The best events in Columbus include 922 concerts, sports, theater, comedy, and festivals, with tickets starting from $33. Browse updated schedules, discover top venues, and compare ticket options throughout Columbus and nearby areas.
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Columbus hosts 922 upcoming events, including concerts, sports, theater, comedy, and festivals, with tickets starting from $33 and averaging $56, across venues throughout Columbus, OH. Next up: September 9, 2026 at Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus. Schedules updated as of September 7, 2026.
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- Sep0920267:00 PMWedCOMEDYRayna GreenbergFunny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, USFrom $46Avg. price ~ $56Tickets Remaining: 16View Tickets - Sep0920267:00 PMWedPOP / ROCKShreya GhoshalNationwide Arena • 20,000 seatsNationwide Arena43215, 200 West Nationwide Blvd Columbus, OH43215, 200 West Nationwide Blvd Columbus, OH, USFrom $83Avg. price ~ $163Tickets Available: 761View Tickets
- Sep0920267:30 PMWedCOUNTRY / FOLKKacey MusgravesValue 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 $40Avg. price ~ $195Tickets Available: 4725View Tickets
- Sep0920268:00 PMWedRAP / HIP HOPAnees - ArtistThe Bluestone • 1,800 seatsThe Bluestone43215, 583 East Broad Street Columbus, OH43215, 583 East Broad Street Columbus, OH, USFrom $62Avg. price ~ $72Tickets Remaining: 6View Tickets
- Sep1020267:00 PMThuCOMEDYSteve FureyFunny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, USFrom $35Avg. price ~ $41Tickets Remaining: 22View Tickets
- Sep1020268:00 PMThuPOP / ROCKJoe JordanNewport Music Hall • 1,700 seatsNewport Music Hall43201, 1722 N. High St Columbus, OH43201, 1722 N. High St Columbus, OH, USFrom $33Avg. price ~ $39Tickets Remaining: 18View Tickets
- Sep1020268:00 PMThuCOUNTRY / FOLKJ.R. CarrollThe Bluestone • 1,800 seatsThe Bluestone43215, 583 East Broad Street Columbus, OH43215, 583 East Broad Street Columbus, OH, USFrom $39Avg. price ~ $52Tickets Remaining: 22View Tickets
- Sep1120267:00 PMFriHARD ROCK / METALDopethroneAce of Cups43202, 2619 N High St Columbus, OH43202, 2619 N High St Columbus, OH, USFrom $65Avg. price ~ $81Tickets Remaining: 14View Tickets
- Sep1120267:00 PMFriCOMEDYTony RockFunny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, USFrom $39Avg. price ~ $47Tickets Available: 31View Tickets
- Sep1120267:00 PMFriCOMEDYDusty SlaySouthern Theatre • 210 seatsSouthern Theatre43215, 21 East Main St. Columbus, OH43215, 21 East Main St. Columbus, OH, USFrom $61Avg. price ~ $447Tickets Remaining: 21View Tickets
- Sep1120267:30 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYAndy Warhol In IranAndy Warhol In IranAbbey Theater43017, 5600 Post Rd. Dublin, OH43017, 5600 Post Rd. Dublin, OH, USFrom $26Avg. price ~ $30Tickets Available: 43View Tickets
- Sep1120267:30 PMFriCOUNTRY / FOLKHigh DemandThomas RhettValue 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 $29Avg. price ~ $147Tickets Available: 2223View TicketsVIP Packages
- Sep1120269:00 PMFriJAZZ / BLUESBig Sandy and His Fly Rite BoysNatalie's Grandview43212, 945 King Avenue Columbus, OH43212, 945 King Avenue Columbus, OH, USFrom $43Avg. price ~ $54Tickets Remaining: 18View Tickets
- Sep1120269:00 PMFriTECHNO / ELECTRONICNiminoThe Forum - Columbus43215, 144 North Wall Street Columbus, OH43215, 144 North Wall Street Columbus, OH, USFrom $82Avg. price ~ $95Tickets Remaining: 6View Tickets
- Sep1120269:45 PMFriCOMEDYTony RockFunny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, USFrom $39Avg. price ~ $48Tickets Available: 31View Tickets
- Sep1220262:00 PMSatBALLETWeekend EventBalletMet: Future IconsBalletmet Dance Center43215, 322 Mount Vernon Ave Columbus, OH43215, 322 Mount Vernon Ave Columbus, OH, USFrom $76Avg. price ~ $89Tickets Remaining: 24View Tickets
- Sep1220262:30 PMSatMotorcycleWeekend EventSMX World Championship PlayoffsSMX World Championship PlayoffsHistoric Crew Stadium • 30,000 seatsHistoric Crew Stadium43211, One Black And Gold Blvd. Columbus, OH43211, One Black And Gold Blvd. Columbus, OH, USFrom $58Avg. price ~ $121Tickets Available: 388View Tickets
- Sep1220266:30 PMSatCOMEDYWeekend EventTony RockFunny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, USFrom $39Avg. price ~ $49Tickets Remaining: 19View Tickets
- Sep1220267:00 PMSatHARD ROCK / METALWeekend EventVolumes - BandA and R Music Bar • 400 seatsA and R Music Bar43215, 391 Neil Ave Columbus, OH43215, 391 Neil Ave Columbus, OH, USFrom $36Avg. price ~ $42Tickets Remaining: 16View Tickets
- Sep1220267:30 PMSatBALLETWeekend EventBalletMet: Future IconsBalletmet Dance Center43215, 322 Mount Vernon Ave Columbus, OH43215, 322 Mount Vernon Ave Columbus, OH, USFrom $76Avg. price ~ $90Tickets Remaining: 20View Tickets
- Sep1220267:30 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventAndy Warhol In IranAndy Warhol In IranAbbey Theater43017, 5600 Post Rd. Dublin, OH43017, 5600 Post Rd. Dublin, OH, USFrom $54Avg. price ~ $62Tickets Available: 63View Tickets
- Sep1220267:30 PMSatProfessional (MLS)Best ValueWeekend EventColumbus Crew vs. New York Red BullsScottsMiracle-Gro Field • 20,000 seatsScottsMiracle-Gro Field43215, 560 W Nationwide Blvd Columbus, OH43215, 560 W Nationwide Blvd Columbus, OH, USFrom $11Avg. price ~ $123Tickets Available: 1737View TicketsVIP Packages
- Sep1220268:00 PMSatCOUNTRY / FOLKWeekend EventPaul CauthenKEMBA Live! • 7,400 seatsKEMBA Live!43215, 405 Neil Avenue Columbus, OH43215, 405 Neil Avenue Columbus, OH, USFrom $29Avg. price ~ $59Tickets Available: 41View Tickets
- Sep1220269:15 PMSatCOMEDYWeekend EventTony RockFunny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, USFrom $39Avg. price ~ $45Tickets Remaining: 22View Tickets
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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: 15
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Ace of Cups
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 15
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Balletmet Dance Center
Columbus, OH
Cultural Venue
Upcoming Events: 2
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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: 11
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Donatos Basement
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
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: 134
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Historic Crew Stadium
Columbus, OH
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 3
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Huntington Park
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 81
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KEMBA Live!
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 18
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La Boom Columbus
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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Lincoln Theatre - Columbus
Columbus, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 10
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McConnell Arts Center
Columbus, OH
Arena
Upcoming Events: 8
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"Columbus currently has 922 events on the calendar, including concerts, sports, theater, comedy, and festivals."
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