Columbus Concerts in October 2026

Live music, tours, venues, and concert dates this month.

Updated: July 17, 2026
23 Concert Venues

Browse 84 concerts happening across Columbus during October 2026. The next scheduled performance takes place at Ace of Cups on October 1, 2026. Explore fall tours, discover concert venues, and find more live performances throughout the month.

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Hot Flash Heat Wave
Oct 1 · 7:00 PM · Columbus, OH
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Upcoming Concerts: 84
  • Oct
    01
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    POP / ROCK
    Hot Flash Heat Wave
    Ace of Cups
    Ace of Cups
    location43202, 2619 N High St  Columbus, OHlocation43202, 2619 N High St Columbus, OH, US
    From $30Avg. price ~ $4216 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    POP / ROCK
    Nevertel
    A and R Music Bar • 400 seats
    A and R Music Bar
    location43215, 391 Neil Ave  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 391 Neil Ave Columbus, OH, US
    From $30Avg. price ~ $4020 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Thu
    COUNTRY / FOLK
    Dale Watson and His Lonestars
    Rumba Cafe
    Rumba Cafe
    location43202, 2507 Summit St  Columbus, OHlocation43202, 2507 Summit St  Columbus, OH, US
    From $64Avg. price ~ $10524 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Fri
    RAP / HIP HOP
    Pertinence
    Ace of Cups
    Ace of Cups
    location43202, 2619 N High St  Columbus, OHlocation43202, 2619 N High St Columbus, OH, US
    From $32Avg. price ~ $3518 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Fri
    ALTERNATIVE
    Texas Hippie Coalition
    The King of Clubs - Columbus
    The King of Clubs - Columbus
    location43229, 6252 BUSCH BLVD  Columbus, OHlocation43229, 6252 BUSCH BLVD Columbus, OH, US
    From $33Avg. price ~ $4821 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    R&B / SOUL
    Lionel Richie & Earth, Wind and Fire
    Value City Arena at The Schottenstein Center • 20000 seats
    Value City Arena at The Schottenstein Center
    location43210, 555 Borror Dr  Columbus, OHlocation43210, 555 Borror Dr Columbus, OH, US
    From $45Avg. price ~ $157Tickets Available: 1380
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    CLASSICAL
    Best Value
    Columbus Symphony: Rossen Milanov - Dvorak & Brahms
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2791 seats
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus
    location43215, 39 East State Street  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 39 East State Street Columbus, OH, US
    From $17Avg. price ~ $73Tickets Available: 379
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    POP / ROCK
    Zolita
    A and R Music Bar • 400 seats
    A and R Music Bar
    location43215, 391 Neil Ave  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 391 Neil Ave Columbus, OH, US
    From $41Avg. price ~ $5020 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Sat
    HARD ROCK / METAL
    Weekend Event
    Revocation
    Ace of Cups
    Ace of Cups
    location43202, 2619 N High St  Columbus, OHlocation43202, 2619 N High St Columbus, OH, US
    From $31Avg. price ~ $3716 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    POP / ROCK
    Weekend Event
    Robin Trower
    KEMBA Live! • 7400 seats
    KEMBA Live!
    location43215, 405 Neil Avenue  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 405 Neil Avenue Columbus, OH, US
    From $102Avg. price ~ $1317 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    CLASSICAL
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Columbus Symphony: Rossen Milanov - Dvorak & Brahms
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2791 seats
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus
    location43215, 39 East State Street  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 39 East State Street Columbus, OH, US
    From $16Avg. price ~ $68Tickets Available: 298
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    COUNTRY / FOLK
    Weekend Event
    Mitchell Tenpenny
    The Bluestone • 1800 seats
    The Bluestone
    location43215, 583 East Broad Street  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 583 East Broad Street Columbus, OH, US
    From $56Avg. price ~ $6716 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    04
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Sun
    POP / ROCK
    Weekend Event
    Glaive
    The Bluestone • 1800 seats
    The Bluestone
    location43215, 583 East Broad Street  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 583 East Broad Street Columbus, OH, US
    From $43Avg. price ~ $5120 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    04
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Sun
    POP / ROCK
    Weekend Event
    Muna
    KEMBA Live! • 7400 seats
    KEMBA Live!
    location43215, 405 Neil Avenue  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 405 Neil Avenue Columbus, OH, US
    From $52Avg. price ~ $217Tickets Available: 107
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  • Oct
    04
    2026
    8:30 PM
    Sun
    ALTERNATIVE
    Weekend Event
    Sex Pistols (Steve Jones, Paul Cook & Glen Matlock)
    Newport Music Hall • 1700 seats
    Newport Music Hall
    location43201, 1722 N. High St  Columbus, OHlocation43201, 1722 N. High St Columbus, OH, US
    From $40Avg. price ~ $378Tickets Available: 49
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  • Oct
    06
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Tue
    POP / ROCK
    Sweet Pill
    The King of Clubs - Columbus
    The King of Clubs - Columbus
    location43229, 6252 BUSCH BLVD  Columbus, OHlocation43229, 6252 BUSCH BLVD Columbus, OH, US
    From $47Avg. price ~ $6211 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    06
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Tue
    ALTERNATIVE
    High Demand
    Weezer, The Shins & Silversun Pickups
    Nationwide Arena • 20000 seats
    Nationwide Arena
    location43215, 200 West Nationwide Blvd  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 200 West Nationwide Blvd Columbus, OH, US
    From $43Avg. price ~ $197Tickets Available: 3255
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  • Oct
    06
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    POP / ROCK
    Taylor Bickett
    Rumba Cafe
    Rumba Cafe
    location43202, 2507 Summit St  Columbus, OHlocation43202, 2507 Summit St  Columbus, OH, US
    From $52Avg. price ~ $7614 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    06
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    ALTERNATIVE
    The Format
    Newport Music Hall • 1700 seats
    Newport Music Hall
    location43201, 1722 N. High St  Columbus, OHlocation43201, 1722 N. High St Columbus, OH, US
    From $50Avg. price ~ $5916 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    06
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Tue
    POP / ROCK
    Freya Skye
    KEMBA Live! • 7400 seats
    KEMBA Live!
    location43215, 405 Neil Avenue  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 405 Neil Avenue Columbus, OH, US
    From $139Avg. price ~ $27818 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    07
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Wed
    CLASSICAL
    Outlander In Concert
    Palace Theatre Columbus • 2827 seats
    Palace Theatre Columbus
    location43215, 34 W. Broad St.  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 34 W. Broad St. Columbus, OH, US
    From $76Avg. price ~ $113Tickets Available: 362
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  • Oct
    07
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Wed
    RAP / HIP HOP
    Shaboozey
    KEMBA Live! • 7400 seats
    KEMBA Live!
    location43215, 405 Neil Avenue  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 405 Neil Avenue Columbus, OH, US
    From $56Avg. price ~ $323Tickets Available: 36
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  • Oct
    07
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Wed
    POP / ROCK
    Johnny Blue Skies & The Dark Clouds
    Nationwide Arena • 20000 seats
    Nationwide Arena
    location43215, 200 West Nationwide Blvd  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 200 West Nationwide Blvd Columbus, OH, US
    From $86Avg. price ~ $213Tickets Available: 2099
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  • Oct
    08
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    COUNTRY / FOLK
    Dan And Shay
    Dan And Shay
    Value City Arena at The Schottenstein Center • 20000 seats
    Value City Arena at The Schottenstein Center
    location43210, 555 Borror Dr  Columbus, OHlocation43210, 555 Borror Dr Columbus, OH, US
    From $65Avg. price ~ $162Tickets Available: 2777
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Explore 84 concerts across Columbus during October 2026. Fall concert schedules feature national tours, returning artists, and performances at venues throughout the city. Tickets start at $17, and the next concert takes place at Ace of Cups on October 1, 2026.

Columbus Concerts in October FAQ

Answers to common questions about concerts this month.

What concerts are happening in Columbus during October 2026?

Columbus hosts concerts throughout October 2026, including pop, rock, country, EDM, rap, jazz, classical, Latin, and touring live music events.

Where can I find concerts in Columbus this month?

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What are the most popular concert venues in Columbus?

Popular venues include arenas, theaters, clubs, amphitheaters, stadiums, and live music venues across Columbus.

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Concert Venues in Columbus

Major venues hosting concerts this month.
A and R Music Bar
Columbus, OH
Concert Venue
Upcoming Concerts: 33
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Ace of Cups
Columbus, OH
Concert Venue
Upcoming Concerts: 21
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Bicentennial Pavilion At Columbus Commons
Columbus, OH
Arena
Upcoming Concerts: 3
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Celeste Center at Ohio Expo Center & State Fair
Columbus, OH
Convention Center
Upcoming Concerts: 7
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Historic Crew Stadium
Columbus, OH
Stadium
Upcoming Concerts: 1
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KEMBA Live!
Columbus, OH
Concert Venue
Upcoming Concerts: 32
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Lincoln Theatre - Columbus
Columbus, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Concerts: 4
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McConnell Arts Center
Columbus, OH
Arena
Upcoming Concerts: 2
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Mershon Auditorium At Wexner Center For The Arts
Columbus, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Concerts: 3
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Natalie's Grandview
Columbus, OH
Concert Venue
Upcoming Concerts: 3
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Nationwide Arena
Columbus, OH
Arena
Upcoming Concerts: 14
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Newport Music Hall
Columbus, OH
Concert Venue
Upcoming Concerts: 34
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Ohio Stadium
Columbus, OH
Stadium
Upcoming Concerts: 1
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Ohio Theatre - Columbus
Columbus, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Concerts: 20
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Palace Theatre Columbus
Columbus, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Concerts: 6
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Rumba Cafe
Columbus, OH
Concert Venue
Upcoming Concerts: 40
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Short North Church
Columbus, OH
Concert Venue
Upcoming Concerts: 3
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Skully's Music Diner
Columbus, OH
Concert Venue
Upcoming Concerts: 19
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Southern Theatre
Columbus, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Concerts: 2
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The Basement - Columbus
Columbus, OH
Concert Venue
Upcoming Concerts: 1
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