What are the best concert venues in Columbus?

The best concert venue in Columbus depends on the size of the tour. Arena and stadium tours use the city's largest ticketed rooms, mid-size tours play theatres and historic halls, and emerging artists typically play 500 to 1,500 capacity clubs. Check the venue name on each listing above to see exactly where each show is happening.

How far in advance should I buy concert tickets in Columbus?

For major tours, buy during the public on-sale or presale window, usually three to six months before the show. Mid-size tours often stay available for weeks. Club shows can sell out in minutes for buzzy artists or stay open until doors for others. When in doubt, buy early at face value rather than waiting.

Are concert tickets in Columbus refundable?

Ticketmaster's standard policy is that concert tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled, rescheduled, or materially changed. If a show is cancelled, refunds are issued automatically to the original payment method. Always review the specific event's terms at checkout.

Do concerts in Columbus have age restrictions?

Most arena and theatre concerts in Columbus are all-ages, though children under a certain age may still need their own ticket. Club shows and bar venues are often 19+ in Canadian provinces or 21+ in parts of the US. The age policy is listed on each event's detail page at checkout.

Can I get last-minute concert tickets in Columbus?

Yes, last-minute tickets frequently appear as Ticketmaster releases held inventory, production holds, or returned tickets in the hours before doors. Refresh this page day-of or enable alerts on the event page to catch drops as they happen.

How much do concert tickets in Columbus typically cost?

Club shows in Columbus usually run $20 to $60, theatre tours land between $50 and $150, and arena or stadium headliners range from roughly $80 for upper bowl to several hundred for floor and premium seats. Dynamic pricing on major tours can push popular dates higher.

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141 Concerts in Columbus

141 live concerts in Columbus, refreshed every 6 hours from official ticketing inventory.

Columbus pulls major tours through Nationwide Arena and a deep bench of theatres, amphitheatres and clubs — so the lineup runs from arena pop and stadium country to indie rooms and late-night DJ sets. Browse 2026 dates by date, venue or genre and lock seats before on-sale demand spikes.

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141 Concerts in Columbus

Sonic Temple Art and Music Festival

Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival

Happy Hour w/ So Peachy at Woodlands Tavern

Bearly Dead at Woodlands Tavern

Searows

Emo Night Karaoke - Fest Afterparty!

Sonic Temple Art and Music Festival w/ Lorna Shore

Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival

Happy Hour w/ Donna Mogavero Band at Woodlands Tavern

J Roddy Walston & The Automatic Band w/ Zoo Trippin'

Big Rockin' Blues Band at Woodlands Tavern

Call Me Karizma w/ Jady

THE ROMANTIC PARTY: A BRUNO MARS DANCE NIGHT

Emo Night Karaoke - Fest Afterparty!

Sonic Temple Art and Music Festival w/ Lorna Shore

Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival

WE ARE OHIO

The Garcia Project at Woodlands Tavern

Canaan Cox Happy Hour Concert

Wish You Were Here

Chris Knight w/ Matt Woods

Emo Night Karaoke - Fest Afterparty!

Sonic Temple Art and Music Festival w/ Lorna Shore

Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival

Hoodoo Soul Band

City of The Sun

INOHA

REM-nants "Life's Rich Pageant" 40th Anniversary Tribute w/ Colin Gawel CG2

ChRocktikal the 1st World Tour [CRTK: The Beginning] in Columbus

Uncle Lucius

Feel the Beat with Good Company: Fundraiser with the American Heart Association

Bruno Mars - The Romantic Tour

Courtney Barnett w/ Truman Sinclair

Snuffed on Sight

The Spikedrivers Happy Hour Concert

The Orphan The Poet w/ Chapel

Daisy Grenade

The Mountain Goats

Rene Vaca

Carsie Blanton w/ Nathan Evans Fox at Woodlands Tavern

The Vindys

Good Fortune Band, Mickie Baby, Starseed Ray

Mark William Lewis w/ Alana Markel

ORANGE SODA: 2000S HIPHOP AND R&B DANCE PARTY WHITE TEE EDITION

Rene Vaca

SUPER SHOW 5

Mark Dylan * Leghorn * Pierce Homes

Ryan Bingham

Rene Vaca

Nicotine Dolls w/ Emily Justin

Happy Hour w/ Lily Bloom at Woodlands Tavern

D.R.I. 2026 TOUR w/ Deathwish in Columbus

Emerson Woolf & the Wishbones w/ Jordan Smart

Scoochie Boochie w/ special guest Groovebox

Happy Hour w/ The Squirrelers at Woodlands Tavern

Pallbearer

Noah Richardson w/ Sunday Driver & Talitha Boyd

Micah Schnabel & Vanessa Jean Speckman (full band!) w/ Brian Damage & BeachKitty

Zack Fox - DJ (18 and Over)

Breakaway Ohio 2026

By Storm

1st Quarter

Jesse Peyton & Dustin Sims "Couples Therapy"

Jameson Tank at Woodlands Tavern

Megan Moroney: The Cloud 9 Tour

Lowdown Brass Band w/ Bonzo Squad

New Modern * Touchdown Jesus * Kids of the Cinema

Hairball

Kitty Kat Ball (18 and Over)

I Love R&B Party

Breakaway Ohio 2026 Official After-Party feat. JSTJR

Breakaway Ohio 2026 Official After-Party feat. D.O.D.

Kings Kaleidoscope w/ Hollyn - Credo Spirit Tour

The Dead Revival Band w/ Zeotrope at Woodlands Tavern

Prince Daddy and The Hyena w/ Remo Drive

Shorty Allen and the Skirt Chasers * Rabbit Dog * Purple Scruffs

Can't Feel My Face: 2010s Dance Party!

Breakaway Ohio 2026 Official After-Party feat. Devault

Mersiv

Citizen Soldier: Secret Songs Tour II low ticket warning