It’s officially August and while there are no major holidays to celebrate this month, there are still plenty of opportunities to step out and enjoy the outdoors this summer (while we still can). From live music and festivals, to comedy shows and fairs, there is so much fun to be had. Without further ado, let’s dive into our curated list of exciting events happening this August in Columbus and Central OH.
Disclaimer: At the time this guide was published, all of these events are scheduled to happen, however with things changing rapidly and cancellations possible, please be sure to check with each organization before going to any event for the most recent updates possible.
Fantastic Things To Do In August
Bowling For Soup
Fri, Aug 2 • 7:00 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $48Bluestone • 583 E Broad St, Columbus, 43215
Central
FREE SUGAR RAY, TONIC AND LIT CONCERT
Sun, Aug 25 • 5:00 pm - ?
Columbus Commons • 160 S High St Columbus, 43215
Central
Joe Peppercorn and Fleetwood Gold
Thu, Aug 1 • 6:00 pm - ?
Columbus Commons • 160 S High St Columbus, 43215
Central
FREE A SONG REMAINS (A NIGHT OF LED ZEPPELIN) + THE DEAD REVIVAL BAND (GRATEFUL
Fri, Aug 30 • 6:00 pm - ?
Columbus Commons • 160 S High St Columbus, 43215
Central
COMEDY AT THE COMMONS
Sat, Aug 3 • 4:00 pm - ?
Columbus Commons • 160 S High St Columbus, 43215
Central
Columbus Zoo Lantern Festival
Thu, Aug 1 +more dates • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Admission starts at: $15.99Columbus Zoo and Aquarium • 4850 Powell Rd Powell, 43065
North
Josh Wolf
Fri, Aug 9 +more dates • 7:00 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $34Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219
Central
Roy Wood Jr.
Fri, Aug 30 +more dates • 7:00 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $32Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219
Central
Kenny Chesney: Sun Goes Down Tour
Thu, Aug 8 • 5:00 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $49Historic Crew Stadium • 1 Black And Gold Blvd Columbus, 43211
Central
PRIMUS, Coheed and Cambria
Tue, Aug 6 • 6:00 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $49.50Kemba Live! • 405 Neil Ave Columbus, 43215
Central
The Struts: The Pretty Vicious Tour with Special Guest Barns Courtney
Wed, Aug 14 • 7:00 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $34.50Kemba Live! • 405 Neil Ave Columbus, 43215
Central
Sublime With Rome Farewell Tour
Fri, Aug 16 • 6:00 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $39.50Kemba Live! • 405 Neil Ave Columbus, 43215
Central
7 Minute Entertainment Presents Nepathya
Sat, Aug 17 • 7:00 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $65Kemba Live! • 405 Neil Ave Columbus, 43215
Central
Switchfoot / Blue October / Matt Nathanson– Help From My Friends Tour 2024
Sun, Aug 18 • 5:00 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $55Kemba Live! • 405 Neil Ave Columbus, 43215
Central
The Avett Brothers
Tue, Aug 20 • 6:00 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $59.50Kemba Live! • 405 Neil Ave Columbus, 43215
Central
ZZ Top
Tue, Aug 27 • 6:30 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $64.50Kemba Live! • 405 Neil Ave Columbus, 43215
Central
O.A.R. Summer Tour 24
Thu, Aug 29 • 6:00 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $46Kemba Live! • 405 Neil Ave Columbus, 43215
Central
ADULT FANS OF LEGO NIGHTS
Wed, Aug 21 • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Admission starts at: $24.99LEGOLAND Discovery Center in Columbus • 157 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219
Central
The Robert Cray Band: Groovin’ for 50 Years
Fri, Aug 23 • 8:00 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $37Lincoln Theatre • 769 E Long St Columbus, 43203
Central
Manchester City – Chelsea Open Training
Fri, Aug 2 • 5:30 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $25Lower.com Field • 96 Columbus Crew Way Columbus, 43215
Central
Columbus Crew – Leagues Cup Round of 32
Fri, Aug 9 • 7:30 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $36Lower.com Field • 96 Columbus Crew Way Columbus, 43215
Central
Columbus Crew vs. New York City FC
Sat, Aug 31 • 7:30 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $35Lower.com Field • 96 Columbus Crew Way Columbus, 43215
Central
JHENÉ AIKO
Thu, Aug 22 • 7:00 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $49.50Nationwide Arena • 200 W Nationwide Blvd Columbus, 43215
Central
New Kids On the Block
Fri, Aug 23 • 7:00 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $29.95Nationwide Arena • 200 W Nationwide Blvd Columbus, 43215
Central
ACTION BRONSON PRESENTS: DR. BACHLAVA AND HUMAN GROWTH HORMONE
Sun, Aug 18 • 7:00 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $40Newport Music Hall • 1722 N High St Columbus, 43201
Central
India Festival 2024
Sat, Aug 24 • 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Admission starts at: $5Ohio Expo Center – Fair Grounds • 717 E 17th Ave Columbus, 43211
Central
CHELSEA FC VS. MANCHESTER CITY
Sat, Aug 3 • 5:30 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $86Ohio Stadium • 555 Borror Dr Columbus, 43210
Central
Ohio State Buckeyes Men’s Soccer vs Wright State University (Exh.)
Sat, Aug 10 • 7:00 pm - ?
Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium • 2450 Fred Taylor Dr Columbus, 43210
Central
Ohio State Buckeyes Men’s Soccer vs Ohio Dominican (Exh.)
Tue, Aug 13 • 7:00 pm - ?
Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium • 2450 Fred Taylor Dr Columbus, 43210
Central
Ohio State Buckeyes Women’s Soccer vs West Virginia (Exh.)
Wed, Aug 7 • 12:00 pm - ?
Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium • 2450 Fred Taylor Dr Columbus, 43210
Central
Ohio State Buckeyes Women’s Soccer vs Duke
Thu, Aug 15 • 7:00 pm - ?
Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium • 2450 Fred Taylor Dr Columbus, 43210
Central
Ohio State Buckeyes Women’s Soccer vs South Carolina
Thu, Aug 29 • 4:00 pm - ?
Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium • 2450 Fred Taylor Dr Columbus, 43210
Central
A Night in Vienna
Tue, Aug 6 • 7:00 pm - ?
Alum Creek Park Amphitheater • 221 W Main St Westerville, OH 43081
Northeast
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Fri, Aug 9 +more dates • 7:00 pm - ?
Riffe Center • 77 S High St Columbus, 43215
Central
Hearts for Hope
Sat, Aug 17 +more dates • 1:00 pm - ?
Riffe Center • 77 S High St Columbus, 43215
Central
Desi Banks: The Purpose Chaser Tour
Sat, Aug 31 • 8:00 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $41.50Riffe Center • 77 S High St Columbus, 43215
Central
PHIL WICKHAM BRANDON LAKE w/ special guest Hulvey
Fri, Aug 2 • 7:00 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $19.50Schottenstein Center • 555 Borror Dr Columbus, 43210
Central
HOZIER with Joy Oladokun
Wed, Aug 7 • 7:30 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $39.50Schottenstein Center • 555 Borror Dr Columbus, 43210
Central
BLINK-182 w/ Pierce The Veil & Hot Milk
Tue, Aug 13 • 7:00 pm - ?
Schottenstein Center • 555 Borror Dr Columbus, 43210
Central
CHILDISH GAMBINO Special Guest WILLOW
Thu, Aug 15 • 8:00 pm - ?
Admission starts at: $49.50Schottenstein Center • 555 Borror Dr Columbus, 43210
Central
Dublin Irish Festival
Fri, Aug 2 - Sun, Aug 4 • Times Vary
FreeCoffman Park • 5200 Emerald Parkway Dublin, Ohio 43017
Northwest
