Columbus Events in May 2027

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

Updated: August 19, 2026
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Find 43 events in Columbus, OH this May 2027, headlined by May 1, 2027 at Ohio Theatre - Columbus in Columbus, OH. Browse concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, and festivals scheduled from May 1 through May 30, with listings updated as of August 19, 2026.

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Columbus Symphony: Rossen Milanov - Beethoven's Ode to Joy
May 1 · 7:30 PM · Columbus, OH
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Upcoming Events: 43
  • May
    01
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    CLASSICAL
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Columbus Symphony: Rossen Milanov - Beethoven's Ode to Joy
    Columbus Symphony: Rossen Milanov - Beethoven's Ode to Joy
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2791 seats
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus
    location43215, 39 East State Street  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 39 East State Street Columbus, OH, US
    From $20Avg. price ~ $100Tickets Available: 733
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  • May
    04
    2027
    Time TBA
    Minors (AAA)
    Columbus Clippers vs. Nashville Sounds
    Huntington Park
    Huntington Park
    location43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr  Columbus, OHlocation43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr Columbus, OH, US
    From $37Avg. price ~ $426 tickets remaining!
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  • May
    05
    2027
    Time TBA
    Minors (AAA)
    Columbus Clippers vs. Nashville Sounds
    Huntington Park
    Huntington Park
    location43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr  Columbus, OHlocation43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr Columbus, OH, US
    From $37Avg. price ~ $426 tickets remaining!
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  • May
    06
    2027
    Time TBA
    Minors (AAA)
    Columbus Clippers vs. Nashville Sounds
    Huntington Park
    Huntington Park
    location43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr  Columbus, OHlocation43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr Columbus, OH, US
    From $37Avg. price ~ $426 tickets remaining!
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  • May
    07
    2027
    Time TBA
    Minors (AAA)
    Columbus Clippers vs. Nashville Sounds
    Huntington Park
    Huntington Park
    location43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr  Columbus, OHlocation43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr Columbus, OH, US
    From $37Avg. price ~ $426 tickets remaining!
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  • May
    08
    2027
    Time TBA
    Minors (AAA)
    Weekend Event
    Columbus Clippers vs. Nashville Sounds
    Huntington Park
    Huntington Park
    location43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr  Columbus, OHlocation43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr Columbus, OH, US
    From $37Avg. price ~ $426 tickets remaining!
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  • May
    09
    2027
    Time TBA
    Minors (AAA)
    Weekend Event
    Columbus Clippers vs. Nashville Sounds
    Huntington Park
    Huntington Park
    location43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr  Columbus, OHlocation43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr Columbus, OH, US
    From $37Avg. price ~ $426 tickets remaining!
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  • May
    12
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    The Phantom of the Opera
    The Phantom of the Opera
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2791 seats
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus
    location43215, 39 East State Street  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 39 East State Street Columbus, OH, US
    From $108Avg. price ~ $313Tickets Available: 300
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  • May
    13
    2027
    Time TBA
    FESTIVAL / TOUR
    Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival - 4 Day Pass
    Historic Crew Stadium • 30000 seats
    Historic Crew Stadium
    location43211, One Black And Gold Blvd.  Columbus, OHlocation43211, One Black And Gold Blvd. Columbus, OH, US
    From $546Avg. price ~ $88626 tickets remaining!
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  • May
    13
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    The Phantom of the Opera
    The Phantom of the Opera
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2791 seats
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus
    location43215, 39 East State Street  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 39 East State Street Columbus, OH, US
    From $108Avg. price ~ $302Tickets Available: 1232
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  • May
    13
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Mean Girls
    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 ~ $144Tickets Available: 98
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  • May
    14
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Mean Girls
    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 ~ $143Tickets Available: 83
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  • May
    15
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Mean Girls
    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 $112Avg. price ~ $391Tickets Available: 32
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  • May
    15
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    The Phantom of the Opera
    The Phantom of the Opera
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2791 seats
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus
    location43215, 39 East State Street  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 39 East State Street Columbus, OH, US
    From $101Avg. price ~ $293Tickets Available: 387
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  • May
    15
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Mean Girls
    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 $90Avg. price ~ $380Tickets Available: 30
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  • May
    15
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    The Phantom of the Opera
    The Phantom of the Opera
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2791 seats
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus
    location43215, 39 East State Street  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 39 East State Street Columbus, OH, US
    From $87Avg. price ~ $286Tickets Available: 331
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  • May
    16
    2027
    1:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    The Phantom of the Opera
    The Phantom of the Opera
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2791 seats
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus
    location43215, 39 East State Street  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 39 East State Street Columbus, OH, US
    From $103Avg. price ~ $308Tickets Available: 283
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  • May
    16
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Mean Girls
    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 $87Avg. price ~ $387Tickets Available: 32
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  • May
    16
    2027
    6:30 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    The Phantom of the Opera
    The Phantom of the Opera
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2791 seats
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus
    location43215, 39 East State Street  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 39 East State Street Columbus, OH, US
    From $108Avg. price ~ $274Tickets Available: 270
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  • May
    18
    2027
    Time TBA
    Minors (AAA)
    Columbus Clippers vs. Toledo Mud Hens
    Huntington Park
    Huntington Park
    location43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr  Columbus, OHlocation43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr Columbus, OH, US
    From $37Avg. price ~ $426 tickets remaining!
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  • May
    18
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    The Phantom of the Opera
    The Phantom of the Opera
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2791 seats
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus
    location43215, 39 East State Street  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 39 East State Street Columbus, OH, US
    From $108Avg. price ~ $294Tickets Available: 248
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  • May
    19
    2027
    Time TBA
    Minors (AAA)
    Columbus Clippers vs. Toledo Mud Hens
    Huntington Park
    Huntington Park
    location43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr  Columbus, OHlocation43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr Columbus, OH, US
    From $37Avg. price ~ $426 tickets remaining!
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  • May
    19
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    The Phantom of the Opera
    The Phantom of the Opera
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2791 seats
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus
    location43215, 39 East State Street  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 39 East State Street Columbus, OH, US
    From $108Avg. price ~ $292Tickets Available: 1359
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  • May
    20
    2027
    Time TBA
    Minors (AAA)
    Columbus Clippers vs. Toledo Mud Hens
    Huntington Park
    Huntington Park
    location43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr  Columbus, OHlocation43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr Columbus, OH, US
    From $37Avg. price ~ $426 tickets remaining!
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May 2027 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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About Events in Columbus During May 2027

May 2027 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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Historic Crew Stadium
Columbus, OH
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: May 13, 2027
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Huntington Park
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 12
Next Event: May 04, 2027
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Ohio Theatre - Columbus
Columbus, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 15
Next Event: May 01, 2027
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Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus
Columbus, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 15
Next Event: May 13, 2027
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THEATRE
29 Upcoming Events
SPORTS
12 Upcoming Events
CONCERTS
2 Upcoming Events
COMEDY
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Explore Columbus Events by Month

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January
Events in January 2027
55 Upcoming Events
February
Events in February 2027
57 Upcoming Events
March
Events in March 2027
41 Upcoming Events
April
Events in April 2027
44 Upcoming Events
May
Events in May 2027
43 Upcoming Events
June
Events in June 2027
40 Upcoming Events
July
Events in July 2027
17 Upcoming Events
August
This Month
Events in August 2026
72 Upcoming Events
September
Events in September 2026
175 Upcoming Events
October
Events in October 2026
249 Upcoming Events
November
Events in November 2026
152 Upcoming Events
December
Events in December 2026
95 Upcoming Events