Live Shows in Columbus 2026
Live stage shows, magic, ballet, opera, and family entertainment in Columbus and nearby cities.
- Updated: October 31, 2026
Browse live shows in Columbus, OH this year, including stage productions, musicals, plays, circuses, magic shows, ballet, opera, and family performances. Explore shows by date and venue, with schedules updated regularly as new events are announced.
- 381 Upcoming Shows
- 7 Live Shows This Weekend
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- Nov 1 · 12:00 PM · Columbus, OH
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Best Shows This Week & This Month
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Columbus Shows By Month & Dates
Upcoming Live Shows
Explore live stage performances, venues, and upcoming show dates in Columbus.Upcoming Live Shows: 384
- Oct 31, 2026, 6:30 PM Sat — Concert, Weekend Event: The Iron Maidens & Penntera at The King of Clubs - Columbus,
6252 BUSCH BLVD, Columbus, OH 43229, US. From $38, Avg. price ~ $49, 12 tickets remaining! Select Seats - Oct 31, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: Dead Man's Cell Phone at OSU Black Box Theatre, 1921 College Rd, Columbus, OH 43210, US. From $38, Avg. price ~ $52, Tickets Available: 105. Select Seats
- Oct 31, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — CIRCUS, Weekend Event: UniverSoul Circus at Under The Big Top - Historic Crew Stadium, One Black And Gold Blvd., Columbus, OH 43211, US. From $38, Avg. price ~ $76, Tickets Available: 629. Select Seats
- Nov 01, 2026, 12:00 PM Sun — CIRCUS, Weekend Event: UniverSoul Circus at Under The Big Top - Historic Crew Stadium, One Black And Gold Blvd., Columbus, OH 43211, US. From $38, Avg. price ~ $66, Tickets Available: 734. Select Seats
- Nov 01, 2026, 3:00 PM Sun — CIRCUS, Weekend Event: UniverSoul Circus at Under The Big Top - Historic Crew Stadium, One Black And Gold Blvd., Columbus, OH 43211, US. From $32, Avg. price ~ $62, Tickets Available: 445. Select Seats
- Nov 01, 2026, 5:30 PM Sun — Concert, Weekend Event: A Farewell to Kings at The King of Clubs - Columbus, 6252 BUSCH BLVD, Columbus, OH 43229, US. From $43, Avg. price ~ $126, 23 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 01, 2026, 6:30 PM Sun — CIRCUS, Weekend Event: UniverSoul Circus at Under The Big Top - Historic Crew Stadium, One Black And Gold Blvd., Columbus, OH 43211, US. From $32, Avg. price ~ $62, Tickets Available: 1014. Select Seats
- Nov 03, 2026, 7:30 PM Tue — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand: Maybe Happy Ending at Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2791 seats, 39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215, US. From $34, Avg. price ~ $217, Tickets Available: 720. Select Seats
- Nov 03, 2026, 7:30 PM Tue — Concert, High Demand: Abbie Gamboa at Newport Music Hall • 1700 seats, 1722 N. High St, Columbus, OH 43201, US. From $41, Avg. price ~ $238, 24 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 04, 2026, 7:00 PM Wed — CIRCUS: UniverSoul Circus at Under The Big Top - Historic Crew Stadium, One Black And Gold Blvd., Columbus, OH 43211, US. From $28, Avg. price ~ $54, Tickets Available: 1423. Select Seats
- Nov 04, 2026, 7:30 PM Wed — MUSICAL / PLAY: Dead Man's Cell Phone at OSU Black Box Theatre, 1921 College Rd, Columbus, OH 43210, US. From $31, Avg. price ~ $44, Tickets Available: 50. Select Seats
- Nov 04, 2026, 7:30 PM Wed — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand: Maybe Happy Ending at Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2791 seats, 39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215, US. From $59, Avg. price ~ $148, Tickets Available: 506. Select Seats
- Nov 05, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — Concert: The Brokes - The Strokes Experience at Woodlands Tavern, 1200 West Third Ave., Columbus, OH 43212, US. From $37, Avg. price ~ $56, 26 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 05, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — CIRCUS: UniverSoul Circus at Under The Big Top - Historic Crew Stadium, One Black And Gold Blvd., Columbus, OH 43211, US. From $28, Avg. price ~ $55, Tickets Available: 1756. Select Seats
- Nov 05, 2026, 7:30 PM Thu — MUSICAL / PLAY: Dead Man's Cell Phone at OSU Black Box Theatre, 1921 College Rd, Columbus, OH 43210, US. From $32, Avg. price ~ $43, Tickets Available: 103. Select Seats
- Nov 05, 2026, 7:30 PM Thu — MUSICAL / PLAY, Best Value, High Demand: Maybe Happy Ending at Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2791 seats, 39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215, US. From $15, Avg. price ~ $166, Tickets Available: 423. Select Seats
- Nov 06, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — CIRCUS: UniverSoul Circus at Under The Big Top - Historic Crew Stadium, One Black And Gold Blvd., Columbus, OH 43211, US. From $31, Avg. price ~ $62, Tickets Available: 656. Select Seats
- Nov 06, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand: Maybe Happy Ending at Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2791 seats, 39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215, US. From $26, Avg. price ~ $176, Tickets Available: 623. Select Seats
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Columbus Shows By Month
Monthly pages help you find upcoming live shows by season, weekend, and date.
All Shows in Columbus
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UniverSoul Circus
One Black And Gold Blvd., Columbus, OH 43211
Upcoming Shows 47
Oct 31, 2026 12:00 PM
Dead Man's Cell Phone
1921 College Rd, Columbus, OH 43210
Upcoming Shows 11
Oct 31, 2026 7:30 PM
Maybe Happy Ending
39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Upcoming Shows 32
Nov 03, 2026 7:30 PM
Pirates! The Penzance Musical
34 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215
Upcoming Shows 10
Nov 06, 2026 7:30 PM
Andrea Gibson
405 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215
Upcoming Shows 15
Nov 07, 2026 7:30 PM
Jimbo's Drag Circus
145 Easton Town Center, Columbus, OH 43219
Upcoming Shows 1
Nov 11, 2026 7:00 PM
James McNeill Whistler - Exhibition On Screen
777 Evening St, Columbus, OH 43085
Upcoming Shows 1
Nov 13, 2026 7:00 PM
The Importance Of Being Earnest
1932 College Rd, Columbus, OH 43210
Upcoming Shows 18
Nov 13, 2026 7:30 PM
Hairspray
1187 N High St., Columbus, OH 43201
Upcoming Shows 100
Nov 19, 2026 7:00 PM
Autumn Concert
1813 High St., Columbus, OH 43210
Upcoming Shows 4
Nov 19, 2026 7:30 PM
Cirque Italia: Water Circus
One Black And Gold Blvd., Columbus, OH 43211
Upcoming Shows 53
Nov 20, 2026 8:00 PM
A Christmas Carol
39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Upcoming Shows 1751
Nov 27, 2026 2:00 PM
Echoes
227 N. 3rd St., Columbus, OH 43215
Upcoming Shows 1
Dec 02, 2026 7:00 PM
The Wise Woman of Hoxton
549 Franklin Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215
Upcoming Shows 3
Dec 03, 2026 7:30 PM
Uptown Scrooge: Abridged!
227 N. 3rd St., Columbus, OH 43215
Upcoming Shows 5
Dec 05, 2026 1:00 PM
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Live Entertainment Venues
Explore theatres, performing arts centers, and venues hosting live shows in Columbus and nearby cities.
Columbus Convention Center
Columbus, OH
Convention Center
Upcoming Shows 5
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Columbus Museum of Art
Columbus, OH
Cultural Venue
Upcoming Shows 12
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Fawcett Center
Columbus, OH
Arena
Upcoming Shows 2
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Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
Columbus, OH
Comedy Club
Upcoming Shows 2
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Greater Columbus
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows 3
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KEMBA Live!
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows 2
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Lincoln Theatre - Columbus
Columbus, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Shows 1
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MadLab Theatre
Columbus, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Shows 6
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McConnell Arts Center
Columbus, OH
Arena
Upcoming Shows 10
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Mershon Auditorium At Wexner Center For The Arts
Columbus, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Shows 7
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Nationwide Arena
Columbus, OH
Arena
Upcoming Shows 9
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Newport Music Hall
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows 1
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Ohio Expo Center
Columbus, OH
Convention Center
Upcoming Shows 8
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Ohio Theatre - Columbus
Columbus, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Shows 120
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OSU Black Box Theatre
Columbus, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Shows 4
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OSU Proscenium Theatre
Columbus, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Shows 6
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Palace Theatre Columbus
Columbus, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Shows 17
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Rumba Cafe
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows 1
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Shedd Theatre - OH
Columbus, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Shows 3
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Short North Church
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows 1
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Live Shows FAQ
Quick answers about live stage shows, theatre productions, and entertainment performances in Columbus.
What types of live shows are happening in Columbus?
Live shows may include theatre productions, musicals, ballet performances, opera, magic shows, family entertainment, and touring stage productions.
Are live show schedules updated regularly?
Yeah. Performance dates and venue schedules are updated often as new productions and touring events are announced.
Do live shows happen on weekdays?
Absolutely. Many venues host performances throughout the week, while weekends are usually the busiest show dates.
Where are live shows usually performed in Columbus?
Live shows are commonly hosted at theatres, performing arts centers, auditoriums, and entertainment venues across Columbus and nearby cities.
Are family-friendly live shows available?
Some productions are designed for all ages, including family theatre, magic performances, and seasonal stage shows.
Do touring productions visit Columbus?
Yes. Many national and regional touring productions stop in Columbus throughout the year.
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