October 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.
Columbus Events October 2026
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Explore upcoming events in Columbus in October 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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- Oct10202612:00 PMSatCollege (Div I-A and Div I-AA) FOOTBALLWeekend EventOhio Dominican Panthers vs. Thomas More SaintsODU Panther Stadium • 1750 seatsODU Panther Stadium
1216 Sunbury Road, Columbus, OH 43219, US1216 Sunbury Road, Columbus, OH 43219, USFrom $27Avg Ticket Price: ~ $3216 tickets remaining!Select Seats - Oct1020262:00 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventDeath Becomes HerOhio Theatre - Columbus • 2791 seatsOhio Theatre - Columbus39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215, US39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215, USFrom $23Avg Ticket Price: ~ $208Tickets Available: 316Select Seats
- Oct1020263:00 PMSatCollege (Div I-A and Div I-AA) HOCKEYWeekend EventOhio State Buckeyes Women's Hockey vs. Wisconsin BadgersOSU Ice Rink • 1415 seatsOSU Ice Rink390 Woody Hayes Drive, Columbus, OH 43210, US390 Woody Hayes Drive, Columbus, OH 43210, USFrom $23Avg Ticket Price: ~ $2817 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Oct1020264:15 PMSatCollege (Div I-A and Div I-AA) FOOTBALLHigh DemandWeekend EventOhio State Buckeyes vs. Maryland TerrapinsOhio Stadium • 104944 seatsOhio Stadium411 Woody Hayes Dr., Columbus, OH 43210, US411 Woody Hayes Dr., Columbus, OH 43210, USFrom $60Avg Ticket Price: ~ $242Tickets Available: 3919Select Seats
- Oct1020267:00 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventSweeney ToddShort North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus1187 N High St., Columbus, OH 43201, US1187 N High St., Columbus, OH 43201, USFrom $109Avg Ticket Price: ~ $19614 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Oct1020267:00 PMSatCLASSICALWeekend EventByron Stripling & Carmen Bradford's Tribute To Ella and LouisSouthern Theatre • 210 seatsSouthern Theatre21 East Main St., Columbus, OH 43215, US21 East Main St., Columbus, OH 43215, USFrom $88Avg Ticket Price: ~ $115Tickets Available: 47Select Seats
- Oct1020267:30 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventDeath Becomes HerOhio Theatre - Columbus • 2791 seatsOhio Theatre - Columbus39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215, US39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215, USFrom $63Avg Ticket Price: ~ $249Tickets Available: 512Select Seats
- Oct1020268:00 PMSatALTERNATIVEWeekend EventInterpolKEMBA Live! • 7400 seatsKEMBA Live!405 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215, US405 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215, USFrom $58Avg Ticket Price: ~ $144Tickets Available: 68Select Seats
- Oct1020268:00 PMSatCOMEDYWeekend EventJo KoyPalace Theatre Columbus • 2827 seatsPalace Theatre Columbus34 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215, US34 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215, USFrom $64Avg Ticket Price: ~ $130Tickets Available: 291Select Seats
- Oct11202612:30 PMSunTECHNO / ELECTRONICWeekend EventLenny PearceKEMBA Live! • 7400 seatsKEMBA Live!405 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215, US405 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215, USFrom $56Avg Ticket Price: ~ $7421 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Oct1120261:00 PMSunMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventDeath Becomes HerOhio Theatre - Columbus • 2791 seatsOhio Theatre - Columbus39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215, US39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215, USFrom $53Avg Ticket Price: ~ $149Tickets Available: 56Select Seats
- Oct1120263:00 PMSunCLASSICALWeekend EventByron Stripling & Carmen Bradford's Tribute To Ella and LouisSouthern Theatre • 210 seatsSouthern Theatre21 East Main St., Columbus, OH 43215, US21 East Main St., Columbus, OH 43215, USFrom $94Avg Ticket Price: ~ $121Tickets Available: 56Select Seats
- Oct1120264:00 PMSunCollege (Div I-A and Div I-AA) VOLLEYBALLBest ValueWeekend EventOhio State Buckeyes Women's Volleyball vs. Minnesota Golden GophersCovelli Center - Columbus2741-2737 Defiance Dr, Columbus, OH 43210, US2741-2737 Defiance Dr, Columbus, OH 43210, USFrom $10Avg Ticket Price: ~ $40Tickets Available: 381Select Seats
- Oct1120265:00 PMSunPOP / ROCKWeekend EventBuddha TrixieRumba Cafe2507 Summit St, Columbus, OH 43202, US2507 Summit St, Columbus, OH 43202, USFrom $47Avg Ticket Price: ~ $6318 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Oct1120266:00 PMSunPOP / ROCKWeekend EventLEAPAce of Cups2619 N High St, Columbus, OH 43202, US2619 N High St, Columbus, OH 43202, USFrom $87Avg Ticket Price: ~ $1468 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Oct1120266:30 PMSunMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventDeath Becomes HerOhio Theatre - Columbus • 2791 seatsOhio Theatre - Columbus39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215, US39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215, USFrom $73Avg Ticket Price: ~ $164Tickets Available: 181Select Seats
- Oct1120267:00 PMSunRAP / HIP HOPWeekend EventDrivewaysSkully's Music Diner • 1100 seatsSkully's Music Diner1151 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43201, US1151 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43201, USFrom $53Avg Ticket Price: ~ $9224 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Oct1120267:30 PMSunALTERNATIVEWeekend EventFailureA and R Music Bar • 400 seatsA and R Music Bar391 Neil Ave, Columbus, OH 43215, US391 Neil Ave, Columbus, OH 43215, USFrom $33Avg Ticket Price: ~ $4817 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Oct1120268:00 PMSunRAP / HIP HOPWeekend EventDJ ShadowThe Bluestone • 1800 seatsThe Bluestone583 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215, US583 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215, USFrom $61Avg Ticket Price: ~ $7120 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Oct1220268:00 PMMonTECHNO / ELECTRONICThe MidnightKEMBA Live! • 7400 seatsKEMBA Live!405 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215, US405 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215, USFrom $27Avg Ticket Price: ~ $3418 tickets remaining!Select Seats
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Ohio Dominican Panthers Football
1216 Sunbury Road, Columbus, OH 43219
Event Dates 6
Oct 10, 2026 12:00 PM
Death Becomes Her
39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Event Dates 319
Oct 10, 2026 2:00 PM
Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Hockey
390 Woody Hayes Drive, Columbus, OH 43210
Event Dates 23
Oct 10, 2026 3:00 PM
Ohio State Buckeyes Football
411 Woody Hayes Dr., Columbus, OH 43210
Event Dates 7
Oct 10, 2026 4:15 PM
Byron Stripling & Carmen Bradford's Tribute To Ella and Louis
21 East Main St., Columbus, OH 43215
Event Dates 2
Oct 10, 2026 7:00 PM
Sweeney Todd
1187 N High St., Columbus, OH 43201
Event Dates 193
Oct 10, 2026 7:00 PM
Jo Koy
34 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215
Event Dates 57
Oct 10, 2026 8:00 PM
Interpol
405 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215
Event Dates 6
Oct 10, 2026 8:00 PM
Lenny Pearce
405 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215
Event Dates 32
Oct 11, 2026 12:30 PM
Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Volleyball
2741-2737 Defiance Dr, Columbus, OH 43210
Event Dates 12
Oct 11, 2026 4:00 PM
Buddha Trixie
2507 Summit St, Columbus, OH 43202
Event Dates 5
Oct 11, 2026 5:00 PM
LEAP
2619 N High St, Columbus, OH 43202
Event Dates 5
Oct 11, 2026 6:00 PM
Driveways
1151 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43201
Event Dates 2
Oct 11, 2026 7:00 PM
Failure
391 Neil Ave, Columbus, OH 43215
Event Dates 15
Oct 11, 2026 7:30 PM
DJ Shadow
583 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Event Dates 13
Oct 11, 2026 8:00 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Columbus events, venues, schedules, and live entertainment.
What events are happening in Columbus during October 2026?
Columbus hosts concerts, sports games, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment throughout October 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 October 2026?
Yes. Concert schedules include touring artists, arena shows, local performances, music festivals, and live entertainment events throughout Columbus and nearby OH areas.
What are the top event venues in Columbus?
Popular venues include arenas, theaters, comedy clubs, stadiums, music halls, and entertainment venues located across Columbus and nearby areas.
Do event prices change during October 2026?
Yes. Event prices can change based on demand, seating location, performer popularity, venue size, and event date.
Are there weekend events in Columbus?
Yes. Weekends are usually the busiest time for concerts, sports games, comedy shows, festivals, and major live entertainment events across Columbus.
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