Shows in Columbus

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Updated: August 10, 2026
8 Venues

Columbus hosts 320 upcoming shows, including family entertainment, Broadway productions, magic shows, tribute acts, and variety productions, with tickets starting from $22 and averaging $161, across venues throughout Columbus, OH. Next up: August 13, 2026 at Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus. Schedules updated as of August 10, 2026.

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Pippin
Aug 13 · 7:00 PM · Columbus, OH
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Upcoming Shows: 320
  • Aug
    13
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Pippin
    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 $62Avg. price ~ $161Tickets Available: 53
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  • Aug
    14
    2026
    4:00 PM
    Fri
    FAIRS / FESTIVALS
    Best Value
    Columbus Food Truck Festival
    Franklin County Fairgrounds - OH
    Franklin County Fairgrounds - OH
    location43026, 4951 Northwest Pkwy  Hilliard, OHlocation43026, 4951 Northwest Pkwy Hilliard, OH, US
    From $22Avg. price ~ $266 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    14
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Pippin
    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 $63Avg. price ~ $43218 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    14
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Sanctuary City
    MadLab Theatre
    MadLab Theatre
    location43215, 227 N. 3rd St.  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 227 N. 3rd St. Columbus, OH, US
    From $38Avg. price ~ $477 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    15
    2026
    11:00 AM
    Sat
    FAIRS / FESTIVALS
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Columbus Food Truck Festival
    Franklin County Fairgrounds - OH
    Franklin County Fairgrounds - OH
    location43026, 4951 Northwest Pkwy  Hilliard, OHlocation43026, 4951 Northwest Pkwy Hilliard, OH, US
    From $22Avg. price ~ $266 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    15
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Pippin
    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 ~ $36825 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    15
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Pippin
    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 $62Avg. price ~ $46222 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    15
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Sanctuary City
    MadLab Theatre
    MadLab Theatre
    location43215, 227 N. 3rd St.  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 227 N. 3rd St. Columbus, OH, US
    From $38Avg. price ~ $467 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    16
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Pippin
    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 $63Avg. price ~ $55118 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    16
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Sanctuary City
    MadLab Theatre
    MadLab Theatre
    location43215, 227 N. 3rd St.  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 227 N. 3rd St. Columbus, OH, US
    From $38Avg. price ~ $467 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    19
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Sanctuary City
    MadLab Theatre
    MadLab Theatre
    location43215, 227 N. 3rd St.  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 227 N. 3rd St. Columbus, OH, US
    From $38Avg. price ~ $467 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    20
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Pippin
    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 $64Avg. price ~ $158Tickets Available: 80
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  • Aug
    20
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Sanctuary City
    MadLab Theatre
    MadLab Theatre
    location43215, 227 N. 3rd St.  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 227 N. 3rd St. Columbus, OH, US
    From $38Avg. price ~ $467 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    21
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Pippin
    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 ~ $295Tickets Available: 31
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  • Aug
    21
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Sanctuary City
    MadLab Theatre
    MadLab Theatre
    location43215, 227 N. 3rd St.  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 227 N. 3rd St. Columbus, OH, US
    From $38Avg. price ~ $467 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    22
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Pippin
    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 ~ $34221 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    22
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Pippin
    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 $62Avg. price ~ $151Tickets Available: 81
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  • Aug
    22
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Sanctuary City
    MadLab Theatre
    MadLab Theatre
    location43215, 227 N. 3rd St.  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 227 N. 3rd St. Columbus, OH, US
    From $38Avg. price ~ $467 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    23
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Pippin
    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 $63Avg. price ~ $148Tickets Available: 63
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  • Aug
    27
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Pippin
    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 ~ $29825 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    28
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Pippin
    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 ~ $136Tickets Available: 103
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  • Aug
    29
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Pippin
    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 ~ $42014 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    29
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Pippin
    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 ~ $36825 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    30
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Pippin
    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 ~ $24616 tickets remaining!
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January
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March
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May
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August
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September
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October
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November
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22 Upcoming Shows
December
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All Shows in Columbus

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Columbus Show Venues

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Franklin County Fairgrounds - OH
Hilliard, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows: 2
Next Show: Aug 14, 2026
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Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
Columbus, OH
Comedy Club
Upcoming Shows: 2
Next Show: Oct 01, 2026
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KEMBA Live!
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows: 1
Next Show: Sep 29, 2026
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McConnell Arts Center
Columbus, OH
Arena
Upcoming Shows: 1
Next Show: Nov 13, 2026
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Mershon Auditorium At Wexner Center For The Arts
Columbus, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 3
Next Show: Jan 19, 2027
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Ohio Theatre - Columbus
Columbus, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 22
Next Show: Dec 10, 2026
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Palace Theatre Columbus
Columbus, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 1
Next Show: Oct 02, 2026
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Polaris Fashion Place
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows: 10
Next Show: Oct 08, 2026
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About Shows in Columbus

Discover family entertainment, magic performances, tribute productions, variety acts, holiday shows, and live entertainment throughout Columbus and nearby areas. Events take place at theaters, arenas, casinos, performing arts centers, and entertainment venues across the region.

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Shows FAQ

Answers to common questions about shows in Columbus.

What types of shows are available in Columbus?

Shows include magic performances, family entertainment, tribute productions, variety acts, touring attractions, holiday events, and live entertainment.

Where can I find upcoming shows in Columbus?

Browse the updated schedule to explore upcoming performances, venues, dates, and ticket availability.

Are shows available year-round in Columbus?

Yes. Venues host performances throughout the year, including seasonal events, holiday productions, and touring entertainment.

Which venues host shows in Columbus?

Shows take place at theaters, arenas, casinos, performing arts centers, and entertainment venues throughout the region.

How can I find tickets for shows in Columbus?

Browse upcoming shows to view performance dates, venues, ticket availability, and seating options from trusted ticket providers.

How often is the show's schedule updated?

Schedules and event listings are updated regularly as new performances are announced and added.

Are family-friendly shows available?

Yes. Many venues host family productions, children's entertainment, holiday performances, and interactive experiences.

What types of shows are most popular in Columbus?

Magic shows, family entertainment, tribute productions, ballet performances, opera, dance events, circus shows, and touring live entertainment are among the most popular show categories.