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Things to do in Columbus, August 2026

Browse 64 upcoming events and things to do in Columbus during August 2026. Highlights include Alison Krauss and Union Station, The Floorwalkers celebrate Rumba Cafe's 20th Birthday!, Manilow: The Last Columbus Concert and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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Alison Krauss and Union Station

Alison Krauss and Union Station

Columbus · Ohio Expo Center & State FairSun, Aug 2Music
The Floorwalkers celebrate Rumba Cafe's 20th Birthday!

The Floorwalkers celebrate Rumba Cafe's 20th Birthday!

Columbus · Rumba CafeSun, Aug 2Music

🎟️ From $19

Manilow: The Last Columbus Concert

Manilow: The Last Columbus Concert

Columbus · Nationwide ArenaMon, Aug 3Music
Yungblud

Yungblud

Columbus · KEMBA Live!Mon, Aug 3Music
Sammy Kershaw

Sammy Kershaw

Columbus · Ohio Expo Center & State FairMon, Aug 3Music
Eddie 9V - Low tix warning!

Eddie 9V - Low tix warning!

Columbus · Rumba CafeTue, Aug 4Music

🎟️ From $26

Nelly

Nelly

Columbus · Ohio Expo Center & State FairWed, Aug 5Music
"Weird Al" Yankovic: Bigger & Weirder 2026 Tour

"Weird Al" Yankovic: Bigger & Weirder 2026 Tour

Columbus · Ohio Expo Center & State FairThu, Aug 6Culture & Art
Bit Brigade Performs "Mega Man X" LIVE w/ Sgt. Hare Apollo

Bit Brigade Performs "Mega Man X" LIVE w/ Sgt. Hare Apollo

Columbus · Skully's Music DinerThu, Aug 6Music

🎟️ From $26

Ohio State Football Training Camp Day 1

Ohio State Football Training Camp Day 1

Columbus · Woody Hayes Athletic CenterThu, Aug 6Sport
Ohio State Football Training Camp Day 2

Ohio State Football Training Camp Day 2

Columbus · Woody Hayes Athletic CenterFri, Aug 7Sport
Jeremy Pinnell Happy Hour Concert

Jeremy Pinnell Happy Hour Concert

Columbus · Rumba CafeSat, Aug 8Music

🎟️ From $26

Mario Williams, AIDAN BROOKS, SHORETHING

Mario Williams, AIDAN BROOKS, SHORETHING

Columbus · Classics VictorysSat, Aug 8Music

🎟️ From $19

Bailey Zimmerman

Bailey Zimmerman

Columbus · Ohio Expo Center & State FairSat, Aug 8Music
2026 Leagues Cup Phase One: Columbus Crew v Club Pachuca

2026 Leagues Cup Phase One: Columbus Crew v Club Pachuca

Columbus · ScottsMiracle-Gro FieldSat, Aug 8Sport
Yachtopia's Live Band Yacht Rock Party!

Yachtopia's Live Band Yacht Rock Party!

Columbus · Rumba CafeSat, Aug 8Music

🎟️ From $20

Ohio State Football Training Camp Day 3

Ohio State Football Training Camp Day 3

Columbus · Woody Hayes Athletic CenterSat, Aug 8Sport
Blues Traveler / Gin Blossoms with Spin Doctors

Blues Traveler / Gin Blossoms with Spin Doctors

Columbus · Ohio Expo Center & State FairSun, Aug 9Music
A Thousand Horses

A Thousand Horses

Columbus · A&R Music BarSun, Aug 9Music
Emo Night Brooklyn

Emo Night Brooklyn

Columbus · Skully's Music DinerSun, Aug 9Music

🎟️ From $20

American Football - Band

American Football - Band

Columbus · Newport Music HallTue, Aug 11Sport
Columbus Clippers vs. Omaha Storm Chasers

Columbus Clippers vs. Omaha Storm Chasers

Columbus · Huntington ParkWed, Aug 12Sport
2026 Leagues Cup Phase One: Columbus Crew v Pumas

2026 Leagues Cup Phase One: Columbus Crew v Pumas

Columbus · ScottsMiracle-Gro FieldWed, Aug 12Sport
Happy Hour w/ Wheeler Creek at Woodlands Tavern

Happy Hour w/ Wheeler Creek at Woodlands Tavern

Columbus · Woodlands TavernThu, Aug 13Music

🎟️ From $2

String Cheese Incident

String Cheese Incident

Columbus · KEMBA Live!Thu, Aug 13Music
TeethTeam

TeethTeam

Columbus · Classics VictorysFri, Aug 14Music

🎟️ From $19

HOW WE SUPPOSED TO BE

HOW WE SUPPOSED TO BE

Columbus · Classics VictorysSat, Aug 15Music

🎟️ From $26

Zac Brown Band: Love & Fear Tour

Zac Brown Band: Love & Fear Tour

Columbus · Nationwide ArenaSat, Aug 15Music
Andyman's Tree House Presents: Karate Coyote * X-Rated Cowboys * Rival Cities

Andyman's Tree House Presents: Karate Coyote * X-Rated Cowboys * Rival Cities

Columbus · Rumba CafeSat, Aug 15Music

🎟️ From $15

Pablo Cruise at Woodlands Tavern

Pablo Cruise at Woodlands Tavern

Columbus · Woodlands TavernSun, Aug 16Music

🎟️ From $63

St. Lucia

St. Lucia

Columbus · Newport Music HallSun, Aug 16Music
Summer Sizzler

Summer Sizzler

Columbus · Classics VictorysSun, Aug 16Music

🎟️ From $19

WOSU Bluegrass at the Barn

WOSU Bluegrass at the Barn

Columbus · Mershon AuditoriumSun, Aug 16Music
Joyce Manor

Joyce Manor

Columbus · Ace of CupsMon, Aug 17Music
The Toadies w/ Local H

The Toadies w/ Local H

Columbus · Newport Music HallMon, Aug 17Music
Save Ferris "It Means Everything - 29 Year Anniversary Tour" w/ City Sidestep

Save Ferris "It Means Everything - 29 Year Anniversary Tour" w/ City Sidestep

Columbus · Rumba CafeWed, Aug 19Music

🎟️ From $32

Columbus Clippers vs. St. Paul Saints

Columbus Clippers vs. St. Paul Saints

Columbus · Huntington ParkWed, Aug 19Sport
The Mountain Grass Unit

The Mountain Grass Unit

Columbus · A&R Music BarWed, Aug 19Music
Columbus Crew vs. CF Montréal

Columbus Crew vs. CF Montréal

Columbus · ScottsMiracle-Gro FieldThu, Aug 20Sport
Brit Floyd

Brit Floyd

Columbus · KEMBA Live!Thu, Aug 20Music
Chance Pena

Chance Pena

Columbus · Newport Music HallThu, Aug 20Music
Happy Hour w/ Lone Rover at Woodlands Tavern

Happy Hour w/ Lone Rover at Woodlands Tavern

Columbus · Woodlands TavernFri, Aug 21Music

🎟️ From $2

Buffalo Wabs & The Price Hill Hustle & Nick Dittmeier & the Sawdusters

Buffalo Wabs & The Price Hill Hustle & Nick Dittmeier & the Sawdusters

Columbus · Woodlands TavernFri, Aug 21Music

🎟️ Free entry

NIXED: THE VIBE KILLER TOUR

NIXED: THE VIBE KILLER TOUR

Columbus · Classics VictorysSat, Aug 22Music

🎟️ From $19

Citizen w/ Anxious

Citizen w/ Anxious

Columbus · Newport Music HallSat, Aug 22Music
The Fab Four - The Ultimate Tribute

The Fab Four - The Ultimate Tribute

Columbus · The Event Center at Hollywood Casino ColumbusSat, Aug 22Music
The #1 90's Country Experience in America! The Jeremy McComb "Honky-Tonk Circus" Tour

The #1 90's Country Experience in America! The Jeremy McComb "Honky-Tonk Circus" Tour

Columbus · Skully's Music DinerSat, Aug 22Music

🎟️ From $20

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire · Aug 22

Columbus · Nationwide ArenaSat, Aug 22Sport
CLUB SLAYYY: SLAYYYTER + HYPERPOP NIGHT

CLUB SLAYYY: SLAYYYTER + HYPERPOP NIGHT

Columbus · Skully's Music DinerSun, Aug 23Music

🎟️ From $12

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire · Aug 23

Columbus · Nationwide ArenaSun, Aug 23Sport
Ella Mai

Ella Mai

Columbus · KEMBA Live!Mon, Aug 24Music
OMEGA X 2026 TOUR: NO LIMIT in [Columbus]

OMEGA X 2026 TOUR: NO LIMIT in [Columbus]

Columbus · The King of ClubsWed, Aug 26Music

🎟️ From $25

Tame Impala - The Deadbeat Tour

Tame Impala - The Deadbeat Tour

Columbus · Nationwide ArenaWed, Aug 26Music
Caitlynne Curtis

Caitlynne Curtis

Columbus · Rumba CafeFri, Aug 28Music

🎟️ From $32

Jim Stone Challenge (NKU vs Fresno St & Ohio St vs Bowling Green)

Jim Stone Challenge (NKU vs Fresno St & Ohio St vs Bowling Green)

Columbus · Covelli Center ColumbusFri, Aug 28Sport
Gavin Adcock w/ Corey Kent

Gavin Adcock w/ Corey Kent

Columbus · KEMBA Live!Sat, Aug 29Music
Nirvana GrungeFest & Seven Circle Sunrise

Nirvana GrungeFest & Seven Circle Sunrise

Columbus · Rumba CafeSat, Aug 29Music

🎟️ From $26

Bop to the Top (18 and Over)

Bop to the Top (18 and Over)

Columbus · Newport Music HallSat, Aug 29Music
Jim Stone Challenge (NKU vs Bowling Green & Ohio St vs Fresno St)

Jim Stone Challenge (NKU vs Bowling Green & Ohio St vs Fresno St)

Columbus · Covelli Center ColumbusSat, Aug 29Sport
Caamp

Caamp

Columbus · Schottenstein CenterSun, Aug 30Music
Columbus Crew vs. New England Revolution

Columbus Crew vs. New England Revolution

Columbus · ScottsMiracle-Gro FieldSun, Aug 30Sport
Slow Teeth

Slow Teeth

Columbus · Classics VictorysSun, Aug 30Music

🎟️ From $12

Goldford

Goldford

Columbus · Newport Music HallSun, Aug 30Music
Jim Stone Challenge (Fresno St vs Bowling Green & Ohio St vs NKU)

Jim Stone Challenge (Fresno St vs Bowling Green & Ohio St vs NKU)

Columbus · Covelli Center ColumbusSun, Aug 30Sport

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Late-summer highlights

August tends to continue the peak outdoor season with festivals and city breaks, though some venues slow down as locals take their own summer holidays.

  • Catch the last of the season's open-air festivals and food markets
  • Look for late-summer concerts and outdoor film screenings
  • Some smaller venues run a lighter schedule mid-month — worth checking listings ahead