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Things to do in Columbus, August 2026

Browse 51 upcoming events and things to do in Columbus during August 2026. Highlights include Alison Krauss and Union Station, The Floorwalkers celebrate Rumba Cafe's 20th Birthday!, Manilow: The Last Columbus Concert and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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Alison Krauss and Union Station

Alison Krauss and Union Station

Columbus Β· Ohio Expo Center & State FairSun, Aug 2Music

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The Floorwalkers celebrate Rumba Cafe's 20th Birthday!

The Floorwalkers celebrate Rumba Cafe's 20th Birthday!

Columbus Β· Rumba CafeSun, Aug 2Music

🎟️ From $20

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Manilow: The Last Columbus Concert

Manilow: The Last Columbus Concert

Columbus Β· Nationwide ArenaMon, Aug 3Music

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Sammy Kershaw

Sammy Kershaw

Columbus Β· Ohio Expo Center & State FairMon, Aug 3Music

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Eddie 9V - Low tix warning!

Eddie 9V - Low tix warning!

Columbus Β· Rumba CafeTue, Aug 4Music

🎟️ From $26

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"Weird Al" Yankovic: Bigger & Weirder 2026 Tour

"Weird Al" Yankovic: Bigger & Weirder 2026 Tour

Columbus Β· Ohio Expo Center & State FairThu, Aug 6Culture & Art

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Bit Brigade Performs "Mega Man X" LIVE w/ Sgt. Hare Apollo

Bit Brigade Performs "Mega Man X" LIVE w/ Sgt. Hare Apollo

Columbus Β· Skully's Music DinerThu, Aug 6Music

🎟️ From $26

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Ohio State Football Training Camp Day 1

Ohio State Football Training Camp Day 1

Columbus Β· Woody Hayes Athletic CenterThu, Aug 6Sport

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Ohio State Football Training Camp Day 2

Ohio State Football Training Camp Day 2

Columbus Β· Woody Hayes Athletic CenterFri, Aug 7Sport

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Jeremy Pinnell Happy Hour Concert

Jeremy Pinnell Happy Hour Concert

Columbus Β· Rumba CafeSat, Aug 8Music

🎟️ From $26

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Mario Williams, AIDAN BROOKS, SHORETHING

Mario Williams, AIDAN BROOKS, SHORETHING

Columbus Β· Classics VictorysSat, Aug 8Music

🎟️ From $19

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Bailey Zimmerman

Bailey Zimmerman

Columbus Β· Ohio Expo Center & State FairSat, Aug 8Music

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2026 Leagues Cup Phase One: Columbus Crew v Club Pachuca

2026 Leagues Cup Phase One: Columbus Crew v Club Pachuca

Columbus Β· ScottsMiracle-Gro FieldSat, Aug 8Sport

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Yachtopia's Live Band Yacht Rock Party!

Yachtopia's Live Band Yacht Rock Party!

Columbus Β· Rumba CafeSat, Aug 8Music

🎟️ From $20

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Ohio State Football Training Camp Day 3

Ohio State Football Training Camp Day 3

Columbus Β· Woody Hayes Athletic CenterSat, Aug 8Sport

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Blues Traveler / Gin Blossoms with Spin Doctors

Blues Traveler / Gin Blossoms with Spin Doctors

Columbus Β· Ohio Expo Center & State FairSun, Aug 9Music

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Emo Night Brooklyn

Emo Night Brooklyn

Columbus Β· Skully's Music DinerSun, Aug 9Music

🎟️ From $20

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American Football - Band

American Football - Band

Columbus Β· Newport Music HallTue, Aug 11Sport

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Columbus Clippers vs. Omaha Storm Chasers

Columbus Clippers vs. Omaha Storm Chasers

Columbus Β· Huntington ParkWed, Aug 12Sport

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Happy Hour w/ Wheeler Creek at Woodlands Tavern

Happy Hour w/ Wheeler Creek at Woodlands Tavern

Columbus Β· Woodlands TavernThu, Aug 13Music

🎟️ From $2

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HOW WE SUPPOSED TO BE

HOW WE SUPPOSED TO BE

Columbus Β· Classics VictorysSat, Aug 15Music

🎟️ From $26

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Zac Brown Band: Love & Fear Tour

Zac Brown Band: Love & Fear Tour

Columbus Β· Nationwide ArenaSat, Aug 15Music

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Andyman's Tree House Presents: Karate Coyote * X-Rated Cowboys * Rival Cities

Andyman's Tree House Presents: Karate Coyote * X-Rated Cowboys * Rival Cities

Columbus Β· Rumba CafeSat, Aug 15Music

🎟️ From $15

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Pablo Cruise at Woodlands Tavern

Pablo Cruise at Woodlands Tavern

Columbus Β· Woodlands TavernSun, Aug 16Music

🎟️ From $63

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WOSU Bluegrass at the Barn

WOSU Bluegrass at the Barn

Columbus Β· Mershon AuditoriumSun, Aug 16Music

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Save Ferris "It Means Everything - 29 Year Anniversary Tour" w/ City Sidestep

Save Ferris "It Means Everything - 29 Year Anniversary Tour" w/ City Sidestep

Columbus Β· Rumba CafeWed, Aug 19Music

🎟️ From $32

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Columbus Clippers vs. St. Paul Saints

Columbus Clippers vs. St. Paul Saints

Columbus Β· Huntington ParkWed, Aug 19Sport

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Columbus Crew vs. CF MontrΓ©al

Columbus Crew vs. CF MontrΓ©al

Columbus Β· ScottsMiracle-Gro FieldThu, Aug 20Sport

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Happy Hour w/ Lone Rover at Woodlands Tavern

Happy Hour w/ Lone Rover at Woodlands Tavern

Columbus Β· Woodlands TavernFri, Aug 21Music

🎟️ From $2

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Buffalo Wabs & The Price Hill Hustle & Nick Dittmeier & the Sawdusters

Buffalo Wabs & The Price Hill Hustle & Nick Dittmeier & the Sawdusters

Columbus Β· Woodlands TavernFri, Aug 21Music

🎟️ From $0

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NIXED: THE VIBE KILLER TOUR

NIXED: THE VIBE KILLER TOUR

Columbus Β· Classics VictorysSat, Aug 22Music

🎟️ From $19

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The Fab Four - The Ultimate Tribute

The Fab Four - The Ultimate Tribute

Columbus Β· The Event Center at Hollywood Casino ColumbusSat, Aug 22Music

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The #1 90's Country Experience in America! The Jeremy McComb "Honky-Tonk Circus" Tour

The #1 90's Country Experience in America! The Jeremy McComb "Honky-Tonk Circus" Tour

Columbus Β· Skully's Music DinerSat, Aug 22Music

🎟️ From $20

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CLUB SLAYYY: SLAYYYTER + HYPERPOP NIGHT

CLUB SLAYYY: SLAYYYTER + HYPERPOP NIGHT

Columbus Β· Skully's Music DinerSun, Aug 23Music

🎟️ From $12

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OMEGA X 2026 TOUR: NO LIMIT in [Columbus]

OMEGA X 2026 TOUR: NO LIMIT in [Columbus]

Columbus Β· The King of ClubsWed, Aug 26Music

🎟️ From $25

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Tame Impala - The Deadbeat Tour

Tame Impala - The Deadbeat Tour

Columbus Β· Nationwide ArenaWed, Aug 26Music

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Nirvana GrungeFest & Seven Circle Sunrise

Nirvana GrungeFest & Seven Circle Sunrise

Columbus Β· Rumba CafeSat, Aug 29Music

🎟️ From $26

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Columbus Crew vs. New England Revolution

Columbus Crew vs. New England Revolution

Columbus Β· ScottsMiracle-Gro FieldSun, Aug 30Sport

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Late-summer highlights

August tends to continue the peak outdoor season with festivals and city breaks, though some venues slow down as locals take their own summer holidays.

  • Catch the last of the season's open-air festivals and food markets
  • Look for late-summer concerts and outdoor film screenings
  • Some smaller venues run a lighter schedule mid-month β€” worth checking listings ahead