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Get all the news about upcoming fun events in Columbus, Ohio! Find everything from the latest event listings to guides on staying busy all year round!

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Columbus Happenings: Best Things to Do in Columbus

On a quest to find things happening in Columbus, Ohio, this weekend…or any time? Start with our evergreen guide, featuring the best things to do in Columbus year-round, written by locals!

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Live Music & Concerts in Columbus, OH

Find live music and concerts coming to Columbus, Ohio, stages, venues, and festivals this week and beyond!

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Live Music
Greyhaven
Mon, Dec 8 • 6:00 pm
Ace of Cups • 2619 N High St Columbus, 43202
Other
Live Music
WNCI’s Acoustic Chrismukkah featuring AJR, The Orphan The Poet, Ray Jones
Mon, Dec 8 • 6:00 pm
Newport Music Hall • 1722 N High St Columbus, 43201
Other
Live Music
Ekoh
Mon, Dec 8 • 7:00 pm
A&R Music Bar • 391 Neil Ave Columbus, 43215
Other
Live Music
Willa Mae w/ Risk Kishk Happy Hour Concert
Mon, Dec 8 • 7:00 pm
Rumba Cafe • 2507 Summit St Columbus, 43202
Other
Live Music
Squeezin & Wheezin – Mike Farrenkopf
Tue, Dec 9 • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Hofbrauhaus Columbus • 800 Goodale Blvd Columbus, 43212
Other
Live Music
The Governor
Tue, Dec 9 • 6:00 pm
Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Ave Columbus, 43215
Other
Live Music
PVRIS: White Noise 10 Year Anniversary Tour
Tue, Dec 9 • 7:00 pm
Kemba Live! • 405 Neil Ave Columbus, 43215
Other
Live Music
Perpetual Groove
Tue, Dec 9 • 7:00 pm
Woodlands Tavern • 1200 W 3rd Ave Columbus, 43212
Other
Live Music
University Band and Collegiate Winds
Tue, Dec 9 • 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
OSU Weigel Auditorium • 1866 College Rd Columbus, 43210
Other
Live Music
Rock Hits & Power Ballads
Tue, Dec 9 - Wed, Dec 10 • 8:00 pm
Riffe Center • 77 South High Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Live Music
Blues & Beyond: North of Memphis – Charlie’s Stage – Free Happening Hour Show
Wed, Dec 10 • 5:00 pm
Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Ave Columbus, 43212
Other
Live Music
Matthiessen Nisch Quan
Wed, Dec 10 • 6:00 pm
Ginger Rabbit • 17 Buttles Ave Columbus, 43215
Other
Live Music
Daniel Bell
Wed, Dec 10 • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Giammarco’s Italian Restaurant • 6030 Chandler Ct Westerville, 43082
Other
Live Music
The Jauntee
Wed, Dec 10 • 7:00 pm
Woodlands Tavern • 1200 W 3rd Ave Columbus, 43212
Other
Live Music
Thievery Corporation
Wed, Dec 10 • 7:00 pm
Bluestone • 583 E Broad St, Columbus, 43215
Other
Live Music
Such Sweet Thunder: Ellington Nutcracker Suite – Music Hall Stage
Wed, Dec 10 • 7:30 pm
Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Ave Columbus, 43212
Other
Live Music
Hunter Root
Wed, Dec 10 • 8:00 pm
Rumba Cafe • 2507 Summit St Columbus, 43202
Other
Live Music
Jon Cross
Wed, Dec 10 • 8:30 pm
Fenders • 8333 Market Exchange Dr Westerville, 43081
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Live Music
Make the Yuletide Gay with Flamy Grant, Heather Mae and Crys Matthews
Wed, Dec 10 • 8:30 pm
Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Ave Columbus, 43212
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Live Music
Driving Guitars – Charlie’s Stage – Free Happening Hour Show
Thu, Dec 11 • 5:00 pm
Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Ave Columbus, 43212
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Nightlife Events in Columbus, OH

Columbus events this week include comedy shows, bar events, trivia nights, parties, and more! Discover the top nightlife destinations in Columbus and Central Ohio.

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Eat & Drink
Shake Up Your Work Week with Happy Hour at Las Margaritas!
Mon, Dec 8 +more dates • 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Las Margaritas – Westerville • 706 North State Street Westerville, 43082
Other
Nightlife Events
Wanderlights
Mon, Dec 8 +more dates • 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Columbus Commons • 160 S High St Columbus, 43215
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Nightlife Events
Wildlights 2025
Mon, Dec 8 +more dates • 5:00 pm
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium • 4850 Powell Rd Powell, 43065
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Nightlife Events
Christmas Movie Trivia & Wooden Ornaments: Singles Night
Mon, Dec 8 • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Makers Social • 461 West Rich Street Columbus, OH 43215
Other
Nightlife Events
2025 Christmas Lights Ohio Drive-Thru at the Delaware County Fairgrounds
Mon, Dec 8 +more dates • 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Delaware County Fairgrounds • 236 Pennsylvania Ave Delaware, OH 43015
Other
Nightlife Events
Open Mic Comedy hosted by Ty Moore (7pm sign up)
Mon, Dec 8 +more dates • 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Cafe Bourbon Street • 2216 Summit St Columbus, 43201
Other
Things to Do
Mug Club Tuesday
Tue, Dec 9 +more dates • 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Combustion Brewery & Taproom – Clintonville • 2971 N High St. Columbus, 43202
Other
Nightlife Events
Dreams – Cranberry Cider Release
Tue, Dec 9 • 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Combustion Brewery & Taproom – Pickerington • 80 W. Church St. Pickerington, 43147
Other
Trivia Night
Holiday Music Trivia at North Market Bridge Park
Tue, Dec 9 • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
North Market Bridge Park • 6750 Longshore Street Dublin, 43017
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Trivia Night
Trivia Tuesday
Tue, Dec 9 +more dates • 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
BrewDog Brewery & Taproom • 96 Gender Road Canal Winchester, 43110
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Trivia Night
Holiday Trivia and A Movie
Tue, Dec 9 +more dates • 6:30 pm
Land Grant Brewing Company • 424 W Town St Columbus, 43215
Other
Nightlife Events
brats: a booked comedy open mic
Tue, Dec 9 • 7:00 pm
The Spacebar • 2590 N High St Columbus, 43202
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Nightlife Events
BINGO NIGHT! – POWELL
Tue, Dec 9 +more dates • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Nocterra Brewing Co. • 41 Depot St Powell,
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Comedy Events
Improv Level 1 Graduate Showcase
Tue, Dec 9 • 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Hashtag Comedy Co. • 1253 North High Street Columbus, 43201
Other
Trivia Night
XS Trivia Night with Excesss
Tue, Dec 9 +more dates • 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Budd Dairy Food Hall • 1086 N 4th St Columbus, 43201
Other
Nightlife Events
Music open mic
Tue, Dec 9 +more dates • 8:00 pm
Kafé Kerouac • 2250 N High St Columbus, 43201
Other
Eat & Drink
Cancelled
Karaoke at Běndì Wok N’ Bar with Excess Karaoke
Tue, Dec 9 +more dates • 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Bendi Wok N Bar • 277 E Livingston Ave Columbus, 43215
Other
Eat & Drink
FREE POOL at KNOCKOUT PUB & GRILL
Wed, Dec 10 +more dates • All Day
KnockOut Pub & Grill • 8453 Sancus Blvd Columbus, 43240
Other
Nightlife Events
Grizzell Middle School Choir Christmas Caroling
Wed, Dec 10 • 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
North Market Bridge Park • 6750 Longshore Street Dublin, 43017
Other
Trivia Night
TRIVIA NIGHTS! – POWELL
Wed, Dec 10 +more dates • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Nocterra Brewing Co. • 41 Depot St Powell,
Other
Trivia Night
The Big Bad Music Trivia Show with Mark Dantzer
Wed, Dec 10 +more dates • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Brush Crazy • 1299 Bethel Road Columbus, 43220
Other
Comedy Events
Chris Distefano
Wed, Dec 10 - Thu, Dec 11 • 7:00 pm
Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219
Other
Trivia Night
Trivia Night
Wed, Dec 10 +more dates • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Eldorado’s • 4968 N High St Columbus, 43214
Other
Nightlife Events
Survivor Watch Party
Wed, Dec 10 +more dates • 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Land Grant Brewing Company • 424 W Town St Columbus, 43215
Other

Food & Drink Events in Columbus, OH

Check out these upcoming food and drink events to expand your horizons and palette during a fun day or night out. Columbus, OH, is a gastronomic hub, from fine dining to cooking classes!

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Nightlife Events
Dreams – Cranberry Cider Release
Tue, Dec 9 • 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Other
Things to Do
Mug Club Tuesday at Combustion Pickerington
Tue, Dec 9 +more dates • 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Other
Eat & Drink
Bourbon Bar Takeover at Goodellas Pizzeria & Wiseguy Lounge
Wed, Dec 10 • 4:00 pm - 12:00 am
Other
Trivia Night
Crazy Train Trivia at Combustion Pickerington
Thu, Dec 11 +more dates • 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Other
Eat & Drink
SantaCon Official Stop: Goodfellas Pizzeria
Sat, Dec 13 • 6:00 pm - 12:00 am
Other
Eat & Drink
Breakfast with Santa at The Joseph
Sun, Dec 14 • 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Other
Things to Do
Grinch Drag Brunch + Ugly Sweater Contest
Sun, Dec 14 • 2:00 pm
Other
Tastings
Winter Wine for the Holiday – A Tasting
Sun, Dec 14 • 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Other
Eat & Drink
Buon Natale & Vino - A Holiday Wine Dinner Party at The Studio
Sun, Dec 14 • 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Other
Eat & Drink
Buon Natale & Vino - A Holiday Wine Dinner Party at The Studio
Sun, Dec 14 • 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Other
Things to Do
Make the Grade Trivia with Dr. A! Every Sunday!
Sun, Dec 14 +more dates • 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Other
Eat & Drink
Behind the Bar - DECEMBER
Tue, Dec 16 • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Other
Drink
Service Bar December Cocktail Class
Thu, Dec 18 • 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Other
Live Music
Clintonville Jamboree ~ every 3rd Friday!
Fri, Dec 19 • 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Other
Classes & Workshops
Sunday Supper - Holiday Seasonal Savory Participatory Dinner Party
Sun, Dec 21 • 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Other
Eat & Drink
SUNDAY SUPPER - HOLIDAY SEASONAL SAVORY PARTICIPATORY DINNER PARTY
Sun, Dec 21 • 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Other
Eat & Drink
Christmas Eve at Vittoria Ristorante & Bar
Wed, Dec 24 • 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Other
Classes & Workshops
Bubbles Around the World Participatory Dinner Party
Sat, Dec 27 • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Other
Classes & Workshops
Sunday Supper - The Last Sunday Funday of 2025 Participatory Dinner Party
Sun, Dec 28 • 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Other

Theater Shows & Productions in Columbus, OH

Columbus, Ohio, is the Broadway of the Midwest! Discover plays, musicals, avant-garde productions, dance performances, and more on Columbus, Ohio’s top stages!

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Theater
The Wiz
Wed, Dec 10 +more dates • 10:00 am
Short North Stage • 1187 N High St Columbus, 43201
Other
Theater
Holiday Hoopla 2025
Wed, Dec 10 +more dates • 7:30 pm
Shadowbox Live • 503 S Front St, Ste 260 Columbus, 43215
Other
Live Music
Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour 2025
Thu, Dec 11 • 7:30 pm
Palace Theatre • 34 West Broad St Columbus, 43215
Other
Theater
The Nutcracker
Thu, Dec 11 +more dates • 7:30 pm
Ohio Theatre • 39 E State St Columbus, 43215
Other
Theater
The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio’s A Christmas Carol Returns for a Third Year
Thu, Dec 11 +more dates • 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Riffe Center • 77 S High St Columbus, 43215
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Theater
A Christmas Carol
Thu, Dec 11 +more dates • 7:30 pm
Riffe Center • 77 S High St Columbus, 43215
Other
Theater
Mr. Scrooge
Fri, Dec 12 +more dates • 10:00 am
Riffe Center • 77 S High St Columbus, 43215
Other
Theater
The Nutcracker
Fri, Dec 12 +more dates • 7:00 pm
McCoy Center for the Arts • 100 W Dublin Granville Rd New Albany, 43054
Other
Theater
Mr. Scrooge
Fri, Dec 12 +more dates • 7:00 pm
Riffe Center • 77 S High St Columbus, 43215
Other
Theater
Cabfare for the Common Man
Fri, Dec 12 +more dates • 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Madlab • 227 North 3rd Street Columbus, 43215
Other
Theater
Flicked
Fri, Dec 12 - Sat, Dec 13 • 10:00 pm
MadLab Theatre • 227 North 3rd Street Columbus, 43215
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Culture & Arts Events in Columbus, OH

From film screenings to family movie nights, there’s something happening every night of the week! These Columbus happenings will introduce you to Central Ohio’s unique cultural scene.

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Culture & Arts
Advent Window Walk
Mon, Dec 8 +more dates • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Other
Cinema
Merrily We Roll Along (2025)
Mon, Dec 8 - Thu, Dec 11 • 7:00 pm
Other
Cinema
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
Mon, Dec 8 • 7:00 pm
Other
Exhibit
Artist Commune: Being and Belonging
Tue, Dec 9 - Sat, Dec 20 • 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Other
Exhibit
Department of Art Senior Projects Exhibition
Tue, Dec 9 • 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Other
Cinema
Deaf Santa Claus
Tue, Dec 9 • 7:00 pm
Other
Cinema
Secret Cinema
Tue, Dec 9 • 7:00 pm
Other
Cinema
Deaf Santa Claus
Tue, Dec 9 • 7:00 pm
Other
Cinema
Hot Cocoa Bar Screening: The Polar Express
Wed, Dec 10 • 7:00 pm
Other
Exhibit
Reception — Artist Commune: Being and Belonging
Fri, Dec 12 • 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Other
Exhibit
Reception — Wanderlights
Fri, Dec 12 • 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Other
Theater
Mr. Scrooge
Fri, Dec 12 +more dates • 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Other
Theater
SandBox Series: The Happy Elf
Sat, Dec 13 +more dates • 9:00 am - 9:30 am
Other
Theater
10 Ways to Survive the Holidays
Sat, Dec 13 - Sun, Dec 14 • 2:00 pm
Other
Theater
Not So Silent Night
Sat, Dec 13 +more dates • 2:00 pm
Other
Theater
Santa’s Werkshop
Sat, Dec 13 - Sun, Dec 14 • Times Vary
Other
Theater
Cabfare for the Common Man
Sat, Dec 13 +more dates • 8:00 pm
Other
Cinema
Killer Racoons! 2! Dark Christmas in the Dark!
Sat, Dec 13 • 9:30 pm
Other
Cinema
The Room
Sat, Dec 13 • 9:45 pm
Other
Live Music
The Alliance 2025 Holiday Show
Sun, Dec 14 • 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Other
Cinema
Trading Places
Mon, Dec 15 • 7:00 pm
Other
Theater
SIX
Tue, Dec 16 +more dates • 7:30 pm
Other
Cinema
Hot Cocoa Bar Screening: Elf
Wed, Dec 17 • 7:00 pm
Other
Theater
Santa & the Symphony – Sensory Friendly Series
Sat, Dec 20 • 11:30 am
Other
Live Music
Holiday Spectacular
Sat, Dec 20 - Sun, Dec 21 • 3:00 pm
Other

Exhibits to Explore in Columbus, OH

From gardens to galleries, find something to marvel at in Columbus, Ohio, this week! These Columbus events are family-friendly, interactive, and won’t be here for long!

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Exhibit
Holiday Bricktacular
Mon, Dec 8 - Sat, Dec 27 • All Day
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Exhibit
Archaic Souls: Thomas Scoon
Mon, Dec 8 - Sat, Dec 27 • All Day
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Exhibit
Wanderlights
Mon, Dec 8 - Wed, Dec 31 • 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Other
Exhibit
Season of Celebrations
Mon, Dec 8 +more dates • All Day
Other
Hobby
Central Ohio Model Railroad Club Holiday Open House
Sat, Dec 13 +more dates • 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Other
Exhibit
Reception — Department of Art Senior Projects Exhibition
Sat, Dec 20 • 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Other
Exhibit
Christine Griffin, Christoper Cropper, and Ken Rinaldo
Mon, Dec 8 - Sat, Dec 13 • All Day
Other
Exhibit
Tacita Dean: Blind Folly
Mon, Dec 8 +more dates • All Day
Other
Exhibit
How to Cook a Loved One
Mon, Dec 8 - Fri, Dec 12 • All Day
Other
Exhibit
Starbrick Echoes Gallery Reception
Fri, Dec 12 • 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Other
Exhibit
Paul Busse Garden Railway
Mon, Dec 8 +more dates • All Day
Other
Exhibit
Las Vegas Ikebana: Maren Hassinger and Senga Nengudi
Mon, Dec 8 +more dates • All Day
Other
Exhibit
The Science Behind Pixar
Mon, Dec 8 +more dates • All Day
Other
Exhibit
Gifts of the Craftsmen
Mon, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 23 • All Day
Other
Exhibit
The Art of Gifting
Mon, Dec 8 - Wed, Dec 31 • All Day
Other
Exhibit
Wild Kratts® Ocean Adventure: The Exhibit and Wild Kratts® Ceature Power: The Ex
Mon, Dec 8 +more dates • All Day
Other
Exhibit
Artemisia Gentileschi: Naples to Beirut
Mon, Dec 8 +more dates • All Day
Other
Exhibit
Through The Vines: A Seasonal Journey
Mon, Dec 8 +more dates • All Day
Other
Exhibit
How to Cook a Loved One
Mon, Dec 8 - Fri, Dec 12 • All Day
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Discover Columbus Events this Week and Beyond

There are hundreds of exciting events to experience daily in Columbus and Central Ohio! Whether you’re looking for large festivals or intimate theatrical productions, there’s something for everyone.

This town knows how to throw a party! We make it easy to find all that good stuff, attend, and enjoy yourself to the fullest. Cheers!