Columbus Events in May 2027
Concerts, sports, comedy shows, Broadway, and live events across Columbus, OH.
- Updated: November 11, 2026
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Browse upcoming events in Columbus during May 2027, including concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, and live entertainment. Find dates, venues, and ticket information for events throughout the month.
- 83 Upcoming Events
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- Columbus Crew vs. Charlotte FC
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Browse upcoming events, venues, and dates this month.Upcoming Events: 83
- May 01, 2027, 5:00 PM Sat — Professional (MLS), Weekend Event: Columbus Crew vs. Charlotte FC at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field • 20,000 seats,
560 W Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH 43215. From $68, Avg. price ~ $92, Tickets Remaining: 20. View Tickets - May 01, 2027, 6:30 PM Sat — COMEDY, Weekend Event: Ben Bankas at Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus, 145 Easton Town Center, Columbus, OH 43219. From $58, Avg. price ~ $109, Tickets Available: 51. View Tickets
- May 01, 2027, 7:30 PM Sat — CLASSICAL, Weekend Event: Columbus Symphony: Rossen Milanov - Beethoven's Ode to Joy at Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2,791 seats, 39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215. From $13, Avg. price ~ $98, Tickets Available: 889. View Tickets
- May 01, 2027, 9:15 PM Sat — COMEDY, Weekend Event: Ben Bankas at Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus, 145 Easton Town Center, Columbus, OH 43219. From $54, Avg. price ~ $103, Tickets Available: 53. View Tickets
- May 02, 2027, 6:00 PM Sun — COMEDY, Weekend Event: Ben Bankas at Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus, 145 Easton Town Center, Columbus, OH 43219. From $54, Avg. price ~ $102, Tickets Available: 53. View Tickets
- May 04, 2027, Time TBA — Minors (AAA), Best Value: Columbus Clippers vs. Nashville Sounds at Huntington Park, 1 Huntington Park Dr, Columbus, OH 43235. From $11, Avg. price ~ $20, Tickets Remaining: 20. View Tickets
- May 05, 2027, Time TBA — Minors (AAA), Best Value: Columbus Clippers vs. Nashville Sounds at Huntington Park, 1 Huntington Park Dr, Columbus, OH 43235. From $11, Avg. price ~ $20, Tickets Remaining: 20. View Tickets
- May 06, 2027, Time TBA — Minors (AAA), Best Value: Columbus Clippers vs. Nashville Sounds at Huntington Park, 1 Huntington Park Dr, Columbus, OH 43235. From $11, Avg. price ~ $20, Tickets Remaining: 20. View Tickets
- May 06, 2027, 7:00 PM Thu — ALTERNATIVE, High Demand, Pay Later Available: Lizzy McAlpine at Palace Theatre Columbus • 2,827 seats, 34 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215. From $255, Avg. price ~ $750, Tickets Available: 131, VIP Packages. View Tickets
- May 07, 2027, Time TBA — Minors (AAA): Columbus Clippers vs. Nashville Sounds at Huntington Park, 1 Huntington Park Dr, Columbus, OH 43235. From $15, Avg. price ~ $22, Tickets Remaining: 20. View Tickets
- May 07, 2027, 7:00 PM Fri — JAZZ / BLUES: Ragas in Motion at McConnell Arts Center, 777 Evening St, Worthington, OH 43085. From $47, Avg. price ~ $56, Tickets Remaining: 24. View Tickets
- May 07, 2027, 7:00 PM Fri — COMEDY: Jessica Kirson at Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus, 145 Easton Town Center, Columbus, OH 43219. From $53, Avg. price ~ $92, Tickets Available: 45. View Tickets
- May 07, 2027, 7:00 PM Fri — POP / ROCK: Angine De Poitrine at KEMBA Live! • 7,400 seats, 405 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215. From $80, Avg. price ~ $237, Tickets Available: 103. View Tickets
- May 07, 2027, 9:45 PM Fri — COMEDY: Jessica Kirson at Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus, 145 Easton Town Center, Columbus, OH 43219. From $53, Avg. price ~ $102, Tickets Available: 61. View Tickets
- May 08, 2027, Time TBA — Minors (AAA), Weekend Event: Columbus Clippers vs. Nashville Sounds at Huntington Park, 1 Huntington Park Dr, Columbus, OH 43235. From $16, Avg. price ~ $23, Tickets Remaining: 20. View Tickets
- May 08, 2027, 7:00 PM Sat — BLUEGRASS, Weekend Event: Ramblin' Bluegrass Ensemble at McConnell Arts Center, 777 Evening St, Worthington, OH 43085. From $43, Avg. price ~ $60, Tickets Remaining: 20. View Tickets
- May 08, 2027, 7:30 PM Sat — THEATRE, Weekend Event: Richard Thomas in Mark Twain Tonight! at Palace Theatre Columbus • 2,827 seats, 34 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215. From $63, Avg. price ~ $119, Tickets Available: 404. View Tickets
- May 09, 2027, Time TBA — Minors (AAA), Weekend Event: Columbus Clippers vs. Nashville Sounds at Huntington Park, 1 Huntington Park Dr, Columbus, OH 43235. From $13, Avg. price ~ $21, Tickets Remaining: 20. View Tickets
- May 12, 2027, 7:30 PM Wed — MUSICAL / PLAY, Pay Later Available: The Phantom of the Opera at Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2,791 seats, 39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215. From $107, Avg. price ~ $232, Tickets Available: 236. View Tickets
- May 13, 2027, Time TBA — FESTIVAL / TOUR, Pass, Pay Later Available: Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival - 4 Day Pass at Historic Crew Stadium • 30,000 seats, One Black And Gold Blvd., Columbus, OH 43211. From $500, Avg. price ~ $791, Tickets Available: 83. View Tickets
- May 13, 2027, 2:00 PM Thu — MUSICAL / PLAY, Pay Later Available: The Phantom of the Opera at Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2,791 seats, 39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215. From $108, Avg. price ~ $274, Tickets Available: 1029. View Tickets
- May 13, 2027, 7:00 PM Thu — MUSICAL / PLAY: Mean Girls at Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus, 1187 N High St., Columbus, OH 43201. From $59, Avg. price ~ $161, Tickets Available: 41. View Tickets
- May 14, 2027, Time TBA — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASEBALL: Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Indiana Hoosiers at Bill Davis Stadium, 2049 Millikin Road, Columbus, OH 43210. From $15, Avg. price ~ $30, Tickets Available: 1068. View Tickets
- May 14, 2027, 7:00 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY: Mean Girls at Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus, 1187 N High St., Columbus, OH 43201. From $59, Avg. price ~ $149, Tickets Available: 56. View Tickets
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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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Columbus Crew
Professional (MLS)560 W Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH 43215
Upcoming Events 2
Next Event: May 01, 2027 5:00 PM
Ben Bankas
COMEDY145 Easton Town Center, Columbus, OH 43219
Upcoming Events 14
Next Event: May 01, 2027 6:30 PM
Columbus Symphony
CLASSICAL39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Upcoming Events 1
Next Event: May 01, 2027 7:30 PM
Columbus Clippers
Minors (AAA)1 Huntington Park Dr, Columbus, OH 43235
Upcoming Events 26
Next Event: May 04, 2027 Time TBA
Lizzy McAlpine
ALTERNATIVE34 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215
Upcoming Events 12
Next Event: May 06, 2027 7:00 PM
Angine De Poitrine
POP / ROCK405 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215
Upcoming Events 10
Next Event: May 07, 2027 7:00 PM
Ragas in Motion
JAZZ / BLUES777 Evening St, Worthington, OH 43085
Upcoming Events 1
Next Event: May 07, 2027 7:00 PM
Jessica Kirson
COMEDY145 Easton Town Center, Columbus, OH 43219
Upcoming Events 3
Next Event: May 07, 2027 7:00 PM
Ramblin' Bluegrass Ensemble
BLUEGRASS777 Evening St, Worthington, OH 43085
Upcoming Events 1
Next Event: May 08, 2027 7:00 PM
Richard Thomas in Mark Twain Tonight!
OTHER34 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215
Upcoming Events 1
Next Event: May 08, 2027 7:30 PM
The Phantom Of The Opera
MUSICAL / PLAY39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Upcoming Events 33
Next Event: May 12, 2027 7:30 PM
Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival
FESTIVAL / TOUROne Black And Gold Blvd., Columbus, OH 43211
Upcoming Events 1
Next Event: May 13, 2027 Time TBA
Mean Girls
MUSICAL / PLAY1187 N High St., Columbus, OH 43201
Upcoming Events 33
Next Event: May 13, 2027 7:00 PM
Ohio State Buckeyes Baseball
College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASEBALL2049 Millikin Road, Columbus, OH 43210
Upcoming Events 1
Next Event: May 14, 2027 Time TBA
Ain't No Mo'
MUSICAL / PLAY77 South High Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Upcoming Events 6
Next Event: May 14, 2027 8:00 PM
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Venues With Events in May
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Bill Davis Stadium
Columbus, OH
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 1
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Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
Columbus, OH
Comedy Club
Upcoming Events: 9
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Historic Crew Stadium
Columbus, OH
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 1
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Huntington Park
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 12
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KEMBA Live!
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 2
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McConnell Arts Center
Worthington, OH
Arena
Upcoming Events: 5
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Muirfield Village Golf Course
Dublin, OH
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 1
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Nationwide Arena
Columbus, OH
Arena
Upcoming Events: 1
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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: 15
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Palace Theatre Columbus
Columbus, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 4
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ScottsMiracle-Gro Field
Columbus, OH
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 1
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Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus
Columbus, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 15
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Southern Theatre
Columbus, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 1
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Speaker Jo Ann Davidson Theatre
Columbus, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 5
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