Columbus Events in December 2026

Concerts, sports, comedy shows, Broadway performances, and live events across Columbus, OH.

Updated: September 20, 2026
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What's happening in Columbus this December? 116 events are confirmed for 2026, from Dec 3 through December 31, topped by December 3, 2026 at Value City Arena at The Schottenstein Center in Columbus, OH. Don't miss New Year's Eve parties, concerts, and celebrations across Columbus.

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Dec 3
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$55
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Ohio State Buckeyes Hockey vs. Michigan State Spartans - Game 1 - (Date: TBD)
Dec 3 · 3:30 AM · Columbus, OH
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December 2026 Events Schedule

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Upcoming Events: 116
  • Dec
    03
    2026
    Time TBA
    College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) HOCKEY
    Ohio State Buckeyes Hockey vs. Michigan State Spartans - Game 1 - (Date: TBD)
    Ohio State Buckeyes Hockey vs. Michigan State Spartans - Game 1 - (Date: TBD)
    Value City Arena at The Schottenstein Center • 20,000 seats
    Value City Arena at The Schottenstein Center
    location43210, 555 Borror Dr  Columbus, OHlocation43210, 555 Borror Dr Columbus, OH, US
    From $37Avg. price ~ $55Tickets Available: 261
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  • Dec
    03
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Hairspray
    Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus
    Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus
    location43201, 1187 N High St.  Columbus, OHlocation43201, 1187 N High St. Columbus, OH, US
    From $59Avg. price ~ $148Tickets Available: 51
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  • Dec
    03
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    ALTERNATIVE
    The Bouncing Souls
    Skully's Music Diner • 1,100 seats
    Skully's Music Diner
    location43201, 1151 North High Street  Columbus, OHlocation43201, 1151 North High Street Columbus, OH, US
    From $70Avg. price ~ $299Tickets Remaining: 18
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  • Dec
    03
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    COMEDY
    Nasser Al-Rayess
    Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
    Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
    location43219, 145 Easton Town Center  Columbus, OHlocation43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, US
    From $46Avg. price ~ $81Tickets Available: 33
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  • Dec
    03
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Thu
    50s / 60s ERA
    Micky Dolenz
    KEMBA Live! • 7,400 seats
    KEMBA Live!
    location43215, 405 Neil Avenue  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 405 Neil Avenue Columbus, OH, US
    From $78Avg. price ~ $137Tickets Available: 133
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  • Dec
    03
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Thu
    ALTERNATIVE
    Lord Huron
    Palace Theatre Columbus • 2,827 seats
    Palace Theatre Columbus
    location43215, 34 W. Broad St.  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 34 W. Broad St. Columbus, OH, US
    From $120Avg. price ~ $373Tickets Available: 153
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  • Dec
    04
    2026
    Time TBA
    OTHER
    GalaxyCon Columbus - Friday
    GalaxyCon Columbus - Friday
    Greater Columbus
    Greater Columbus
    location43215, East Broad St.  Columbus, OHlocation43215, East Broad St. Columbus, OH, US
    From $96Avg. price ~ $111Tickets Remaining: 4
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  • Dec
    04
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Fri
    College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) HOCKEY
    Best Value
    Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Hockey vs. Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks
    OSU Ice Rink • 1,415 seats
    OSU Ice Rink
    location43210, 390 Woody Hayes Drive  Columbus, OHlocation43210, 390 Woody Hayes Drive Columbus, OH, US
    From $21Avg. price ~ $24Tickets Remaining: 16
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  • Dec
    04
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Hairspray
    Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus
    Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus
    location43201, 1187 N High St.  Columbus, OHlocation43201, 1187 N High St. Columbus, OH, US
    From $59Avg. price ~ $149Tickets Available: 58
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  • Dec
    04
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    COMEDY
    Best Value
    John Morgan - Comedian
    Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
    Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
    location43219, 145 Easton Town Center  Columbus, OHlocation43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, US
    From $22Avg. price ~ $210Tickets Available: 31
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  • Dec
    04
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    ALTERNATIVE
    Tyler Nance
    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 $28Avg. price ~ $33Tickets Remaining: 21
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  • Dec
    05
    2026
    Time TBA
    College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) HOCKEY
    Weekend Event
    Ohio State Buckeyes Hockey vs. Michigan State Spartans - Game 2 - (Date: TBD)
    Ohio State Buckeyes Hockey vs. Michigan State Spartans - Game 2 - (Date: TBD)
    Value City Arena at The Schottenstein Center • 20,000 seats
    Value City Arena at The Schottenstein Center
    location43210, 555 Borror Dr  Columbus, OHlocation43210, 555 Borror Dr Columbus, OH, US
    From $54Avg. price ~ $75Tickets Available: 261
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  • Dec
    05
    2026
    Time TBA
    OTHER
    Weekend Event
    Galaxycon Columbus - Saturday
    Galaxycon Columbus - Saturday
    Greater Columbus
    Greater Columbus
    location43215, East Broad St.  Columbus, OHlocation43215, East Broad St. Columbus, OH, US
    From $126Avg. price ~ $145Tickets Remaining: 4
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  • Dec
    05
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Sat
    College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) HOCKEY
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Hockey vs. Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks
    OSU Ice Rink • 1,415 seats
    OSU Ice Rink
    location43210, 390 Woody Hayes Drive  Columbus, OHlocation43210, 390 Woody Hayes Drive Columbus, OH, US
    From $21Avg. price ~ $24Tickets Remaining: 16
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  • Dec
    05
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Hairspray
    Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus
    Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus
    location43201, 1187 N High St.  Columbus, OHlocation43201, 1187 N High St. Columbus, OH, US
    From $59Avg. price ~ $120Tickets Available: 71
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  • Dec
    05
    2026
    3:00 PM
    Sat
    CLASSICAL
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Trans-Siberian Orchestra
    Nationwide Arena • 20,000 seats
    Nationwide Arena
    location43215, 200 West Nationwide Blvd  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 200 West Nationwide Blvd Columbus, OH, US
    From $60Avg. price ~ $156Tickets Available: 9168
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  • Dec
    05
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Sat
    COMEDY
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    John Morgan - Comedian
    Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
    Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
    location43219, 145 Easton Town Center  Columbus, OHlocation43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, US
    From $22Avg. price ~ $180Tickets Available: 35
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  • Dec
    05
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    COMEDY
    Weekend Event
    Matt McCusker
    Mershon Auditorium At Wexner Center For The Arts • 2,500 seats
    Mershon Auditorium At Wexner Center For The Arts
    location43210, 1871 North High Street  Columbus, OHlocation43210, 1871 North High Street Columbus, OH, US
    From $51Avg. price ~ $87Tickets Available: 2271
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  • Dec
    05
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    COMEDY
    Weekend Event
    Whitney Cummings
    Speaker Jo Ann Davidson Theatre
    Speaker Jo Ann Davidson Theatre
    location43215, 77 S High St  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 77 S High St Columbus, OH, US
    From $46Avg. price ~ $95Tickets Available: 804
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  • Dec
    05
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Hairspray
    Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus
    Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus
    location43201, 1187 N High St.  Columbus, OHlocation43201, 1187 N High St. Columbus, OH, US
    From $59Avg. price ~ $123Tickets Available: 53
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  • Dec
    05
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    COMEDY
    Weekend Event
    Mojo Brookzz
    Palace Theatre Columbus • 2,827 seats
    Palace Theatre Columbus
    location43215, 34 W. Broad St.  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 34 W. Broad St. Columbus, OH, US
    From $89Avg. price ~ $271Tickets Available: 341
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  • Dec
    05
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    CLASSICAL
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Trans-Siberian Orchestra
    Nationwide Arena • 20,000 seats
    Nationwide Arena
    location43215, 200 West Nationwide Blvd  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 200 West Nationwide Blvd Columbus, OH, US
    From $65Avg. price ~ $158Tickets Available: 9513
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  • Dec
    05
    2026
    9:15 PM
    Sat
    COMEDY
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    John Morgan - Comedian
    Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
    Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
    location43219, 145 Easton Town Center  Columbus, OHlocation43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, US
    From $22Avg. price ~ $248Tickets Remaining: 26
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  • Dec
    06
    2026
    Time TBA
    OTHER
    Weekend Event
    GalaxyCon Columbus - Sunday
    GalaxyCon Columbus - Sunday
    Greater Columbus
    Greater Columbus
    location43215, East Broad St.  Columbus, OHlocation43215, East Broad St. Columbus, OH, US
    From $110Avg. price ~ $126Tickets Remaining: 4
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Venues With Events in December

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A and R Music Bar
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Dec 04, 2026
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Black Swan Bar & Grill
Hilliard, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Dec 11, 2026
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Columbus Museum of Art
Columbus, OH
Cultural Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Dec 13, 2026
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Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
Columbus, OH
Comedy Club
Upcoming Events: 17
Next Event: Dec 03, 2026
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Greater Columbus
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 3
Next Event: Dec 04, 2026
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KEMBA Live!
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Dec 03, 2026
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Lincoln Theatre - Columbus
Columbus, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Dec 19, 2026
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McConnell Arts Center
Columbus, OH
Arena
Upcoming Events: 3
Next Event: Dec 17, 2026
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Mershon Auditorium At Wexner Center For The Arts
Columbus, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 2
Next Event: Dec 05, 2026
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Nationwide Arena
Columbus, OH
Arena
Upcoming Events: 10
Next Event: Dec 05, 2026
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Newport Music Hall
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Dec 17, 2026
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Ohio Theatre - Columbus
Columbus, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 22
Next Event: Dec 10, 2026
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OSU Ice Rink
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 2
Next Event: Dec 04, 2026
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Otherworld - OH
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Dec 12, 2026
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Palace Theatre Columbus
Columbus, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 13
Next Event: Dec 03, 2026
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About Events in New York During December

December features concerts, sporting events, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment across Columbus and nearby areas. Major arenas, theaters, clubs, and entertainment venues continue to update their schedules throughout the month.

Columbus Events FAQ

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What events are happening in Columbus during December 2026?

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How can I find events by date?

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What event categories are available?

Event listings may include concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, festivals, family events, and community activities.

Which venues host events in Columbus?

Events take place at arenas, stadiums, theatres, concert halls, clubs, convention centers, and other entertainment venues.

Are family-friendly events available?

Many events and attractions are suitable for families, including performances, festivals, sporting events, and community activities.

How often is the event schedule updated?

Schedules and event listings are updated regularly as new events are announced and added.

Event Categories in December

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THEATRE
53 Upcoming Events
CONCERTS
41 Upcoming Events
COMEDY
20 Upcoming Events
SPORTS
17 Upcoming Events

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January
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February
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March
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April
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May
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61 Upcoming Events
June
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July
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August
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31 Upcoming Events
September
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October
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November
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December
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