Columbus Events in May 2027

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

Updated: July 30, 2026
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Find 32 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 31, with listings updated as of July 30, 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: 32
  • 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 $23Avg. price ~ $65Tickets Available: 90
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  • May
    12
    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 $143Avg. price ~ $520Tickets Available: 96
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  • May
    13
    2027
    Time TBA
    FESTIVAL / TOUR
    High Demand
    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 $537Avg. price ~ $86526 tickets remaining!
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  • May
    13
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Thu
    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 $155Avg. price ~ $545Tickets Available: 107
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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 $140Avg. price ~ $38322 tickets remaining!
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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 $60Avg. price ~ $128Tickets Available: 44
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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 $59Avg. price ~ $143Tickets Available: 57
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  • May
    15
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    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 ~ $381Tickets Available: 176
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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 ~ $30326 tickets remaining!
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  • May
    15
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    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 ~ $334Tickets Available: 217
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  • May
    16
    2027
    1:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    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 $120Avg. price ~ $446Tickets Available: 150
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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 $59Avg. price ~ $137Tickets Available: 40
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  • May
    16
    2027
    6:30 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    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 $177Avg. price ~ $468Tickets Available: 45
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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 $111Avg. price ~ $433Tickets Available: 55
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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 $128Avg. price ~ $447Tickets Available: 50
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  • May
    20
    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 $140Avg. price ~ $38322 tickets remaining!
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  • May
    20
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    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 $119Avg. price ~ $424Tickets Available: 57
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  • May
    21
    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 $140Avg. price ~ $38322 tickets remaining!
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  • May
    21
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    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 $110Avg. price ~ $398Tickets Available: 99
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  • May
    22
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    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 $128Avg. price ~ $399Tickets Available: 130
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  • May
    22
    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 $140Avg. price ~ $38322 tickets remaining!
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  • May
    22
    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 $59Avg. price ~ $144Tickets Available: 58
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  • May
    22
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    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 $119Avg. price ~ $397Tickets Available: 118
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  • May
    23
    2027
    1:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    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 $110Avg. price ~ $354Tickets Available: 130
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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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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.

Venues With Events in May

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A and R Music Bar
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 36
Next Event: Aug 01, 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: 21
Next Event: Aug 07, 2026
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Bicentennial Pavilion At Columbus Commons
Columbus, OH
Arena
Upcoming Events: 2
Next Event: Aug 08, 2026
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Celeste Center at Ohio Expo Center & State Fair
Columbus, OH
Convention Center
Upcoming Events: 9
Next Event: Jul 30, 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: 13
Next Event: Aug 16, 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: 4
Next Event: Aug 14, 2026
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Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
Columbus, OH
Comedy Club
Upcoming Events: 153
Next Event: Jul 30, 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: 29
Next Event: Jul 30, 2026
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KEMBA Live!
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 34
Next Event: Aug 02, 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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THEATRE
29 Upcoming Events
CONCERTS
2 Upcoming Events
SPORTS
1 Upcoming Events
COMEDY
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January
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48 Upcoming Events
February
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March
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31 Upcoming Events
April
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25 Upcoming Events
May
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32 Upcoming Events
June
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24 Upcoming Events
July
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14 Upcoming Events
August
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169 Upcoming Events
September
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158 Upcoming Events
October
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198 Upcoming Events
November
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122 Upcoming Events
December
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91 Upcoming Events