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 in December 2026
Concerts, sports, comedy shows, Broadway performances, and live events across Columbus, OH.
What's happening in Columbus this December? 93 events are confirmed for 2026, from Dec 3 through December 31, topped by December 3, 2026 at Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus in Columbus, OH. Don't miss New Year's Eve parties, concerts, and celebrations across Columbus.
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Columbus Events by Date
Browse events happening each day during December 2026.December 2026 Events Schedule
Browse upcoming events, venues, and dates this month.Upcoming Events: 93
- Dec0320267:00 PMThuCOMEDYNasser Al-RayessFunny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, USFrom $46Avg. price ~ $6224 tickets remaining!View Tickets - Dec0320267:00 PMThuALTERNATIVEThe Bouncing SoulsSkully's Music Diner • 1100 seatsSkully's Music Diner43201, 1151 North High Street Columbus, OH43201, 1151 North High Street Columbus, OH, USFrom $82Avg. price ~ $37818 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Dec0320267:00 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAYHairsprayShort North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus43201, 1187 N High St. Columbus, OH43201, 1187 N High St. Columbus, OH, USFrom $59Avg. price ~ $43218 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Dec0320268:00 PMThu50s / 60s ERAMicky DolenzKEMBA Live! • 7400 seatsKEMBA Live!43215, 405 Neil Avenue Columbus, OH43215, 405 Neil Avenue Columbus, OH, USFrom $91Avg. price ~ $251Tickets Available: 34View Tickets
- Dec0320268:00 PMThuALTERNATIVELord HuronPalace Theatre Columbus • 2827 seatsPalace Theatre Columbus43215, 34 W. Broad St. Columbus, OH43215, 34 W. Broad St. Columbus, OH, USFrom $80Avg. price ~ $302Tickets Available: 180View TicketsVIP Packages
- Dec042026Time TBAOTHERGalaxyCon Columbus - FridayGalaxyCon Columbus - FridayGreater Columbus43215, East Broad St. Columbus, OH43215, East Broad St. Columbus, OH, USFrom $96Avg. price ~ $1114 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Dec0420267:00 PMFriCOMEDYJohn Morgan - ComedianFunny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, USFrom $22Avg. price ~ $210Tickets Available: 32View Tickets
- Dec0420267:00 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYHairsprayShort North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus43201, 1187 N High St. Columbus, OH43201, 1187 N High St. Columbus, OH, USFrom $59Avg. price ~ $123Tickets Available: 95View Tickets
- Dec0420268:00 PMFriALTERNATIVETyler NanceA and R Music Bar • 400 seatsA and R Music Bar43215, 391 Neil Ave Columbus, OH43215, 391 Neil Ave Columbus, OH, USFrom $28Avg. price ~ $3319 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Dec052026Time TBAOTHERWeekend EventGalaxycon Columbus - SaturdayGalaxycon Columbus - SaturdayGreater Columbus43215, East Broad St. Columbus, OH43215, East Broad St. Columbus, OH, USFrom $126Avg. price ~ $1454 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Dec0520262:00 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventHairsprayShort North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus43201, 1187 N High St. Columbus, OH43201, 1187 N High St. Columbus, OH, USFrom $59Avg. price ~ $114Tickets Available: 111View Tickets
- Dec0520266:30 PMSatCOMEDYWeekend EventJohn Morgan - ComedianFunny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, USFrom $22Avg. price ~ $210Tickets Available: 32View Tickets
- Dec0520267:00 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventHairsprayShort North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus43201, 1187 N High St. Columbus, OH43201, 1187 N High St. Columbus, OH, USFrom $59Avg. price ~ $39025 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Dec0520267:00 PMSatCOMEDYWeekend EventMojo BrookzzPalace Theatre Columbus • 2827 seatsPalace Theatre Columbus43215, 34 W. Broad St. Columbus, OH43215, 34 W. Broad St. Columbus, OH, USFrom $84Avg. price ~ $229Tickets Available: 120View Tickets
- Dec0520267:00 PMSatCOMEDYWeekend EventMatt McCuskerMershon Auditorium At Wexner Center For The Arts • 2500 seatsMershon Auditorium At Wexner Center For The Arts43210, 1871 North High Street Columbus, OH43210, 1871 North High Street Columbus, OH, USFrom $51Avg. price ~ $90Tickets Available: 2403View Tickets
- Dec0520267:00 PMSatCOMEDYWeekend EventWhitney CummingsSpeaker Jo Ann Davidson Theatre43215, 77 S High St Columbus, OH43215, 77 S High St Columbus, OH, USFrom $46Avg. price ~ $137Tickets Available: 90View Tickets
- Dec0520269:15 PMSatCOMEDYWeekend EventJohn Morgan - ComedianFunny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, USFrom $22Avg. price ~ $24824 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Dec062026Time TBAOTHERWeekend EventGalaxyCon Columbus - SundayGalaxyCon Columbus - SundayGreater Columbus43215, East Broad St. Columbus, OH43215, East Broad St. Columbus, OH, USFrom $110Avg. price ~ $1264 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Dec0620262:00 PMSunMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventHairsprayShort North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus43201, 1187 N High St. Columbus, OH43201, 1187 N High St. Columbus, OH, USFrom $59Avg. price ~ $37025 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Dec0620263:00 PMSunMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventDaniel In The Lions' DenMershon Auditorium At Wexner Center For The Arts • 2500 seatsMershon Auditorium At Wexner Center For The Arts43210, 1871 North High Street Columbus, OH43210, 1871 North High Street Columbus, OH, USFrom $48Avg. price ~ $90Tickets Available: 4205View Tickets
- Dec0820267:30 PMTueMUSICAL / PLAYHigh DemandDr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas - The MusicalPalace Theatre Columbus • 2827 seatsPalace Theatre Columbus43215, 34 W. Broad St. Columbus, OH43215, 34 W. Broad St. Columbus, OH, USFrom $58Avg. price ~ $178Tickets Available: 2599View Tickets
- Dec09202610:00 AMWedMUSICAL / PLAYHairsprayShort North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus43201, 1187 N High St. Columbus, OH43201, 1187 N High St. Columbus, OH, USFrom $36Avg. price ~ $475Tickets Available: 30View Tickets
- Dec0920267:30 PMWedMUSICAL / PLAYHigh DemandDr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas - The MusicalPalace Theatre Columbus • 2827 seatsPalace Theatre Columbus43215, 34 W. Broad St. Columbus, OH43215, 34 W. Broad St. Columbus, OH, USFrom $58Avg. price ~ $190Tickets Available: 1772View Tickets
- Dec1020267:00 PMThuProfessional (NHL)Best ValueColumbus Blue Jackets vs. Minnesota WildNationwide Arena • 20000 seatsNationwide Arena43215, 200 West Nationwide Blvd Columbus, OH43215, 200 West Nationwide Blvd Columbus, OH, USFrom $14Avg. price ~ $116Tickets Available: 3057View TicketsVIP Packages
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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
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Columbus Museum of Art
Columbus, OH
Cultural Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
Columbus, OH
Comedy Club
Upcoming Events: 11
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Greater Columbus
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 3
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KEMBA Live!
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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Lincoln Theatre - Columbus
Columbus, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 1
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McConnell Arts Center
Columbus, OH
Arena
Upcoming Events: 3
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Mershon Auditorium At Wexner Center For The Arts
Columbus, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 2
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Nationwide Arena
Columbus, OH
Arena
Upcoming Events: 8
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Newport Music Hall
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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Ohio Theatre - Columbus
Columbus, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 22
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Palace Theatre Columbus
Columbus, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 12
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Short North Church
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus
Columbus, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 20
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Skully's Music Diner
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 2
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Columbus Events FAQ
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What events are happening in Columbus during December 2026?
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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.
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