Columbus Shows in December 2026

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Updated: September 20, 2026
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Browse 55 shows happening across Columbus during December 2026. The next scheduled performance takes place at Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus on December 3, 2026. Browse the full show schedule, discover venues, and find more live performances throughout the month.

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Hairspray
Dec 3 · 7:00 PM · Columbus, OH
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  • Dec
    03
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Hairspray
    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 ~ $148Tickets Available: 51
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  • Dec
    04
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Hairspray
    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 ~ $149Tickets Available: 58
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  • Dec
    05
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Hairspray
    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 ~ $120Tickets Available: 71
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  • Dec
    05
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Hairspray
    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 ~ $123Tickets Available: 53
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  • Dec
    06
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Hairspray
    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 ~ $166Tickets Available: 58
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  • Dec
    06
    2026
    3:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Daniel In The Lions' Den
    Mershon Auditorium At Wexner Center For The Arts • 2,500 seats
    Mershon Auditorium At Wexner Center For The Arts
    location43210, 1871 North High Street  Columbus, OHlocation43210, 1871 North High Street Columbus, OH, US
    From $48Avg. price ~ $87Tickets Available: 3508
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  • Dec
    08
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas - The Musical
    Palace Theatre Columbus • 2,827 seats
    Palace Theatre Columbus
    location43215, 34 W. Broad St.  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 34 W. Broad St. Columbus, OH, US
    From $58Avg. price ~ $196Tickets Available: 3954
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  • Dec
    09
    2026
    10:00 AM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Best Value
    Hairspray
    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 $32Avg. price ~ $470Tickets Available: 30
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  • Dec
    09
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas - The Musical
    Palace Theatre Columbus • 2,827 seats
    Palace Theatre Columbus
    location43215, 34 W. Broad St.  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 34 W. Broad St. Columbus, OH, US
    From $58Avg. price ~ $206Tickets Available: 3805
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  • Dec
    10
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Hairspray
    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 ~ $119Tickets Available: 69
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  • Dec
    10
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas - The Musical
    Palace Theatre Columbus • 2,827 seats
    Palace Theatre Columbus
    location43215, 34 W. Broad St.  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 34 W. Broad St. Columbus, OH, US
    From $58Avg. price ~ $192Tickets Available: 4259
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  • Dec
    10
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    BALLET
    BalletMet: The Nutcracker
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2,791 seats
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus
    location43215, 39 East State Street  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 39 East State Street Columbus, OH, US
    From $65Avg. price ~ $189Tickets Available: 388
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  • Dec
    11
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Hairspray
    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 ~ $119Tickets Available: 55
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  • Dec
    11
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    BALLET
    BalletMet: The Nutcracker
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2,791 seats
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus
    location43215, 39 East State Street  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 39 East State Street Columbus, OH, US
    From $65Avg. price ~ $369Tickets Available: 161
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  • Dec
    11
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas - The Musical
    Palace Theatre Columbus • 2,827 seats
    Palace Theatre Columbus
    location43215, 34 W. Broad St.  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 34 W. Broad St. Columbus, OH, US
    From $58Avg. price ~ $191Tickets Available: 3194
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  • Dec
    12
    2026
    11:00 AM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas - The Musical
    Palace Theatre Columbus • 2,827 seats
    Palace Theatre Columbus
    location43215, 34 W. Broad St.  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 34 W. Broad St. Columbus, OH, US
    From $60Avg. price ~ $182Tickets Available: 3441
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  • Dec
    12
    2026
    12:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    BalletMet: The Nutcracker
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2,791 seats
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus
    location43215, 39 East State Street  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 39 East State Street Columbus, OH, US
    From $61Avg. price ~ $193Tickets Available: 416
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  • Dec
    12
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Hairspray
    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 ~ $120Tickets Available: 73
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  • Dec
    12
    2026
    3:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas - The Musical
    Palace Theatre Columbus • 2,827 seats
    Palace Theatre Columbus
    location43215, 34 W. Broad St.  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 34 W. Broad St. Columbus, OH, US
    From $59Avg. price ~ $204Tickets Available: 1826
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  • Dec
    12
    2026
    5:30 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    BalletMet: The Nutcracker
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2,791 seats
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus
    location43215, 39 East State Street  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 39 East State Street Columbus, OH, US
    From $59Avg. price ~ $187Tickets Available: 350
    View Tickets
  • Dec
    12
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Hairspray
    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 ~ $117Tickets Available: 54
    View Tickets
  • Dec
    12
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas - The Musical
    Palace Theatre Columbus • 2,827 seats
    Palace Theatre Columbus
    location43215, 34 W. Broad St.  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 34 W. Broad St. Columbus, OH, US
    From $58Avg. price ~ $178Tickets Available: 3863
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  • Dec
    12
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    ADULT
    Weekend Event
    Sassy Brassy
    Speaker Jo Ann Davidson Theatre
    Speaker Jo Ann Davidson Theatre
    location43215, 77 S High St  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 77 S High St Columbus, OH, US
    From $53Avg. price ~ $89Tickets Available: 116
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  • Dec
    13
    2026
    11:00 AM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas - The Musical
    Palace Theatre Columbus • 2,827 seats
    Palace Theatre Columbus
    location43215, 34 W. Broad St.  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 34 W. Broad St. Columbus, OH, US
    From $60Avg. price ~ $186Tickets Available: 2337
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Mershon Auditorium At Wexner Center For The Arts
Columbus, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 1
Next Show: Dec 06, 2026
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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: 9
Next Show: Dec 08, 2026
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Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus
Columbus, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 20
Next Show: Dec 03, 2026
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Speaker Jo Ann Davidson Theatre
Columbus, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 3
Next Show: Dec 12, 2026
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About Columbus Shows in December

Shows take place across Columbus during December 2026, with 55 upcoming performances scheduled at theaters and entertainment venues. The next show takes place at Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus on December 3, 2026. Browse theatre productions, comedy shows, Broadway tours, family entertainment, and live stage performances.

December Shows FAQ

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What shows are happening in Columbus during December 2026?

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How often is the show schedule updated?

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

Where can I buy tickets for shows?

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Which venues host the most shows?

Major theatres, performing arts centers, casinos, comedy clubs, and entertainment venues typically host the most performances.

Are family-friendly shows available?

Yes. Many venues present family entertainment, children's productions, magic shows, and seasonal attractions.

Can I find last-minute show tickets?

Availability varies by event, but many performances continue to offer ticket options as show dates approach.

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