Columbus Concerts in December 2026
Live music events, arena shows, and major concert tours happening in Columbus this month.
- Updated: November 1, 2026
Columbus concerts in December 2026 include arena shows, orchestral performances, local live music, indie bands, jazz concerts, and major touring artists. Concerts take place across theaters, clubs, amphitheaters, and music venues throughout the city during the month.
- 24 Upcoming Concerts
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- Iluka
- Dec 1 · 7:30 PM · Columbus, OH
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Columbus Concerts By Dates
Pick a date to see concerts happening in Columbus this month.December Concert Schedule
Compare upcoming concerts, venues, and live music performances happening this month.Upcoming Concerts: 25
- Dec 01, 2026, 7:30 PM Tue — POP / ROCK: Iluka at Rumba Cafe,
2507 Summit St, Columbus, OH 43202, US. From $45, Avg. price ~ $61, 18 tickets remaining! Select Seats - Dec 03, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — ALTERNATIVE: The Bouncing Souls at Skully's Music Diner • 1100 seats, 1151 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43201, US. From $69, Avg. price ~ $288, 26 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Dec 03, 2026, 8:00 PM Thu — 50s / 60s ERA: Micky Dolenz at KEMBA Live! • 7400 seats, 405 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215, US. From $81, Avg. price ~ $217, Tickets Available: 97. Select Seats
- Dec 03, 2026, 8:00 PM Thu — ALTERNATIVE, Pay Later Available: Lord Huron at Palace Theatre Columbus • 2827 seats, 34 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215, US. From $142, Avg. price ~ $445, Tickets Available: 122, VIP Packages. Select Seats
- Dec 04, 2026, 6:00 PM Fri — REGGAE / REGGAETON: aurorawave at Ace of Cups, 2619 N High St, Columbus, OH 43202, US. From $35, Avg. price ~ $72, 17 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Dec 04, 2026, 8:00 PM Fri — ALTERNATIVE, Best Value: Tyler Nance at A and R Music Bar • 400 seats, 391 Neil Ave, Columbus, OH 43215, US. From $24, Avg. price ~ $31, 17 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Dec 05, 2026, 3:00 PM Sat — CLASSICAL, High Demand, Weekend Event: Trans-Siberian Orchestra at Nationwide Arena • 20000 seats, 200 West Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH 43215, US. From $63, Avg. price ~ $159, Tickets Available: 9682, VIP Packages. Select Seats
- Dec 05, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — CLASSICAL, High Demand, Weekend Event: Trans-Siberian Orchestra at Nationwide Arena • 20000 seats, 200 West Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH 43215, US. From $66, Avg. price ~ $168, Tickets Available: 11643, VIP Packages. Select Seats
- Dec 08, 2026, 7:30 PM Tue — HARD ROCK / METAL: Lady Radiator at Rumba Cafe, 2507 Summit St, Columbus, OH 43202, US. From $70, Avg. price ~ $111, 24 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Dec 09, 2026, 7:30 PM Wed — POP / ROCK: Easy Honey at Rumba Cafe, 2507 Summit St, Columbus, OH 43202, US. From $63, Avg. price ~ $102, 18 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Dec 11, 2026, 8:00 PM Fri — RAP / HIP HOP: Dax at The King of Clubs - Columbus, 6252 BUSCH BLVD, Columbus, OH 43229, US. From $39, Avg. price ~ $47, 16 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Dec 12, 2026, Time TBA — TECHNO / ELECTRONIC, Weekend Event: Benda at Otherworld - OH, 5819 Chantry Dr, Columbus, OH 43232, US. From $45, Avg. price ~ $52, 6 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Dec 12, 2026, 5:30 PM Sat — POP / ROCK, Weekend Event: Black Stone Cherry at The King of Clubs - Columbus, 6252 BUSCH BLVD, Columbus, OH 43229, US. From $48, Avg. price ~ $102, 26 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Dec 12, 2026, 8:00 PM Sat — ALTERNATIVE, Weekend Event: Jady at The Basement - Columbus • 300 seats, 391 Neil Ave., Columbus, OH 43201, US. From $50, Avg. price ~ $57, 6 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Dec 14, 2026, 7:00 PM Mon — JAZZ / BLUES: Dave Koz at Palace Theatre Columbus • 2827 seats, 34 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215, US. From $69, Avg. price ~ $115, Tickets Available: 466. Select Seats
- Dec 16, 2026, 8:00 PM Wed — COUNTRY / FOLK: Brett Eldredge at Palace Theatre Columbus • 2827 seats, 34 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215, US. From $44, Avg. price ~ $234, Tickets Available: 275, VIP Packages. Select Seats
- Dec 17, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — HOLIDAY: The Arrival - A Christmas Experience at Value City Arena at The Schottenstein Center • 20000 seats, 555 Borror Dr, Columbus, OH 43210, US. From $56, Avg. price ~ $146, Tickets Available: 3754. Select Seats
- Dec 17, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — HOLIDAY: Mad, Mad Men Swingin' Holiday Show at McConnell Arts Center, 777 Evening St, Columbus, OH 43085, US. From $62, Avg. price ~ $71, 2 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Dec 17, 2026, 7:30 PM Thu — COUNTRY / FOLK: Oliver Hazard at Skully's Music Diner • 1100 seats, 1151 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43201, US. From $62, Avg. price ~ $102, 18 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Dec 17, 2026, 8:00 PM Thu — POP / ROCK: Shakey Graves at Newport Music Hall • 1700 seats, 1722 N. High St, Columbus, OH 43201, US. From $40, Avg. price ~ $284, Tickets Available: 36. Select Seats
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All Concerts in December
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Iluka
2507 Summit St, Columbus, OH 43202
Upcoming Concerts 12
Dec 01, 2026 7:30 PM
The Bouncing Souls
1151 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43201
Upcoming Concerts 17
Dec 03, 2026 7:00 PM
Micky Dolenz
405 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215
Upcoming Concerts 18
Dec 03, 2026 8:00 PM
Lord Huron
34 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215
Upcoming Concerts 24
Dec 03, 2026 8:00 PM
aurorawave
2619 N High St, Columbus, OH 43202
Upcoming Concerts 7
Dec 04, 2026 6:00 PM
Tyler Nance
391 Neil Ave, Columbus, OH 43215
Upcoming Concerts 9
Dec 04, 2026 8:00 PM
Trans-Siberian Orchestra
200 West Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH 43215
Upcoming Concerts 95
Dec 05, 2026 3:00 PM
Lady Radiator
2507 Summit St, Columbus, OH 43202
Upcoming Concerts 4
Dec 08, 2026 7:30 PM
Easy Honey
2507 Summit St, Columbus, OH 43202
Upcoming Concerts 1
Dec 09, 2026 7:30 PM
Dax
6252 BUSCH BLVD, Columbus, OH 43229
Upcoming Concerts 20
Dec 11, 2026 8:00 PM
Benda
5819 Chantry Dr, Columbus, OH 43232
Upcoming Concerts 1
Dec 12, 2026 Time TBA
Black Stone Cherry
6252 BUSCH BLVD, Columbus, OH 43229
Upcoming Concerts 21
Dec 12, 2026 5:30 PM
Jady
391 Neil Ave., Columbus, OH 43201
Upcoming Concerts 20
Dec 12, 2026 8:00 PM
Dave Koz
34 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215
Upcoming Concerts 19
Dec 14, 2026 7:00 PM
Brett Eldredge
34 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215
Upcoming Concerts 12
Dec 16, 2026 8:00 PM
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Concert Venues in Columbus
Music venues, arenas, and concert halls across Columbus.
A and R Music Bar
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Concerts 2
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Ace of Cups
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Concerts 1
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Black Swan Bar & Grill
Hilliard, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Concerts 1
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KEMBA Live!
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Concerts 1
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Lincoln Theatre - Columbus
Columbus, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Concerts 1
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McConnell Arts Center
Columbus, OH
Arena
Upcoming Concerts 3
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Nationwide Arena
Columbus, OH
Arena
Upcoming Concerts 2
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Newport Music Hall
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Concerts 1
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Otherworld - OH
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Concerts 1
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Palace Theatre Columbus
Columbus, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Concerts 3
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Rumba Cafe
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Concerts 3
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Skully's Music Diner
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Concerts 3
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The Basement - Columbus
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Concerts 1
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The King of Clubs - Columbus
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Concerts 2
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Value City Arena at The Schottenstein Center
Columbus, OH
Arena
Upcoming Concerts 1
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About Columbus Concerts
Columbus keeps a busy live music calendar throughout 2026, with touring artists, local bands, arena concerts, and club performances happening across the city. Some nights stay low-key, while major tours can completely change the vibe downtown.
Columbus Concerts FAQ
Quick answers about concerts, venues, schedules, and live music events in Columbus.
What concerts are happening in Columbus during December 2026?
Columbus hosts live concerts, arena shows, club performances, and major touring artists throughout December 2026.
Where are concerts held in Columbus?
Concerts in Columbus take place at arenas, theaters, amphitheaters, clubs, and other live music venues across the city.
Are weekend concerts more popular?
Yes. Friday and Saturday concerts usually attract larger crowds, especially for major tours and headline performers.
Do concert schedules change?
Yes. Concert dates, venues, and performance times can change throughout the year.
Can I find smaller live music shows?
Yes. Alongside major arena concerts, Columbus also hosts local bands, club performances, and smaller live music events.
How often is this concert calendar updated?
The concert calendar is updated regularly as new performances and tour dates are announced.
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Concerts in December 2026