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Live Music Clubs & Theatres

Entertainment
A&R Music Bar
391 Neil Avenue Columbus, OH 43215
Other
Entertainment
Bluestone
583 East Broad Street Columbus, OH 43215
Central
Entertainment
Natalie’s Grandview
945 King Avenue Columbus, OH 43212
Central
Entertainment
Sand Bar Station
59 Potter Street Delaware, OH 43015
Other
Entertainment
Newport Music Hall
1722 North High Street Columbus, OH 43201
Central
Restaurant / Bar
Ace of Cups
2619 North High Street Columbus, OH 43202
Central

Music & Nightlife Guides

LIVE MUSIC & CONCERTS

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Live Music
Jasmine Spitzer
Tue, May 5 • 6:00 pm
Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Avenue Columbus, 43215
Other
Live Music
Squeezin & Wheezin – Mike Farrenkopf
Tue, May 5 +more dates • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Hofbrauhaus Columbus • 800 Goodale Boulevard Columbus, 43212
Other
Live Music
Liz Cooper
Tue, May 5 • 7:00 pm
Ace of Cups • 2619 North High Street Columbus, 43202
Other
Live Music
The Lemon Twigs
Tue, May 5 • 7:00 pm
A&R Music Bar • 391 Neil Avenue Columbus, 43215
Other
Live Music
Harlow Road w/ 901 Krueger, Normalike & Noisewall & Hollowife
Tue, May 5 • 7:00 pm
Rambling House • 310 East Hudson Street Columbus, 43202
Other
Live Music
The BLACK KEYS
Tue, May 5 • 7:30 pm
Mershon Auditorium • 1871 North High Street Columbus, 43210
Other
Live Music
Jake Ewald (Slaughter Beach, Dog // Modern Baseball)
Tue, May 5 • 7:30 pm
Rumba Cafe • 2507 Summit St Columbus, 43202
Other
Live Music
Blues & Beyond: Lil’ Red & The Rooster ft. Bobby Floyd & Reggie Jackson
Wed, May 6 • 5:15 pm
Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
Other
Live Music
Whirlybirds
Wed, May 6 • 6:00 pm
Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Avenue Columbus, 43215
Other
Live Music
Arankai
Wed, May 6 • 6:00 pm
Ace of Cups • 2619 North High Street Columbus, 43202
Other
Live Music
Leah Blevins
Wed, May 6 - Tue, May 26 • Times Vary
A&R Music Bar • 391 Neil Avenue Columbus, 43215
Other
Live Music
Arcy Drive – The Pit Tour: Spring 2026
Wed, May 6 • 7:00 pm
A&R Music Bar • 391 Neil Avenue Columbus, 43215
Other
Live Music
Babes In Canyon w/ Camp Bedford
Wed, May 6 • 7:00 pm
Woodlands Tavern • 1200 West 3rd Avenue Columbus, 43212
Other
Live Music
Wes Parker w/ Aaron Plain and Tall & Rug
Wed, May 6 • 7:30 pm
Rumba Cafe • 2507 Summit St Columbus, 43202
Other
Live Music
Joshua Quimby and Matt Pless
Wed, May 6 • 7:30 pm
Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
Other
Live Music
Vance Gilbert
Wed, May 6 • 8:00 pm
Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
Other
Live Music
New Standard Soul Jam
Wed, May 6 +more dates • 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Rambling House • 310 East Hudson Street Columbus, 43202
Other
Live Music
Ty Barnes Acoustic
Wed, May 6 • 8:30 pm
Fenders • 8333 Market Exchange Drive Westerville, 43081
Other
Live Music
Sirens
Thu, May 7 • 5:30 pm
Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
Other
Live Music
Live music with Allison Road
Thu, May 7 • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Crooked Can • 5354 Center Street Hilliard, 43026
Other
Live Music
Mary McClendon
Thu, May 7 • 6:00 pm
Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Avenue Columbus, 43215
Other
Live Music
Whirlybirds
Thu, May 7 • 6:00 pm
Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Avenue Columbus, 43215
Other
Live Music
Groove is at The Yard: Special Kickoff Surprise Performance
Thu, May 7 • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Easton • 160 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219
Other
Live Music
Sparky
Thu, May 7 • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Edison Brewing Company • 785 Science Blvd Gahanna, 43230
Other
Live Music
Happy Hour w/ The Moment
Thu, May 7 • 6:00 pm
Woodlands Tavern • 1200 West 3rd Avenue Columbus, 43212
Other

Nightlife Events

Comedy • Bar Events • Trivia • Parties

Nightlife Events
Open Mic Tuesdays Hosted by Lydia Loveless
Tue, May 5 +more dates • 5:00 pm
Rambling House • 310 East Hudson Street Columbus, 43202
Other
Nightlife Events
Beers and Board Games
Tue, May 5 +more dates • 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
The Little Grand Market • Grandview xing way Columbus, 43215
Other
Trivia Night
Disney Trivia
Tue, May 5 • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
North Market Bridge Park • 6750 Longshore Street Dublin, 43017
Other
Nightlife Events
Sing-Along Fiesta
Tue, May 5 • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Crooked Can • 5354 Center Street Hilliard, 43026
Other
Trivia Night
Tuesday Trivia and A Movie
Tue, May 5 +more dates • 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Land Grant Brewing Company • 424 West Town Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Nightlife Events
Open Mic Night
Tue, May 5 • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Stuart’s Opera House • 52 Public Square Nelsonville, 45764
Other
Nightlife Events
CINCO DE MAYO BINGO! – POWELL
Tue, May 5 • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Nocterra Brewing Co. • 41 Depot Street Powell, 43065
Other
Comedy Events
Improv Level 5 Graduate Showcase
Tue, May 5 • 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Hashtag Comedy Co. • 1253 North High Street Columbus, 43201
Other
Trivia Night
What The Funk Music Trivia at Beeline
Tue, May 5 +more dates • 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Beeline Bar • 3989 Merchants Row Columbus, 43219
Other
Nightlife Events
Music open mic
Tue, May 5 +more dates • 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Kafé Kerouac • 2250 North High Street Columbus, 43201
Other
Nightlife Events
BIG NAY’S RODEO
Tue, May 5 • 8:00 pm
The Forums • 144 N. Wall St. Columbus, 43215
Other
Nightlife Events
Wine Wednesdays
Wed, May 6 +more dates • 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Rambling House • 310 East Hudson Street Columbus, 43202
Other
Nightlife Events
Safe Passages DJ Happy Hour
Wed, May 6 • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cafe Bourbon Street • 2216 Summit St Columbus, 43201
Other
Trivia Night
TRIVIA NIGHTS! – POWELL
Wed, May 6 +more dates • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Nocterra Brewing Co. • 41 Depot Street Powell, 43065
Other
Trivia Night
Trivia Night
Wed, May 6 +more dates • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Eldorado’s • 4968 N High St Columbus, 43214
Other
Comedy Events
Funniest Person in Columbus Contest
Wed, May 6 • 7:00 pm
Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219
Other
Nightlife Events
Kofi Baker’s Psychedelic Trip – WERID WEDNESDAY
Wed, May 6 • 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
The Summit Music Hall • 2210 Summit Street Columbus, 43201
Other
Comedy Events
Improv Level 1 Graduate Showcase
Wed, May 6 • 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Hashtag Comedy Co. • 1253 North High Street Columbus, 43201
Other
Nightlife Events
Excesss Karaoke! (FREE)
Wed, May 6 +more dates • 9:00 pm
Cafe Bourbon Street • 2216 Summit St Columbus, 43201
Other
Nightlife Events
Run Club: Powell
Thu, May 7 +more dates • 6:15 pm - 8:15 pm
Nocterra Brewing Co. • 41 Depot Street Powell, 43065
Other
Nightlife Events
Martian DNA
Thu, May 7 • 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Cafe Bourbon Street • 2216 Summit St Columbus, 43201
Other
Nightlife Events
Karaoke Night
Thu, May 7 • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
North Market Bridge Park • 6750 Longshore Street Dublin, 43017
Other
Trivia Night
Music Trivia with What The Funk Music Trivia
Thu, May 7 +more dates • 7:00 pm
Land Grant Brewing Company • 424 West Town Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Trivia Night
Full Throttle Trivia Thursdays
Thu, May 7 +more dates • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Mid City Garage • 1179 Jaeger St Columbus, Ohio 43206
Other
Comedy Events
Mary Santora
Thu, May 7 • 7:00 pm
Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219
Other

Music and nightlife are at the heart of Cbus culture. If you’re looking for the perfect show, concert, party or bar to get together with friends, you’ve come to the right place. Looking for live music experiences at bars, huge concerts at the stadium, drinking guides or party roundups? We’ve got it all waiting for you.

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