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Columbus Events 2026-2027
Your guide to live events and things to do in Columbus, OH, and nearby areas.
Events take place across Columbus throughout 2026, including major concerts, sports, and live performances happening every week. Browse by date, venue, or category to find what’s happening near you.
Best Events This Week & This Month
Explore featured Columbus events including top shows, concerts, sports, and major live experiences across the city.
Columbus Events: Today, This Month & Dates
Upcoming Events in Columbus
Browse events in 2026 by date and venue, including concerts, shows, sports, and more across the city and nearby areas.Upcoming Confirmed Events 838
- Jun1220267:30 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYWater for Elephants - The MusicalOhio Theatre - Columbus • 2791 seatsOhio Theatre - Columbus
43215, 39 East State Street Columbus, OH, US43215, 39 East State Street Columbus, OH, USFrom $18Avg. price ~ $232Tickets Available: 253Select Seats - Jun1220268:00 PMFriCOUNTRY / FOLKEvan HonerNewport Music Hall • 1700 seatsNewport Music Hall43201, 1722 N. High St Columbus, OH, US43201, 1722 N. High St Columbus, OH, USFrom $44Avg. price ~ $6516 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Jun1220268:00 PMFriPOP / ROCKBret MichaelsThe Event Center At Hollywood Casino - Columbus43228, 200 Georgesville Rd. Columbus, OH, US43228, 200 Georgesville Rd. Columbus, OH, USFrom $90Avg. price ~ $14618 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Jun1220268:00 PMFriJAZZ / BLUESSierra FerrellThe Bluestone • 1800 seatsThe Bluestone43215, 583 East Broad Street Columbus, OH, US43215, 583 East Broad Street Columbus, OH, USFrom $87Avg. price ~ $13019 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Jun1320262:00 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventWater for Elephants - The MusicalOhio Theatre - Columbus • 2791 seatsOhio Theatre - Columbus43215, 39 East State Street Columbus, OH, US43215, 39 East State Street Columbus, OH, USFrom $39Avg. price ~ $315Tickets Available: 496Select Seats
- Jun1320263:00 PMSatFESTIVAL / TOURHigh DemandWeekend EventBuckeye Country SuperFest: Tyler Childers, The Red Clay Strays, & Lord HuronOhio Stadium • 104944 seatsOhio Stadium43210, 411 Woody Hayes Dr. Columbus, OH, US43210, 411 Woody Hayes Dr. Columbus, OH, USFrom $25Avg. price ~ $352Tickets Available: 2067Select Seats
- Jun1320266:00 PMSatPOP / ROCKWeekend EventCloud NothingsAce of Cups43202, 2619 N High St Columbus, OH, US43202, 2619 N High St Columbus, OH, USFrom $39Avg. price ~ $454 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Jun1320266:30 PMSatPOP / ROCKWeekend EventPat Travers BandThe King of Clubs - Columbus43229, 6252 BUSCH BLVD Columbus, OH, US43229, 6252 BUSCH BLVD Columbus, OH, USFrom $100Avg. price ~ $11511 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Jun1320266:30 PMSatCOMEDYWeekend EventT.J. MillerFunny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, US43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, USFrom $53Avg. price ~ $6119 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Jun1320267:30 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventWater for Elephants - The MusicalOhio Theatre - Columbus • 2791 seatsOhio Theatre - Columbus43215, 39 East State Street Columbus, OH, US43215, 39 East State Street Columbus, OH, USFrom $19Avg. price ~ $250Tickets Available: 587Select Seats
- Jun1320267:30 PMSatOTHERWeekend EventAncient GodsSpeaker Jo Ann Davidson Theatre43215, 77 S High St Columbus, OH, US43215, 77 S High St Columbus, OH, USFrom $51Avg. price ~ $111Tickets Available: 273Select Seats
- Jun1320269:15 PMSatCOMEDYWeekend EventT.J. MillerFunny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, US43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, USFrom $54Avg. price ~ $6221 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Jun1420261:00 PMSunMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventWater for Elephants - The MusicalOhio Theatre - Columbus • 2791 seatsOhio Theatre - Columbus43215, 39 East State Street Columbus, OH, US43215, 39 East State Street Columbus, OH, USFrom $36Avg. price ~ $271Tickets Available: 387Select Seats
- Jun1420262:00 PMSunOTHERWeekend EventAncient GodsSpeaker Jo Ann Davidson Theatre43215, 77 S High St Columbus, OH, US43215, 77 S High St Columbus, OH, USFrom $40Avg. price ~ $188Tickets Available: 101Select Seats
- Jun1420262:00 PMSunADULTWeekend EventDrag Romance - A Lady Gaga Pride Drag BrunchFunny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, US43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, USFrom $41Avg. price ~ $4913 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Jun1420266:00 PMSunCOMEDYWeekend EventLavelle DontaeFunny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, US43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, USFrom $48Avg. price ~ $575 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Jun1420266:30 PMSunMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventWater for Elephants - The MusicalOhio Theatre - Columbus • 2791 seatsOhio Theatre - Columbus43215, 39 East State Street Columbus, OH, US43215, 39 East State Street Columbus, OH, USFrom $69Avg. price ~ $212Tickets Available: 392Select Seats
- Jun1520268:00 PMMonPOP / ROCKBabe HavenRumba Cafe43202, 2507 Summit St Columbus, OH, US43202, 2507 Summit St Columbus, OH, USFrom $51Avg. price ~ $9024 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Jun1620266:30 PMTueALTERNATIVEHigh DemandArmor for SleepArmor for SleepThe King of Clubs - Columbus43229, 6252 BUSCH BLVD Columbus, OH, US43229, 6252 BUSCH BLVD Columbus, OH, USFrom $69Avg. price ~ $931914 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Jun1620267:05 PMTueMinors (AAA)Best ValueColumbus Clippers vs. Scranton Wilkes-Barre RailRidersHuntington Park43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr Columbus, OH, US43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr Columbus, OH, USFrom $14Avg. price ~ $31Tickets Available: 2435Select Seats
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Columbus Events by Month
Monthly pages help you find upcoming events by season, weekend, and date.
January
Events in January 2027
February
Events in February 2027
March
Events in March 2027
April
Events in April 2027
May
Events in May 2027
June
This Month
Events in June 2026
July
Events in July 2026
August
Events in August 2026
September
Events in September 2026
October
Events in October 2026
November
Events in November 2026
December
Events in December 2026
Events by Show & Venue
Browse Columbus events by show and venue. Explore performance schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates across the city.
From long-running shows to packed venues, this list breaks down what’s playing across Columbus. Check schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates by show and location.
Venues Hosting Events in 2026
Explore Columbus venues where concerts, shows, sports, and live events take place throughout the year.
A and R Music Bar
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 23
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Abbey Theater
Dublin, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 16
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Ace of Cups
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 25
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Bicentennial Pavilion At Columbus Commons
Columbus, OH
Arena
Upcoming Events: 3
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Celeste Center at Ohio Expo Center & State Fair
Columbus, OH
Convention Center
Upcoming Events: 10
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Columbus Athenaeum
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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Columbus Convention Center
Columbus, OH
Convention Center
Upcoming Events: 4
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Columbus Museum of Art
Columbus, OH
Cultural Venue
Upcoming Events: 3
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Covelli Center - Columbus
Columbus, OH
Arena
Upcoming Events: 14
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Dirty Dungarees
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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Fawcett Center
Columbus, OH
Arena
Upcoming Events: 4
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Fortress Obetz Stadium
Columbus, OH
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 1
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Franklin County Fairgrounds - OH
Hilliard, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 2
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Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
Columbus, OH
Comedy Club
Upcoming Events: 162
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Greater Columbus
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 5
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Heritage Christian Church - Westerville
Westerville, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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Historic Crew Stadium
Columbus, OH
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 9
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Huntington Park
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 47
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KEMBA Live!
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 35
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Lincoln Theatre - Columbus
Columbus, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 7
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Columbus venues range from large arenas and stadiums to theaters and intimate showrooms. Each venue hosts a rotating schedule of concerts, shows, sports events, and live performances throughout the year.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about tickets, prices, and game day details.
What events are happening in Columbus right now?
A little bit of everything — concerts, shows, sports, comedy. Columbus rarely sits still. Check the schedule above to see what’s happening today, this week, or whenever you finally make plans.
How often is the event schedule updated?
Pretty often — like, more than your group chat actually commits to plans. New events get added as soon as dates and venues are confirmed.
Can I browse events by date or venue?
Yep. Filter by date, venue, or category and skip the endless scrolling. Your future self will appreciate it.
Are events held year-round in Columbus?
Yeah — Columbus doesn’t really take a season off. There’s always something going on, even when the weather’s doing its thing.
Where do events take place in Columbus?
Everywhere — arenas, theaters, stadiums, clubs, and venues across Columbus, OH. Big stages, small stages, and everything in between.
Do new events get added regularly?
All the time. If a tour drops or a game gets scheduled, it usually shows up here faster than you hear about it from friends.
Browse Events by Category
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