Olivia Rodrigo will play two nights at Columbus’s Schottenstein Center on Oct. 29–30, 2026. Amex presale runs May 5–6 and the public sale is May 7, here are early deals and tips.

The Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival returns to Gahanna June 19–21 with national headliners, family programming and food vendors across three stages.

Jakob Dylan’s Wallflowers will headline Dublin’s July 4 celebration at Dublin Coffman Stadium. Adam Sanders opens and fireworks cap a full day of family events.

Luke Combs headlines Ohio Stadium Saturday with a stacked lineup and a 5:20 p.m. start. The Schottenstein Center hints it could be the Shoe's biggest concert yet.

Tyler Childers will headline Buckeye Country Superfest at Ohio Stadium on June 13, with pre‑party shows June 12 and a free Tailgate Fan Fest across from the stadium.

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will headline the Columbus Air Show June 19–21 at Rickenbacker International Airport. The weekend will pair tight F‑16 formations with twilight pyrotechnics and family activities.

Star Lanes is planning a roughly 30,000-square-foot entertainment venue near Ohio State, with upgraded dining and a mid-to-late 2027 target.

JORDY will headline Stonewall Columbus' Pride Festival on June 20 at Goodale Park, anchoring the festival’s second day. The two-day event includes the Pride March, vendors and community resources across the Short North.

Sonic Temple added five late‑night metal aftershows at Columbus clubs, shifting bands into Donatos Basement, Ace of Cups and The KING of CLUBS. Aftershow tickets have passholder and public on‑sale windows in March.

The Valley, from Valley Soulz, will begin public events this March in the former El Camino space on South Fourth Street with weekly open‑mics and rotating music nights. The team has permits on file and is sharing its calendar on Instagram.

Cedar Point’s 2026 Gold pass now covers Kings Island and other Midwest parks. Here’s what the new benefits, prices and restrictions mean for local riders.

Columbus Recreation and Parks Department celebrates Franklin Park's role in Black culture and history, emphasizing its past significance and enduring legacy in the community.

The Ohio State Fair adds new performers including Styx, Blippi, and Nelly, offering a mix of classic rock, children's entertainment, and rap, with tickets granting fair admission.