Columbus Events 2026-2027
Your guide to live events and things to do in Columbus, OH, and nearby areas.
- Updated: November 12, 2026
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.
- 873 Upcoming Events
- 33 Events This Weekend
- 46 Event Venues
- 8 Event Categories
Browse Events By Category
- All Events 873
- sports 209
- concerts 190
- broadway 211
- Live Shows 357
- comedy 126
- family 60
- This Weekend 33
- festivals 5
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 873
- Nov 12, 2026, 6:30 PM Thu — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Basketball vs. UConn Huskies at Value City Arena at The Schottenstein Center • 20000 seats,
555 Borror Dr, Columbus, OH 43210, US. From $32, Avg. price ~ $89, Tickets Available: 1471. Select Seats - Nov 12, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — Professional (NHL), Best Value: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Tampa Bay Lightning at Nationwide Arena • 20000 seats, 200 West Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH 43215, US. From $13, Avg. price ~ $134, Tickets Available: 5844. Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 6:00 PM Fri — ALTERNATIVE: Zillakami at Skully's Music Diner • 1100 seats, 1151 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43201, US. From $44, Avg. price ~ $51, 3 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 6:00 PM Fri — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) HOCKEY: Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Hockey vs. Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs at OSU Ice Rink • 1415 seats, 390 Woody Hayes Drive, Columbus, OH 43210, US. From $20, Avg. price ~ $23, 8 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — JAZZ / BLUES: Dr. Mark Lomax II at Lincoln Theatre - Columbus • 582 seats, 55 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43203, US. From $63, Avg. price ~ $73, 4 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — COMEDY, Pay Later Available: Ms. Pat at Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus, 145 Easton Town Center, Columbus, OH 43219, US. From $900, Avg. price ~ $1,038, 12 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — ALTERNATIVE: Yarn at Woodlands Tavern, 1200 West Third Ave., Columbus, OH 43212, US. From $36, Avg. price ~ $47, 24 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — COMEDY: Zoltan Kaszas at Southern Theatre • 210 seats, 21 East Main St., Columbus, OH 43215, US. From $62, Avg. price ~ $143, Tickets Available: 108. Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) VOLLEYBALL: Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Volleyball vs. Wisconsin Badgers at Covelli Center - Columbus, 2741-2737 Defiance Dr, Columbus, OH 43210, US. From $37, Avg. price ~ $42, Tickets Available: 198. Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — TECHNO / ELECTRONIC: John Summit at Value City Arena at The Schottenstein Center • 20000 seats, 555 Borror Dr, Columbus, OH 43210, US. From $78, Avg. price ~ $603, Tickets Available: 1015. Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — ALTERNATIVE: The Great Transparency at Rumba Cafe, 2507 Summit St, Columbus, OH 43202, US. From $33, Avg. price ~ $321, 22 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) SOCCER: MAC Women's Soccer Tournament - Finals at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field • 20000 seats, 560 W Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH 43215, US. From $24, Avg. price ~ $28, 16 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY: The Importance Of Being Earnest at OSU Proscenium Theatre, 1932 College Rd, Columbus, OH 43210, US. From $32, Avg. price ~ $39, Tickets Available: 191. Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — COUNTRY / FOLK: Little Big Town at Mershon Auditorium At Wexner Center For The Arts • 2500 seats, 1871 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43210, US. From $19, Avg. price ~ $92, Tickets Available: 2022. Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 8:00 PM Fri — COUNTRY / FOLK: The Wood Brothers at Newport Music Hall • 1700 seats, 1722 N. High St, Columbus, OH 43201, US. From $53, Avg. price ~ $490, 29 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 8:00 PM Fri — POP / ROCK: Kyle Hume at A and R Music Bar • 400 seats, 391 Neil Ave, Columbus, OH 43215, US. From $39, Avg. price ~ $259, 20 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 8:00 PM Fri — COUNTRY / FOLK, Pay Later Available: Mack Geiger at The Bluestone • 1800 seats, 583 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215, US. From $144, Avg. price ~ $505, 28 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 9:45 PM Fri — COMEDY, Pay Later Available: Ms. Pat at Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus, 145 Easton Town Center, Columbus, OH 43219, US. From $900, Avg. price ~ $1,038, 12 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 12:00 PM Sat — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) FOOTBALL, Weekend Event: Ohio Dominican Panthers vs. Hillsdale College Chargers at ODU Panther Stadium • 1750 seats, 1216 Sunbury Road, Columbus, OH 43219, US. From $26, Avg. price ~ $31, 16 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 12:00 PM Sat — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) FOOTBALL, High Demand, Weekend Event: Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Northwestern Wildcats at Ohio Stadium • 104944 seats, 411 Woody Hayes Dr., Columbus, OH 43210, US. From $25, Avg. price ~ $210, Tickets Available: 7274. Select Seats
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Columbus Events by Month
Monthly pages help you find upcoming events by season, weekend, and date.
Events by Show & Venue
Browse Columbus events by show and venue. Explore performance schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates across the city.
Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Basketball
555 Borror Dr, Columbus, OH 43210
Upcoming Events: 27
Nov 12, 2026 6:30 PM
Columbus Blue Jackets
200 West Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH 43215
Upcoming Events: 64
Nov 12, 2026 7:00 PM
Zillakami
1151 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43201
Upcoming Events: 3
Nov 13, 2026 6:00 PM
Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Hockey
390 Woody Hayes Drive, Columbus, OH 43210
Upcoming Events: 16
Nov 13, 2026 6:00 PM
Zoltan Kaszas
21 East Main St., Columbus, OH 43215
Upcoming Events: 23
Nov 13, 2026 7:00 PM
John Summit
555 Borror Dr, Columbus, OH 43210
Upcoming Events: 13
Nov 13, 2026 7:00 PM
Dr. Mark Lomax II
55 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43203
Upcoming Events: 1
Nov 13, 2026 7:00 PM
Yarn
1200 West Third Ave., Columbus, OH 43212
Upcoming Events: 3
Nov 13, 2026 7:00 PM
Ms. Pat
145 Easton Town Center, Columbus, OH 43219
Upcoming Events: 54
Nov 13, 2026 7:00 PM
Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Volleyball
2741-2737 Defiance Dr, Columbus, OH 43210
Upcoming Events: 2
Nov 13, 2026 7:00 PM
The Great Transparency
2507 Summit St, Columbus, OH 43202
Upcoming Events: 1
Nov 13, 2026 7:30 PM
MAC Women's Soccer Tournament
560 W Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH 43215
Upcoming Events: 1
Nov 13, 2026 7:30 PM
The Importance Of Being Earnest
1932 College Rd, Columbus, OH 43210
Upcoming Events: 18
Nov 13, 2026 7:30 PM
Little Big Town
1871 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43210
Upcoming Events: 9
Nov 13, 2026 7:30 PM
The Wood Brothers
1722 N. High St, Columbus, OH 43201
Upcoming Events: 28
Nov 13, 2026 8:00 PM
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.
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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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Events Near Columbus
Here's what's happening nearby.
Nov
13
2026
Worthington, OH
McConnell Arts CenterFri7:00 PM
Events: 32
Nov
19
2026
New Albany, OH
McCoy CenterThu7:00 PM
Events: 4
Dec
11
2026
Hilliard, OH
Black Swan Bar & GrillFri8:30 PM
Events: 1
Apr
25
2027
Grove City, OH
The Naz Church - Grove CitySun7:30 PM
Events: 1
May
31
2027
Dublin, OH
Muirfield Village Golf CourseMon8:00 AM
Events: 7
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