Events in Columbus — November 2026

November 2026: events in Columbus.

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Top picks for November 2026

62 events are listed in Columbus. These are the ones we'd start with.

Sun, Nov 8

SOMBR - You Are The Reason Tour

Nationwide Arena · Columbus

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Tue, Nov 3

CBJ V. COLORADO AVALANCHE

Nationwide Arena · Columbus

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Mon, Nov 2

Post Animal: Maybe You Have To Tour

Skully's Music Diner · Columbus

From $26

Wed, Nov 4

Sueco w/ Jeris Johnson

The Bluestone · Columbus

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Sat, Oct 31

Friko

A&R Music Bar · Columbus

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Sat, Oct 31

Hookahween featuring Ekoostik Hookah

Newport Music Hall · Columbus

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Sun, Nov 1

GAVN!

Rumba Cafe · Columbus

From $28

Open-air concert crowd on a lawn facing a stage in the afternoon — AI-generated illustration

Sun, Nov 1

MADDIE ZAHM - Everything All The Time Tour w/ Semler

Skully's Music Diner · Columbus

From $38

Festival crowd with raised arms in front of bright stage lights — AI-generated illustration

Mon, Nov 2

UAU 2026 FANCON [Playlist #Your Youth]

The King of Clubs · Columbus

$59–$277

Mon, Nov 2

Post Animal: Maybe You Have To Tour

Skully's Music Diner · Columbus

From $26

Mon, Nov 2

Justin Nozuka

Rumba Cafe · Columbus

From $38

Rescheduled

Rescheduled · new date to be confirmed

Earl Sweatshirt w/ MIKE

KEMBA Live! · Columbus

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Tue, Nov 3

CBJ V. COLORADO AVALANCHE

Nationwide Arena · Columbus

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Tue, Nov 3

Maybe Happy Ending (Touring)

Ohio Theatre · Columbus

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Wed, Nov 4

Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Volleyball vs. Purdue Womens Volleyball

Covelli Center Columbus · Columbus

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Wed, Nov 4

Sueco w/ Jeris Johnson

The Bluestone · Columbus

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Wed, Nov 4

The Paradox

A&R Music Bar · Columbus

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Thu, Nov 5

CBJ V. DALLAS STARS

Nationwide Arena · Columbus

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Brass band in a park bandstand seen from behind on a sunny afternoon — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Nov 5

Emo Night Karaoke

Rumba Cafe · Columbus

From $19

Thu, Nov 5

Kurt Vile & The Violators w/ Twisted Teens

Newport Music Hall · Columbus

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Concert crowd with raised hands in the stage lights — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Nov 6

George Barrie Band Album Release w/ The Squirrelers at Woodlands Tavern

Woodlands Tavern · Columbus

From $20

Fri, Nov 6

Ohio State Buckeyes Football vs. Oregon Ducks Football

Ohio Stadium · Columbus

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Fri, Nov 6

The Menzingers w/ Hot Water Music

Newport Music Hall · Columbus

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Beach concert at sunset with an audience on the sand — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Nov 6

CLUB SLAYYY: SLAYYYTER + HYPERPOP NIGHT

Skully's Music Diner · Columbus

From $12

Lakeside open-air stage reflected in still water at night — AI-generated illustration

Sun, Nov 8

Sam Shackleton Happy Hour Concert

Rumba Cafe · Columbus

From $19

Sun, Nov 8

The Wldlfe w/ Landon Conrath & Adam Paddock

Skully's Music Diner · Columbus

From $32

Sun, Nov 8

Wage War w/ Varials

KEMBA Live! · Columbus

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Sun, Nov 8

SOMBR - You Are The Reason Tour

Nationwide Arena · Columbus

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Mon, Nov 9

Bass Drum of Death w/ Garbage Greek

Rumba Cafe · Columbus

From $29

Mon, Nov 9

Clara La San

Newport Music Hall · Columbus

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Tue, Nov 10

CBJ V. FLORIDA PANTHERS

Nationwide Arena · Columbus

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Wed, Nov 11

Em Beihold: Tales of a Failed Shapeshifter Tour

Skully's Music Diner · Columbus

From $40

Wed, Nov 11

Austin Giorgio at Woodlands Tavern

Woodlands Tavern · Columbus

From $37

Rescheduled

Rescheduled · new date to be confirmed

Gym Class Heroes w/ Lupe Fiasco

KEMBA Live! · Columbus

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Wed, Nov 11

Almost Monday

Newport Music Hall · Columbus

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Thu, Nov 12

CBJ V. TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING

Nationwide Arena · Columbus

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Fri, Nov 13

JOHN SUMMIT - CTRL ESCAPE ARENA TOUR

Schottenstein Center · Columbus

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Fri, Nov 13

Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Volleyball vs. University of Wisconsin Badgers Volleyball

Covelli Center Columbus · Columbus

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Fri, Nov 13

Ohio State Buckeyes Football vs. Northwestern Wildcats Football

Ohio Stadium · Columbus

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Fri, Nov 13

Little Big Town - For The Art Of It Tour

Mershon Auditorium · Columbus

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Sat, Nov 14

Liana Flores w/ Allie Sandt

Skully's Music Diner · Columbus

From $26

Sat, Nov 14

CBJ V. PHILADELPHIA FLYERS

Nationwide Arena · Columbus

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Sat, Nov 14

Palace

Newport Music Hall · Columbus

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Sun, Nov 15

Michigander w/ Wildermiss

Skully's Music Diner · Columbus

From $27

Sun, Nov 15

Yaelokre w/ Ben Caplan

Newport Music Hall · Columbus

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Mon, Nov 16

Medium Build

Newport Music Hall · Columbus

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Tue, Nov 17

Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Volleyball vs. University of Maryland Terrapins Volleyball

Covelli Center Columbus · Columbus

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Wed, Nov 18

Chat Pile w/ Soul Glo

Newport Music Hall · Columbus

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Festival campsite at dawn with tents, mist and a distant stage — AI-generated illustration

Wed, Nov 18

Surfing for Daisy w/ Belle & Chain

Rumba Cafe · Columbus

From $28

Thu, Nov 19

Ha Ha Tonka

Rumba Cafe · Columbus

From $26

Thu, Nov 19

Dar Williams at Woodlands Tavern

Woodlands Tavern · Columbus

From $42

Thu, Nov 19

Wheeler Walker Jr.

The Bluestone · Columbus

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Thu, Nov 19

Ax and the Hatchetmen

Skully's Music Diner · Columbus

From $26

Fri, Nov 20

Aaron Lee Tasjan w/ Madeleine Kelson

Rumba Cafe · Columbus

From $32

Fri, Nov 20

Matt Hansen

A&R Music Bar · Columbus

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Fri, Nov 20

Los Tigres del Norte

Palace Theatre Columbus · Columbus

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Fri, Nov 20

Red Wanting Blue w/ Cousin Simple

Newport Music Hall · Columbus

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Guitarist singing in silhouette on a hazy blue and purple lit club stage with crowd hands raised in the foreground — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Nov 21

CAIOLA (Jordan Caiola of Mo Lowda & The Humble)

Rumba Cafe · Columbus

From $32

Sun, Nov 22

Streetlight Manifesto w/ Hot Rod Circuit

KEMBA Live! · Columbus

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Tue, Nov 24

Left Lane Cruiser w/ 20 Watt Tombstone & Rabbit Dog

Rumba Cafe · Columbus

From $20

Tue, Nov 24

Catch Your Breath w/ TX2

Newport Music Hall · Columbus

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Wed, Nov 25

CBJ VS. NEW JERSEY DEVILS

Nationwide Arena · Columbus

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Wed, Nov 25

State Champs w/ Cartel

Newport Music Hall · Columbus

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Fri, Nov 27

CBJ VS. DETROIT RED WINGS

Nationwide Arena · Columbus

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Indoor season returns

November is firmly an indoor month in most served markets — concerts, comedy and theatre dominate as the first holiday markets begin to appear.

Catch a concert, comedy night or theatre show indoors
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Book ahead for December's festive programming before it sells out