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Updated: November 8, 2026
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Nov 08, 2026, 6:30 PM Sun — CIRCUS, Weekend Event: UniverSoul Circus at Under The Big Top - Historic Crew Stadium, One Black And Gold Blvd., Columbus, OH 43211. From $43, Avg. price ~ $60, Tickets Available: 385. View Tickets

Nov 08, 2026, 7:00 PM Sun — COMEDY, Weekend Event: Daniel Sloss at Speaker Jo Ann Davidson Theatre, 77 S High St, Columbus, OH 43215. From $57, Avg. price ~ $80, Tickets Available: 46. View Tickets

Nov 08, 2026, 7:00 PM Sun — POP / ROCK, Best Value, Weekend Event: Sombr at Nationwide Arena • 20,000 seats, 200 West Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH 43215. From $16, Avg. price ~ $143, Tickets Available: 873. View Tickets

Nov 10, 2026, 7:00 PM Tue — Professional (NHL), Best Value, High Demand: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Florida Panthers at Nationwide Arena • 20,000 seats, 200 West Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH 43215. From $15, Avg. price ~ $141, Tickets Available: 3794, VIP Packages. View Tickets

Nov 10, 2026, 7:30 PM Tue — CLASSICAL, High Demand: Blade Runner Live In Concert at Palace Theatre Columbus • 2,827 seats, 34 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215. From $50, Avg. price ~ $101, Tickets Available: 538. View Tickets

Nov 11, 2026, 7:00 PM Wed — POP / ROCK: Em Beihold at Skully's Music Diner • 1,100 seats, 1151 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43201. From $69, Avg. price ~ $107, Tickets Remaining: 18. View Tickets

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