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3,715 live events across 284 venues in Columbus — 337 this week, 25 in the next 24 hours. Updated daily from official calendars, venues and ticket sources.

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Leagues Cup: Phase One - Columbus Crew vs. Atlas FC

Tue, Aug 4, 2026 · 7:45 PM
ScottsMiracle-Gro Field
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Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Ball State Cardinals
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· Columbus

Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Ball State Cardinals

Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · 12:30 PM
Ohio Wesleyan University Library
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BLÜ EYES: Two People at Once Tour
Live Music · Columbus

BLÜ EYES: Two People at Once Tour

Sun, Sep 20, 2026 · 5:00 PM
Rumba Cafe
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· Columbus

Leagues Cup: Phase One - Columbus Crew vs. CF Pachuca

Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:30 PM
ScottsMiracle-Gro Field
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· Columbus

Leagues Cup: Phase One - Columbus Crew vs. Pumas UNAM

Tue, Aug 11, 2026 · 7:30 PM
ScottsMiracle-Gro Field
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Happening tonight

The best of every kind, next few hours.

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Opinionation
Tomorrow
Trivia · Columbus

Opinionation

Mon, Jul 27, 2026 · 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Fattey Beer Co. - Westerville
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Spring Euchre League: Mondays at Audubon
Later tonight · in 7h
· columbus

Spring Euchre League: Mondays at Audubon

Mon, Jul 27, 2026 · 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Nocterra Brewing Co. – Audubon
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Tonight
· Columbus

Public Opinion: Beyond the Headlines in Westerville

Tue, Jul 28, 2026 · Time TBA
Westerville Public Library
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Pub Quiz
Tomorrow
Trivia · Columbus

Pub Quiz

Mon, Jul 27, 2026 · 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Smash Park - Westerville
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Spring Euchre League: Mondays at Audubon
Later tonight · in 7h
· Columbus

Spring Euchre League: Mondays at Audubon

Mon, Jul 27, 2026 · 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Nocterra Brewing Co. – Audubon
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The American Revolution Experience: Traveling Exhibit
Tomorrow
· columbus

The American Revolution Experience: Traveling Exhibit

Tue, Jul 28, 2026 · 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Westerville Public Library
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Game Night
Tonight
· Columbus

Game Night

Tue, Jul 28, 2026 · Time TBA
Southbend Tavern
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Monday Karaoke
Tomorrow
· columbus

Monday Karaoke

Tue, Jul 28, 2026 · 10:00 PM – 2:30 AM
Union Café
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Trivia Night
Tomorrow
Trivia · Columbus

Trivia Night

Mon, Jul 27, 2026 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Eupouria Bar
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Tomorrow
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HAPPY HOUR

Mon, Jul 27, 2026 · 4:00 PM
Dempsey's Food and Spirits
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Experiences in Columbus

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The Escape Game at Easton Town Center in Columbus

The Escape Game at Easton Town Center in Columbus

1.3 hr
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Adventure Park Climbing Experience

Adventure Park Climbing Experience

3 hr
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Explore Columbus on The Trolley Pub

Explore Columbus on The Trolley Pub

2 hr
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Short North Walking Food Tour

Short North Walking Food Tour

3.5 hr
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This weekend's highlights

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Picnic with the Pops: The Ohio State University Marching Band
This weekend
· columbus

Picnic with the Pops: The Ohio State University Marching Band

Fri, Jul 31, 2026 · 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Columbus Commons
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Columbus Clippers vs. Toledo Mud Hens
This weekend
Sports · Columbus

Columbus Clippers vs. Toledo Mud Hens

Sat, Aug 1, 2026 · 7:05 PM
Huntington Park
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JOSH JOHNSON'S COMEDY BAND CAMP
This weekend
Comedy · Columbus

JOSH JOHNSON'S COMEDY BAND CAMP

Fri, Jul 31, 2026 · 10:00 PM
Palace Theatre Columbus
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Yungblud
This weekend
Live Music · Columbus

Yungblud

Sun, Aug 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM
KEMBA Live!
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Columbus Clippers vs. Toledo Mud Hens
This weekend
Sports · Columbus

Columbus Clippers vs. Toledo Mud Hens

Fri, Jul 31, 2026 · 7:05 PM
Huntington Park
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Pure Prairie League at Woodlands Tavern
This weekend
Live Music · Columbus

Pure Prairie League at Woodlands Tavern

Fri, Jul 31, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Woodlands Tavern
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The Spikedrivers Happy Hour Concert
This weekend
Live Music · Columbus

The Spikedrivers Happy Hour Concert

Fri, Jul 31, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Rumba Cafe
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Columbus Clippers vs. Toledo Mud Hens
This weekend
Sports · Columbus

Columbus Clippers vs. Toledo Mud Hens

Sun, Aug 2, 2026 · 1:05 PM
Huntington Park
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Alison Krauss and Union Station
This weekend
Live Music · Columbus

Alison Krauss and Union Station

Sat, Aug 1, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Ohio Expo Center & State Fair
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Live music

Lilly Hiatt (full band)
Live Music · Columbus

Lilly Hiatt (full band)

Thu, Jul 30, 2026 · 7:30 PM
Natalie's Grandview
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Michigander w/ Wildermiss
Live Music · Columbus

Michigander w/ Wildermiss

Mon, Nov 16, 2026 · Time TBA
Skully's Music Diner
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Pure Prairie League at Woodlands Tavern
This weekend
Live Music · Columbus

Pure Prairie League at Woodlands Tavern

Fri, Jul 31, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Woodlands Tavern
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Whitney
Live Music · Columbus

Whitney

Sun, Oct 11, 2026 · Time TBA
Skully's Music Diner
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Destin Conrad
Live Music · Columbus

Destin Conrad

Thu, Jul 30, 2026 · 6:30 PM
Rumba Cafe
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Briscoe
Live Music · Columbus

Briscoe

Sun, Sep 20, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Skully's Music Diner
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Ohio State Fair Skyglider: Any Day
Community Events · Columbus

Ohio State Fair Skyglider: Any Day

Wed, Jul 29, 2026 · 3:00 PM
Ohio Expo Center & State Fair
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Alison Krauss and Union Station
This weekend
Live Music · Columbus

Alison Krauss and Union Station

Sat, Aug 1, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Ohio Expo Center & State Fair
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Sports Races Fitness Wellness

· Columbus

Leagues Cup: Phase One - Columbus Crew vs. Atlas FC

Tue, Aug 4, 2026 · 7:45 PM
ScottsMiracle-Gro Field
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Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire
Sports · Columbus

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire

Sun, Aug 23, 2026 · 1:30 PM
Nationwide Arena
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Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire
Sports · Columbus

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire

Sat, Aug 22, 2026 · 11:30 AM
Nationwide Arena
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· Columbus

Leagues Cup: Phase One - Columbus Crew vs. Pumas UNAM

Tue, Aug 11, 2026 · 7:30 PM
ScottsMiracle-Gro Field
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Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire
Sports · Columbus

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire

Sat, Aug 22, 2026 · 6:30 PM
Nationwide Arena
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· Columbus

Leagues Cup: Phase One - Columbus Crew vs. CF Pachuca

Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:30 PM
ScottsMiracle-Gro Field
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Columbus Clippers vs. Iowa Cubs
· Columbus

Columbus Clippers vs. Iowa Cubs

Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · 4:05 PM
Huntington Park
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Rough E Rodeo
Sports · Columbus

Rough E Rodeo

Sat, Aug 8, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Taft Coliseum
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Comedy

JOSH JOHNSON'S COMEDY BAND CAMP
This weekend
Comedy · Columbus

JOSH JOHNSON'S COMEDY BAND CAMP

Fri, Jul 31, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Palace Theatre Columbus
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JOSH JOHNSON'S COMEDY BAND CAMP
This weekend
Comedy · Columbus

JOSH JOHNSON'S COMEDY BAND CAMP

Fri, Jul 31, 2026 · 10:00 PM
Palace Theatre Columbus
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Greg Fitzsimmons
Comedy · Columbus

Greg Fitzsimmons

Thu, Aug 27, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
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Kyle Gordon
Comedy · Columbus

Kyle Gordon

Sun, Oct 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Skully's Music Diner
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"Weird Al" Yankovic: Bigger & Weirder 2026 Tour
Comedy · Columbus

"Weird Al" Yankovic: Bigger & Weirder 2026 Tour

Wed, Aug 5, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Ohio Expo Center & State Fair
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Arts & museums

Arts & Culture · Columbus

Be Like Blippi Tour!

Thu, Jul 30, 2026 · 6:30 PM
Ohio Expo Center & State Fair
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Arts & Culture · Columbus

Pippin

Sat, Aug 8, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Short North Stage - Garden Theater
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· Columbus

Pippin

Sat, Aug 22, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Short North Stage - Garden Theater
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· Columbus

Pippin

Sat, Aug 15, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Short North Stage - Garden Theater
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Arts & Culture · Columbus

Pippin

Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Short North Stage - Garden Theater
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Free this week

No ticket needed. Just show up.

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Kyle Gordon
Comedy · Columbus

Kyle Gordon

Sun, Oct 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Skully's Music Diner
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Whitney
Live Music · Columbus

Whitney

Sun, Oct 11, 2026 · Time TBA
Skully's Music Diner
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Nicole Atkins - WCBE Happy Hour Concert
Live Music · Columbus

Nicole Atkins - WCBE Happy Hour Concert

Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 6:30 PM
Rumba Cafe
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Briscoe
Live Music · Columbus

Briscoe

Sun, Sep 20, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Skully's Music Diner
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Ron Pope at Woodlands Tavern
Live Music · Columbus

Ron Pope at Woodlands Tavern

Tue, Sep 22, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Woodlands Tavern
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Michigander w/ Wildermiss
Live Music · Columbus

Michigander w/ Wildermiss

Mon, Nov 16, 2026 · Time TBA
Skully's Music Diner
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Destin Conrad
Live Music · Columbus

Destin Conrad

Thu, Jul 30, 2026 · 6:30 PM
Rumba Cafe
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BLÜ EYES: Two People at Once Tour
Live Music · Columbus

BLÜ EYES: Two People at Once Tour

Sun, Sep 20, 2026 · 5:00 PM
Rumba Cafe
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Upcoming in Columbus

Everything else on the calendar, soonest first.

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Geena Fontanella w/ David Michael Frank
Live Music · Columbus

Geena Fontanella w/ David Michael Frank

Tue, Aug 11, 2026 · 7:30 PM
Rumba Cafe
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Manilow: The Last Columbus Concert
This weekend
Live Music · Columbus

Manilow: The Last Columbus Concert

Sun, Aug 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Nationwide Arena
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Bailey Zimmerman
Live Music · Columbus

Bailey Zimmerman

Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:30 PM
Ohio Expo Center & State Fair
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The Purple Xperience
Live Music · Columbus

The Purple Xperience

Sat, Aug 15, 2026 · Time TBA
The Event Center at Hollywood Casino Columbus
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Save Ferris "It Means Everything - 29 Year Anniversary Tour"
Live Music · Columbus

Save Ferris "It Means Everything - 29 Year Anniversary Tour"

Wed, Aug 19, 2026 · Time TBA
Rumba Cafe
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Eddie 9V w/ Birdy and the Wingmen
Live Music · Columbus

Eddie 9V w/ Birdy and the Wingmen

Tue, Aug 4, 2026 · Time TBA
Rumba Cafe
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Nep
Live Music · Columbus

Nep

Sun, Sep 27, 2026 · 5:30 PM
Rumba Cafe
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Bit Brigade Performs "Mega Man X" LIVE w/ Sgt. Hare Apollo
Live Music · Columbus

Bit Brigade Performs "Mega Man X" LIVE w/ Sgt. Hare Apollo

Wed, Aug 5, 2026 · 7:30 PM
Skully's Music Diner
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American Football - Band
Live Music · Columbus

American Football - Band

Tue, Aug 11, 2026 · Time TBA
Newport Music Hall
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Tame Impala - The Deadbeat Tour
Live Music · Columbus

Tame Impala - The Deadbeat Tour

Tue, Aug 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Nationwide Arena
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Columbus runs on a rhythm

The weekly nights locals actually keep.

Every Saturday

Pippin

Short North Tavern

Every Saturday

Pippin

Short North Stage - Garden Theater

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