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Columbus Events: Concerts, Theatre & Comedy
Live events, concerts, sports, theatre and unforgettable tours — handpicked, city by city.
Columbus' calendar runs mainly on music, with our listings tracking 536 concerts against 281 theatre performances and a steady 164 sporting fixtures.
The Ohio Theatre, a restored 1928 movie palace, is the busiest venue in our data, closely followed by Funny Bone Comedy Club and Short North Stage at Garden Theater. Nationwide Arena, home to the Columbus Blue Jackets, anchors the city's biggest touring concerts and NHL hockey, while Newport Music Hall covers the smaller end of the live-music scene near Ohio State's campus.
A restored 1920s movie palace edging out both a comedy club and an NHL arena for busiest venue is a fair snapshot of how much history still drives Columbus' entertainment scene.
Every listing links directly to a trusted ticketing partner for live pricing and availability. Browse the calendar below and filter by category or date to plan your visit.
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What events are happening in Columbus?
There are 325+ upcoming events listed in Columbus, including 227 concerts, 60 sports and 23 theatre. Browse the full Columbus events calendar to filter by date and category.
What movies are playing in Columbus right now?
80 movies are now playing in Columbus, across 8 theaters, including Resident Evil (2026), Practical Magic 2 (2026), Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026). See all Columbus movies and showtimes, updated daily.
How do I check movie showtimes in Columbus?
Open any movie on StayNxplore to see every Columbus theater showing it, grouped by date, with each showtime linking straight to the box office to book tickets. You can also start from a cinema’s own page to see everything screening there. Browse Columbus movie showtimes.
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