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Things to do in Columbus, September 2026

Browse 54 upcoming events and things to do in Columbus during September 2026. Highlights include Columbus Clippers vs. Iowa Cubs, Happy Hour w/ Silent Bell at Woodlands Tavern, Ben Quad and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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Columbus Clippers vs. Iowa Cubs

Columbus Clippers vs. Iowa Cubs

Columbus · Huntington ParkWed, Sep 2Sport

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Happy Hour w/ Silent Bell at Woodlands Tavern

Happy Hour w/ Silent Bell at Woodlands Tavern

Columbus · Woodlands TavernSat, Sep 5Music

🎟️ From $2

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Minus the Bear w/ KEEP

Minus the Bear w/ KEEP

Columbus · Newport Music HallSat, Sep 5Music

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Ohio State Buckeyes Football vs. Ball State University Cardinals Football

Ohio State Buckeyes Football vs. Ball State University Cardinals Football

Columbus · Ohio StadiumSat, Sep 5Sport

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Columbus Crew vs. Colorado Rapids

Columbus Crew vs. Colorado Rapids

Columbus · ScottsMiracle-Gro FieldSun, Sep 6Sport

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Shreya Ghoshal: The Unstoppable Tour

Shreya Ghoshal: The Unstoppable Tour

Columbus · Nationwide ArenaThu, Sep 10Music

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Kacey Musgraves - Middle of Nowhere Tour

Kacey Musgraves - Middle of Nowhere Tour

Columbus · Schottenstein CenterThu, Sep 10Music

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Tommy Prine

Tommy Prine

Columbus · Natalie's GrandviewFri, Sep 11Music

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Thomas Rhett: The Soundtrack to Life Tour

Thomas Rhett: The Soundtrack to Life Tour

Columbus · Schottenstein CenterSat, Sep 12Music

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nimino @ Forum - Columbus, OH - 09.11.26

nimino @ Forum - Columbus, OH - 09.11.26

Columbus · Forum ColumbusSat, Sep 12Music

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Monster Energy SMX World Championship Playoffs

Monster Energy SMX World Championship Playoffs

Columbus · Historic Crew StadiumSat, Sep 12Sport

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Paul Cauthen w/ Ben Chapman

Paul Cauthen w/ Ben Chapman

Columbus · KEMBA Live!Sun, Sep 13Music

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Juanes North American Tour 2026

Juanes North American Tour 2026

Columbus · Mershon AuditoriumMon, Sep 14Music

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Charley Crockett w/ Nat Myers

Charley Crockett w/ Nat Myers

Columbus · KEMBA Live!Tue, Sep 15Music

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U.S. Open Cup Semi-Finals: Columbus Crew v Orlando City

U.S. Open Cup Semi-Finals: Columbus Crew v Orlando City

Columbus · ScottsMiracle-Gro FieldThu, Sep 17Sport

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The Home Team w/ Heart Attack Man

The Home Team w/ Heart Attack Man

Columbus · Newport Music HallThu, Sep 17Music

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Rainbow Kitten Surprise

Rainbow Kitten Surprise

Columbus · KEMBA Live!Thu, Sep 17Music

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Yacht Rock Revue

Yacht Rock Revue

Columbus · The BluestoneFri, Sep 18Music

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Ray LaMontagne - Trouble 20th Anniversary Tour

Ray LaMontagne - Trouble 20th Anniversary Tour

Columbus · Mershon AuditoriumSat, Sep 19Music

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Icon For Hire: Scripted 15 Year Anniversary Tour

Icon For Hire: Scripted 15 Year Anniversary Tour

Columbus · Skully's Music DinerSat, Sep 19Music

🎟️ From $35

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Grand Funk Railroad: Still Shinin On Tour

Grand Funk Railroad: Still Shinin On Tour

Columbus · The Event Center at Hollywood Casino ColumbusSat, Sep 19Music

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Jane Remover: Live Exhibit

Jane Remover: Live Exhibit

Columbus · Newport Music HallSat, Sep 19Music

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Ohio State Buckeyes Football vs. Kent State University Golden Flashes Football

Ohio State Buckeyes Football vs. Kent State University Golden Flashes Football

Columbus · Ohio StadiumSat, Sep 19Sport

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Clem Snide

Clem Snide

Columbus · Natalie's GrandviewSun, Sep 20Music

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

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

Columbus · Skully's Music DinerSun, Sep 20Music

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Los Tucanes de Tijuana

Los Tucanes de Tijuana

Columbus · Plaza Mexico - ColumbusSun, Sep 20Music

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BLÜ EYES: Two People at Once Tour

BLÜ EYES: Two People at Once Tour

Columbus · Rumba CafeMon, Sep 21Music

🎟️ From $32

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David Nail: Down To The Studs

David Nail: Down To The Studs

Columbus · Natalie's GrandviewMon, Sep 21Music

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PRESEASON - CBJ VS. DETROIT RED WINGS

PRESEASON - CBJ VS. DETROIT RED WINGS

Columbus · Nationwide ArenaTue, Sep 22Sport

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Ron Pope at Woodlands Tavern

Ron Pope at Woodlands Tavern

Columbus · Woodlands TavernWed, Sep 23Music

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Phoebe Bridgers: The Lost Tour

Phoebe Bridgers: The Lost Tour

Columbus · Nationwide ArenaWed, Sep 23Music

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Nation of Language

Nation of Language

Columbus · Skully's Music DinerWed, Sep 23Music

🎟️ From $40

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Palmyra at Woodlands Tavern

Palmyra at Woodlands Tavern

Columbus · Woodlands TavernFri, Sep 25Music

🎟️ From $20

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PRESEASON - CBJ VS. PITTSBURGH PENGUINS

PRESEASON - CBJ VS. PITTSBURGH PENGUINS

Columbus · Nationwide ArenaFri, Sep 25Sport

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Ole 60 w/ Kolton Moore

Ole 60 w/ Kolton Moore

Columbus · KEMBA Live!Fri, Sep 25Music

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Amélie Farren & Lilith Max & Rabbitology - Three Wishes Tour

Amélie Farren & Lilith Max & Rabbitology - Three Wishes Tour

Columbus · Skully's Music DinerFri, Sep 25Music

🎟️ From $35

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Hulvey w/ Indie Tribe

Hulvey w/ Indie Tribe

Columbus · Newport Music HallSat, Sep 26Music

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Ella Langley: The Dandelion Tour

Ella Langley: The Dandelion Tour

Columbus · Schottenstein CenterSat, Sep 26Music

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Two Door Cinema Club w/ STRFKR

Two Door Cinema Club w/ STRFKR

Columbus · KEMBA Live!Sat, Sep 26Music

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Horse Feathers

Horse Feathers

Columbus · Natalie's GrandviewSat, Sep 26Music

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Ohio State Buckeyes Football vs. University of Illinois Fighting Illini Football

Ohio State Buckeyes Football vs. University of Illinois Fighting Illini Football

Columbus · Ohio StadiumSat, Sep 26Sport

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Afrobeats to the World

Afrobeats to the World

Columbus · The BluestoneSat, Sep 26Music

🎟️ From $15

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Gym Class Heroes w/ Lupe Fiasco

Gym Class Heroes w/ Lupe Fiasco

Columbus · KEMBA Live!Sun, Sep 27Music

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Post Sex Nachos w/ Fetch Tiger

Post Sex Nachos w/ Fetch Tiger

Columbus · Rumba CafeSun, Sep 27Music

🎟️ From $20

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I Love R&B Party

I Love R&B Party

Columbus · Skully's Music DinerSun, Sep 27Music

🎟️ From $26

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Back to culture

September is when indoor culture typically returns in force — theatre, gallery and concert seasons reopen alongside the last open-air events of the year.

  • Look for season-opening concerts, theatre premieres and gallery shows
  • Catch harvest festivals and the last open-air markets before autumn
  • Book ahead for autumn arts and film festivals that often launch this month