Columbus Live Shows December 2026

Theatre shows, ballet, opera, magic, and circus performances in Columbus by date and venue.

Updated: November 4, 2026

Live shows in Columbus during December 2026 include touring stage productions, family shows, circus performances, magic acts, ballet, opera, and large-scale theatrical entertainment. Performances take place at theatres, casinos, resorts, and entertainment venues throughout Columbus and nearby areas.

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

Dec 03, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — MUSICAL / PLAY: Hairspray at Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus, 1187 N High St., Columbus, OH 43201, US. From $59, Avg. price ~ $155, Tickets Available: 68. 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. price ~ $18, 18 tickets remaining! Select Seats

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

Dec 04, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY: Hairspray at Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus, 1187 N High St., Columbus, OH 43201, US. From $59, Avg. price ~ $160, Tickets Available: 58. Select Seats

Dec 04, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY: The Wise Woman of Hoxton at Shedd Theatre - OH, 549 Franklin Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215, US. From $16, Avg. price ~ $18, 18 tickets remaining! Select Seats

Dec 05, 2026, Time TBA — OTHER, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: Galaxycon Columbus - Saturday at Greater Columbus, East Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215, US. From $126, Avg. price ~ $145, 4 tickets remaining! Select Seats

Dec 05, 2026, 1:00 PM Sat — THEATRE, Weekend Event: Uptown Scrooge: Abridged! at MadLab Theatre, 227 N. 3rd St., Columbus, OH 43215, US. From $39, Avg. price ~ $45, 1 tickets remaining! Select Seats

Dec 05, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: Hairspray at Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus, 1187 N High St., Columbus, OH 43201, US. From $60, Avg. price ~ $162, Tickets Available: 63. Select Seats

Dec 05, 2026, 7:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: Hairspray at Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus, 1187 N High St., Columbus, OH 43201, US. From $59, Avg. price ~ $156, Tickets Available: 49. Select Seats

Dec 05, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: The Wise Woman of Hoxton at Shedd Theatre - OH, 549 Franklin Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215, US. From $16, Avg. price ~ $18, 18 tickets remaining! Select Seats

Dec 06, 2026, Time TBA — OTHER, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: GalaxyCon Columbus - Sunday at Greater Columbus, East Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215, US. From $110, Avg. price ~ $126, 4 tickets remaining! Select Seats

Dec 06, 2026, 2:00 PM Sun — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: Hairspray at Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus, 1187 N High St., Columbus, OH 43201, US. From $62, Avg. price ~ $167, Tickets Available: 50. Select Seats

Dec 06, 2026, 3:00 PM Sun — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: Daniel In The Lions' Den at Mershon Auditorium At Wexner Center For The Arts • 2500 seats, 1871 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43210, US. From $48, Avg. price ~ $89, Tickets Available: 2730. Select Seats

Dec 08, 2026, 7:30 PM Tue — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand: Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas - The Musical at Palace Theatre Columbus • 2827 seats, 34 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215, US. From $58, Avg. price ~ $180, Tickets Available: 4850. Select Seats

Dec 09, 2026, 10:00 AM Wed — MUSICAL / PLAY: Hairspray at Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus, 1187 N High St., Columbus, OH 43201, US. From $44, Avg. price ~ $423, 12 tickets remaining! Select Seats

Dec 09, 2026, 7:30 PM Wed — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand: Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas - The Musical at Palace Theatre Columbus • 2827 seats, 34 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215, US. From $58, Avg. price ~ $183, Tickets Available: 5595. Select Seats

Dec 10, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — MUSICAL / PLAY: Hairspray at Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus, 1187 N High St., Columbus, OH 43201, US. From $59, Avg. price ~ $159, Tickets Available: 57. Select Seats

Dec 10, 2026, 7:30 PM Thu — BALLET, High Demand: BalletMet: The Nutcracker at Ohio Theatre - Columbus • 2791 seats, 39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215, US. From $62, Avg. price ~ $222, Tickets Available: 252. Select Seats

Dec 10, 2026, 7:30 PM Thu — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand: Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas - The Musical at Palace Theatre Columbus • 2827 seats, 34 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215, US. From $58, Avg. price ~ $178, Tickets Available: 5094. Select Seats

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Featured musicals, plays, and high-demand theater productions across Columbus and surrounding areas.

Echoes

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

Upcoming Shows 1

Dec 02, 2026 7:00 PM

Hairspray

1187 N High St., Columbus, OH 43201

Upcoming Shows 100

Dec 03, 2026 7:00 PM

The Wise Woman of Hoxton

549 Franklin Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215

Upcoming Shows 3

Dec 03, 2026 7:30 PM

GalaxyCon

East Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215

Upcoming Shows 11

Dec 04, 2026 Time TBA

Uptown Scrooge: Abridged!

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

Upcoming Shows 5

Dec 05, 2026 1:00 PM

Daniel In The Lions' Den

1871 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43210

Upcoming Shows 26

Dec 06, 2026 3:00 PM

Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas - The Musical

34 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215

Upcoming Shows 148

Dec 08, 2026 7:30 PM

The Nutcracker

39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215

Upcoming Shows 2046

Dec 10, 2026 7:30 PM

Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA Tribute

25 W 5th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201

Upcoming Shows 55

Dec 11, 2026 8:45 PM

Sassy Brassy

77 S High St, Columbus, OH 43215

Upcoming Shows 2

Dec 12, 2026 7:30 PM

Broadway Rave

1151 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43201

Upcoming Shows 10

Dec 12, 2026 9:00 PM

Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson

480 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215

Upcoming Shows 47

Dec 13, 2026 4:30 PM

Candlelight: Tribute to Adele

480 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215

Upcoming Shows 36

Dec 13, 2026 6:30 PM

Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons Tribute

480 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215

Upcoming Shows 65

Dec 13, 2026 8:45 PM

O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy

77 S High St, Columbus, OH 43215

Upcoming Shows 16

Dec 17, 2026 7:30 PM

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Columbus Museum of Art

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Mershon Auditorium At Wexner Center For The Arts

Ohio Theatre - Columbus

Palace Theatre Columbus

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Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus

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Speaker Jo Ann Davidson Theatre

Value City Arena at The Schottenstein Center

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