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Things to do in Columbus, September 2026
Browse 76 upcoming events and things to do in Columbus during September 2026. Venues include Huntington Park, Ace of Cups, Nationwide Arena. Highlights include Columbus Clippers vs. Iowa Cubs, Monolord, Shreya Ghoshal: The Unstoppable Tour and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.
Browse by month in Columbus
Monolord
Shreya Ghoshal: The Unstoppable Tour
Kacey Musgraves - Middle of Nowhere Tour
O.A.R. w/ Gavin DeGraw
Tommy Prine
DANCE… 4 U: SLAYYYTER x CHARLI XCX NIGHT
🎟️ From $12
Road To Breakaway feat. Laszewo - Pittsburgh, PA
Sports Imports Classic (SIU vs YSU & Ohio St vs Winthrop)
Thomas Rhett: The Soundtrack to Life Tour
nimino @ Forum - Columbus, OH - 09.11.26
2000's Rave
🎟️ From $12
CRIMEWAVE: A GOTH, POST-PUNK & DARKWAVE PARTY
🎟️ From $12
Sports Imports Classic (Winthrop vs YSU & Ohio St vs SIU)
Monster Energy SMX World Championship Playoffs
Volumes w/ Catsclaw
Columbus Crew vs. Red Bull New York
Paul Cauthen w/ Ben Chapman
Sports Imports Classic (Winthrop vs SIU & Ohio St vs YSU)
Juanes North American Tour 2026
Charley Crockett w/ Nat Myers
Columbus Clippers vs. St. Paul Saints
U.S. Open Cup Semi-Finals: Columbus Crew v Orlando City
The Home Team w/ Heart Attack Man
Rainbow Kitten Surprise
Arch City Lights at Woodlands Tavern
🎟️ From $14
Derrick Stroup: Running Hot Tour
Yacht Rock Revue
SWMRS
Rescheduled
Ray LaMontagne - Trouble 20th Anniversary Tour
Boldy James
🎟️ From $32
Icon For Hire: Scripted 15 Year Anniversary Tour
🎟️ From $35
Punch Brothers
Jane Remover: Live Exhibit
Grand Funk Railroad: Still Shinin On Tour
Ohio State Buckeyes Football vs. Kent State University Golden Flashes Football
Erra w/ vianova
Clem Snide
Soda Blonde
🎟️ From $26
Can't Feel My Face: 2010s Dance Party!
🎟️ From $12
Los Tucanes de Tijuana
BLÜ EYES: Two People at Once Tour w/ Marielle Kraft
🎟️ From $32
Slothrust w/ The Velveteers
David Nail: Down To The Studs
Davy Knowles
PRESEASON - CBJ V. DETROIT RED WINGS
DISPATCH FAMILY VALUE PACK-CBJ VS. DETROIT RED WINGS
Ron Pope at Woodlands Tavern
🎟️ Free entry
Phoebe Bridgers: The Lost Tour
Nation of Language
🎟️ From $38
Aaron Rowe w/ KAKI
🎟️ From $19
Phantogram
Pennywise w/ Angel Du$t
Ole 60 w/ Kolton Moore
Palmyra at Woodlands Tavern
🎟️ From $20
PRESEASON - CBJ V. PITTSBURGH PENGUINS
DISPATCH FAMILY VALUE PACK-CBJ VS. PITTSBURGH PENGUINS
Amélie Farren & Lilith Max & Rabbitology - Three Wishes Tour
🎟️ From $35
Karl Denson's Tiny Universe at Woodlands Tavern
🎟️ From $47
Hulvey w/ Indie Tribe
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