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616 upcoming events. Columbus, OH, United States.

Updated October 30, 2026 · October 2026 listings

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616 upcoming events

Lil Duval
Oct30Fri
Comedy

Lil Duval

Oct 30, 31 and Nov 1, 2026

Funny Bone

Lincoln Theatre Columbus
Oct31Sat
Plays & Musicals

TEDx

Sat, Oct 31 · 12:00 PM

Lincoln Theatre Columbus

Friko
Oct31Sat
Concerts

Friko

Sat, Oct 31 · 8:00 PM

A&R Music Bar

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Artists & shows in Columbus

Columbus Blue Jackets 55Columbus Symphony Orchestra 20Ohio State Buckeyes Womens Basketball 19Ohio State Buckeyes Men's Basketball 18Ohio State Buckeyes Womens Hockey 10Columbus Clippers 8Columbus Crew 8Ohio State Buckeyes Wrestling 7Ohio State Buckeyes Mens Hockey 7Omaha Storm Chasers 6NCAA Division III Soccer Championships 4"Ragin Cajun" John Morgan 3NCAA Womens Basketball Tournament Semifinals 3NCAA Womens Basketball Tournament 3GorillaT 3Ohio State Department of Theatre 3

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Columbus at a glance

Plans in Columbus? The listings hold 616 upcoming events, including 34 this weekend.

Most of the dates fall under concerts (324); next in line are sports (158) and comedy (66).

Nationwide Arena, Schottenstein Center and Rumba Cafe have more dates than any other venue.

Among the first dates up is The Damned w/ Flamin Groovies on October 30.

A typical ticket costs around $23, and the cheapest start at $6.

About Columbus

Columbus is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Ohio. With a population of 905,748 at the 2020 census, it is the 14th-most populous city in the U.S., second-most populous city in the Midwest, and third-most populous U.S. state capital. The Columbus metropolitan area, with an estimated 2.23 million residents, is the largest metropolitan area entirely in Ohio and 32nd-largest metropolitan area in the U.S. Columbus is the county seat of Franklin County; it also extends into Delaware and Fairfield counties.

Columbus events: FAQ

What's happening in Columbus this weekend?

There are 34 events in Columbus this weekend. Across the whole calendar, the biggest category is concerts. See the full weekend line-up on our Columbus this weekend page.

Which venues in Columbus have the most events?

By number of upcoming dates: Nationwide Arena (69), Schottenstein Center (57), Rumba Cafe (52), Funny Bone (41) and Woodlands Tavern (37).

What kind of events are on in Columbus?

Upcoming dates by category: Concerts (324), Sports (158), Comedy (66), Plays & Musicals (41) and Other Events (13).

How much do tickets for events in Columbus cost?

Where sellers publish prices, tickets start at $6; a typical ticket costs around $23.

Where can I buy tickets for events in Columbus?

Each event page links to the organiser or the ticket seller that lists the event. Buying from the official seller is the safest way to make sure your tickets are valid.

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