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September through December 2026, in town and about 45 minutes out.

202 events

Columbus Oktoberfest at Ohio Expo Center in Columbus

Columbus Oktoberfest

Ohio Expo Center, Northland

Fri, Sep 11 5:00 PM

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Lithopolis Honeyfest at Downtown Lithopolis in Columbus

Lithopolis Honeyfest

Downtown Lithopolis, Lithopolis

Sat, Sep 12 10:00 AM

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Fresh pawpaw fruit and outdoor festival food stalls

Ohio Pawpaw Festival

Snow Fork Event Center, Nelsonville

Fri, Sep 18 4:00 PM

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Contemporary art gallery visitors during an opening reception

Wexner Center Fall Exhibitions Opening Celebration

Wexner Center for the Arts, Campus

Fri, Sep 18 4:00 PM

Arts in the Alley in Grove City

Arts in the Alley

Grove City Town Center, Grove City

Fri, Sep 18 5:00 PM

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Outdoor cultural festival tables with food and community crowds

Columbus Serbian Festival

St. Stevan of Dechani Serbian Orthodox Church, Northland

Fri, Sep 18 5:00 PM

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Climbing wall and outdoor park festival activity area

Scioto Fest at Scioto Audubon

Scioto Audubon Metro Park, Downtown

Fri, Sep 18 5:00 PM

FestivalsFamilySports

Oktoberfest beer garden tables with pretzels and steins

Germania Oktoberfest

Germania Singing and Sport Society, Downtown

Fri, Sep 18 5:30 PM

FestivalsFood & DrinkSeasonal

Outdoor pavilion concert crowd under stage lights

Bilmuri with Knuckle Puck at KEMBA Live

KEMBA Live!, Arena District

Fri, Sep 18 6:00 PM

Small club concert with dense crowd near the stage

Wargasm at Ace of Cups

Ace of Cups, Campus

Fri, Sep 18 6:00 PM

Outdoor antique and flea market aisles with vintage goods

Springfield Extravaganza Antique Show and Flea Market

Clark County Fairgrounds, Springfield

Fri, Sep 18 7:00 AM

FestivalsSeasonal

Stand-up comedy stage microphone under warm club lights

Chris Porter at Columbus Funny Bone

Columbus Funny Bone, Easton

Fri, Sep 18 7:00 PM

Indoor rock club stage with purple concert lighting

Jane Remover at Newport Music Hall

Newport Music Hall, Campus

Fri, Sep 18 7:00 PM

Energetic concert crowd facing a bright stage

Gogol Bordello at The Bluestone

The Bluestone, Downtown

Fri, Sep 18 7:00 PM

Seated theater concert stage with warm acoustic lighting

Ray LaMontagne at Mershon Auditorium

Mershon Auditorium, Campus

Fri, Sep 18 7:00 PM

Outdoor movie night on a downtown park lawn at dusk

Shrek Movies at the Commons

Columbus Commons, Downtown

Fri, Sep 18 7:00 PM

FamilyArts & Culture

Huntington Park baseball field viewed from the stands in Columbus

Clippers vs St. Paul Saints Final Homestand

Huntington Park, Arena District

Fri, Sep 18 7:05 PM

Icon for Hire at Skullys Music Diner

Skully's Music Diner, Short North

Fri, Sep 18 8:00 PM

Live band performing in an intimate tavern-style venue

A Dose of Dylan and the Dead at Woodlands Tavern

Woodlands Tavern, Grandview

Fri, Sep 18 8:00 PM

Historic Ohio Theatre auditorium interior in downtown Columbus

Columbus Symphony Rachmaninoff and Bartok

Ohio Theatre, Downtown

Fri, Sep 18 8:00 PM

Arts & CultureMusic

Large outdoor electronic music festival crowd at dusk

Lost Lands Music Festival

Legend Valley, Thornville

Fri, Sep 18 All day

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Colorful stage performance lighting for a daytime show

Nina West Drag Brunch at Natalies

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Sat, Sep 19 11:30 AM

Arts & CultureFood & Drink

Ohio State vs Kent State in Columbus

Ohio State vs Kent State

Ohio Stadium, Campus

Sat, Sep 19 12:00 PM

Small-town street festival with outdoor dining and fall weather

Granville Oktoberfest

North Prospect Street, Granville

Sat, Sep 19 3:00 PM

FestivalsFood & DrinkSeasonal

German Village Oktoberfest at German Village Meeting Haus Platz in Columbus

German Village Oktoberfest

German Village Meeting Haus Platz, German Village

Sat, Sep 19 4:00 PM

FestivalsFood & Drink

Heavy music concert with bright spotlights over a packed floor

ERRA at Newport Music Hall

Newport Music Hall, Campus

Sat, Sep 19 5:30 PM

Club stage ready for an atmospheric live music set

EIHWAR at A&R Music Bar

A&R Music Bar, Campus

Sat, Sep 19 7:00 PM

Singer-songwriter performing in a small seated music room

Clem Snide at Natalies Grandview

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Sat, Sep 19 8:00 PM

Karaoke at Whistle & Keg in Columbus

Karaoke at Whistle & Keg

Whistle & Keg, Arena District

Sat, Sep 19 9:00 PM

Indie band instruments on a small club stage

Soda Blonde at Rumba Cafe

Rumba Cafe, Clintonville

Sat, Sep 19 9:00 PM

Delaware County Fair & Little Brown Jug in Delaware

Delaware County Fair & Little Brown Jug

Delaware County Fairgrounds, Delaware

Sat, Sep 19 All day

Greater Columbus Convention Center exterior downtown

Totally Rad Vintage Fest

Greater Columbus Convention Center, Downtown

Sun, Sep 20 10:00 AM

FestivalsSeasonal

Live stage lights and microphone ready for karaoke night

Excesss Karaoke at Ace of Cups

Ace of Cups, Campus

Sun, Sep 20 10:00 PM

Comedy club stage ready for a Sunday night headliner

Sheryl Underwood at Columbus Funny Bone

Columbus Funny Bone, Easton

Sun, Sep 20 6:00 PM

Guitar-focused indie rock stage under blue lights

Slothrust at A&R Music Bar

A&R Music Bar, Campus

Sun, Sep 20 6:00 PM

Americana live music crowd in a mid-size club

Briscoe at Skullys Music Diner

Skully's Music Diner, Short North

Sun, Sep 20 7:00 PM

Country artist spotlight on a small indoor stage

David Nail at Natalies Grandview

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Sun, Sep 20 7:00 PM

Sunday Trivia at Ace of Cups in Clintonville

Sunday Trivia at Ace of Cups

Ace of Cups, Campus

Mon, Sep 21 1:00 PM

Blue Jackets Preseason vs Detroit in Arena District

Blue Jackets Preseason vs Detroit

Nationwide Arena, Arena District

Mon, Sep 21 7:00 PM

Ninajirachi with MGNA Crrrta

Ninajirachi at KEMBA Live

KEMBA Live!, Arena District

Tue, Sep 22 6:30 PM

Phoebe Bridgers official press photo landscape

Phoebe Bridgers

Nationwide Arena, Arena District

Tue, Sep 22 7:30 PM

Ohio Brewing Company taproom patio in Columbus

Tuesday Night Trivia at Ohio Brewing

Ohio Brewing Company, Short North

Tue, Sep 22 7:30 PM

Pennywise, Angel Du$t, H2O, and Murphy's Law

Pennywise at Newport Music Hall

Newport Music Hall, Campus

Wed, Sep 23 6:30 PM

Phantogram with Killskywalker

Phantogram at KEMBA Live

KEMBA Live!, Arena District

Wed, Sep 23 7:00 PM

Ole 60 Off the Grid Tour

Ole 60 at KEMBA Live

KEMBA Live!, Arena District

Thu, Sep 24 6:00 PM

Blue Jackets Preseason vs Pittsburgh in Arena District

Blue Jackets Preseason vs Pittsburgh

Nationwide Arena, Arena District

Thu, Sep 24 7:00 PM

Sweeney Todd at Short North Stage in Columbus

Sweeney Todd at Short North Stage

Garden Theater, Short North

Thu, Sep 24 7:00 PM

Psychedelic Porn Crumpets with Strange Lot (WCBE presents)

Psychedelic Porn Crumpets at Newport Music Hall

Newport Music Hall, Campus

Thu, Sep 24 7:00 PM

Mac and cheese tasting samples at the Columbus Mac and Cheese Festival at Easton

Columbus Mac & Cheese Festival

The Yard at Easton Town Center, Easton

Fri, Sep 25 4:00 PM

Food & DrinkFestivals

Hulvey Could Be Tonight tour press banner

Hulvey at Newport Music Hall

Newport Music Hall, Campus

Fri, Sep 25 6:00 PM

Two Door Cinema Club with STRFKR

Two Door Cinema Club at KEMBA Live

KEMBA Live!, Arena District

Fri, Sep 25 6:30 PM

Outdoor Scioto Mile concert evening

Dan Tyminski Band at Scioto Mile

Scioto Mile, Downtown

Fri, Sep 25 7:00 PM

Ella Langley Dandelion Tour

Ella Langley at Schottenstein Center

Schottenstein Center, Campus

Fri, Sep 25 7:00 PM

Shit-faced Shakespeare Macbeth comedy theatre promo art

Shit-faced Shakespeare Macbeth at Southern Theatre

Southern Theatre, Downtown

Fri, Sep 25 7:30 PM

Arts & CultureNightlife

Palace 100: The Birthday Celebration in Downtown

Palace 100: The Birthday Celebration

Palace Theatre, Downtown

Sat, Sep 26 1:00 PM

Arts & CultureFamily

Harvest Blooms at Franklin Park Conservatory in Columbus

Harvest Blooms

Franklin Park Conservatory, Near East Side

Sat, Sep 26 10:00 AM

Ohio State vs Illinois in Columbus

Ohio State vs Illinois

Ohio Stadium, Campus

Sat, Sep 26 12:00 PM

Lanterns and Mid-Autumn Festival celebration outdoors

Dublin Moon Festival and Kung-Fu Tai-Chi Day

Riverside Crossing Park, Dublin

Sat, Sep 26 12:00 PM

FestivalsFamilyArts & Culture

Fang Fest promotional art for the Green Lawn Cemetery horror street faire

Fang Fest at Green Lawn Cemetery

Green Lawn Cemetery, South Side

Sat, Sep 26 6:00 PM

Arts & CultureFestivals

Outdoor movie night on a lawn with picnic blankets

Cinema Saturdays at Riverside Crossing Park

Riverside Crossing Park, Dublin

Sat, Sep 26 6:00 PM

FamilyFilmOutdoor

Arena show photo from Quarter Horse Congress

All American Quarter Horse Congress

Ohio Expo Center, Northland

Sat, Sep 26 All day

Fall harvest festival with pumpkins food and outdoor crowd

Worthington Harvest Fest

Old Worthington, Worthington

Sun, Sep 27 1:00 PM

FestivalsFamilyFood & Drink

Dogs and pet adoption booths at an outdoor community fair

Dublin Pet Fair

5600 Post Road, Dublin

Sun, Sep 27 12:00 PM

FamilyFestivalsPets

Community festival tents and families at a township park

Orange Township Founders Festival

Orange Township, Lewis Center

Sun, Sep 27 2:00 PM

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Bored Teachers Is It Friday Yet comedy tour promo art

Bored Teachers Is It Friday Yet Comedy Tour at Southern Theatre

Southern Theatre, Downtown

Sun, Sep 27 3:00 PM

NightlifeArts & Culture

Outdoor concert lawn along the Scioto River in Dublin Ohio

Sundays at Scioto in Dublin

Scioto Park, Dublin

Sun, Sep 27 4:00 PM

ConcertsOutdoorFamily

Gary Gulman Misfit Stand Up Tour promo portrait

Gary Gulman Misfit Stand Up Tour at Lincoln Theatre

Lincoln Theatre, Downtown

Sun, Sep 27 7:00 PM

NightlifeArts & Culture

Jagged Little Pill musical title art for Columbus run

Jagged Little Pill at Studio One Theatre

Studio One Theatre, Riffe Center, Downtown

Mon, Sep 28 7:30 PM

Arts & CultureTheater

Labyrinth In Concert 40th Anniversary

Jim Henson's Labyrinth In Concert at KEMBA Live

KEMBA Live!, Arena District

Tue, Sep 29 7:00 PM

Chelsea Wolfe performing live on stage

Chelsea Wolfe at The Bluestone

The Bluestone, Downtown

Tue, Sep 29 7:30 PM

ConcertsNightlife

Stand-up comedy night at Columbus Funny Bone

Nasser Al-Rayess at Columbus Funny Bone

Columbus Funny Bone, Easton

Wed, Sep 30 7:00 PM

Buzzcocks performing live on stage

Buzzcocks at A&R Music Bar

A&R Music Bar, Arena District

Wed, Sep 30 7:00 PM

ConcertsNightlife

Smashing Pumpkins Rats in a Cage Tour

The Smashing Pumpkins at Schottenstein Center

Schottenstein Center, Campus

Wed, Sep 30 8:00 PM

Nevertel performing live on stage

Nevertel at A&R Music Bar

A&R Music Bar, Arena District

Thu, Oct 1 6:00 PM

ConcertsNightlife

Ohio Brewing Company game room pub interior

Music Trivia at Ohio Brewing

Ohio Brewing Company, Short North

Thu, Oct 1 7:00 PM

NightlifeFood & Drink

Nationwide Arena lit for a Blue Jackets home opener

Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres

Nationwide Arena, Arena District

Thu, Oct 1 7:00 PM

Brand New

KEMBA Live!, Arena District

Thu, Oct 1 7:00 PM

Outdoor Halloween movie night setup for Wicked: For Good

Wicked: For Good Sunset Movie at the Commons

Columbus Commons, Downtown

Thu, Oct 1 7:00 PM

FamilySeasonalArts & Culture

Fraggle Rock Back to the Rock LIVE stage show promo art

Fraggle Rock Back to the Rock LIVE at Palace Theatre

Palace Theatre, Downtown

Fri, Oct 2 6:30 PM

FamilyArts & Culture

Steph Tolev comedy headline weekend

Steph Tolev at Columbus Funny Bone

Columbus Funny Bone, Easton

Fri, Oct 2 7:00 PM

Zolita at A&R Music Bar promo still

Zolita at A&R Music Bar

A&R Music Bar, Campus

Fri, Oct 2 7:00 PM

Lionel Richie and Earth Wind and Fire

Lionel Richie and Earth Wind and Fire at Schottenstein Center

Schottenstein Center, Campus

Fri, Oct 2 7:30 PM

Columbus Symphony Dvorak and Brahms promo featuring violinist Aubree Oliverson

Columbus Symphony Dvorak and Brahms at Ohio Theatre

Ohio Theatre, Downtown

Fri, Oct 2 7:30 PM

Arts & CultureMusic

Grief Sucks one-man show by KevOnStage promo art

Grief Sucks by KevOnStage at Davidson Theatre

Davidson Theatre, Riffe Center, Downtown

Fri, Oct 2 7:30 PM

NightlifeArts & Culture

Metro Parks outdoor movie night promo art for Pirates of the Caribbean at Great Southern

Pirates of the Caribbean Outdoor Movie at Great Southern

Great Southern Metro Park, South Side

Fri, Oct 2 7:30 PM

FamilyArts & Culture

Blair Witch Project screening and cast Q and A promo art

Blair Witch Project Film Screening and Q and A at McCoy Center

McCoy Center, New Albany

Fri, Oct 2 8:00 PM

Arts & CultureNightlife

Tracy Bonham portrait

Tracy Bonham at Natalie's Grandview

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Fri, Oct 2 8:00 PM

ConcertsNightlife

Daft Disko at Newport Music Hall promo still

Daft Disko at Newport Music Hall

Newport Music Hall, Campus

Fri, Oct 2 9:00 PM

Costumed Character Ambassadors greeting families during Boo at the Zoo

Boo at the Zoo

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Powell

Sat, Oct 3 10:00 AM

Columbus Coffee Festival header art for the Franklin County Fairgrounds weekend

Columbus Coffee Festival

Franklin County Fairgrounds, Hilliard

Sat, Oct 3 10:00 AM

Food & DrinkFestivals

Basset hounds and dog owners at an outdoor park festival

Bassetfest at Pizzurro Park

Pizzurro Park, Gahanna

Sat, Oct 3 11:00 AM

FamilyPetsFestivals

Crowds and vendor tents under the Short North arches during Hops on High

HighBall Halloween at Hops on High

Short North Arts District, Short North

Sat, Oct 3 12:00 PM

FestivalsArts & Culture

Outdoor wing festival and live music stage at a city park

Smokin Hot Wing and Music Fest in Sunbury

Freedom Park, Sunbury

Sat, Oct 3 12:00 PM

FestivalsFood & DrinkMusic

Fall family activities on the Columbus Commons lawn

Harvest Fair at Columbus Commons

Columbus Commons, Downtown

Sat, Oct 3 12:00 PM

FamilyFestivalsOutdoor

Crowd and festival grounds at New Albany Oktoberfest in Rose Run Park

New Albany Oktoberfest at Rose Run Park

Rose Run Park, New Albany

Sat, Oct 3 12:00 PM

FestivalsFamilyFood & Drink

High Street galleries open during Short North Gallery Hop

Short North Gallery Hop

Short North Arts District, Short North

Sat, Oct 3 4:00 PM

Arts & CultureFestivals

Nationwide Arena exterior for Blue Jackets vs Utah

Blue Jackets vs Utah Mammoth

Nationwide Arena, Arena District

Sat, Oct 3 7:00 PM

Laszewo with Arden Jones

Laszewo at Newport Music Hall

Newport Music Hall, Campus

Sat, Oct 3 7:00 PM

Robin Trower with Strange Vine

Robin Trower at KEMBA Live

KEMBA Live!, Arena District

Sat, Oct 3 7:00 PM

Mitchell Tenpenny performing live with guitar

Mitchell Tenpenny at The Bluestone

The Bluestone, Downtown

Sat, Oct 3 7:00 PM

ConcertsNightlife

Columbus Zoo Lantern Festival in Powell

Columbus Zoo Lantern Festival

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Powell

Sat, Oct 3 7:30 PM

Crowded High Street art and craft festival in Old Worthington

Old Worthington Market Day

High Street, Old Worthington, Worthington

Sat, Oct 3 9:00 AM

FestivalsShoppingFamily

Historic log cabins at Grove City Century Village in Fryer Park

Old Time Harvest at Century Village

Century Village at Fryer Park, Grove City

Sun, Oct 4 12:00 PM

FamilySeasonalArts & Culture

Fire engine and families at a fire station open house

Orange Township Fire Department Open House

Station 361, Lewis Center

Sun, Oct 4 12:00 PM

FamilyCommunity

Darby Creek Day event art from Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks

Darby Creek Day at Battelle Darby Creek

Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park, Grove City

Sun, Oct 4 2:00 PM

KEMBA Live crowd under colored outdoor stage lights

MUNA

KEMBA Live!, Arena District

Sun, Oct 4 6:30 PM

Glaive performing live on stage

Glaive at The Bluestone

The Bluestone, Downtown

Sun, Oct 4 6:30 PM

ConcertsNightlife

Newport Music Hall marquee on North High Street at night

Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter

Newport Music Hall, Campus

Sun, Oct 4 7:30 PM

Freya Skye press portrait for KEMBA Live concert

Freya Skye

KEMBA Live!, Arena District

Tue, Oct 6 6:30 PM

The Format Boycott Heaven official album artwork

The Format

Newport Music Hall, Campus

Tue, Oct 6 6:30 PM

Weezer The Gathering with The Shins and Silversun Pickups

Weezer at Nationwide Arena

Nationwide Arena, Arena District

Tue, Oct 6 7:00 PM

Gabby Bryan at Columbus Funny Bone promo still

Gabby Bryan at Columbus Funny Bone

Columbus Funny Bone, Easton

Tue, Oct 6 7:00 PM

ComedyNightlife

Death Becomes Her national tour official key art

Death Becomes Her at Ohio Theatre

Ohio Theatre, Downtown

Tue, Oct 6 7:30 PM

Families walking lit paths during Pumpkins Aglow at Franklin Park Conservatory

Pumpkins Aglow

Franklin Park Conservatory, Near East Side

Wed, Oct 7 5:00 PM

Crowd facing the KEMBA Live stage on an outdoor concert night

Shaboozey

KEMBA Live!, Arena District

Wed, Oct 7 6:30 PM

Outlander in Concert promo art at Palace Theatre

Outlander in Concert at Palace Theatre

Palace Theatre, Downtown

Wed, Oct 7 7:30 PM

MusicArts & Culture

Nationwide Arena concourse before a weeknight concert

Johnny Blue Skies and the Dark Clouds

Nationwide Arena, Arena District

Wed, Oct 7 8:00 PM

Fall treats and evening crowd along Worthington High Street

Worthington Fall Crawl

Old Worthington, Worthington

Thu, Oct 8 5:00 PM

Food & DrinkNightlifeFestivals

BRENN! Amateur Class Best World Tour with Mor

BRENN! at Newport Music Hall

Newport Music Hall, Campus

Thu, Oct 8 7:00 PM

Dan and Shay with Tyler Hubbard

Dan and Shay at Schottenstein Center

Schottenstein Center, Campus

Thu, Oct 8 7:00 PM

Drew Lynch at Columbus Funny Bone

Drew Lynch at Columbus Funny Bone

Columbus Funny Bone, Easton

Thu, Oct 8 7:00 PM

Outdoor Halloween movie night setup for Ghostbusters (1984)

Ghostbusters Sunset Movie at the Commons

Columbus Commons, Downtown

Thu, Oct 8 7:00 PM

FamilySeasonalArts & Culture

Promotional photo of country singer Zach John King

Zach John King: Get To Drinkin' Tour at A&R Music Bar

A&R Music Bar, Arena District

Thu, Oct 8 7:00 PM

Tab Benoit Soul of the Swamp Tour concert promo art

Tab Benoit Soul of the Swamp Tour at Lincoln Theatre

Lincoln Theatre, Downtown

Thu, Oct 8 7:30 PM

Promotional portrait of singer Sarah Potenza for her Natalie's Grandview show

Sarah Potenza at Natalie's Grandview

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Thu, Oct 8 8:00 PM

Columbus Italian Festival at St. John the Baptist Church in Columbus

Columbus Italian Festival

St. John the Baptist Church, Italian Village

Fri, Oct 9 5:00 PM

FestivalsFood & Drink

Families at an evening harvest festival with pumpkins and hayrides

Bexley Harvest Festival at Jeffrey Park

Jeffrey Park, Bexley

Fri, Oct 9 5:30 PM

FestivalsFamilyOutdoor

Nationwide Arena interior during a Blue Jackets home game

Blue Jackets vs Pittsburgh Penguins

Nationwide Arena, Arena District

Fri, Oct 9 7:00 PM

Julia Wolf Deep End World Tour with Bee Blackwell

Julia Wolf at Newport Music Hall

Newport Music Hall, Campus

Fri, Oct 9 7:00 PM

ButtTootKing at KEMBA Live promo still

ButtTootKing at KEMBA Live

KEMBA Live!, Arena District

Fri, Oct 9 7:00 PM

Arts & CultureNightlife

Ella and Louis jazz tribute at Southern Theatre

Ella and Louis at Southern Theatre

Southern Theatre, Downtown

Fri, Oct 9 7:30 PM

Arts & CultureMusic

Columbus Symphony Hollywood Sci-Fi Spectacular promo art

Columbus Symphony Hollywood Sci-Fi Spectacular at Davidson Theatre

Davidson Theatre, Riffe Center, Downtown

Fri, Oct 9 7:30 PM

MusicArts & Culture

Huntertones band promo art for Lincoln Theatre show

Huntertones at Lincoln Theatre

Lincoln Theatre, Downtown

Fri, Oct 9 7:30 PM

Metro Parks outdoor movie night promo for Hotel Transylvania at Bank Run

Hotel Transylvania Outdoor Movie at Bank Run

Bank Run Metro Park, Lockbourne

Fri, Oct 9 7:30 PM

FamilyArts & Culture

Silverada band promotional photo for the Natalie's Grandview date

Silverada with Low Gap at Natalie's Grandview

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Fri, Oct 9 8:00 PM

Artists and crowds at Urban Scrawl in the Franklinton Arts District

Urban Scrawl

Franklinton Arts District, Franklinton

Fri, Oct 9 All day

Arts & CultureFestivals

Colorful candy-themed outdoor play setup for Candyland

Life-Sized Candyland in Uptown Westerville

Uptown Westerville, Westerville

Sat, Oct 10 10:00 AM

FamilyFestivals

Fall Fest event cover art from Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks

Fall Fest at Slate Run Metro Park

Slate Run Metro Park, Canal Winchester

Sat, Oct 10 11:00 AM

FamilyFestivalsSeasonal

Inside the Music sensory-friendly concert promo art

Inside the Music Sensory Friendly at McCoy Center

McCoy Center, New Albany

Sat, Oct 10 11:30 AM

Arts & CultureFamilyConcerts

Evening downtown Halloween candy event with decorated carts

Carts Canopies and Candy in Sunbury

Town Hall / Downtown Sunbury, Sunbury

Sat, Oct 10 6:00 PM

FamilyFestivalsHalloween

KEMBA Live pavilion seating and stage under evening lights

Interpol

KEMBA Live!, Arena District

Sat, Oct 10 6:30 PM

Jo Koy Koy Meets World comedy tour promo art

Jo Koy Koy Meets World Tour at Palace Theatre

Palace Theatre, Downtown

Sat, Oct 10 7:30 PM

NightlifeArts & Culture

Volunteers repairing household items at a community repair cafe

Sustainable Westerville Repair Cafe and Resource Fair

100 W Home Street, Westerville

Sat, Oct 10 9:00 AM

CommunityFamilyArts & Culture

Ohio Stadium crowd on a Buckeyes football Saturday

Ohio State vs Maryland

Ohio Stadium, Campus

Sat, Oct 10 TBD

Families celebrating Día de los Niños cultural activities

Día de los Niños at Lincoln Theatre

Lincoln Theatre, King-Lincoln

Sun, Oct 11 1:30 PM

FamilyArts & CultureFestivals

Lenny Pearce Toddler Rave at KEMBA Live promo still

Lenny Pearce Toddler Rave at KEMBA Live

KEMBA Live!, Arena District

Sun, Oct 11 11:30 AM

The Singing Rooms New Albany Symphony concert promo art

The Singing Rooms at McCoy Center

McCoy Center, New Albany

Sun, Oct 11 3:00 PM

Arts & CultureConcerts

Bobby Floyd, Derek DiCenzo and Reggie Jackson smiling together in a studio portrait

Bobby Floyd Trio Sunday Happening Hour at Natalie's

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Sun, Oct 11 5:00 PM

Failure band posing for a group photo

Failure at A&R Music Bar

A&R Music Bar, Arena District

Sun, Oct 11 6:30 PM

ConcertsNightlife

Event poster for the 2026 Columbus Blues Alliance Hall of Fame Celebration featuring Piper and the Hard Times

Columbus Blues Alliance Hall of Fame Celebration at Natalie's Grandview

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Sun, Oct 11 6:30 PM

Promotional photo of DJ Shadow for his Endtroducing anniversary tour

DJ Shadow Celebrates 30 Years of Endtroducing at The Bluestone

The Bluestone, Downtown

Sun, Oct 11 7:00 PM

Gabriel Alegria Afro-Peruvian Sextet promotional image for Natalie's

Gabriel Alegria Afro-Peruvian Sextet at Natalie's

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Sun, Oct 11 8:00 PM

Synthwave concert lights over an outdoor pavilion crowd

The Midnight

KEMBA Live!, Arena District

Mon, Oct 12 6:30 PM

Rebecca Black Exhibitionism on Tour

Rebecca Black at Newport Music Hall

Newport Music Hall, Campus

Tue, Oct 13 7:00 PM

Nationwide Arena exterior for a Columbus Blue Jackets home game

Blue Jackets vs Florida Panthers

Nationwide Arena, Arena District

Tue, Oct 13 7:00 PM

Promotional photo of the three members of Irish group Chasing Abbey

Chasing Abbey at A&R Music Bar

A&R Music Bar, Arena District

Tue, Oct 13 7:00 PM

Mojo Blue performing on a blue-lit stage with guitar, bass, drums and harmonica

Blues & Beyond Wednesday Happening Hour at Natalie's

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Wed, Oct 14 5:00 PM

Promotional photo of the Canadian band Bombargo

Bombargo with Fudge at A&R Music Bar

A&R Music Bar, Arena District

Wed, Oct 14 6:00 PM

Newport Music Hall entrance lights on Campus High Street

AFI

Newport Music Hall, Campus

Wed, Oct 14 7:00 PM

Laura Veirs performing live with José Medeles

Laura Veirs at Natalie's Grandview

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Wed, Oct 14 7:30 PM

ConcertsNightlife

Promotional photo of Tim Eriksen for his Natalie's Grandview concert

Tim Eriksen at Natalie's Grandview

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Wed, Oct 14 8:00 PM

Kids explore a foggy Halloween playground with a giant inflatable pumpkin

Dublin Halloween Spooktacular at Coffman Park

Coffman Park, Dublin

Thu, Oct 15 4:00 PM

FamilySeasonalFestivals

Barktoberfest 2026 promo art from Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks

Barktoberfest at Sharon Woods Metro Park

Sharon Woods Metro Park, Westerville

Thu, Oct 15 4:00 PM

Dogs in costumes at an evening outdoor night market

Worthington Night Market Spooky Pooch Party

Old Worthington, Worthington

Thu, Oct 15 5:00 PM

MarketsPetsFamily

KNOX Midwests Best Tour at KEMBA Live promo still

KNOX Midwests Best Tour at KEMBA Live

KEMBA Live!, Arena District

Thu, Oct 15 6:30 PM

Outdoor Halloween movie night setup for Beetlejuice (1988)

Beetlejuice Sunset Movie at the Commons

Columbus Commons, Downtown

Thu, Oct 15 7:00 PM

FamilySeasonalArts & Culture

Promotional photo of Idaho country singer Colby Acuff

Colby Acuff with Brendan Walter at A&R Music Bar

A&R Music Bar, Arena District

Thu, Oct 15 7:00 PM

The Price Is Right Live on Stage tour promo art

The Price Is Right Live on Stage at Palace Theatre

Palace Theatre, Downtown

Thu, Oct 15 7:30 PM

Arts & CultureFamily

Stundom trio promotional photo for the Natalie's Grandview date

Stundom at Natalie's Grandview

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Thu, Oct 15 8:00 PM

Children doing a chemistry experiment at a science demo

Magic of Science Lab in Uptown Westerville

Uptown Westerville, Westerville

Fri, Oct 16 4:30 PM

FamilyArts & Culture

Pumpkin Walk event art from Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks

Pumpkin Walk Around the Pond at Three Creeks

Three Creeks Metro Park, Groveport

Fri, Oct 16 5:30 PM

Outdoor Celtic acoustic concert on a town green at dusk

Ladies of Longford at Grove City Town Center

Town Center Park, Grove City

Fri, Oct 16 6:00 PM

ConcertsOutdoorMusic

Bird and Byron standing together on a lakeshore in an orange jacket and a patterned shirt

Steadyrock Community Jubilee with Bird and Byron at Land-Grant

Land-Grant Brewing Co., Franklinton

Fri, Oct 16 6:00 PM

MusicFood & Drink

Niko Moon at KEMBA Live promo still

Niko Moon at KEMBA Live

KEMBA Live!, Arena District

Fri, Oct 16 7:00 PM

Promotional photo of jazz brothers Dana and Alden McWayne

Dana and Alden: Papa's Boat Tour at A&R Music Bar

A&R Music Bar, Arena District

Fri, Oct 16 7:00 PM

Jonas Brothers Burning Up Tour at Nationwide Arena

Jonas Brothers at Nationwide Arena

Nationwide Arena, Arena District

Fri, Oct 16 7:30 PM

BalletMet Marilyn dance production promo art

BalletMet Marilyn at Davidson Theatre

Davidson Theatre, Riffe Center, Downtown

Fri, Oct 16 7:30 PM

Three members of Open the Door for Three seated on a stone bench with a guitar, fiddle and pipes

Trad Nua Series: Open the Door for Three at Natalie's

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Fri, Oct 16 8:30 PM

Land-Grant XII anniversary graphic with a rocket over a blue planet and bold anniversary lettering

Land-Grant Brewing 12th Anniversary Party

Land-Grant Brewing Co., Franklinton

Sat, Oct 17 10:00 AM

FestivalsFood & DrinkMusic

Small community fall festival outside a neighborhood community building

Minerva Park Fall Festival

Minerva Park Community Building, Minerva Park

Sat, Oct 17 11:00 AM

FestivalsFamilyCommunity

Fall festival hayride and dog costume contest downtown

Lancaster Fall Festival and Bark in the Park

Downtown Lancaster / Zane Square, Lancaster

Sat, Oct 17 12:00 PM

FestivalsFamilyPets

RidgeFest event art from Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks

RidgeFest at Glacier Ridge Metro Park

Glacier Ridge Metro Park, Plain City

Sat, Oct 17 12:00 PM

FamilyFestivalsSeasonal

Event poster for West Coast Cool Jazz showing four quartet members above neon blue lettering

West Coast Cool Jazz Happening Hour at Natalie's

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Sat, Oct 17 5:15 PM

Twenty One Pilots at Ohio Stadium in Columbus

Twenty One Pilots

Ohio Stadium, Campus

Sat, Oct 17 6:00 PM

Nationwide Arena host site for Blue Jackets versus New York Rangers

Blue Jackets vs New York Rangers

Nationwide Arena, Arena District

Sat, Oct 17 7:00 PM

Paris Paloma performing live at a festival

Paris Paloma at KEMBA Live

KEMBA Live!, Arena District

Sat, Oct 17 7:00 PM

ConcertsNightlife

Promotional photo of the rock band Candlebox

Candlebox and The Verve Pipe: Can't Quit You Tour at The Bluestone

The Bluestone, Downtown

Sat, Oct 17 7:00 PM

ProMusica Mozart Great Mass season opening promo art

ProMusica Mozart Great Mass at Southern Theatre

Southern Theatre, Downtown

Sat, Oct 17 7:30 PM

MusicArts & Culture

A Taste of Ireland music and dance tour promo art

A Taste of Ireland at Palace Theatre

Palace Theatre, Downtown

Sat, Oct 17 7:30 PM

MusicArts & Culture

Griffin House performing with guitar

Griffin House at Natalie's Grandview

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Sat, Oct 17 8:00 PM

ConcertsNightlife

Illustrated poster showing Angela Perley and Lea Marra framed by red flowers

A Cozy Acoustic Evening with Angela Perley and Lea Marra

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Sat, Oct 17 9:00 PM

Lilyisthatyou performing live on stage

Lilyisthatyou at A&R Music Bar

A&R Music Bar, Arena District

Sun, Oct 18 6:00 PM

ConcertsNightlife

Shawn James playing acoustic guitar in a burst of orange stage light

Shawn James: Flew Too Close to the Sun Tour at The Bluestone

The Bluestone, Downtown

Sun, Oct 18 7:00 PM

Lily Bloom seated at a bar counter with her four bandmates standing around her

Lily Bloom Full Band with Apricot House at Natalie's

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Sun, Oct 18 7:00 PM

Runners packing a downtown Columbus marathon course near the skyline

Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon

Downtown Columbus (race course), Downtown

Sun, Oct 18 7:30 AM

Chloe Kimes Daredevil Tour promotional artwork for Natalie's Grandview

Chloe Kimes Daredevil Tour at Natalie's

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Sun, Oct 18 8:00 PM

Holywatr Deo Gratias Tour with mercury

Holywatr at Newport Music Hall

Newport Music Hall, Campus

Mon, Oct 19 7:00 PM

Hockey fans entering Nationwide Arena for a Maple Leafs visit

Blue Jackets vs Toronto Maple Leafs

Nationwide Arena, Arena District

Tue, Oct 20 7:00 PM

Nick Swardson comedy shows at Easton

Nick Swardson at Columbus Funny Bone

Columbus Funny Bone, Easton

Tue, Oct 20 7:00 PM

Promotional photo of the masked singer-songwriter Red Leather

Red Leather: Tahoe Tour at A&R Music Bar

A&R Music Bar, Arena District

Tue, Oct 20 7:00 PM

Vitamin String Quartet and Girl Named Tom Crazy Ordinary World Tour promo

Vitamin String Quartet and Girl Named Tom at Southern Theatre

Southern Theatre, Downtown

Tue, Oct 20 7:30 PM

ConcertsMusicArts & Culture

The four members of Dogwood Tales standing in a grassy park

Dogwood Tales at Natalie's Grandview

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Tue, Oct 20 7:30 PM

Crowds and giant pumpkins at the Circleville Pumpkin Show

Circleville Pumpkin Show

Downtown Circleville, Circleville

Wed, Oct 21 10:00 AM

FestivalsFamily

Five Finger Death Punch with Cody Jinks

Five Finger Death Punch at Nationwide Arena

Nationwide Arena, Arena District

Wed, Oct 21 6:45 PM

Promotional photo of the Minneapolis band Porch Light

Porch Light with Hotel Fiction at A&R Music Bar

A&R Music Bar, Arena District

Wed, Oct 21 7:00 PM

The six members of the tribute band Heatwave posing on stage

Heatwave: A Tribute to Linda Ronstadt at Natalie's Grandview

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Wed, Oct 21 7:30 PM

Singer in a patterned jacket and knit cap leaning into a microphone

Marvin Gaye Motown Tribute Band at Natalie's Grandview

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Wed, Oct 21 8:30 PM

CAPA Haunts the Palace Halloween event graphic

CAPA Haunts the Palace

Palace Theatre, Downtown

Wed, Oct 21 TBD

Arts & CultureSeasonal

Retro poster for The Magnificent Mustangs showing the four band members in cowboy hats and sunglasses

The Magnificent Mustangs at Natalie's Grandview

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Thu, Oct 22 5:00 PM

Halloween decorations and night scene in Olde Pickerington Village

Haunted Village in Olde Pickerington

Olde Pickerington Village, Pickerington

Thu, Oct 22 6:00 PM

FamilyFestivals

Dylan Bram in a floral shirt playing a vibraphone with four mallets

Dylan Bram Vibraphone Set at I Like It Like That

I Like It Like That at Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Thu, Oct 22 6:30 PM

Outdoor Halloween movie night setup for The Craft

The Craft Sunset Movie at the Commons

Columbus Commons, Downtown

Thu, Oct 22 7:00 PM

FamilySeasonalArts & Culture

The Rocky Horror Show stage musical promo art

The Rocky Horror Show at Garden Theater

Garden Theater, Short North

Thu, Oct 22 7:00 PM

Arts & CultureNightlife

Promotional photo of the Atlanta band Silly Goose

Silly Goose: The Set It Off Tour at A&R Music Bar

A&R Music Bar, Arena District

Thu, Oct 22 7:00 PM

Country singer Drew Baldridge in a ball cap smiling under a wooden barn roof

Drew Baldridge: Farm, Faith, Family Tour at The Bluestone

The Bluestone, Downtown

Thu, Oct 22 7:00 PM

Rod Wave Don't Look Down Tour

Rod Wave at Schottenstein Center

Schottenstein Center, Campus

Thu, Oct 22 8:00 PM

Westerville Public Library at dusk with festive rooftop creature for Wizards and Wands

Wizards and Wands Festival in Uptown Westerville

Uptown Westerville / Westerville Public Library, Westerville

Fri, Oct 23 4:30 PM

FamilyFestivalsSeasonal

Evening Halloween festival with costumes at a city park

The Great Gahanna Goblin Fest

Academy Park, Gahanna

Fri, Oct 23 5:30 PM

FestivalsFamilyHalloween

Earlybirds Club

Earlybirds Club at Newport Music Hall

Newport Music Hall, Campus

Fri, Oct 23 6:00 PM

Official Halloween on the Green promo for Worthington Village Green

Halloween on the Green in Worthington

Worthington Village Green, Worthington

Fri, Oct 23 6:00 PM

FamilySeasonalFestivals

Kountry Wayne at Columbus Funny Bone

Columbus Funny Bone, Easton

Fri, Oct 23 7:00 PM

The Army, The Navy performing live on stage

The Army, The Navy at A&R Music Bar

A&R Music Bar, Arena District

Fri, Oct 23 7:00 PM

ConcertsNightlife

Black and white photo of the six members of Doc Robinson standing in front of a farmhouse

Doc Robinson with The Vindys at The Bluestone

The Bluestone, Downtown

Fri, Oct 23 7:00 PM

Columbus Symphony Mysteries Anthems and Victories promo with Davone Tines

Columbus Symphony Mysteries Anthems and Victories

Ohio Theatre, Downtown

Fri, Oct 23 7:30 PM

Arts & CultureMusic

Graphic for The Deeptones showing band member photos above the band name on a red and teal swirl

The Deeptones at Natalie's Grandview

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Fri, Oct 23 8:00 PM

Kids in Halloween costumes visiting uptown shops for candy

Scarysville in Uptown Marysville

Uptown Marysville, Marysville

Sat, Oct 24 10:00 AM

FamilyHalloweenCommunity

Families at outdoor tables in Grove City Town Center during a community festival

Boo Off Broadway in Grove City Town Center

Town Center Park, Grove City

Sat, Oct 24 12:00 PM

Whirlybirds horn players and guitarist performing on a stage with the band name lit behind them

Swingin' N Shakin' with Whirlybirds on Saturdays at Natalie's

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Sat, Oct 24 5:00 PM

Halloween Party at Homestead promo art from Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks

Halloween Party at Homestead Metro Park

Homestead Metro Park, Hilliard

Sat, Oct 24 5:30 PM

FamilyFestivals

Buckeye Fight Night at KEMBA Live promo still

Buckeye Fight Night at KEMBA Live

KEMBA Live!, Arena District

Sat, Oct 24 6:00 PM

SportsNightlife

Newport Music Hall exterior for Bassvictim concert

Bassvictim at Newport Music Hall

Newport Music Hall, Campus

Sat, Oct 24 7:00 PM

Nationwide Arena exterior for Columbus Blue Jackets home game

Blue Jackets vs Vegas Golden Knights

Nationwide Arena, Arena District

Sat, Oct 24 7:00 PM

Black and white illustration-style photo of the three members of Beauty School Dropout

Beauty School Dropout at A&R Music Bar

A&R Music Bar, Arena District

Sat, Oct 24 7:00 PM

Modigliani Quartet classical concert promo art

Modigliani Quartet at Southern Theatre

Southern Theatre, Downtown

Sat, Oct 24 7:30 PM

MusicArts & Culture

Nateland Live Good Clean Comedy Tour promo art

Nateland Live A Good Clean Comedy Tour at Palace Theatre

Palace Theatre, Downtown

Sat, Oct 24 7:30 PM

NightlifeArts & Culture

Metro Parks outdoor movie night promo art for Coco at Homestead Metro Park

Coco Outdoor Movie at Homestead Metro Park

Homestead Metro Park, Hilliard

Sat, Oct 24 7:30 PM

FamilyArts & Culture

Kids in costumes trick-or-treating at a daytime downtown haunt

Hilliard Halloween Haunt

Old Hilliard, Hilliard

Sat, Oct 24 9:00 AM

FamilyHalloweenCommunity

Nearsited by Whirlwind Dance Company at Lincoln Theatre

Lincoln Theatre, King-Lincoln Bronzeville

Sun, Oct 25 2:00 PM

Columbus Symphony Halloween Spooktacular family concert promo

Columbus Symphony Halloween Spooktacular at Ohio Theatre

Ohio Theatre, Downtown

Sun, Oct 25 3:00 PM

FamilyMusicSeasonal

Machine Girl at Newport Music Hall promo still

Machine Girl at Newport Music Hall

Newport Music Hall, Campus

Sun, Oct 25 6:00 PM

Promotional photo of the band The Brook and The Bluff

The Brook & The Bluff: Werewolf Tour at A&R Music Bar

A&R Music Bar, Arena District

Sun, Oct 25 7:00 PM

My Hero Academia In Concert anime score promo art

My Hero Academia In Concert at Palace Theatre

Palace Theatre, Downtown

Sun, Oct 25 7:30 PM

MusicArts & Culture

Jesse Welles at KEMBA Live promo still

Jesse Welles at KEMBA Live

KEMBA Live!, Arena District

Mon, Oct 26 6:00 PM

BEAT Belew Vai Levin Bozzio King Crimson tour promo

BEAT King Crimson Music at Palace Theatre

Palace Theatre, Downtown

Wed, Oct 28 7:30 PM

Niladri Kumaar concert promo art for Southern Theatre

Niladri Kumaar Space Between the Notes at Southern Theatre

Southern Theatre, Downtown

Wed, Oct 28 7:30 PM

MusicArts & Culture

Gray-haired singer-songwriter Parker MacDonell in a black shirt looking toward a window

Parker MacDonell: In My Years First Listen at Natalie's

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Wed, Oct 28 7:30 PM

The eight members of Bad Karl posing under a Bad Karl sign in a colorful bar

Bad Karl Funk and Soul Night at Natalie's Grandview

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Wed, Oct 28 8:00 PM

The Wood Pickers playing banjo, fiddle, guitar, bass and resonator guitar on a small stage

The Wood Pickers Bluegrass Happening Hour at Natalie's

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Thu, Oct 29 5:00 PM

Three women in costume smiling together at an evening cocktail party inside the conservatory

Cocktails at the Conservatory: Spirits & Spells

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Near East Side

Thu, Oct 29 5:30 PM

Food & DrinkSeasonal

The Wrecks at Newport Music Hall promo still

The Wrecks at Newport Music Hall

Newport Music Hall, Campus

Thu, Oct 29 6:00 PM

Close portrait of Casey Cooper of CoastalDives with glasses and a beard against a pale sky

CoastalDives Ambient Synth Set at I Like It Like That

I Like It Like That at Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Thu, Oct 29 6:30 PM

Olivia Rodrigo The Unraveled Tour

Olivia Rodrigo at Schottenstein Center

Schottenstein Center, Campus

Thu, Oct 29 7:00 PM

Outdoor Halloween movie night setup for The Sixth Sense

The Sixth Sense Sunset Movie at the Commons

Columbus Commons, Downtown

Thu, Oct 29 7:00 PM

FamilySeasonalArts & Culture

Shuffle Street at Natalie's Grandview

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Thu, Oct 29 7:30 PM

Lucy Kaplansky performing, Wikimedia Commons photo used for Natalie's listing

Lucy Kaplansky at Natalie's Grandview

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Thu, Oct 29 8:00 PM

Event art for bobrauschenbergamerica with collage-style lettering on a dark stage backdrop

bobrauschenbergamerica at Studio One Theatre

Studio One Theatre, Riffe Center, Downtown

Thu, Oct 29 8:00 PM

Haunted Fest Columbus at KEMBA Live promo still

Haunted Fest Columbus at KEMBA Live

KEMBA Live!, Arena District

Fri, Oct 30 6:00 PM

Red and black Play It Forward poster listing Lauren Tucker, Mixxed, Neo Gallegos-Samuels and The Floorwalkers at Woodlands Tavern on October 30

Play It Forward Youth Music Benefit at Woodlands Tavern

Woodlands Tavern, Grandview

Fri, Oct 30 6:00 PM

ConcertsMusicFamily

Lil Duval Halloween weekend comedy

Lil Duval at Columbus Funny Bone

Columbus Funny Bone, Easton

Fri, Oct 30 7:00 PM

Paula Poundstone stand-up comedy promo art

Paula Poundstone at Lincoln Theatre

Lincoln Theatre, Downtown

Fri, Oct 30 7:30 PM

NightlifeArts & Culture

Steve Taylor & Some Band with The Choir at Southern Theatre

Southern Theatre, Downtown

Fri, Oct 30 7:30 PM

Dave Vanian of The Damned performing live with a vintage microphone

The Damned at Newport Music Hall

Newport Music Hall, Campus

Fri, Oct 30 8:00 PM

The Moonbats posing with red electric basses and a giant foam hand in front of a band banner

The Moonbats Spooky Season Rock Show at Natalie's Grandview

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Fri, Oct 30 8:00 PM

ConcertsMusicSeasonal

Stanley Jordan playing an electric guitar beside inset photos of festival guitarists

Stanley Jordan at Denison Jazz Guitar Festival

Eisner Center for the Performing Arts, Denison University, Granville

Fri, Oct 30 8:00 PM

ConcertsMusicArts & Culture

Halloween-themed poster for Wild N Shinkey with a costumed performer in a purple hood

Wild N Shinkey Halloween Improv Battle at Natalie's

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Fri, Oct 30 8:30 PM

Arts & CultureSeasonal

Halloween night event with lights at an outdoor fortress venue

Fortress Fright Night in Obetz

Fortress Obetz, Obetz

Sat, Oct 31 6:00 PM

FamilyHalloweenFestivals

Friko at A&R Music Bar promo still

Friko at A&R Music Bar

A&R Music Bar, Campus

Sat, Oct 31 7:00 PM

Black and white photo of the four members of Adam Ezra Group with a guitar and fiddle against a brick wall

Adam Ezra Group at Woodlands Tavern

Woodlands Tavern, Grandview

Sat, Oct 31 7:00 PM

Hookahween featuring ekoostik hookah with Brahctopus at Newport Music Hall promo art

Hookahween with Ekoostik Hookah at Newport Music Hall

Newport Music Hall, Campus

Sat, Oct 31 8:00 PM

Colorful Halloween Hootenanny poster listing Lily Bloom and the Boos, Angela Perley, Magnolia, Lydia Loveless and Cousin Simple

The Halloween Hootenanny at Natalie's Grandview

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Sat, Oct 31 8:00 PM

Rika Fanning smiling in red-framed glasses beside the headstock of a yellow bass guitar

Rika Fanning: Gospel Soul Series at Natalie's Grandview

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Sun, Nov 1 6:00 PM

Earl Sweatshirt & MIKE Home on the Range Tour

Earl Sweatshirt and MIKE at KEMBA Live

KEMBA Live!, Arena District

Mon, Nov 2 7:00 PM

Members of Oso Oso sitting on a couch in front of a wall of colorful bowling balls

Oso Oso with Liquid Mike at A&R Music Bar

A&R Music Bar, Arena District

Tue, Nov 3 6:30 PM

Abbie Gamboa with Chelsea Plank

Abbie Gamboa at Newport Music Hall

Newport Music Hall, Campus

Tue, Nov 3 7:00 PM

Nationwide Arena exterior for Blue Jackets vs Avalanche

Blue Jackets vs Colorado Avalanche

Nationwide Arena, Arena District

Tue, Nov 3 7:00 PM

Fortunate Youth performing live on stage

Fortunate Youth at Newport Music Hall

Newport Music Hall, Campus

Wed, Nov 4 6:00 PM

ConcertsNightlife

The four members of The Paradox lounging together in a cluttered living room

The Paradox with Meet Me @ The Altar at A&R Music Bar

A&R Music Bar, Arena District

Wed, Nov 4 7:00 PM

Sueco with bright red hair standing in front of a corrugated metal wall

Sueco with Jeris Johnson at The Bluestone

The Bluestone, Downtown

Wed, Nov 4 7:00 PM

Teddy Thompson promotional portrait for his Natalie's Grandview show

Teddy Thompson at Natalie's Grandview

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Wed, Nov 4 7:30 PM

Walter Parks with a long white beard and dark jacket against a corrugated metal wall

Walter Parks at Natalie's Grandview

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Wed, Nov 4 8:00 PM

Holiday lights and evening shoppers on Worthington High Street

Holidays on High in Worthington

High Street, Old Worthington, Worthington

Thu, Nov 5 6:00 PM

FestivalsShoppingFamily

Nationwide Arena exterior for Blue Jackets home game

Blue Jackets vs Dallas Stars

Nationwide Arena, Arena District

Thu, Nov 5 7:00 PM

Anthony Rodia at Columbus Funny Bone promo still

Anthony Rodia at Columbus Funny Bone

Columbus Funny Bone, Easton

Thu, Nov 5 7:00 PM

ComedyNightlife

Promotional photo of Atlanta rapper Hunxho

Hunxho at KEMBA Live

KEMBA Live!, Arena District

Thu, Nov 5 7:00 PM

Close portrait of Austin Snell lit in red and blue against a pink backdrop

Austin Snell at The Bluestone

The Bluestone, Downtown

Thu, Nov 5 7:00 PM

Black and white portrait of Hunter Flynn in a ball cap standing in a field

Hunter Flynn with Logan Mac at A&R Music Bar

A&R Music Bar, Arena District

Thu, Nov 5 7:00 PM

Eureka Day event art with bold title lettering for Contemporary Theatre of Ohio at the Riffe Center

Eureka Day by Contemporary Theatre of Ohio

Studio Two Theatre, Riffe Center, Downtown

Thu, Nov 5 7:30 PM

Kurt Vile promo portrait for Newport Music Hall Columbus show

Kurt Vile and The Violators at Newport Music Hall

Newport Music Hall, Campus

Thu, Nov 5 8:00 PM

Amy Rigby promotional photo for her Natalie's Grandview date

Amy Rigby at Natalie's Grandview

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Thu, Nov 5 8:00 PM

Black and white photo of fiddler Gerry O'Connor playing with his eyes closed

Trad Nua: Gerry O'Connor, Gavin and Penzien at Natalie's

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Thu, Nov 5 8:00 PM

Sepia tintype-style portrait of the two WE THE SOUND radio DJs in caps and sunglasses

WE THE SOUND radio DJ Happening Hour at Natalie's

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Fri, Nov 6 5:00 PM

Promotional photo of the punk band The Menzingers

The Menzingers and Hot Water Music at Newport Music Hall

Newport Music Hall, Campus

Fri, Nov 6 6:00 PM

Comedian Ashley Gavin laughing in a yellow beanie and plaid shirt, official press photo

Ashley Gavin at Columbus Funny Bone

Columbus Funny Bone, Easton

Fri, Nov 6 7:00 PM

Dev Lemons in a white dress standing in the middle of a wooded road

Dev Lemons with Venus & the Flytraps at A&R Music Bar

A&R Music Bar, Arena District

Fri, Nov 6 7:00 PM

Country singer George Birge in a ball cap and olive jacket against a warm brown backdrop

George Birge at The Bluestone

The Bluestone, Downtown

Fri, Nov 6 7:00 PM

Pirates The Penzance Musical at Palace Theatre

Pirates! The Penzance Musical at Palace Theatre

Palace Theatre, Downtown

Fri, Nov 6 7:30 PM

Freedom First concert poster listing Keith LaMar, Albert Marquès and the ensemble members

Freedom First: Jazz Benefit for Keith LaMar at Natalie's

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Fri, Nov 6 8:00 PM

Rylee Bapst playing electric guitar under blue and green stage lights

Rylee Bapst Band Appalachian Soul at Natalie's

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Fri, Nov 6 8:30 PM

Dancers performing at New Albany Diwali Celebration

Diwali Celebration at Hinson Amphitheater

Hinson Amphitheater, New Albany

Sat, Nov 7 4:00 PM

FestivalsArts & CultureFamily

Illuminated Chihuly glass sculptures in red, yellow and blue glowing in a garden at night

Chihuly Nights at Franklin Park Conservatory (November)

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Near East Side

Sat, Nov 7 6:00 PM

Trae Crowder at Columbus Funny Bone

Columbus Funny Bone, Easton

Sat, Nov 7 7:00 PM

Donny Benet in sunglasses and a leather jacket holding a bass guitar

Donny Benét with OTNES at A&R Music Bar

A&R Music Bar, Arena District

Sat, Nov 7 7:00 PM

ProMusica Bach Part and Beethoven program promo art

ProMusica Bach Part and Beethoven at Southern Theatre

Southern Theatre, Downtown

Sat, Nov 7 7:30 PM

MusicArts & Culture

Andrea Gibson Love Letter from the Afterlife at KEMBA Live

KEMBA Live!, Arena District

Sat, Nov 7 7:30 PM

Close-up of Ron Holmes in dark glasses at a microphone, washed in orange and purple light

Ron Holmes Eclecticism at Natalie's Grandview

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Sat, Nov 7 8:30 PM

Ohio Stadium exterior before a night or afternoon kickoff

Ohio State vs Oregon

Ohio Stadium, Campus

Sat, Nov 7 TBD

Close-up of a leaf vacuum truck used for Westerville’s library meet-and-see

Visit with a Leaf Vacuum at Westerville Public Library

Westerville Public Library, Westerville

Sun, Nov 8 2:00 PM

FamilyCommunity

The six members of X-Rated Cowboys posed inside a wood-paneled bar

X-Rated Cowboys Album Release at Woodlands Tavern

Woodlands Tavern, Grandview

Sun, Nov 8 5:00 PM

SOMBR You Are The Reason Tour

SOMBR at Nationwide Arena

Nationwide Arena, Arena District

Sun, Nov 8 7:00 PM

Wage War band promo for Emergency Broadcast Tour at KEMBA Live

Wage War at KEMBA Live

KEMBA Live!, Arena District

Sun, Nov 8 7:00 PM

Daniel Sloss BITTER comedy tour promo art

Daniel Sloss BITTER at Davidson Theatre

Davidson Theatre, Riffe Center, Downtown

Sun, Nov 8 7:30 PM

NightlifeArts & Culture

Hand-drawn Luminary Vintage Fest flyer with a shopper in a jean jacket among clothing racks and the text Nov. 8th 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM 579 N High Street

Luminary Vintage Fest in Old Worthington

579 N. High Street, Worthington

Sun, Nov 8 9:00 AM

FestivalsArts & Culture

Clara La San Chosen Silences Tour

Clara La San at Newport Music Hall

Newport Music Hall, Campus

Mon, Nov 9 7:00 PM

The three members of Little Image posed at night with a guitar and a drum kit

Little Image: Fall 2026 Tour at A&R Music Bar

A&R Music Bar, Arena District

Mon, Nov 9 7:00 PM

Weathers performing live on stage

Weathers and Ella Red at A&R Music Bar

A&R Music Bar, Arena District

Tue, Nov 10 7:00 PM

ConcertsNightlife

The members of Making Movies seated together in a dim, moody band portrait

Making Movies at Woodlands Tavern

Woodlands Tavern, Grandview

Tue, Nov 10 7:00 PM

ConcertsMusicArts & Culture

Blade Runner Live with onstage score

Blade Runner Live at Palace Theatre

Palace Theatre, Downtown

Tue, Nov 10 7:30 PM

Arts & CultureMusic

Nationwide Arena exterior for Blue Jackets vs Panthers

Blue Jackets vs Florida Panthers November Home Game

Nationwide Arena, Arena District

Tue, Nov 10 7:30 PM

Gym Class Heroes live performance crowd photo

Gym Class Heroes and Lupe Fiasco at KEMBA Live

KEMBA Live!, Arena District

Wed, Nov 11 7:00 PM

almost monday performing live on stage

almost monday at Newport Music Hall

Newport Music Hall, Campus

Wed, Nov 11 7:00 PM

ConcertsNightlife

Lilli Lewis singing at a grand piano under purple stage light

Lilli Lewis at Natalie's Grandview

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Wed, Nov 11 8:00 PM

Tour poster showing Rahat Fateh Ali Khan in a red shawl beside his son Shahzaman Ali Khan under the words Once Upon a Time

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan at the Palace Theatre

Palace Theatre, Downtown

Wed, Nov 11 8:00 PM

ConcertsMusicArts & Culture

Illustration of the Lincoln Theatre marquee reading Now Playing Nancy Wilson above the film title

Columbus Backstage: Melodies & Moments Film at the Lincoln

Lincoln Theatre, King-Lincoln Bronzeville

Thu, Nov 12 6:00 PM

Nationwide Arena exterior for Blue Jackets vs Lightning

Blue Jackets vs Tampa Bay Lightning

Nationwide Arena, Arena District

Thu, Nov 12 7:00 PM

Snow plow truck parked for Westerville Public Library’s outdoor visit

Visit with a Snow Plow at Westerville Public Library

Westerville Public Library, Westerville

Fri, Nov 13 10:00 AM

FamilyCommunity

Easton Town Center Grand Illumination holiday lights

Easton Grand Illumination

Easton Town Center, Easton

Fri, Nov 13 5:00 PM

FamilySeasonalFestivals

Smiling portrait of jazz singer Kelly Delaveris with silver curls against a brick wall

Kelly Delaveris Jazz Vocals Happening Hour at Natalie's

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Fri, Nov 13 5:00 PM

Newport Music Hall stage ready for a folk and roots bill

The Wood Brothers

Newport Music Hall, Campus

Fri, Nov 13 7:00 PM

John Summit CTRL ESCAPE Arena Tour

John Summit at Schottenstein Center

Schottenstein Center, Campus

Fri, Nov 13 7:00 PM

Ms. Pat stand-up at Columbus Funny Bone

Ms. Pat at Columbus Funny Bone

Columbus Funny Bone, Easton

Fri, Nov 13 7:00 PM

Kyle Hume in a bucket hat and button-up shirt standing outside a roadside building

Kyle Hume: It's A Zoo Out There at A&R Music Bar

A&R Music Bar, Arena District

Fri, Nov 13 7:00 PM

Black and white photo of Mack Geiger in a cowboy hat playing acoustic guitar

Mack Geiger: When It's Pouring Tour at The Bluestone

The Bluestone, Downtown

Fri, Nov 13 7:00 PM

Salsa en Vivo poster showing the Al Son del Iya band with percussion and flags

Salsa Night with Al Son Del Iya at Natalie's Grandview

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Fri, Nov 13 7:00 PM

North Star Concert with Dr. Mark Lomax II at Lincoln Theatre

Lincoln Theatre, King-Lincoln Bronzeville

Fri, Nov 13 7:00 PM

Members of the Americana band Yarn standing together in a dark bar with neon behind them

Yarn at Woodlands Tavern

Woodlands Tavern, Grandview

Fri, Nov 13 7:00 PM

Columbus Symphony Music of the Knights pops promo art

Columbus Symphony Music of the Knights at Davidson Theatre

Davidson Theatre, Riffe Center, Downtown

Fri, Nov 13 7:30 PM

MusicArts & Culture

Zoltan Kaszas comedy tour promo art

Zoltan Kaszas Worldwide-ish Tour at Southern Theatre

Southern Theatre, Downtown

Fri, Nov 13 7:30 PM

NightlifeArts & Culture

EP release and birthday celebration poster for Qamil with a cassette graphic behind her portrait

Qamil: Unfinished Business EP Release at Natalie's

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Fri, Nov 13 8:30 PM

Three musicians from Eddie And The Getaway posing in a concrete stairwell

Eddie And The Getaway with Devil's Cut at A&R Music Bar

A&R Music Bar, Arena District

Sat, Nov 14 6:00 PM

Palace 100 Ray Charles tribute concert

Palace 100 The Genius of Ray Charles

Palace Theatre, Downtown

Sat, Nov 14 7:00 PM

Arts & CultureMusic

Nationwide Arena exterior for Blue Jackets home game

Blue Jackets vs Philadelphia Flyers

Nationwide Arena, Arena District

Sat, Nov 14 7:00 PM

Palace at Newport Music Hall promo still

Palace at Newport Music Hall

Newport Music Hall, Campus

Sat, Nov 14 7:00 PM

Michael Kosta Big Dad Energy comedy tour promo

Michael Kosta Big Dad Energy Tour at Lincoln Theatre

Lincoln Theatre, Downtown

Sat, Nov 14 7:30 PM

NightlifeArts & Culture

Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Show Southern Theatre promo art

Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Show at Southern Theatre

Southern Theatre, Downtown

Sat, Nov 14 8:00 PM

NightlifeArts & CultureSeasonal

The five members of Hello Emerson standing in a row against a white wall

Hello Emerson: Brief Interviews on Heartbreak Release Show

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Sat, Nov 14 8:30 PM

Ohio Stadium aerial for Buckeyes vs Northwestern

Ohio State vs Northwestern

Ohio Stadium, Campus

Sat, Nov 14 TBD

High Horse members with fiddle, cello, guitar and upright bass seated in a teal room

High Horse Sunday Matinee at Natalie's Grandview

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Sun, Nov 15 2:30 PM

Rows of dancers in matching red and white outfits performing on a stage

African Night at the Southern Theatre

Southern Theatre, Downtown

Sun, Nov 15 6:00 PM

Yaelokre in round glasses smiling with one hand raised against a green backdrop

Yaelokre with Ben Caplan at Newport Music Hall

Newport Music Hall, Campus

Sun, Nov 15 7:00 PM

Four members of Copacetic playing guitar and keyboards together on a small stage

Copacetic Jazz and Soul Night at Natalie's Grandview

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Sun, Nov 15 8:00 PM

Medium Build seated by a window in a white shirt inside a cluttered room

Medium Build: The King of Having Fun Tour at Newport Music Hall

Newport Music Hall, Campus

Mon, Nov 16 7:00 PM

Chat Pile at Newport Music Hall promo still

Chat Pile at Newport Music Hall

Newport Music Hall, Campus

Wed, Nov 18 6:30 PM

The five members of The Gringos lounging on a couch in a sunlit room

The Gringos at A&R Music Bar

A&R Music Bar, Arena District

Wed, Nov 18 7:00 PM

Steve Poltz on stage, Wikimedia Commons photo for the Natalie's date

Steve Poltz at Natalie's Grandview

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Wed, Nov 18 7:30 PM

Kate Knudsvig holding a fiddle beside Richard Hearn with a bouzouki in front of autumn trees

Trad Nua: Kate Knudsvig and Richard Hearn at Natalie's

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Wed, Nov 18 8:00 PM

Donna Mogavero in a brown fedora and patterned scarf standing in a green garden

Donna Mogavero Happening Hour at Natalie's Grandview

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Thu, Nov 19 5:00 PM

STS9 at Newport Music Hall promo still

STS9 at Newport Music Hall

Newport Music Hall, Campus

Thu, Nov 19 7:00 PM

Promotional photo of country performer Wheeler Walker Jr. for his farewell tour

Wheeler Walker Jr.: Pullin' Out Farewell Tour at The Bluestone

The Bluestone, Downtown

Thu, Nov 19 7:00 PM

Members of the soul band Sir Woman relaxing on couches in a wood-paneled room

Sir Woman with Snacktime at A&R Music Bar

A&R Music Bar, Arena District

Thu, Nov 19 7:00 PM

Dar Williams smiling in a green jacket and purple scarf while holding a coffee mug

Dar Williams at Woodlands Tavern

Woodlands Tavern, Grandview

Thu, Nov 19 7:00 PM

Boney James contemporary jazz concert promo art

Boney James at Southern Theatre

Southern Theatre, Downtown

Thu, Nov 19 7:30 PM

Double-exposure portrait of Cory Grinder in a tan blazer singing with his eyes closed

Cory Grinder and the Playboy Scouts at Natalie's

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Thu, Nov 19 8:30 PM

Ohio Made Holiday Market promotional display of handmade gifts and vendors

Ohio Made Holiday Market

Hollywood Casino Columbus, West Side

Fri, Nov 20 3:30 PM

ShoppingFestivals

Wildlights at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Columbus

Wildlights

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Powell

Fri, Nov 20 5:00 PM

Lit holiday tree glowing inside the arched glass entrance of the Lazarus building on a dark downtown street

Wanderlights in Downtown Columbus

Columbus Commons, Town Street and Scioto Mile, Downtown

Fri, Nov 20 5:00 PM

Daily Bread at KEMBA Live promo still

Daily Bread at KEMBA Live

KEMBA Live!, Arena District

Fri, Nov 20 7:00 PM

Kyle Kinane at Columbus Funny Bone promo still

Kyle Kinane at Columbus Funny Bone

Columbus Funny Bone, Easton

Fri, Nov 20 7:00 PM

ComedyNightlife

Meredith Marks in sunglasses and headphones under purple light

DJ Meredith Marks: YOU. CAN. DANCE. Tour at The Bluestone

The Bluestone, Downtown

Fri, Nov 20 7:00 PM

Close portrait of Matt Hansen with curly red hair against a pale backdrop

Matt Hansen: The Orchid Tour at A&R Music Bar

A&R Music Bar, Arena District

Fri, Nov 20 7:00 PM

A turntable spinning a record in the foreground of a dim bar room lit in green and red, with guests talking at the bar behind it

Between Us Playlist Series with Hanif Abdurraqib at The Pizzuti

Columbus Museum of Art at The Pizzuti, Short North

Fri, Nov 20 7:00 PM

MusicArts & Culture

Columbus Symphony Verdi Requiem Masterworks promo art

Columbus Symphony Verdi Requiem at Ohio Theatre

Ohio Theatre, Downtown

Fri, Nov 20 7:30 PM

MusicArts & Culture

Charlie Berens Lost and Found comedy tour promo

Charlie Berens Lost and Found Tour at Southern Theatre

Southern Theatre, Downtown

Fri, Nov 20 7:30 PM

NightlifeArts & Culture

Los Tigres del Norte concert tour promo art

Los Tigres del Norte at Palace Theatre

Palace Theatre, Downtown

Fri, Nov 20 7:30 PM

Ordinary Woman title art with a cowboy boot, tangled roots and a guitar

Ordinary Woman: Sheryl Crow Musical Premiere at Davidson Theatre

Davidson Theatre, Riffe Center, Downtown

Fri, Nov 20 7:30 PM

Promotional photo of the Columbus rock band Red Wanting Blue

Red Wanting Blue with Cousin Simple at Newport Music Hall

Newport Music Hall, Campus

Fri, Nov 20 8:00 PM

The five members of Driftwood standing together with a banjo, fiddle and guitar

Driftwood at Natalie's Grandview

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Fri, Nov 20 8:30 PM

Dorrian Green along the Scioto Mile during a winter community festival

WinterFest at Dorrian Green

Dorrian Green, Downtown

Sat, Nov 21 12:00 PM

FestivalsFamilySeasonal

Pink Floyd tribute lighting looks across the KEMBA Live pavilion

Wish You Were Here: The Great Tour in the Sky

KEMBA Live!, Arena District

Sat, Nov 21 7:00 PM

Gold art deco poster for the 13th annual Tribute to The Last Waltz with a crowd of musicians

13th Annual Tribute to The Last Waltz at Newport Music Hall

Newport Music Hall, Campus

Sat, Nov 21 7:00 PM

ConcertsMusicSeasonal

Ghostwoman tour poster with a desert photo, an American flag and the words November 21 Columbus Woodlands Tavern

Ghostwoman at Woodlands Tavern

Woodlands Tavern, Grandview

Sat, Nov 21 7:00 PM

Ron White stand-up comedy tour promo art

Ron White at Palace Theatre

Palace Theatre, Downtown

Sat, Nov 21 7:30 PM

NightlifeArts & Culture

The Surfrajettes promotional photo for Natalie's anniversary show

The Surfrajettes Anniversary Show at Natalie's

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Sat, Nov 21 8:00 PM

Hebdo playing acoustic guitar alone on a stage under a green spotlight

Hebdo at Natalie's Grandview

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Sat, Nov 21 8:30 PM

Fireworks bursting over a crowd gathered in the Creekside District in Gahanna

Gahanna Holiday Lights Celebration

Creekside Park and Creekside District, Gahanna

Sun, Nov 22 3:00 PM

Crowd gathered beneath a towering lit Christmas tree with a neon New Albany Ohio sign

New Albany Holiday Tree Lighting and Santa Skate

Rose Run Park, New Albany

Sun, Nov 22 5:00 PM

FamilySeasonalFestivals

Chrissy Chlapecka with bright pink hair lying across a keyboard in a pink outfit

Chrissy Chlapecka at Woodlands Tavern

Woodlands Tavern, Grandview

Sun, Nov 22 6:30 PM

Love Actually in Concert holiday film score promo

Love Actually in Concert at Palace Theatre

Palace Theatre, Downtown

Sun, Nov 22 7:30 PM

MusicArts & Culture

Promotional graphic of Lil' Red, Pascal Fouquet and Dave Specter playing guitars and washboard

Lil' Red & The Rooster with Dave Specter at Natalie's Grandview

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Sun, Nov 22 7:30 PM

Streetlight Manifesto live on stage at Groezrock, Wikimedia Commons

Streetlight Manifesto at KEMBA Live

KEMBA Live!, Arena District

Sun, Nov 22 8:00 PM

Rapper bleood with long locs and a yellow snake draped over his head

bleood: Kill Your Idols Tour at A&R Music Bar

A&R Music Bar, Arena District

Mon, Nov 23 7:00 PM

Ohio University Marching 110 performers in formation on a stage under stage lights

Ohio University Marching 110 at Palace Theatre

Palace Theatre, Downtown

Mon, Nov 23 8:00 PM

ConcertsMusicFamily

The four members of Catch Your Breath seated in a dark, moody room

Catch Your Breath: Not Broken Enough Tour at Newport Music Hall

Newport Music Hall, Campus

Tue, Nov 24 6:00 PM

CAPA McCoy Center poster art for the free How the Grinch Stole Christmas screening

Free Grinch Screening at McCoy Center

McCoy Center, New Albany

Tue, Nov 24 7:00 PM

FamilyArts & Culture

The seven members of student band Mixxed dressed in black in front of a brick wall

Mixxed Student Band Debut at Natalie's Grandview

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Wed, Nov 25 5:00 PM

Promotional photo of the pop-punk band State Champs

State Champs with Cartel at Newport Music Hall

Newport Music Hall, Campus

Wed, Nov 25 6:00 PM

Gold and green A Drag Queen Christmas title art with ornaments and the Nina West credit

A Drag Queen Christmas Hosted by Nina West at Palace Theatre

Palace Theatre, Downtown

Wed, Nov 25 7:30 PM

Arts & CultureSeasonal

Four-photo collage of the blues guitarists and singers playing the Thanksgiving Eve show

Thanksgiving Eve Blues Guitar Meltdown at Natalie's Grandview

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Wed, Nov 25 8:00 PM

The four members of The Mainliners walking past a corner store called Gateway Market

The Mainliners with The Nu-Viles at A&R Music Bar

A&R Music Bar, Arena District

Fri, Nov 27 6:30 PM

Poster art showing the three members of the Reverend Peyton band inside a gold circle

The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band at Natalie's

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Fri, Nov 27 8:00 PM

The four members of fo/mo/deep standing against a brick wall

fo/mo/deep: Black Friday Show at Natalie's Grandview

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Fri, Nov 27 8:30 PM

Blue Jackets on ice at Nationwide Arena Columbus

Blue Jackets vs Detroit Red Wings

Nationwide Arena, Arena District

Fri, Nov 27 TBD

Ohio Theatre auditorium ready for a holiday stage production

A Christmas Carol

Ohio Theatre, Downtown

Fri, Nov 27 TBD

Arts & CultureFamilySeasonal

Ohio Stadium aerial for The Game vs Michigan

Ohio State vs Michigan

Ohio Stadium, Campus

Sat, Nov 28 12:00 PM

Convergence title card framed by film-strip portraits of the participating choreographers

Convergence 2026 by Onyx Productions at Lincoln Theatre

Lincoln Theatre, King-Lincoln Bronzeville

Sat, Nov 28 6:00 PM

Black and white grid of four photos showing Trial By Fire members playing keys, bass, guitar and drums

Trial By Fire at Natalie's Grandview

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Sat, Nov 28 8:00 PM

Black and white photo of Matt Waters singing with guitar beside his band under hanging lights

Matt Waters and The Recipe at Natalie's Grandview

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Sat, Nov 28 8:30 PM

Worthington Partnership holiday open house and tree illumination promotional photo

Worthington Holiday Open House and Tree Illumination

Old Worthington, Worthington

Sun, Nov 29 12:00 PM

Brothers Minquel and Woody Ingram of Ingram Street posing together in maroon jackets

Ingram Street: A Night to Remember at Natalie's

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Sun, Nov 29 7:00 PM

Tall evergreen tree wrapped in colorful holiday lights at night in Grandview Heights

Holiday in the Heights Tree Lighting in Grandview Heights

Pierce Field, Grandview

Tue, Dec 1 5:00 PM

Flyer showing the Hanby House in snow with a Santa on the roof, carolers inside and a lit walkway

Christmas Open House at the Historic Hanby House

Hanby House, Westerville

Tue, Dec 1 7:00 PM

SeasonalFamilyArts & Culture

Visitors walking through a glowing green light tunnel among lit trees at night

Cocktails at the Conservatory: Sleigh Bell Sips

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Near East Side

Wed, Dec 2 5:30 PM

Food & DrinkSeasonal

Black and white Scattrbrain tour poster with a band photo and red lettering reading Columbus, Ohio Woodlands Tavern 12/2/26

Scattrbrain at Woodlands Tavern

Woodlands Tavern, Grandview

Wed, Dec 2 7:00 PM

Over the Rhine 2026 Christmas tour art with a woodcut of a snowy farmhouse and a lantern

An Acoustic Christmas with Over the Rhine at Lincoln Theatre

Lincoln Theatre, King-Lincoln Bronzeville

Wed, Dec 2 7:30 PM

ConcertsMusicSeasonal

Santa and Mrs. Claus posing with children in front of a lit evergreen at the Dublin tree lighting

Dublin Tree Lighting at Coffman Park

Coffman Park, Dublin

Thu, Dec 3 6:00 PM

Promotional photo of Micky Dolenz for the 60 Years of the Monkees tour

Micky Dolenz: 60 Years of the Monkees at KEMBA Live

KEMBA Live!, Arena District

Thu, Dec 3 7:00 PM

Levi Kreis promotional image for Home for the Holidays at Natalie's

Levi Kreis Home for the Holidays at Natalie's

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Thu, Dec 3 7:30 PM

Lord Huron official band press photo

Lord Huron

Palace Theatre, Downtown

Thu, Dec 3 8:00 PM

Santa Claus seated in a red chair beside a decorated Christmas tree at the Mistletoe Market

Grove City Christmas Parade and Mistletoe Market

Grove City Town Center, Grove City

Fri, Dec 4 4:00 PM

Red holiday poster with ornaments and candles announcing the Pickerington Lions Club 2026 Holiday Lights Parade on Friday, December 4th at 8pm

Pickerington Holiday Gathering, Tree Lighting and Lights Parade

Olde Pickerington Village, Pickerington

Fri, Dec 4 5:00 PM

SeasonalFamilyFestivals

Glowing downtown Delaware Christmas tree with the words First Friday Tree Lighting across the image

Christmas in Downtown Delaware

Downtown Delaware, Delaware

Fri, Dec 4 6:00 PM

Tyler Nance in a trucker cap and patterned shirt outdoors in front of green trees

Tyler Nance: Midwest Memoir Tour at A&R Music Bar

A&R Music Bar, Arena District

Fri, Dec 4 7:00 PM

Mr. Scrooge title lettering over a dark Victorian street set with a glowing window

Mr. Scrooge by Columbus Children's Theatre at Riffe Center

Studio One Theatre, Riffe Center, Downtown

Fri, Dec 4 7:00 PM

FamilyArts & CultureSeasonal

Full Moon Fever Tom Petty Tribute at Natalie's

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Fri, Dec 4 8:00 PM

Columbus Symphony on stage at the Ohio Theatre for Holiday Pops

Columbus Symphony Holiday Pops

Ohio Theatre, Downtown

Fri, Dec 4 TBD

Arts & CultureMusicSeasonal

Christmas in Uptown flyer with Santa beside a red Santa house and a schedule of Ted Lewis Park events

Christmas in Uptown Circleville Parade and Tree Lighting

Ted Lewis Park and Uptown Circleville, Circleville

Sat, Dec 5 1:00 PM

FamilySeasonalFestivals

Illustrated snowy downtown storefronts with a lit Christmas tree and the words WinterFest and Tree Lighting December 5, 2026

WinterFest and Tree Lighting in Downtown Lancaster

Downtown Lancaster, Lancaster

Sat, Dec 5 12:00 PM

FestivalsFamilySeasonal

Mojo Brookzz Outta Pocket tour art showing the comedian holding a microphone

Mojo Brookzz: Outta Pocket Tour at Palace Theatre

Palace Theatre, Downtown

Sat, Dec 5 7:00 PM

Whitney Cummings Big Baby Tour event art with the comedian against a bold graphic background

Whitney Cummings Big Baby Tour at Davidson Theatre

Davidson Theatre, Riffe Center, Downtown

Sat, Dec 5 7:00 PM

Colorful poster of The Palmer Squares duo with the words December 5 Woodlands Tavern Columbus, Ohio

The Palmer Squares at Woodlands Tavern

Woodlands Tavern, Grandview

Sat, Dec 5 7:00 PM

Trans-Siberian Orchestra at Nationwide Arena in Columbus

Trans-Siberian Orchestra

Nationwide Arena, Arena District

Sat, Dec 5 7:30 PM

ConcertsSeasonal

URSH poster with a cartoon astronaut playing guitar inside a red starburst on black

URSH Rush Tribute at Natalie's Grandview

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Sat, Dec 5 8:00 PM

Crowd and children singing in front of the large lit Christmas tree at Hilliard's Station Park

Hilliard Tree Lighting in Old Hilliard

Hilliard's Station Park and Weaver Park, Hilliard

Sun, Dec 6 3:30 PM

A person in a white knit hat reaching up to light a tall white outdoor menorah

New Albany Menorah Lighting and Hanukkah Skate

Rose Run Park, New Albany

Sun, Dec 6 5:00 PM

FamilySeasonalFestivals

Two children in winter hats stand beside an inflatable gingerbread man as light-covered parade floats glow along a dark Baltimore street

Hometown Holiday Lighted Parade in Baltimore, Ohio

Downtown Baltimore, Baltimore

Sun, Dec 6 6:00 PM

SeasonalFamilyFestivals

Bill Kirchen in a Santa hat playing a Telecaster guitar on stage

Bill Kirchen's Honky Tonk Holiday at Natalie's Grandview

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Tue, Dec 8 8:00 PM

Grinch musical cast on stage in Whoville set

How the Grinch Stole Christmas The Musical

Palace Theatre, Downtown

Tue, Dec 8 TBD

Arts & CultureFamilySeasonal

A small covered bridge outlined in white and green holiday lights at night, with colorful light displays glowing in the trees behind it

Winterlights at Alley Park in Lancaster

Charles Alley Memorial Park, Lancaster

Thu, Dec 10 6:00 PM

BalletMet dancers on the Ohio Theatre stage in The Nutcracker

BalletMet The Nutcracker

Ohio Theatre, Downtown

Thu, Dec 10 7:30 PM

Arts & CultureFamilySeasonal

Black-and-white group photo of the R.L.J.Q. ensemble gathered around timbales and a saxophone

R.L.J.Q. Afro-Cuban Jazz at Natalie's Grandview

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Thu, Dec 10 8:00 PM

Bird and Byron seated in a wood-paneled room with a guitar and a potted cactus

Bird and Byron with Adam Paddock at A&R Music Bar

A&R Music Bar, Arena District

Fri, Dec 11 7:00 PM

Cyril Neville in a black hat singing into a microphone under bright blue stage lights

Cyril Neville at Woodlands Tavern

Woodlands Tavern, Grandview

Fri, Dec 11 7:00 PM

Red save-the-date graphic with candy canes, gifts and a snowman reading A Very Merry Stoutsville Christmas, December 12, 2026

A Very Merry Stoutsville Christmas and Night Parade

Downtown Stoutsville, Stoutsville

Sat, Dec 12 1:00 PM

SeasonalFamilyFestivals

Illustrated snowy Lancaster street at night with glowing lampposts, storefronts and a church steeple under a Downtown Christmas Stroll 2026 banner

Downtown Christmas Stroll Through Lancaster's Historic Churches

Historic Downtown Lancaster, Lancaster

Sat, Dec 12 5:00 PM

SeasonalMusicArts & Culture

Irish Christmas Celebration graphic in red lettering with ornaments for The Drowsy Lads

Drowsy Lads Irish Christmas at Natalie's Grandview

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Sat, Dec 12 6:00 PM

ConcertsMusicSeasonal

MPCA Presents Park Lights graphic with a string of colorful holiday bulbs

Park Lights Holiday Tour in Minerva Park

Minerva Park Municipal Building, Minerva Park

Sat, Dec 12 6:00 PM

Jady members Jarrett Doherty and Ashton Bergdorf in sunglasses against a white backdrop

Jady: The Nosebleeds Tour Hometown Show at The Basement

The Basement, Arena District

Sat, Dec 12 7:00 PM

SIDEPIECE event art with the two DJs in caps and sunglasses over red 12 December The Bluestone text

SIDEPIECE at The Bluestone

The Bluestone, Downtown

Sat, Dec 12 8:00 PM

Jack Barksdale playing an acoustic guitar in a warmly lit room

Jack Barksdale at Natalie's Grandview

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Sat, Dec 12 8:30 PM

A white Simply Christmas in Lithopolis ornament hanging in front of the village main street with lampposts wrapped in garland

Simply Christmas in Lithopolis

Wagnalls Memorial, Lithopolis

Sat, Dec 12 9:00 AM

Tony Hagood Quartet Plays Vince Guaraldi event art with holiday lettering and pianist portrait

Tony Hagood Quartet Plays Vince Guaraldi at Natalie's

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Sun, Dec 13 2:30 PM

Liz Longley promotional portrait for The Holiday Fuss Tour at Natalie's Grandview

Liz Longley Holiday Fuss Tour at Natalie's Grandview

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Sun, Dec 13 8:00 PM

Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour event art with the saxophonist in a festive stage graphic

Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour at Palace Theatre

Palace Theatre, Downtown

Mon, Dec 14 7:00 PM

ConcertsMusicSeasonal

Mike Williams holding a saxophone in promotional art for An Evening of Christmas

Mike Williams on Sax Evening of Christmas at Natalie's

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Tue, Dec 15 6:30 PM

Close portrait of Eliza McLamb looking toward the camera against a soft background

Eliza McLamb at Natalie's Grandview Music Hall

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Tue, Dec 15 7:30 PM

Actor portraying C.S. Lewis in a tweed jacket holding a teacup beside a decorated Christmas tree

Christmas with C.S. Lewis at Lincoln Theatre

Lincoln Theatre, King-Lincoln Bronzeville

Wed, Dec 16 7:30 PM

Arts & CultureSeasonal

Brett Eldredge in a tuxedo beside gold Glow 10 Year Anniversary Tour lettering

Brett Eldredge Glow 10 Year Anniversary Tour at Palace

Palace Theatre, Downtown

Wed, Dec 16 8:00 PM

ConcertsMusicSeasonal

The three members of Birdshack standing shoulder to shoulder against a black background

Birdshack Free Happening Hour at Natalie's Grandview

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Thu, Dec 17 5:00 PM

Rise Up Arts Alliance Stages A Christmas Carol in Lancaster

Lancaster City Parks Office, Lancaster

Thu, Dec 17 7:00 PM

Arts & CultureSeasonalFamily

Comedy duo James and Jamesy in a teacup boat on a snowy blue backdrop

O Christmas Tea British Comedy at Davidson Theatre

Davidson Theatre, Riffe Center, Downtown

Thu, Dec 17 7:30 PM

Arts & CultureFamilySeasonal

Retro space poster for Angela Perley with Country Honk showing an astronaut riding a horse past planets and a rocket

Angela Perley with Country Honk at Natalie's Grandview

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Thu, Dec 17 7:30 PM

Gabrielle Solange smiling in a sparkling necklace in front of a lit Christmas tree

Gabrielle Solange Sounds Like Christmas at Natalie's

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Fri, Dec 18 7:00 PM

ConcertsMusicSeasonal

Handel's Messiah title art with a conductor leading the Columbus Symphony Chorus

Columbus Symphony Handel's Messiah at Southern Theatre

Southern Theatre, Downtown

Fri, Dec 18 7:30 PM

ConcertsMusicSeasonal

The Hip Hop Nutcracker title in red and gold graffiti-style lettering on black

The Hip Hop Nutcracker with Kurtis Blow at Palace Theatre

Palace Theatre, Downtown

Fri, Dec 18 7:30 PM

Arts & CultureFamilySeasonal

Jim Brickman in a red suit smiling beside a piano under Christmas Celebration lettering

Jim Brickman A Christmas Celebration at Davidson Theatre

Davidson Theatre, Riffe Center, Downtown

Fri, Dec 18 7:30 PM

ConcertsMusicSeasonal

Cartoon snowman, Santa, and reindeer with Santa and the Symphony sensory friendly lettering

Santa and the Symphony Sensory Friendly Concert at McCoy

McCoy Center, New Albany

Sat, Dec 19 11:30 AM

FamilyMusicSeasonal

Such Sweet Thunder horn players in dark suits performing on a purple-lit stage

Duke Ellington's Nutcracker Suite at Lincoln Theatre

Lincoln Theatre, King-Lincoln Bronzeville

Sat, Dec 19 3:00 PM

ConcertsMusicSeasonal

Holiday Spectacular ornament graphic with a photo of trumpeter Benny Benack III

New Albany Symphony Holiday Spectacular with Benny Benack

McCoy Center, New Albany

Sat, Dec 19 3:00 PM

ConcertsMusicSeasonal

The Stolen Faces Grateful Dead Tribute at Woodlands

Woodlands Tavern, Grandview

Sat, Dec 19 7:00 PM

Birthday Show graphic with Ray Fuller in sunglasses playing slide guitar, dated Saturday Dec 19th

Ray Fuller and the Bluesrockers Birthday Show at Natalie's

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Sat, Dec 19 8:30 PM

Celtic Christmas with The Kells graphic showing band members playing flute and mandolin

The Kells Celtic Christmas at Natalie's Grandview

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Sun, Dec 20 8:00 PM

ConcertsMusicSeasonal

Cream poster with blue and red vintage lettering reading The Wonderfool Presents The 6th Annual Holiday Show

The Wonderfool's 6th Annual Holiday Show at Natalie's

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Sun, Dec 20 8:00 PM

ConcertsMusicSeasonal

New Year Eve hockey atmosphere outside Nationwide Arena

Blue Jackets vs Washington Capitals

Nationwide Arena, Arena District

Thu, Dec 31 TBD

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