Storm ChasersHuntington Park43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr Columbus, OH43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr Columbus, OH, USFrom $8Avg. price ~ $31Tickets Available: 1653View Tickets
- Aug1220267:15 PMWedPOP / ROCKString Cheese IncidentKEMBA Live! • 7400 seatsKEMBA Live!43215, 405 Neil Avenue Columbus, OH43215, 405 Neil Avenue Columbus, OH, USFrom $57Avg. price ~ $35426 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug1220268:00 PMWedCOUNTRY / FOLKFrail TalkRumba Cafe43202, 2507 Summit St Columbus, OH43202, 2507 Summit St Columbus, OH, USFrom $42Avg. price ~ $5012 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug1320267:00 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAYPippinShort North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus43201, 1187 N High St. Columbus, OH43201, 1187 N High St. Columbus, OH, USFrom $63Avg. price ~ $162Tickets Available: 51View Tickets
- Aug1320267:00 PMThuCOMEDYFumi AbeFunny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, USFrom $31Avg. price ~ $4026 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug1320267:05 PMThuMinors (AAA)Columbus Clippers vs. Omaha Storm ChasersHuntington Park43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr Columbus, OH43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr Columbus, OH, USFrom $11Avg. price ~ $29Tickets Available: 2099View Tickets
- Aug1320267:30 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAYSanctuary City - Preview PerformanceSanctuary City - Preview PerformanceMadLab Theatre43215, 227 N. 3rd St. Columbus, OH43215, 227 N. 3rd St. Columbus, OH, USFrom $38Avg. price ~ $477 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug1320268:00 PMThuTECHNO / ELECTRONICNiteRumba Cafe43202, 2507 Summit St Columbus, OH43202, 2507 Summit St Columbus, OH, USFrom $45Avg. price ~ $141Tickets Available: 48View Tickets
- Aug1320268:00 PMThuRAP / HIP HOPDiggy GravesNewport Music Hall • 1700 seatsNewport Music Hall43201, 1722 N. High St Columbus, OH43201, 1722 N. High St Columbus, OH, USFrom $60Avg. price ~ $9120 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug1420267:00 PMFriCOMEDYTony RobertsFunny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, USFrom $36Avg. price ~ $7122 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug1420267:00 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYPippinShort North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus43201, 1187 N High St. Columbus, OH43201, 1187 N High St. Columbus, OH, USFrom $63Avg. price ~ $43218 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 $29Avg. price ~ $172Tickets Available: 5127View TicketsVIP Packages
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A and R Music Bar
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
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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: 15
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Bicentennial Pavilion At Columbus Commons
Columbus, OH
Arena
Upcoming Events: 1
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Celeste Center at Ohio Expo Center & State Fair
Columbus, OH
Convention Center
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: 138
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Historic Crew Stadium
Columbus, OH
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 5
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Huntington Park
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 24
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KEMBA Live!
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 21
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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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McConnell Arts Center
Columbus, OH
Arena
Upcoming Events: 8
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Mershon Auditorium At Wexner Center For The Arts
Columbus, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 13
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"Columbus currently has 794 events on the calendar, including concerts, sports, theater, comedy, and festivals."
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