Columbus Events This Weekend

Concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, festivals, and live entertainment happening this weekend.

Updated: September 28, 2026

Find things to do in Columbus this weekend with 34 concerts, sports, theater, comedy, and family shows to choose from Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Next event: October 2, 2026 at Ace of Cups. Tickets as low as $13. Average ticket price: $34.

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Oct 2 · 6:00 PM · Columbus, OH
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Updated daily with new events. Upcoming Events: 34
  • Oct
    02
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Fri
    RAP / HIP HOP
    Pertinence
    Ace of Cups
    Ace of Cups
    location43202, 2619 N High St  Columbus, OHlocation43202, 2619 N High St Columbus, OH, US
    From $25Avg. price ~ $34Tickets Remaining: 21
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Fri
    ALTERNATIVE
    Texas Hippie Coalition
    The King of Clubs - Columbus
    The King of Clubs - Columbus
    location43229, 6252 BUSCH BLVD  Columbus, OHlocation43229, 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
    Palace Theatre Columbus • 2,827 seats
    Palace Theatre Columbus
    location43215, 34 W. Broad St.  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 34 W. Broad St. Columbus, OH, US
    From $50Avg. price ~ $112Tickets Available: 524
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Sweeney Todd
    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 $410Avg. price ~ $666Tickets Available: 30
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    COMEDY
    D.L. Hughley & Don Lemon
    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 $32Avg. price ~ $90Tickets Available: 1796
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    COMEDY
    Steph Tolev
    Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
    Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
    location43219, 145 Easton Town Center  Columbus, OHlocation43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, US
    From $90Avg. price ~ $643Tickets Remaining: 12
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    CLASSICAL
    Best Value
    Columbus Symphony: Rossen Milanov - Dvorak & Brahms
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2,791 seats
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus
    location43215, 39 East State Street  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 39 East State Street Columbus, OH, US
    From $13Avg. price ~ $87Tickets Available: 774
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    R&B / SOUL
    High Demand
    Lionel Richie & Earth, Wind and Fire
    Value City Arena at The Schottenstein Center • 20,000 seats
    Value City Arena at The Schottenstein Center
    location43210, 555 Borror Dr  Columbus, OHlocation43210, 555 Borror Dr Columbus, OH, US
    From $41Avg. price ~ $186Tickets Available: 1475
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    POP / ROCK
    Zolita
    A and R Music Bar • 400 seats
    A and R Music Bar
    location43215, 391 Neil Ave  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 391 Neil Ave Columbus, OH, US
    From $40Avg. price ~ $49Tickets Remaining: 20
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    POP / ROCK
    Congress The Band
    The Bluestone • 1,800 seats
    The Bluestone
    location43215, 583 East Broad Street  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 583 East Broad Street Columbus, OH, US
    From $30Avg. price ~ $37Tickets Remaining: 18
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    9:00 PM
    Fri
    Concert
    Yachtopia's Live Band Yacht Rock Party
    Rumba Cafe
    Rumba Cafe
    location43202, 2507 Summit St  Columbus, OHlocation43202, 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
    Skully's Music Diner • 1,100 seats
    Skully's Music Diner
    location43201, 1151 North High Street  Columbus, OHlocation43201, 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
    Newport Music Hall • 1,700 seats
    Newport Music Hall
    location43201, 1722 N. High St  Columbus, OHlocation43201, 1722 N. High St Columbus, OH, US
    From $15Avg. price ~ $26Tickets Available: 37
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    9:45 PM
    Fri
    COMEDY
    Steph Tolev
    Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
    Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
    location43219, 145 Easton Town Center  Columbus, OHlocation43219, 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
    Ohio Dominican Panthers vs. Findlay Oilers
    ODU Panther Stadium • 1,750 seats
    ODU Panther Stadium
    location43219, 1216 Sunbury Road  Columbus, OHlocation43219, 1216 Sunbury Road Columbus, OH, US
    From $29Avg. price ~ $35Tickets Remaining: 18
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Sweeney Todd
    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 $93Avg. price ~ $274Tickets Available: 72
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Sat
    HARD ROCK / METAL
    Revocation
    Ace of Cups
    Ace of Cups
    location43202, 2619 N High St  Columbus, OHlocation43202, 2619 N High St Columbus, OH, US
    From $29Avg. price ~ $38Tickets Remaining: 25
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Sat
    General
    Malavika Sundar
    McConnell Arts Center
    McConnell Arts Center
    location43085, 777 Evening St  Columbus, OHlocation43085, 777 Evening St Columbus, OH, US
    From $45Avg. price ~ $55Tickets Remaining: 22
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Sat
    COMEDY
    Steph Tolev
    Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
    Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
    location43219, 145 Easton Town Center  Columbus, OHlocation43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, US
    From $77Avg. price ~ $501Tickets Remaining: 8
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Sweeney Todd
    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 $410Avg. price ~ $704Tickets Available: 34
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    Professional (NHL)
    Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Utah Mammoth
    Nationwide Arena • 20,000 seats
    Nationwide Arena
    location43215, 200 West Nationwide Blvd  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 200 West Nationwide Blvd Columbus, OH, US
    From $22Avg. price ~ $181Tickets Available: 6820
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    CLASSICAL
    Best Value
    Columbus Symphony: Rossen Milanov - Dvorak & Brahms
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2,791 seats
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus
    location43215, 39 East State Street  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 39 East State Street Columbus, OH, US
    From $13Avg. price ~ $92Tickets Available: 682
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    POP / ROCK
    Robin Trower
    KEMBA Live! • 7,400 seats
    KEMBA Live!
    location43215, 405 Neil Avenue  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 405 Neil Avenue Columbus, OH, US
    From $87Avg. price ~ $103Tickets Available: 74
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    COUNTRY / FOLK
    Mitchell Tenpenny
    The Bluestone • 1,800 seats
    The Bluestone
    location43215, 583 East Broad Street  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 583 East Broad Street Columbus, OH, US
    From $55Avg. price ~ $64Tickets Remaining: 16
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A and R Music Bar
Columbus, OH
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Abbey Theater
Dublin, OH
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Ace of Cups
Columbus, OH
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Bill Davis Stadium
Columbus, OH
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Black Swan Bar & Grill
Hilliard, OH
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Columbus Convention Center
Columbus, OH
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Events This Weekend FAQ

Answers to common weekend event questions

What events are happening this weekend in Columbus?

Concerts, sports events, theatre performances, comedy shows, festivals, family attractions, and live entertainment are scheduled throughout the weekend.

How often is the weekend calendar updated?

Weekend event listings are updated regularly as new events, schedules, venues, and ticket information become available.

Can I find events happening tonight?

Yes. Use filters to browse events happening Friday night, Saturday night, Sunday evening, and throughout the weekend.

What are the most popular weekend event categories?

Concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, festivals, family entertainment, and attractions are among the most popular categories.

Can I compare tickets for weekend events?

Yes. Many listings include ticket options, seating choices, VIP packages, and availability from trusted ticket marketplaces.

Are family-friendly events available this weekend?

Yes. Family attractions, children's shows, festivals, sporting events, and entertainment experiences are available throughout the weekend.

Which venues host the most weekend events?

Arenas, stadiums, theatres, concert halls, clubs, casinos, parks, and entertainment venues frequently host weekend events.

Are events available outside Columbus?

Yes. The calendar may include nearby suburbs, entertainment districts, regional venues, and destinations within driving distance.

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