Here are the best things to do this week in Columbus as chosen by Step Out Columbus’ editors. This list includes the best things to do including live music, festivals, theater, concerts, sports, nightlife, and more. Love knowing what’s going on in Columbus? Be the first to know everything from the best new restaurants to the hottest events – subscribe to our free email newsletter!
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New Year’s Eve Historic Getaway at Hotel Millersburg
Wed, Dec 31 • 4:00 pm
HOTEL MILLERSBURG • 35 W Jackson St Millersburg, OH 44654
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FREE BOXING CLASS at NEIGHBORHOOD BOXING CLUB!!
Sat, Jan 3 +more dates • 12:30 pm
NEIGHBORHOOD BOXING CLUB • 6124 Busch Blvd Suite E Suite E Columbus, OH 43229
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Tacita Dean: Blind Folly
Tue, Dec 30 +more dates • All Day
Columbus Museum of Art • 480 East Broad Street Columbus, 43215
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Wildlights 2025
Tue, Dec 30 +more dates • 5:00 pm
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium • 4850 Powell Rd Powell, 43065
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Ben Maloney Quartet Christmas
Tue, Dec 30 • 6:00 pm
Admission starts at: $15Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Ave Columbus, 43215
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Seven Teller w/Burning Brain Band
Tue, Dec 30 • 7:00 pm
The Summit Music Hall • 2210 Summit St Columbus, 43201
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Musicians for Matter V.2— feat. Joey Aich * Son of Dribble * IPPS
Tue, Dec 30 • 7:00 pm
Rumba Cafe • 2507 Summit St Columbus, 43202
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Zoo Year’s Eve Noon Celebration
Wed, Dec 31 • 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium • 4850 Powell Rd Powell, 43065
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Early Bird Ball Drop NYE Party – Clintonville
Wed, Dec 31 • 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Combustion Brewery & Taproom – Clintonville • 2971 N High St. Columbus, 43202
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NYE with John Morgan
Wed, Dec 31 • 6:30 pm
Admission starts at: $35Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219
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New Year’s Eve Performance by Adam Hawley (National Artist)
Wed, Dec 31 • 7:00 pm
ICON Jazz Lounge • 1135 N High Street Columbus, 43201
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Columbus Blue Jackets vs. New Jersey Devils
Wed, Dec 31 • 7:00 pm
Nationwide Arena • 200 W Nationwide Blvd Columbus, 43215
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Tropidelic & The Quasi Kings w/ Shrub
Wed, Dec 31 • 7:30 pm
Newport Music Hall • 1722 N High St Columbus, 43201
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Zoo Trippin NYE 2026
Wed, Dec 31 • 8:00 pm
Admission starts at: $18.45The Summit Music Hall • 2210 Summit Street Columbus, 43201
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NYE PARTY! ft. ElectroCult Circus * Off Leash * Huge Euge * Coffin Makers
Wed, Dec 31 • 9:00 pm
Admission starts at: $6Rumba Cafe • 2507 Summit St Columbus, 43202
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New Years Bird Hike
Thu, Jan 1 • 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Blacklick Woods • 6975 East Livingston Ave Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
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Erik Augis Trio
Fri, Jan 2 • 5:30 pm
Admission starts at: $10Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Avenue Columbus, 43215
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Ohio State Buckeyes Mens Hockey vs. Bowling Green Falcons
Fri, Jan 2 • 6:30 pm
Schottenstein Center • 555 Borror Drive Columbus, 43210
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Damon Williams
Fri, Jan 2 - Sat, Jan 3 • Times Vary
Admission starts at: $22Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219
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Nina West Drag Brunch – Charlie’s Stage
Sat, Jan 3 • 1:30 pm
Admission starts at: $25Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
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Blue Jackets vs. Buffalo Sabres
Sat, Jan 3 • 3:00 pm
Nationwide Arena • 200 West Nationwide Boulevard Columbus, 43215
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SWINGIN’ N SHAKIN’ WITH WHIRLYBIRDS – Charlie’s Stage – Free Happening Hour Show
Sat, Jan 3 • 5:00 pm
Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
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Robert Mason
Sat, Jan 3 • 5:30 pm
Admission starts at: $10Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Avenue Columbus, 43215
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The Moonbats play The Doors – Music Hall Stage
Sat, Jan 3 • 8:00 pm
Admission starts at: $20Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
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Nina West Drag Brunch – Charlie’s Stage
Sun, Jan 4 • 1:30 pm
Admission starts at: $25Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
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Ohio State Buckeyes Womens Basketball vs. Rutgers University
Sun, Jan 4 • 2:00 pm
Schottenstein Center • 555 Borror Drive Columbus, 43210
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Blue Jackets vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
Sun, Jan 4 • 3:00 pm
Nationwide Arena • 200 West Nationwide Boulevard Columbus, 43215
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Bobby Floyd Trio – Charlie’s Stage – Free Happening Hour Show
Sun, Jan 4 • 5:00 pm
Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
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Brian & Ellisa Coston: Gospel Soul Series – Music Hall Stage
Sun, Jan 4 • 6:00 pm
Admission starts at: $20Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
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