The best events in Columbus include 815 concerts, sports, theater, comedy, and festivals, with tickets starting from $8. Browse updated schedules, discover top venues, and compare ticket options throughout Columbus and nearby areas.
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Columbus hosts 815 upcoming events, including concerts, sports, theater, comedy, and festivals, with tickets starting from $8 and averaging $124, across venues throughout Columbus, OH. Next up: July 29, 2026 at Celeste Center at Ohio Expo Center & State Fair. Schedules updated as of July 28, 2026.
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- Jul2920267:00 PMWedPOP / ROCKStyx & Don FelderCeleste Center at Ohio Expo Center & State Fair
43211, 717 East 17th Ave Columbus, OH43211, 717 East 17th Ave Columbus, OH, USFrom $60Avg. price ~ $124Tickets Available: 2024View Tickets - Jul2920267:05 PMWedMinors (AAA)Best ValueColumbus Clippers vs. Toledo Mud HensHuntington Park43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr Columbus, OH43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr Columbus, OH, USFrom $8Avg. price ~ $24Tickets Available: 368View Tickets
- Jul30202612:05 PMThuMinors (AAA)Columbus Clippers vs. Toledo Mud HensHuntington Park43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr Columbus, OH43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr Columbus, OH, USFrom $11Avg. price ~ $37Tickets Available: 682View Tickets
- Jul3020266:30 PMThuCHILDREN / FAMILYBlippi LiveCeleste Center at Ohio Expo Center & State Fair43211, 717 East 17th Ave Columbus, OH43211, 717 East 17th Ave Columbus, OH, USFrom $15Avg. price ~ $55Tickets Available: 1643View Tickets
- Jul3020267:00 PMThuCOMEDYCasey RocketFunny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, USFrom $45Avg. price ~ $5416 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Jul3120266:30 PMFriPOP / ROCKTantricThe King of Clubs - Columbus43229, 6252 BUSCH BLVD Columbus, OH43229, 6252 BUSCH BLVD Columbus, OH, USFrom $35Avg. price ~ $4820 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Jul3120267:00 PMFriCOMEDYHigh DemandJosh JohnsonPalace Theatre Columbus • 2827 seatsPalace Theatre Columbus43215, 34 W. Broad St. Columbus, OH43215, 34 W. Broad St. Columbus, OH, USFrom $119Avg. price ~ $168211 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Jul3120267:00 PMFriCOMEDYBruce BruceFunny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, USFrom $45Avg. price ~ $5319 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Jul3120267:00 PMFriJAZZ / BLUESThe SpikedriversRumba Cafe43202, 2507 Summit St Columbus, OH43202, 2507 Summit St Columbus, OH, USFrom $46Avg. price ~ $8424 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Jul3120267:00 PMFriPOP / ROCKPure Prairie LeagueWoodlands Tavern43212, 1200 West Third Ave. Columbus, OH43212, 1200 West Third Ave. Columbus, OH, USFrom $61Avg. price ~ $8126 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Jul3120267:00 PMFriCOUNTRY / FOLKBraxton KeithThe Bluestone • 1800 seatsThe Bluestone43215, 583 East Broad Street Columbus, OH43215, 583 East Broad Street Columbus, OH, USFrom $50Avg. price ~ $6018 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Jul3120267:05 PMFriMinors (AAA)Columbus Clippers vs. Toledo Mud HensHuntington Park43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr Columbus, OH43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr Columbus, OH, USFrom $13Avg. price ~ $32Tickets Available: 2677View Tickets
- Jul3120267:30 PMFriPOP / ROCKS.O.S. BandCeleste Center at Ohio Expo Center & State Fair43211, 717 East 17th Ave Columbus, OH43211, 717 East 17th Ave Columbus, OH, USFrom $38Avg. price ~ $56Tickets Available: 1329View Tickets
- Jul3120269:45 PMFriCOMEDYBruce BruceFunny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, USFrom $45Avg. price ~ $5316 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Jul31202610:00 PMFriCOMEDYJosh JohnsonPalace Theatre Columbus • 2827 seatsPalace Theatre Columbus43215, 34 W. Broad St. Columbus, OH43215, 34 W. Broad St. Columbus, OH, USFrom $61Avg. price ~ $128Tickets Available: 159View Tickets
- Aug0120266:30 PMSatCOMEDYWeekend EventBruce BruceFunny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, USFrom $45Avg. price ~ $5418 tickets remaining!View 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 $17Avg. price ~ $53Tickets Available: 583View 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 $32Avg. price ~ $3816 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 $45Avg. price ~ $5316 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Aug0220261:05 PMSunMinors (AAA)Weekend EventColumbus Clippers vs. Toledo Mud HensHuntington Park43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr Columbus, OH43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr Columbus, OH, USFrom $12Avg. price ~ $28Tickets Available: 970View Tickets
- Aug0220266:00 PMSunCOMEDYWeekend EventCarlos SanchezFunny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, USFrom $49Avg. price ~ $7222 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 $34Avg. price ~ $142Tickets Available: 442View 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 $32Avg. price ~ $55Tickets Available: 2004View Tickets
- Aug0320268:00 PMMonJAZZ / BLUESEddie 9vRumba Cafe43202, 2507 Summit St Columbus, OH43202, 2507 Summit St Columbus, OH, USFrom $58Avg. price ~ $9824 tickets remaining!View Tickets
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A and R Music Bar
Columbus, OH
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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: 13
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Bicentennial Pavilion At Columbus Commons
Columbus, OH
Arena
Upcoming Events: 2
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Celeste Center at Ohio Expo Center & State Fair
Columbus, OH
Convention Center
Upcoming Events: 8
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Covelli Center - Columbus
Columbus, OH
Arena
Upcoming Events: 14
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Franklin County Fairgrounds - OH
Hilliard, OH
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Upcoming Events: 2
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Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
Columbus, OH
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Upcoming Events: 148
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Historic Crew Stadium
Columbus, OH
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 7
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Huntington Park
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 29
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KEMBA Live!
Columbus, OH
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Upcoming Events: 21
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Lincoln Theatre - Columbus
Columbus, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 5
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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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Muirfield Village Golf Course
Dublin, OH
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 7
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Natalie's Grandview
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 3
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Nationwide Arena
Columbus, OH
Arena
Upcoming Events: 52
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Newport Music Hall
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 23
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Ohio Expo Center Coliseum
Columbus, OH
Convention Center
Upcoming Events: 1
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"Columbus currently has 815 events on the calendar, including concerts, sports, theater, comedy, and festivals."
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