Columbus Events in December 2026

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

Updated: July 21, 2026
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What's happening in Columbus this December? 86 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.

86
Upcoming Events
Dec 3
Next Event
$22
Lowest Price
$59
Average Price
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Nasser Al-Rayess
Dec 3 · 7:00 PM · Columbus, OH
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December 2026 Events Schedule

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Upcoming Events: 86
  • 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 $50Avg. price ~ $5916 tickets remaining!
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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 $61Avg. price ~ $36513 tickets remaining!
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  • Dec
    03
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    ALTERNATIVE
    The Bouncing Souls
    Skully's Music Diner • 1100 seats
    Skully's Music Diner
    location43201, 1151 North High Street  Columbus, OHlocation43201, 1151 North High Street Columbus, OH, US
    From $82Avg. price ~ $11518 tickets remaining!
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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 ~ $1114 tickets remaining!
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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 $61Avg. price ~ $155Tickets Available: 45
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  • Dec
    04
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    COMEDY
    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 ~ $3328 tickets remaining!
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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 $30Avg. price ~ $3918 tickets remaining!
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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 ~ $1454 tickets remaining!
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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 $61Avg. price ~ $188Tickets Available: 40
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  • Dec
    05
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Sat
    COMEDY
    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 ~ $3328 tickets remaining!
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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 ~ $94Tickets Available: 129
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  • Dec
    05
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    COMEDY
    Weekend Event
    Matt McCusker
    Mershon Auditorium At Wexner Center For The Arts • 2500 seats
    Mershon Auditorium At Wexner Center For The Arts
    location43210, 1871 North High Street  Columbus, OHlocation43210, 1871 North High Street Columbus, OH, US
    From $53Avg. price ~ $95Tickets Available: 1659
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  • Dec
    05
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    COMEDY
    Weekend Event
    Mojo Brookzz
    Palace Theatre Columbus • 2827 seats
    Palace Theatre Columbus
    location43215, 34 W. Broad St.  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 34 W. Broad St. Columbus, OH, US
    From $61Avg. price ~ $127Tickets Available: 173
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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 $61Avg. price ~ $4969 tickets remaining!
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  • Dec
    05
    2026
    9:15 PM
    Sat
    COMEDY
    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 ~ $3328 tickets remaining!
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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 ~ $1264 tickets remaining!
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  • Dec
    06
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    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 $61Avg. price ~ $4969 tickets remaining!
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  • Dec
    08
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas - The Musical
    Palace Theatre Columbus • 2827 seats
    Palace Theatre Columbus
    location43215, 34 W. Broad St.  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 34 W. Broad St. Columbus, OH, US
    From $78Avg. price ~ $388Tickets Available: 206
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  • Dec
    09
    2026
    10:00 AM
    Wed
    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 $37Avg. price ~ $35417 tickets remaining!
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  • Dec
    09
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas - The Musical
    Palace Theatre Columbus • 2827 seats
    Palace Theatre Columbus
    location43215, 34 W. Broad St.  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 34 W. Broad St. Columbus, OH, US
    From $78Avg. price ~ $432Tickets Available: 211
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  • Dec
    10
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    Professional (NHL)
    Best Value
    Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Minnesota Wild
    Nationwide Arena • 20000 seats
    Nationwide Arena
    location43215, 200 West Nationwide Blvd  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 200 West Nationwide Blvd Columbus, OH, US
    From $17Avg. price ~ $88Tickets Available: 731
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  • Dec
    10
    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 $61Avg. price ~ $4969 tickets remaining!
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  • Dec
    10
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    BALLET
    High Demand
    BalletMet: The Nutcracker
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2791 seats
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus
    location43215, 39 East State Street  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 39 East State Street Columbus, OH, US
    From $85Avg. price ~ $301Tickets Available: 130
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  • Dec
    10
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas - The Musical
    Palace Theatre Columbus • 2827 seats
    Palace Theatre Columbus
    location43215, 34 W. Broad St.  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 34 W. Broad St. Columbus, OH, US
    From $78Avg. price ~ $422Tickets Available: 215
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About Events in Columbus During December 2026

December 2026 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.

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Things to Do This Month

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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: 37
Next Event: Jul 21, 2026
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Abbey Theater
Dublin, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 16
Next Event: Sep 10, 2026
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Ace of Cups
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 20
Next Event: Jul 26, 2026
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Bicentennial Pavilion At Columbus Commons
Columbus, OH
Arena
Upcoming Events: 3
Next Event: Jul 25, 2026
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Celeste Center at Ohio Expo Center & State Fair
Columbus, OH
Convention Center
Upcoming Events: 10
Next Event: Jul 29, 2026
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Columbus Athenaeum
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Mar 29, 2075
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Columbus Convention Center
Columbus, OH
Convention Center
Upcoming Events: 5
Next Event: Mar 04, 2027
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Columbus Museum of Art
Columbus, OH
Cultural Venue
Upcoming Events: 15
Next Event: Jul 31, 2026
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Covelli Center - Columbus
Columbus, OH
Arena
Upcoming Events: 14
Next Event: Aug 28, 2026
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Fawcett Center
Columbus, OH
Arena
Upcoming Events: 4
Next Event: Sep 20, 2026
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Fortress Obetz Stadium
Columbus, OH
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Aug 04, 2026
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Franklin County Fairgrounds - OH
Hilliard, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 3
Next Event: Aug 14, 2026
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Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
Columbus, OH
Comedy Club
Upcoming Events: 143
Next Event: Jul 22, 2026
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Greater Columbus
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 3
Next Event: Dec 04, 2026
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Heritage Christian Church - Westerville
Westerville, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Nov 07, 2026
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Historic Crew Stadium
Columbus, OH
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 7
Next Event: Aug 08, 2026
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Huntington Park
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 32
Next Event: Jul 25, 2026
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KEMBA Live!
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 35
Next Event: Jul 24, 2026
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Lincoln Theatre - Columbus
Columbus, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 6
Next Event: Aug 15, 2026
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MadLab Theatre
Columbus, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 8
Next Event: Aug 13, 2026
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Columbus Events FAQ

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What events are happening in Columbus during December 2026?

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Which venues host events in Columbus?

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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.

Event Categories in December

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THEATRE
49 Upcoming Events
CONCERTS
25 Upcoming Events
COMEDY
14 Upcoming Events
SPORTS
9 Upcoming Events

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