The best events in Columbus include 911 concerts, sports, theater, comedy, and festivals, with tickets starting from $22. Browse updated schedules, discover top venues, and compare ticket options throughout Columbus and nearby areas.
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Columbus hosts 911 upcoming events, including concerts, sports, theater, comedy, and festivals, with tickets starting from $22 and averaging $699, across venues throughout Columbus, OH. Next up: September 27, 2026 at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field. Schedules updated as of September 27, 2026.
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- Sep2720267:00 PMSunProfessional (MLS)High DemandWeekend EventColumbus Crew vs. Inter Miami CFScottsMiracle-Gro Field • 20,000 seatsScottsMiracle-Gro Field
43215, 560 W Nationwide Blvd Columbus, OH43215, 560 W Nationwide Blvd Columbus, OH, USFrom $145Avg. price ~ $699Tickets Available: 1074View Tickets - Sep2720268:00 PMSunR&B / SOULWeekend EventSub UrbanA and R Music Bar • 400 seatsA and R Music Bar43215, 391 Neil Ave Columbus, OH43215, 391 Neil Ave Columbus, OH, USFrom $38Avg. price ~ $143Tickets Remaining: 11View Tickets
- Sep2820267:00 PMMonPOP / ROCKThe YawpersWoodlands Tavern43212, 1200 West Third Ave. Columbus, OH43212, 1200 West Third Ave. Columbus, OH, USFrom $43Avg. price ~ $90Tickets Remaining: 22View Tickets
- Sep2820268:00 PMMonTECHNO / ELECTRONICCulture WarsA and R Music Bar • 400 seatsA and R Music Bar43215, 391 Neil Ave Columbus, OH43215, 391 Neil Ave Columbus, OH, USFrom $35Avg. price ~ $658Tickets Remaining: 17View Tickets
- Sep2920267:00 PMTueCOMEDYHannibal BuressFunny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, USFrom $50Avg. price ~ $66Tickets Remaining: 14View Tickets
- Sep3020267:00 PMWedCOMEDYNasser Al-RayessFunny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, USFrom $68Avg. price ~ $103Tickets Remaining: 8View Tickets
- Sep3020267:00 PMWedR&B / SOULTeddy SwimsNationwide Arena • 20,000 seatsNationwide Arena43215, 200 West Nationwide Blvd Columbus, OH43215, 200 West Nationwide Blvd Columbus, OH, USFrom $31Avg. price ~ $131Tickets Available: 4521View Tickets
- Sep3020268:00 PMWedR&B / SOULColumbus Soul and SalvageNatalie's Grandview43212, 945 King Avenue Columbus, OH43212, 945 King Avenue Columbus, OH, USFrom $30Avg. price ~ $35Tickets Remaining: 14View Tickets
- Oct0120267:00 PMThuPOP / ROCKHot Flash Heat WaveAce of Cups43202, 2619 N High St Columbus, OH43202, 2619 N High St Columbus, OH, USFrom $29Avg. price ~ $37Tickets Remaining: 16View Tickets
- Oct0120267:00 PMThuPOP / ROCKNevertelA and R Music Bar • 400 seatsA and R Music Bar43215, 391 Neil Ave Columbus, OH43215, 391 Neil Ave Columbus, OH, USFrom $22Avg. price ~ $33Tickets Remaining: 17View Tickets
- Oct0120267:00 PMThuRocky Horror Drag ShowFunny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, USFrom $45Avg. price ~ $64Tickets Remaining: 17View Tickets
- Oct0120267:00 PMThuProfessional (NHL)Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Buffalo SabresNationwide Arena • 20,000 seatsNationwide Arena43215, 200 West Nationwide Blvd Columbus, OH43215, 200 West Nationwide Blvd Columbus, OH, USFrom $38Avg. price ~ $209Tickets Available: 4372View TicketsVIP Packages
- Oct0120267:00 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAYSweeney ToddShort North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus43201, 1187 N High St. Columbus, OH43201, 1187 N High St. Columbus, OH, USFrom $96Avg. price ~ $322Tickets Available: 54View Tickets
- Oct0120268:00 PMThuCOUNTRY / FOLKDale Watson and His LonestarsRumba Cafe43202, 2507 Summit St Columbus, OH43202, 2507 Summit St Columbus, OH, USFrom $52Avg. price ~ $64Tickets Remaining: 18View Tickets
- Oct0220266:00 PMFriRAP / HIP HOPPertinenceAce of Cups43202, 2619 N High St Columbus, OH43202, 2619 N High St Columbus, OH, USFrom $27Avg. price ~ $35Tickets Remaining: 17View Tickets
- Oct0220266:30 PMFriCHILDREN / FAMILYJim Henson's Fraggle Rock LivePalace Theatre Columbus • 2,827 seatsPalace Theatre Columbus43215, 34 W. Broad St. Columbus, OH43215, 34 W. Broad St. Columbus, OH, USFrom $46Avg. price ~ $112Tickets Available: 522View Tickets
- Oct0220267:00 PMFriCOMEDYD.L. Hughley & Don LemonMershon Auditorium At Wexner Center For The Arts • 2,500 seatsMershon Auditorium At Wexner Center For The Arts43210, 1871 North High Street Columbus, OH43210, 1871 North High Street Columbus, OH, USFrom $39Avg. price ~ $96Tickets Available: 2535View Tickets
- Oct0220267:00 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYSweeney ToddShort North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus43201, 1187 N High St. Columbus, OH43201, 1187 N High St. Columbus, OH, USFrom $410Avg. price ~ $666Tickets Available: 30View Tickets
- Oct0220267:00 PMFriCOMEDYSteph TolevFunny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, USFrom $46Avg. price ~ $98Tickets Remaining: 16View Tickets
- Oct0220267:30 PMFriCLASSICALBest ValueColumbus Symphony: Rossen Milanov - Dvorak & BrahmsColumbus Symphony: Rossen Milanov - Dvorak & BrahmsOhio Theatre - Columbus • 2,791 seatsOhio Theatre - Columbus43215, 39 East State Street Columbus, OH43215, 39 East State Street Columbus, OH, USFrom $13Avg. price ~ $91Tickets Available: 706View Tickets
- Oct0220267:30 PMFriR&B / SOULLionel Richie & Earth, Wind and FireValue City Arena at The Schottenstein Center • 20,000 seatsValue City Arena at The Schottenstein Center43210, 555 Borror Dr Columbus, OH43210, 555 Borror Dr Columbus, OH, USFrom $41Avg. price ~ $186Tickets Available: 1475View Tickets
- Oct0220267:30 PMFriCOMEDYKevOnStageSpeaker Jo Ann Davidson Theatre43215, 77 S High St Columbus, OH43215, 77 S High St Columbus, OH, USFrom $79Avg. price ~ $92Tickets Remaining: 5View Tickets
- Oct0220268:00 PMFriPOP / ROCKZolitaA and R Music Bar • 400 seatsA and R Music Bar43215, 391 Neil Ave Columbus, OH43215, 391 Neil Ave Columbus, OH, USFrom $40Avg. price ~ $48Tickets Remaining: 16View Tickets
- Oct0220268:00 PMFriPOP / ROCKCongress The BandThe Bluestone • 1,800 seatsThe Bluestone43215, 583 East Broad Street Columbus, OH43215, 583 East Broad Street Columbus, OH, USFrom $30Avg. price ~ $37Tickets Remaining: 18View Tickets
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A and R Music Bar
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Covelli Center - Columbus
Columbus, OH
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Donatos Basement
Columbus, OH
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Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
Columbus, OH
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Upcoming Events: 115
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Historic Crew Stadium
Columbus, OH
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 1
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Huntington Park
Columbus, OH
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Upcoming Events: 75
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KEMBA Live!
Columbus, OH
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Upcoming Events: 16
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La Boom Columbus
Columbus, OH
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Upcoming Events: 1
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Lincoln Theatre - Columbus
Columbus, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 6
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McConnell Arts Center
Columbus, OH
Arena
Upcoming Events: 8
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McCoy Center
New Albany, OH
Arena
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"Columbus currently has 911 events on the calendar, including concerts, sports, theater, comedy, and festivals."
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