Columbus Events Today

Concerts, sports, shows, festivals, and live events happening today.

Updated: August 8, 2026
4 Venues

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4
Upcoming Events
Aug 8
First Event
$13
Lowest Price
$143
Average Price
Next event starts in:
Chris Young & Chase Rice
Aug 8 · 7:00 PM · Columbus, OH
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Today's Events: 4
  • Aug
    08
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    COUNTRY / FOLK
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Chris Young & Chase Rice
    KEMBA Live! • 7400 seats
    KEMBA Live!
    location43215, 405 Neil Avenue  Columbus, OHlocation43215, 405 Neil Avenue Columbus, OH, US
    From $63Avg. price ~ $143Tickets Available: 34
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  • Aug
    08
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    POP / ROCK
    Weekend Event
    Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms & Spin Doctors
    Celeste Center at Ohio Expo Center & State Fair
    Celeste Center at Ohio Expo Center & State Fair
    location43211, 717 East 17th Ave  Columbus, OHlocation43211, 717 East 17th Ave Columbus, OH, US
    From $41Avg. price ~ $103Tickets Available: 3642
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  • Aug
    08
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    COUNTRY / FOLK
    Weekend Event
    A Thousand Horses
    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 $39Avg. price ~ $8311 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    08
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    Concert
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Surf City All Stars
    Huntington Park
    Huntington Park
    location43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr  Columbus, OHlocation43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr Columbus, OH, US
    From $13Avg. price ~ $156 tickets remaining!
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A and R Music Bar
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 34
Next Event: Aug 08, 2026
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Abbey Theater
Dublin, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 16
Next Event: Sep 10, 2026
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Ace of Cups
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 23
Next Event: Aug 22, 2026
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Bicentennial Pavilion At Columbus Commons
Columbus, OH
Arena
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Sep 16, 2026
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Celeste Center at Ohio Expo Center & State Fair
Columbus, OH
Convention Center
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Aug 08, 2026
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Columbus Convention Center
Columbus, OH
Convention Center
Upcoming Events: 5
Next Event: Mar 04, 2027
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Columbus Museum of Art
Columbus, OH
Cultural Venue
Upcoming Events: 13
Next Event: Aug 16, 2026
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Covelli Center - Columbus
Columbus, OH
Arena
Upcoming Events: 14
Next Event: Aug 28, 2026
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Dirty Dungarees
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Sep 15, 2026
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Donatos Basement
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Nov 10, 2026
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Fawcett Center
Columbus, OH
Arena
Upcoming Events: 4
Next Event: Sep 20, 2026
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Franklin County Fairgrounds - OH
Hilliard, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 4
Next Event: Aug 14, 2026
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Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
Columbus, OH
Comedy Club
Upcoming Events: 140
Next Event: Aug 09, 2026
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Gramercy Books
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Aug 27, 2026
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Greater Columbus
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 3
Next Event: Dec 04, 2026
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About Today’s Events in Columbus

A daily guide to live events and entertainment.

4 events are happening today across Columbus, spanning concerts, sports, theater, comedy, and more. The first event at KEMBA Live! on Aug 8 has tickets starting at $13 and averaging $143. Check back throughout the day, as new events and updated availability are added regularly.