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Things to do in Columbus, October 2026

Browse 66 upcoming events and things to do in Columbus during October 2026. Highlights include The Smashing Pumpkins: The Rats In A Cage Tour, Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Volleyball vs. Rutgers Womens Volleyball, OPENING NIGHT - CBJ VS. BUFFALO SABRES and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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The Smashing Pumpkins: The Rats In A Cage Tour

The Smashing Pumpkins: The Rats In A Cage Tour

Columbus · Schottenstein CenterThu, Oct 1Music
Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Volleyball vs. Rutgers Womens Volleyball

Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Volleyball vs. Rutgers Womens Volleyball

Columbus · Covelli Center ColumbusThu, Oct 1Sport
OPENING NIGHT - CBJ VS. BUFFALO SABRES

OPENING NIGHT - CBJ VS. BUFFALO SABRES

Columbus · Nationwide ArenaFri, Oct 2Sport
Dale Watson & His Lone Stars w/ India Ramey - Used Kids Records' 40th Anniversary Bash Concert Series

Dale Watson & His Lone Stars w/ India Ramey - Used Kids Records' 40th Anniversary Bash Concert Series

Columbus · Rumba CafeFri, Oct 2Music

🎟️ From $32

Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire - Sing a Song All Night Long

Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire - Sing a Song All Night Long

Columbus · Schottenstein CenterSat, Oct 3Music
Zolita

Zolita

Columbus · A&R Music BarSat, Oct 3Music
CBJ VS. UTAH MAMMOTH

CBJ VS. UTAH MAMMOTH

Columbus · Nationwide ArenaSun, Oct 4Sport
Robin Trower w/ Strange Vine

Robin Trower w/ Strange Vine

Columbus · KEMBA Live!Sun, Oct 4Music
BLITZKID: Modern Hel Tour 2026

BLITZKID: Modern Hel Tour 2026

Columbus · Rumba CafeSun, Oct 4Music

🎟️ From $32

Kyle Gordon

Kyle Gordon

Columbus · Skully's Music DinerMon, Oct 5Culture & Art

🎟️ From $32

Muna w/ Hemlocke Springs

Muna w/ Hemlocke Springs

Columbus · KEMBA Live!Mon, Oct 5Music
Sex Pistols (Steve Jones, Paul Cook, Glen Matlock) featuring Frank Carter

Sex Pistols (Steve Jones, Paul Cook, Glen Matlock) featuring Frank Carter

Columbus · Newport Music HallMon, Oct 5Music
WEEZER: The Gathering

WEEZER: The Gathering

Columbus · Nationwide ArenaWed, Oct 7Music
The Format w/ Get Up Kids

The Format w/ Get Up Kids

Columbus · Newport Music HallWed, Oct 7Music
Death Becomes Her (Touring)

Death Becomes Her (Touring)

Columbus · Ohio TheatreThu, Oct 8Music
Robert Ellis w/ Philip Bowen

Robert Ellis w/ Philip Bowen

Columbus · Natalie's GrandviewThu, Oct 8Music
Johnny Blue Skies & the Dark Clouds - Mutiny for the Masses 2026 Tour

Johnny Blue Skies & the Dark Clouds - Mutiny for the Masses 2026 Tour

Columbus · Nationwide ArenaThu, Oct 8Music
Shaboozey w/ Kashus Culpepper

Shaboozey w/ Kashus Culpepper

Columbus · KEMBA Live!Thu, Oct 8Music
Dan + Shay: The Young Tour

Dan + Shay: The Young Tour

Columbus · Schottenstein CenterFri, Oct 9Music
CRUEL SUMMER - A Live Band Taylor Swift Tribute

CRUEL SUMMER - A Live Band Taylor Swift Tribute

Columbus · Skully's Music DinerFri, Oct 9Music

🎟️ From $32

Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Volleyball vs. University of Washington Huskies Women's Volleyball

Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Volleyball vs. University of Washington Huskies Women's Volleyball

Columbus · Covelli Center ColumbusFri, Oct 9Sport
Brenn!

Brenn!

Columbus · Newport Music HallFri, Oct 9Music
Nicole Atkins - WCBE Happy Hour Concert w/ Ziona

Nicole Atkins - WCBE Happy Hour Concert w/ Ziona

Columbus · Rumba CafeSat, Oct 10Music

🎟️ From $26

CBJ VS. PITTSBURGH PENGUINS

CBJ VS. PITTSBURGH PENGUINS

Columbus · Nationwide ArenaSat, Oct 10Sport
Julia Wolf w/ Bee Blackwell

Julia Wolf w/ Bee Blackwell

Columbus · Newport Music HallSat, Oct 10Music
Ohio State Buckeyes Football vs. University of Maryland Terrapins Football

Ohio State Buckeyes Football vs. University of Maryland Terrapins Football

Columbus · Ohio StadiumSat, Oct 10Sport
Whitney w/ Oscar Lindsey

Whitney w/ Oscar Lindsey

Columbus · Skully's Music DinerSun, Oct 11Music

🎟️ From $38

Interpol w/ DIIV

Interpol w/ DIIV

Columbus · KEMBA Live!Sun, Oct 11Music
Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Volleyball vs. University of Minnesota Golden Gophers Women's Volleyball

Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Volleyball vs. University of Minnesota Golden Gophers Women's Volleyball

Columbus · Covelli Center ColumbusSun, Oct 11Sport
Failure w/ quannnic

Failure w/ quannnic

Columbus · A&R Music BarMon, Oct 12Music
The Midnight

The Midnight

Columbus · KEMBA Live!Tue, Oct 13Music
CBJ VS. FLORIDA PANTHERS

CBJ VS. FLORIDA PANTHERS

Columbus · Nationwide ArenaWed, Oct 14Sport
Laura Veirs w/ Karl Blau

Laura Veirs w/ Karl Blau

Columbus · Natalie's GrandviewThu, Oct 15Music
Columbus Crew vs. Charlotte FC

Columbus Crew vs. Charlotte FC

Columbus · ScottsMiracle-Gro FieldThu, Oct 15Sport
AFI

AFI

Columbus · Newport Music HallThu, Oct 15Music
Killers of Kill Tony

Killers of Kill Tony

Columbus · Mershon AuditoriumSat, Oct 17Culture & Art
Voyage - Celebrating The Music of Journey

Voyage - Celebrating The Music of Journey

Columbus · The Event Center at Hollywood Casino ColumbusSat, Oct 17Music
Niko Moon

Niko Moon

Columbus · KEMBA Live!Sat, Oct 17Music
Twenty One Pilots - Ohio Stadium

Twenty One Pilots - Ohio Stadium

Columbus · Ohio StadiumSun, Oct 18Music
CBJ VS. NEW YORK RANGERS

CBJ VS. NEW YORK RANGERS

Columbus · Nationwide ArenaSun, Oct 18Sport
OCT (On Company Time)

OCT (On Company Time)

Columbus · Skully's Music DinerMon, Oct 19Events

🎟️ Free entry

William Elliott Whitmore

William Elliott Whitmore

Columbus · Rumba CafeTue, Oct 20Music

🎟️ From $30

CBJ VS. TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS

CBJ VS. TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS

Columbus · Nationwide ArenaWed, Oct 21Sport
Red Leather

Red Leather

Columbus · A&R Music BarWed, Oct 21Music
Five Finger Death Punch

Five Finger Death Punch

Columbus · Nationwide ArenaThu, Oct 22Music
Big D and the Kids Table

Big D and the Kids Table

Columbus · Ace of CupsThu, Oct 22Music
Rod Wave: Don't Look Down Tour

Rod Wave: Don't Look Down Tour

Columbus · Schottenstein CenterFri, Oct 23Music
Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Volleyball vs. Indiana University Women's Volleyball

Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Volleyball vs. Indiana University Women's Volleyball

Columbus · Covelli Center ColumbusFri, Oct 23Sport
Silly Goose w/ Cheem

Silly Goose w/ Cheem

Columbus · A&R Music BarFri, Oct 23Music
Blade Rave

Blade Rave

Columbus · Skully's Music DinerFri, Oct 23Music

🎟️ From $21

Julia Cole

Julia Cole

Columbus · Ace of CupsSat, Oct 24Music
Nurse John: Against Medical Advice Tour

Nurse John: Against Medical Advice Tour

Columbus · Mershon AuditoriumSat, Oct 24Culture & Art
Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Volleyball vs. Oregon Ducks Volleyball

Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Volleyball vs. Oregon Ducks Volleyball

Columbus · Covelli Center ColumbusSat, Oct 24Sport
Columbus Crew vs. Toronto FC

Columbus Crew vs. Toronto FC

Columbus · ScottsMiracle-Gro FieldSat, Oct 24Sport
CBJ VS. VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS

CBJ VS. VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS

Columbus · Nationwide ArenaSun, Oct 25Sport
The Brook and The Bluff

The Brook and The Bluff

Columbus · A&R Music BarMon, Oct 26Music
Jesse Welles w/ Hudson Freeman

Jesse Welles w/ Hudson Freeman

Columbus · KEMBA Live!Tue, Oct 27Music
Brother Ali

Brother Ali

Columbus · Skully's Music DinerTue, Oct 27Music

🎟️ From $26

Zauntee: God Remembers Tour

Zauntee: God Remembers Tour

Columbus · Skully's Music DinerThu, Oct 29Music

🎟️ Free entry

Olivia Rodrigo: The Unraveled Tour

Olivia Rodrigo: The Unraveled Tour · Oct 29

Columbus · Schottenstein CenterFri, Oct 30Music
The Wrecks w/ Worry Club

The Wrecks w/ Worry Club

Columbus · Newport Music HallFri, Oct 30Music
Willi Carlisle - The Universal Bubba Tour

Willi Carlisle - The Universal Bubba Tour

Columbus · Skully's Music DinerFri, Oct 30Music

🎟️ Free entry

Olivia Rodrigo: The Unraveled Tour

Olivia Rodrigo: The Unraveled Tour · Oct 30

Columbus · Schottenstein CenterSat, Oct 31Music
The Damned w/ Flamin Groovies

The Damned w/ Flamin Groovies

Columbus · Newport Music HallSat, Oct 31Music
American Aquarium

American Aquarium

Columbus · Rumba CafeSat, Oct 31Music
Columbus Crew vs. D.C. United

Columbus Crew vs. D.C. United

Columbus · ScottsMiracle-Gro FieldSat, Oct 31Sport

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Autumn arts season

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