Columbus Events December 2026

Concerts, sports, comedy shows, Broadway performances, and live events across Columbus, OH.

Updated: November 12, 2026

Explore upcoming events in Columbus in December 2026, including concerts, sports events, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment across the city and nearby areas. Browse events by date, venue, category, and neighborhood throughout the month.

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Dec 01, 2026, 7:30 PM Tue — POP / ROCK: Iluka at Rumba Cafe, 2507 Summit St, Columbus, OH 43202, US. From $45, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $150, Tickets Available: 55. Select Seats

Dec 02, 2026, 6:30 PM Wed — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Best Value: Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Basketball vs. Akron Zips at Value City Arena at The Schottenstein Center • 20000 seats, 555 Borror Dr, Columbus, OH 43210, US. From $4, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $29, Tickets Available: 2534. Select Seats

Dec 02, 2026, 7:00 PM Wed — Concert: Wheeler Creek Happy Hour Concert at Rumba Cafe, 2507 Summit St, Columbus, OH 43202, US. From $49, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $178, Tickets Available: 36. Select Seats

Dec 02, 2026, 7:00 PM Wed — COMEDY: Joe Fenti at Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus, 145 Easton Town Center, Columbus, OH 43219, US. From $35, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $75, Tickets Available: 36. Select Seats

Dec 02, 2026, 7:00 PM Wed — THEATRE: Echoes at MadLab Theatre, 227 N. 3rd St., Columbus, OH 43215, US. From $13, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $15, 1 tickets remaining! Select Seats

Dec 03, 2026, Time TBA — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) SOCCER: NCAA Divison III Soccer: Men's Semifinals at Historic Crew Stadium • 30000 seats, One Black And Gold Blvd., Columbus, OH 43211, US. From $28, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $32, 16 tickets remaining! Select Seats

Dec 03, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — COMEDY: Nasser Al-Rayess at Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus, 145 Easton Town Center, Columbus, OH 43219, US. From $46, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $65, 29 tickets remaining! Select Seats

Dec 03, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — POP / ROCK: Jesse Henry & The Lovecats - Tribute to The Cure at Rumba Cafe, 2507 Summit St, Columbus, OH 43202, US. From $62, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $87, 14 tickets remaining! Select Seats

Dec 03, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand: Hairspray at Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus, 1187 N High St., Columbus, OH 43201, US. From $61, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $155, Tickets Available: 65. Select Seats

Dec 03, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — ALTERNATIVE, High Demand: The Bouncing Souls at Skully's Music Diner • 1100 seats, 1151 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43201, US. From $69, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $333, 24 tickets remaining! Select Seats

Dec 03, 2026, 7:30 PM Thu — MUSICAL / PLAY: The Wise Woman of Hoxton at Shedd Theatre - OH, 549 Franklin Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215, US. From $16, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $18, Tickets Available: 83. Select Seats

Dec 03, 2026, 8:00 PM Thu — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) HOCKEY: Ohio State Buckeyes Hockey vs. Michigan State Spartans at Value City Arena at The Schottenstein Center • 20000 seats, 555 Borror Dr, Columbus, OH 43210, US. From $11, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $47, Tickets Available: 2661. Select Seats

Dec 03, 2026, 8:00 PM Thu — 50s / 60s ERA, High Demand: Micky Dolenz at KEMBA Live! • 7400 seats, 405 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215, US. From $81, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $231, Tickets Available: 88. Select Seats

Dec 03, 2026, 8:00 PM Thu — ALTERNATIVE, High Demand, Pay Later Available: Lord Huron at Palace Theatre Columbus • 2827 seats, 34 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215, US. From $124, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $455, Tickets Available: 100, VIP Packages. Select Seats

Dec 04, 2026, Time TBA — OTHER: GalaxyCon Columbus - Friday at Greater Columbus, East Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215, US. From $96, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $111, 4 tickets remaining! Select Seats

Dec 04, 2026, Time TBA — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) SOCCER: NCAA Divison III Soccer: Women's Semifinals at Historic Crew Stadium • 30000 seats, One Black And Gold Blvd., Columbus, OH 43211, US. From $28, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $32, 16 tickets remaining! Select Seats

Dec 04, 2026, 6:00 PM Fri — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) HOCKEY: Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Hockey vs. Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks at OSU Ice Rink • 1415 seats, 390 Woody Hayes Drive, Columbus, OH 43210, US. From $20, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $23, 18 tickets remaining! 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 Ticket Price: ~ $43, 17 tickets remaining! Select Seats

Dec 04, 2026, 6:00 PM Fri — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) HOCKEY: Ohio State Buckeyes Hockey vs. Michigan State Spartans at Value City Arena at The Schottenstein Center • 20000 seats, 555 Borror Dr, Columbus, OH 43210, US. From $26, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $43, Tickets Available: 760. Select Seats

Dec 04, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — COMEDY, High Demand: John Morgan - Comedian at Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus, 145 Easton Town Center, Columbus, OH 43219, US. From $20, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $367, Tickets Available: 32. Select Seats

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About Events in Columbus During December 2026

December 2026 features concerts, sports games, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment across Columbus and nearby OH areas. Major arenas, theaters, clubs, and entertainment venues continue to update their schedules throughout the month.

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Iluka

2507 Summit St, Columbus, OH 43202

Event Dates 12

Dec 01, 2026 7:30 PM

Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Basketball

555 Borror Dr, Columbus, OH 43210

Event Dates 26

Dec 02, 2026 6:30 PM

Joe Fenti

145 Easton Town Center, Columbus, OH 43219

Event Dates 24

Dec 02, 2026 7:00 PM

Wheeler Creek Happy Hour Concert

2507 Summit St, Columbus, OH 43202

Event Dates 1

Dec 02, 2026 7:00 PM

Echoes

227 N. 3rd St., Columbus, OH 43215

Event Dates 1

Dec 02, 2026 7:00 PM

NCAA Divison III Soccer

One Black And Gold Blvd., Columbus, OH 43211

Event Dates 4

Dec 03, 2026 Time TBA

The Bouncing Souls

1151 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43201

Event Dates 17

Dec 03, 2026 7:00 PM

Jesse Henry

2507 Summit St, Columbus, OH 43202

Event Dates 1

Dec 03, 2026 7:00 PM

Hairspray

1187 N High St., Columbus, OH 43201

Event Dates 100

Dec 03, 2026 7:00 PM

Nasser Al-Rayess

145 Easton Town Center, Columbus, OH 43219

Event Dates 8

Dec 03, 2026 7:00 PM

The Wise Woman of Hoxton

549 Franklin Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215

Event Dates 3

Dec 03, 2026 7:30 PM

Micky Dolenz

405 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215

Event Dates 13

Dec 03, 2026 8:00 PM

Lord Huron

34 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215

Event Dates 24

Dec 03, 2026 8:00 PM

Ohio State Buckeyes Hockey

555 Borror Dr, Columbus, OH 43210

Event Dates 26

Dec 03, 2026 8:00 PM

GalaxyCon

East Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215

Event Dates 11

Dec 04, 2026 Time TBA

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What events are happening in Columbus during December 2026?

Columbus hosts concerts, sports games, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment throughout December 2026.

Where can I find Columbus events by date?

Use the monthly event calendar and date filters to browse concerts, sports events, comedy shows, and live performances happening across Columbus.

Are concerts happening in Columbus during December 2026?

Yes. Concert schedules include touring artists, arena shows, local performances, music festivals, and live entertainment events throughout Columbus and nearby OH areas.