Columbus Events in October 2026

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Updated: September 29, 2026

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Oct
01
2026
Time TBA
College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) VOLLEYBALL
Best Value
Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Volleyball vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Volleyball vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Covelli Center - Columbus
Covelli Center - Columbus
43210, 2741-2737 Defiance Dr Columbus, OH43210, 2741-2737 Defiance Dr Columbus, OH, US
From $10Avg. price ~ $39Tickets Available: 611
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Oct
01
2026
7:00 PM
Thu
POP / ROCK
Nevertel
Nevertel
A and R Music Bar • 400 seats
A and R Music Bar
43215, 391 Neil Ave Columbus, OH43215, 391 Neil Ave Columbus, OH, US
From $20Avg. price ~ $36Tickets Remaining: 17
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Oct
01
2026
7:00 PM
Thu
ADULT
Rocky Horror Drag Show
Rocky Horror Drag Show
Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, US
From $45Avg. price ~ $66Tickets Remaining: 15
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Oct
01
2026
7:00 PM
Thu
POP / ROCK
Hot Flash Heat Wave
Hot Flash Heat Wave
Ace of Cups
Ace of Cups
43202, 2619 N High St Columbus, OH43202, 2619 N High St Columbus, OH, US
From $34Avg. price ~ $45Tickets Remaining: 17
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Oct
01
2026
7:00 PM
Thu
Professional (NHL)
Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Buffalo Sabres
Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Buffalo Sabres
Nationwide Arena • 20,000 seats
Nationwide Arena
43215, 200 West Nationwide Blvd Columbus, OH43215, 200 West Nationwide Blvd Columbus, OH, US
From $40Avg. price ~ $191Tickets Available: 2282
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Oct
01
2026
7:00 PM
Thu
MUSICAL / PLAY
Sweeney Todd
Sweeney Todd
Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus
Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus
43201, 1187 N High St. Columbus, OH43201, 1187 N High St. Columbus, OH, US
From $96Avg. price ~ $302Tickets Available: 60
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Oct
01
2026
8:00 PM
Thu
COUNTRY / FOLK
Dale Watson and His Lonestars
Dale Watson and His Lonestars
Rumba Cafe
Rumba Cafe
43202, 2507 Summit St Columbus, OH43202, 2507 Summit St Columbus, OH, US
From $52Avg. price ~ $64Tickets Remaining: 18
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Oct
01
2026
8:00 PM
Thu
ALTERNATIVE
Brand New
Brand New
KEMBA Live! • 7,400 seats
KEMBA Live!
43215, 405 Neil Avenue Columbus, OH43215, 405 Neil Avenue Columbus, OH, US
From $68Avg. price ~ $107Tickets Available: 32
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Oct
02
2026
6:00 PM
Fri
RAP / HIP HOP
Pertinence
Pertinence
Ace of Cups
Ace of Cups
43202, 2619 N High St Columbus, OH43202, 2619 N High St Columbus, OH, US
From $25Avg. price ~ $49Tickets Available: 42
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Oct
02
2026
6:30 PM
Fri
ALTERNATIVE
Texas Hippie Coalition
Texas Hippie Coalition
The King of Clubs - Columbus
The King of Clubs - Columbus
43229, 6252 BUSCH BLVD Columbus, OH43229, 6252 BUSCH BLVD Columbus, OH, US
From $37Avg. price ~ $44Tickets Remaining: 18
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Oct
02
2026
6:30 PM
Fri
CHILDREN / FAMILY
Jim Henson's Fraggle Rock Live
Jim Henson's Fraggle Rock Live
Palace Theatre Columbus • 2,827 seats
Palace Theatre Columbus
43215, 34 W. Broad St. Columbus, OH43215, 34 W. Broad St. Columbus, OH, US
From $50Avg. price ~ $117Tickets Available: 495
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Oct
02
2026
7:00 PM
Fri
MUSICAL / PLAY
Sweeney Todd
Sweeney Todd
Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus
Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus
43201, 1187 N High St. Columbus, OH43201, 1187 N High St. Columbus, OH, US
From $410Avg. price ~ $666Tickets Available: 30
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Oct
02
2026
7:00 PM
Fri
COMEDY
D.L. Hughley & Don Lemon
D.L. Hughley & Don Lemon
Mershon Auditorium At Wexner Center For The Arts • 2,500 seats
Mershon Auditorium At Wexner Center For The Arts
43210, 1871 North High Street Columbus, OH43210, 1871 North High Street Columbus, OH, US
From $28Avg. price ~ $86Tickets Available: 1882
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Oct
02
2026
7:00 PM
Fri
COMEDY
High Demand
Steph Tolev
Steph Tolev
Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, US
From $783Avg. price ~ $910Tickets Remaining: 12
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Oct
02
2026
7:30 PM
Fri
R&B / SOUL
High Demand
Lionel Richie & Earth, Wind and Fire
Lionel Richie & Earth, Wind and Fire
Value City Arena at The Schottenstein Center • 20,000 seats
Value City Arena at The Schottenstein Center
43210, 555 Borror Dr Columbus, OH43210, 555 Borror Dr Columbus, OH, US
From $41Avg. price ~ $186Tickets Available: 1475
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Oct
02
2026
7:30 PM
Fri
CLASSICAL
Columbus Symphony: Rossen Milanov - Dvorak & Brahms
Columbus Symphony: Rossen Milanov - Dvorak & Brahms
Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2,791 seats
Ohio Theatre - Columbus
43215, 39 East State Street Columbus, OH43215, 39 East State Street Columbus, OH, US
From $13Avg. price ~ $87Tickets Available: 758
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Oct
02
2026
8:00 PM
Fri
POP / ROCK
Congress The Band
Congress The Band
The Bluestone • 1,800 seats
The Bluestone
43215, 583 East Broad Street Columbus, OH43215, 583 East Broad Street Columbus, OH, US
From $40Avg. price ~ $46Tickets Remaining: 18
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Oct
02
2026
8:00 PM
Fri
POP / ROCK
Zolita
Zolita
A and R Music Bar • 400 seats
A and R Music Bar
43215, 391 Neil Ave Columbus, OH43215, 391 Neil Ave Columbus, OH, US
From $41Avg. price ~ $48Tickets Remaining: 16
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Oct
02
2026
9:00 PM
Fri
Concert
Yachtopia's Live Band Yacht Rock Party
Yachtopia's Live Band Yacht Rock Party
Rumba Cafe
Rumba Cafe
43202, 2507 Summit St Columbus, OH43202, 2507 Summit St Columbus, OH, US
From $55Avg. price ~ $94Tickets Remaining: 24
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Oct
02
2026
9:00 PM
Fri
Concert
Minion Rave
Minion Rave
Skully's Music Diner • 1,100 seats
Skully's Music Diner
43201, 1151 North High Street Columbus, OH43201, 1151 North High Street Columbus, OH, US
From $55Avg. price ~ $94Tickets Remaining: 24
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Oct
02
2026
9:00 PM
Fri
Concert
Daft Disko
Daft Disko
Newport Music Hall • 1,700 seats
Newport Music Hall
43201, 1722 N. High St Columbus, OH43201, 1722 N. High St Columbus, OH, US
From $15Avg. price ~ $26Tickets Available: 35
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Oct
02
2026
9:45 PM
Fri
COMEDY
Steph Tolev
Steph Tolev
Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, US
From $52Avg. price ~ $60Tickets Remaining: 16
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Oct
03
2026
12:00 PM
Sat
College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) FOOTBALL
Weekend Event
Ohio Dominican Panthers vs. Findlay Oilers
Ohio Dominican Panthers vs. Findlay Oilers
ODU Panther Stadium • 1,750 seats
ODU Panther Stadium
43219, 1216 Sunbury Road Columbus, OH43219, 1216 Sunbury Road Columbus, OH, US
From $29Avg. price ~ $35Tickets Remaining: 16
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Oct
03
2026
2:00 PM
Sat
MUSICAL / PLAY
Weekend Event
Sweeney Todd
Sweeney Todd
Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus
Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus
43201, 1187 N High St. Columbus, OH43201, 1187 N High St. Columbus, OH, US
From $93Avg. price ~ $281Tickets Available: 70
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October 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.