The best events in Columbus include 927 concerts, sports, theater, comedy, and festivals, with tickets starting from $9. Browse updated schedules, discover top venues, and compare ticket options throughout Columbus and nearby areas.
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Columbus hosts 927 upcoming events, including concerts, sports, theater, comedy, and festivals, with tickets starting from $9 and averaging $41, across venues throughout Columbus, OH. Next up: September 2, 2026 at Huntington Park. Schedules updated as of September 2, 2026.
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- Sep0220266:35 PMWedMinors (AAA)Best ValueColumbus Clippers vs. Iowa CubsHuntington Park
43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr Columbus, OH43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr Columbus, OH, USFrom $9Avg. price ~ $41Tickets Available: 1990View Tickets - Sep0320266:35 PMThuMinors (AAA)Best ValueColumbus Clippers vs. Iowa CubsHuntington Park43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr Columbus, OH43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr Columbus, OH, USFrom $10Avg. price ~ $38Tickets Available: 1881View Tickets
- Sep0320267:00 PMThuCOMEDYGary OwenFunny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, USFrom $81Avg. price ~ $3688 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Sep0420267:00 PMFriRAP / HIP HOPInsane Clown PosseKEMBA Live! • 7,400 seatsKEMBA Live!43215, 405 Neil Avenue Columbus, OH43215, 405 Neil Avenue Columbus, OH, USFrom $82Avg. price ~ $50824 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Sep0420267:00 PMFriCOMEDYGary OwenFunny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, USAvg. price ~ $9134 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Sep0420267:05 PMFriMinors (AAA)Best ValueColumbus Clippers vs. Iowa CubsHuntington Park43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr Columbus, OH43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr Columbus, OH, USFrom $10Avg. price ~ $25Tickets Available: 1121View Tickets
- Sep05202612:30 PMSatCollege (Div I-A and Div I-AA) FOOTBALLWeekend EventOhio State Buckeyes vs. Ball State CardinalsOhio Stadium • 104,944 seatsOhio Stadium43210, 411 Woody Hayes Dr. Columbus, OH43210, 411 Woody Hayes Dr. Columbus, OH, USFrom $39Avg. price ~ $164Tickets Available: 5830View TicketsVIP Packages
- Sep0520267:05 PMSatMinors (AAA)Weekend EventColumbus Clippers vs. Iowa CubsHuntington Park43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr Columbus, OH43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr Columbus, OH, USFrom $11Avg. price ~ $30Tickets Available: 1554View Tickets
- Sep0520267:30 PMSatProfessional (MLS)Weekend EventColumbus Crew Vs. Colorado RapidsScottsMiracle-Gro Field • 20,000 seatsScottsMiracle-Gro Field43215, 560 W Nationwide Blvd Columbus, OH43215, 560 W Nationwide Blvd Columbus, OH, USFrom $13Avg. price ~ $127Tickets Available: 1245View TicketsVIP Packages
- Sep0520268:00 PMSatTECHNO / ELECTRONICWeekend EventSlayrNewport Music Hall • 1,700 seatsNewport Music Hall43201, 1722 N. High St Columbus, OH43201, 1722 N. High St Columbus, OH, USFrom $46Avg. price ~ $5828 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Sep0520269:15 PMSatCOMEDYWeekend EventGary OwenFunny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, USAvg. price ~ $9134 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Sep0620261:05 PMSunMinors (AAA)Best ValueWeekend EventColumbus Clippers vs. Iowa CubsHuntington Park43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr Columbus, OH43235, 1 Huntington Park Dr Columbus, OH, USFrom $10Avg. price ~ $28Tickets Available: 1439View Tickets
- Sep0620266:00 PMSunCOMEDYWeekend EventGary OwenFunny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, USAvg. price ~ $9134 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Sep0820267:00 PMTueMonolord & KhemmisAce of Cups43202, 2619 N High St Columbus, OH43202, 2619 N High St Columbus, OH, USFrom $194Avg. price ~ $2242 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Sep0920267:00 PMWedPOP / ROCKShreya GhoshalNationwide Arena • 20,000 seatsNationwide Arena43215, 200 West Nationwide Blvd Columbus, OH43215, 200 West Nationwide Blvd Columbus, OH, USFrom $77Avg. price ~ $168Tickets Available: 829View Tickets
- Sep0920267:00 PMWedCOMEDYRayna GreenbergFunny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, USFrom $46Avg. price ~ $5818 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Sep0920267:30 PMWedCOUNTRY / FOLKHigh DemandKacey MusgravesValue City Arena at The Schottenstein Center • 20,000 seatsValue City Arena at The Schottenstein Center43210, 555 Borror Dr Columbus, OH43210, 555 Borror Dr Columbus, OH, USFrom $45Avg. price ~ $191Tickets Available: 5726View TicketsVIP Packages
- Sep0920268:00 PMWedRAP / HIP HOPAnees - ArtistThe Bluestone • 1,800 seatsThe Bluestone43215, 583 East Broad Street Columbus, OH43215, 583 East Broad Street Columbus, OH, USFrom $62Avg. price ~ $726 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Sep1020267:00 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAYAndy Warhol In IranAndy Warhol In IranAbbey Theater43017, 5600 Post Rd. Dublin, OH43017, 5600 Post Rd. Dublin, OH, USFrom $37Avg. price ~ $42Tickets Available: 42View Tickets
- Sep1020267:00 PMThuCOMEDYSteve FureyFunny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH43219, 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH, USFrom $35Avg. price ~ $4619 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Sep1020267:30 PMThuBALLETBalletMet: Future IconsBalletmet Dance Center43215, 322 Mount Vernon Ave Columbus, OH43215, 322 Mount Vernon Ave Columbus, OH, USFrom $77Avg. price ~ $894 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Sep1020267:30 PMThuCOUNTRY / FOLKTommy PrineNatalie's Grandview43212, 945 King Avenue Columbus, OH43212, 945 King Avenue Columbus, OH, USFrom $185Avg. price ~ $2142 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Sep1020268:00 PMThuCOUNTRY / FOLKJ.R. CarrollThe Bluestone • 1,800 seatsThe Bluestone43215, 583 East Broad Street Columbus, OH43215, 583 East Broad Street Columbus, OH, USFrom $38Avg. price ~ $5026 tickets remaining!View Tickets
- Sep1020268:00 PMThuPOP / ROCKJoe JordanNewport Music Hall • 1,700 seatsNewport Music Hall43201, 1722 N. High St Columbus, OH43201, 1722 N. High St Columbus, OH, USFrom $33Avg. price ~ $3918 tickets remaining!View Tickets
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A and R Music Bar
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
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Abbey Theater
Dublin, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 16
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Ace of Cups
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 15
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Balletmet Dance Center
Columbus, OH
Cultural Venue
Upcoming Events: 4
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Bicentennial Pavilion At Columbus Commons
Columbus, OH
Arena
Upcoming Events: 1
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Covelli Center - Columbus
Columbus, OH
Arena
Upcoming Events: 11
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Donatos Basement
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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Franklin County Fairgrounds - OH
Hilliard, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 2
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Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
Columbus, OH
Comedy Club
Upcoming Events: 138
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Historic Crew Stadium
Columbus, OH
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 3
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Huntington Park
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 86
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KEMBA Live!
Columbus, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 19
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Lincoln Theatre - Columbus
Columbus, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 10
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McConnell Arts Center
Columbus, OH
Arena
Upcoming Events: 7
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McCoy Center
New Albany, OH
Arena
Upcoming Events: 1
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"Columbus currently has 927 events on the calendar, including concerts, sports, theater, comedy, and festivals."
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