BARS – CLUBS – NIGHTLIFE IN COLUMBUS OHIO
Music • Nightlife • Comedy • Concerts • Clubs
Nightlife Events
Comedy • Bar Events • Trivia • Parties
- Things to DoRingling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey
Fri, May 1 +more dates • 10:30 am
Schottenstein Center • 555 Borror Drive Columbus, 43210
Other
- Things to Do2026 Cocktails at the Conservatory – A Night at the Races
Fri, May 1 • 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens • 1777 East Broad Street Columbus, 43203
Other
- Live MusicMatt Corman & Ollie Joseph w/ Adam Yokum – Happy Hour Concert
Fri, May 1 • 5:30 pm
Rumba Cafe • 2507 Summit St Columbus, 43202
Other
- Live MusicHappy Hour w/ Jovial Flow
Fri, May 1 • 6:00 pm
Woodlands Tavern • 1200 West 3rd Avenue Columbus, 43212
Other
- Nightlife EventsDefiant Frequencies – House Party
Fri, May 1 • 7:00 pm
The Summit Music Hall • 2210 Summit Street Columbus, 43201
Other
- Comedy EventsNa’im Ali Live Standup Comedy Show
Fri, May 1 • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Attic Columbus • 892 Oak Street Columbus, 43205
Other
- Nightlife EventsCaitlynne Curtis
Fri, May 1 • 7:00 pm
Skully’s Music-Diner • 1151 North High Street Columbus, 43201
Other
- Nightlife EventsSpooktober, Sweepers (PA), Gr3boy (PA), Prolific Secreter, Human Suit
Fri, May 1 • 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Cafe Bourbon Street • 2216 Summit St Columbus, 43201
Other
- Comedy EventsThe Magic of Eric Eaton
Fri, May 1 • 7:00 pm
Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219
Other
- Comedy EventsMartin Lawrence
Fri, May 1 • 8:00 pm
Mershon Auditorium • 1871 North High Street Columbus, 43210
Other
- Nightlife EventsParty At the Moontower – Friday DJ Series
Fri, May 1 +more dates • 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Jackie O’s on Fourth • 171 North 4th Street Columbus, 43215
Other
- Nightlife EventsVortex – underground 80s vinyl night w/ DJ Dynamo
Fri, May 1 • 9:00 pm
The Spacebar • 2590 N High St Columbus, 43202
Other
- Nightlife EventsBroadway Rave 🎭✨
Fri, May 1 • 9:30 pm
Skully’s Music-Diner • 1151 North High Street Columbus, 43201
Other
- Live MusicSwingin’ N Shakin’ with Whirlybirds
Sat, May 2 • 5:00 pm
Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
Other
- Comedy EventsRafi Bastos
Sat, May 2 • 6:30 pm
Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219
Other
- Comedy EventsBernice Ye LIVE
Sat, May 2 • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Attic Columbus • 892 Oak Street Columbus, 43205
Other
- Comedy EventsMorgan Jay: Goofy Guy Tour
Sat, May 2 • 7:00 pm
Palace Theatre • 34 West Broad Street Columbus, 43215
Other
- Nightlife EventsUnemployee Tape release show ft. The Lindsay, Idioms, Hell is Here, DJ Ope Dokey
Sat, May 2 • 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Cafe Bourbon Street • 2216 Summit St Columbus, 43201
Other
- Comedy EventsTop Shelf Comedy Show
Sat, May 2 • 7:30 pm
The Nest Theatre • 2643 North High Street Columbus, 43202
Other
- Nightlife EventsRooftop Vibes with DJ Koty
Sat, May 2 • 8:00 pm
Budd Dairy Food Hall • 1086 North 4th Street Columbus, 43201
Other
- Nightlife EventsThe 34th Annual Jebby Awards
Sat, May 2 • 8:00 pm
Riffe Center • 77 South High Street Columbus, 43215
Other
- Nightlife EventsSPACE CAMP: SORA w/ STAYNS [5/2]
Sat, May 2 • 8:00 pm
Skully’s Music-Diner • 1151 North High Street Columbus, 43201
Other
Where to find Nightlife in Columbus Ohio
Comedy • Bar Events • Trivia • Parties
Live Music & Concerts in Columbus Ohio
Find live music and concerts daily happening today, this week and this month
- Live MusicScottie G
Fri, May 1 • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Hofbrauhaus Columbus • 800 Goodale Boulevard Columbus, 43212
Other
- Live MusicJoey Hebdo
Fri, May 1 • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Edison Brewing Company • 785 Science Blvd Gahanna, 43230
Other
- Live MusicClay Beechy with Matt Gray & Risk Kishk
Fri, May 1 • 6:00 pm
Rambling House • 310 East Hudson Street Columbus, 43202
Other
- Live MusicJoey Aich & The Head Band
Fri, May 1 • 7:00 pm
Ace of Cups • 2619 North High Street Columbus, 43202
Other
- Live MusicThe Loren Lounge
Fri, May 1 - Sun, May 3 • Times Vary
Southern Theater • 21 East Main Street Columbus, 43215
Other
- Live MusicOrff: Triumph of Aphrodite
Fri, May 1 - Sat, May 2 • 7:30 pm
Ohio Theatre • 39 East State Street Columbus, 43215
Other
- Live MusicFuse Fest 2026: May 2026 Frequency Fridays
Fri, May 1 • 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
The Old First Presbyterian Church • 1101 Bryden Road Columbus, OH 43205
Other
- Live MusicThe Rock Orchestra by Candlelight
Fri, May 1 • 8:00 pm
Palace Theatre • 34 West Broad Street Columbus, 43215
Other
- Live MusicTommy Castro & the Painkillers
Fri, May 1 • 8:00 pm
Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
Other
- Live MusicHarmonic Barbarians
Fri, May 1 • 8:00 pm
India Oak Grill • 590 Oakland Park Avenue Columbus, 43214
Other
- Live MusicThe Slang with No Key Fits & Lou Mercy
Fri, May 1 • 8:00 pm
Rambling House • 310 East Hudson Street Columbus, 43202
Other
- Live MusicYachtopia’s Live Band Yacht Rock Party!
Fri, May 1 • 9:00 pm
Rumba Cafe • 2507 Summit St Columbus, 43202
Other
- Live MusicBig Tigers Kung Fu
Sat, May 2 +more dates • 10:45 am - 11:30 am
Schiller Park • 1069 Jaeger Street Columbus, 43206
Other
- Live MusicTyler Fairburn
Sat, May 2 +more dates • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Hofbrauhaus Columbus • 800 Goodale Boulevard Columbus, 43212
Other
Food & Drink Events
Check out these upcoming food and drink events to expand your horizons and palette during a fun day or night out.
- BrunchBrunch Meets Bingo at Local Cantina Upper Arlington 🍳🌮🎉
Sun, May 3 +more dates • 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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