If you’ve been sleeping on the Columbus comedy scene… respectfully, wake up.
Comedy shows in Columbus and Central Ohio are not just a fun thing to do on a Friday anymore. They’re becoming one of the top nightlife choices in the city. In fact, what used to feel like a hidden gem has turned into one of the fastest-growing comedy hotspots in the country. Outside of the big three… NYC, LA, and Chicago… Columbus is quietly (and quickly) becoming a major comedy player.
And the proof is in the pudding.
Don’t Tell Comedy, the national comedy production company known for its secret pop-up shows and massive online presence, has openly said that Columbus is one of its biggest markets. Not “pretty good for the Midwest.” They even filmed their first comedy special outside of New York or Los Angeles right here in Columbus.
So if you’re looking for the best comedy shows in Columbus this month… whether that’s stand-up, improv, open mics, national tours, or secret pop-up sets… this is your ultimate guide.
Let’s get you laughing.
Comedy Shows in Columbus This Month (and Beyond!)
Tony Rock
Sat, Sep 12 +more dates • 6:30 pm
Columbus Funny Bone • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH 43219
Other
Sharief Johnson LIVE Comedy Show
Sat, Sep 12 • 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $21.56The Attic Comedy Club • 892 Oak Street Columbus, OH 43205
Other
Secret Comedy Shows (Clintonville)
Sat, Sep 12 • 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $30Clintonville • Columbus, OH
Other
Myron Jewell Live Standup Comedy Show
Sat, Sep 12 • 9:00 pm
Admission starts at: $27.28The Attic Comedy Club • 892 Oak Street Columbus, OH 43205
Other
Problem Child-Alt Comedy Open Mic
Sun, Sep 13 +more dates • 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
The Attic Comedy Club • 892 Oak Street Columbus, OH 43205
Other
Open Mic Comedy hosted by Ty Moore (7pm sign up)
Mon, Sep 14 +more dates • 7:00 pm
Cafe Bourbon Street • 2216 Summit Street Columbus, OH 43201
Other
Twofer Tuesday: Columbus’s Free Comedy Show
Tue, Sep 15 +more dates • 7:00 pm
The Attic Comedy Club • 892 Oak Street Columbus, OH 43205
Other
Bar Open Mic Night
Tue, Sep 15 • 7:30 pm
Columbus Funny Bone • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH 43219
Other
Open Mic at Rehab Tavern Hosted by Lukas Mateus
Tue, Sep 15 +more dates • 8:00 pm - 1:00 am
Rehab Tavern • 456 West Town Street Columbus, OH 43215
Other
Columbus Open Mic Night: The Comedy Audition Open Mic
Wed, Sep 16 +more dates • 7:00 pm
The Attic Comedy Club • 892 Oak Street Columbus, OH 43205
Other
Ify Nwadiwe
Wed, Sep 16 • 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $25Columbus Funny Bone • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH 43219
Other
Gabriel Rutledge
Thu, Sep 17 • 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $27Columbus Funny Bone • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH 43219
Other
Derrick Stroup
Thu, Sep 17 • 7:00 pm
Mershon Auditorium • 1871 North High Street Columbus, OH 43210
Other
Jerrel’s Wheel of Comedy
Thu, Sep 17 • 8:00 pm
The Attic Comedy Club • 892 Oak Street Columbus, OH 43205
Other
Secret Comedy Shows (Franklinton)
Fri, Sep 18 • 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $30Franklinton • Columbus, OH
Other
Marshall Brandon Live Standup Comedy Show
Fri, Sep 18 • 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $25.27The Attic Comedy Club • 892 Oak Street Columbus, OH 43205
Other
Chris Porter
Fri, Sep 18 +more dates • 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $20Columbus Funny Bone • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH 43219
Other
TBD: The Improvised Musical!
Fri, Sep 18 • 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
The Hashtag Comedy Club • 1253 North High Street Columbus, OH 43201
Other
Ian Lara Live Standup Comedy Show
Sat, Sep 19 • 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $25.27The Attic Comedy Club • 892 Oak Street Columbus, OH 43205
Other
Mr. Show Live Standup Comedy Show
Sat, Sep 19 • 9:00 pm
Admission starts at: $25.27The Attic Comedy Club • 892 Oak Street Columbus, OH 43205
Other
Alaire Thomas
Sun, Sep 20 • 6:00 pm
Admission starts at: $27Columbus Funny Bone • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH 43219
Other
Eva Evans LIVE Comedy Show
Sun, Sep 20 • 6:00 pm
Admission starts at: $27.28The Attic Comedy Club • 892 Oak Street Columbus, OH 43205
Other
Last Call Saturday Night Short Form Improv Show
Tue, Sep 22 +more dates • 9:00 pm - 10:15 pm
Admission starts at: $17.85The Hashtag Comedy Club • 1253 North High Street Columbus, OH 43201
Other
Joe Fenti
Wed, Sep 23 • 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $27Columbus Funny Bone • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH 43219
Other
Dr. Kojo
Thu, Sep 24 • 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $37Columbus Funny Bone • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH 43219
Other
T-Dub Live Standup Comedy Show
Fri, Sep 25 • 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $27.28The Attic Comedy Club • 892 Oak Street Columbus, OH 43205
Other
Hashtag Comedy Presents: Susan Rice (7:00 PM)
Fri, Sep 25 • 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
The Hashtag Comedy Club • 1253 North High Street Columbus, OH 43201
Other
Nick Mullen
Fri, Sep 25 +more dates • 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $37Columbus Funny Bone • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH 43219
Other
Spanish Comedy Night @ The Attic Comedy Club with Headliner Fabrizio Copano
Fri, Sep 25 • 9:00 pm
Admission starts at: $32.99The Attic Comedy Club • 892 Oak Street Columbus, OH 43205
Other
Kevin Farley LIVE
Sat, Sep 26 • 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $33The Attic Comedy Club • 892 Oak Street Columbus, OH 43205
Other
Kevin Farley LIVE
Sat, Sep 26 • 9:00 pm
Admission starts at: $26.99The Attic Comedy Club • 892 Oak Street Columbus, OH 43205
Other
Bored Teachers “Is It Friday Yet?!” Comedy Tour
Sun, Sep 27 • 3:00 pm
Southern Theatre • 21 East Main Street Columbus, OH 43215
Other
Prime Time Comedy Showcase
Sun, Sep 27 • 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $27.29The Attic Comedy Club • 892 Oak Street Columbus, OH 43205
Other
Hashtag Comedy Presents: Colin Armstrong
Sun, Sep 27 • 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
The Hashtag Comedy Club • 1253 North High Street Columbus, OH 43201
Other
Gary Gulman: Misfit Stand Up Tour
Sun, Sep 27 • 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $46.38Lincoln Theatre • 769 East Long Street Columbus, OH 43203
Other
Hannibal Buress
Tue, Sep 29 • 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $42Columbus Funny Bone • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, OH 43219
Other
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