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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.
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Nelly
Tue, Aug 4 · 7:30 PM
Celeste Center at Ohio Expo Center & State Fair
From $92
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Weird Al Yankovic
Wed, Aug 5 · 7:00 PM
Celeste Center at Ohio Expo Center & State Fair
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Things to do in Columbus — your questions answered
What events are happening in Columbus?
There are 1,032+ upcoming events listed in Columbus, including 536 concerts, 281 theatre and 164 sports. Browse the full Columbus events calendar to filter by date and category.
Can I book tickets for Columbus events on StayNxplore?
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