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Things to Do in Columbus

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This week in Columbus · August 20–23, 2026

Nikki Glaser brings her Stunning Tour to the Palace Theatre this week, while Secret Dreams Festival pre-party heats up The Summit Music Hall Friday. The Columbus Comedy Festival also kicks off Aug 27 with 100+ performers across 8 venues.

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Past Digests

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Columbus — August 13, 2026
The Reynoldsburg Tomato Festival kicks off a packed weekend, while R2Bees brings Afrobeats heat to The Bluestone on Saturday and Hashtag Comedy serves up improv laughs Friday night.
Columbus — July 30, 2026
The Ohio State Fair is in full swing through August 9, and Braxton Keith takes the Bluestone stage Friday night — plus indie folk at the Rambling House tonight makes this a stacked week for Columbus.
Columbus — July 23, 2026
The Grandview Hop closes streets for summer strolling Saturday, while WISE brings powerhouse speakers to the Power Plant Friday morning — plus the Ohio State Fair opens in six days.
Columbus — July 16, 2026
The Columbus African Festival lands this weekend for a bold two-day celebration of the diaspora, while TBD: The Improvised Musical brings unscripted theater magic to the Short North. Add the Scioto Arts Market Saturday morning and you've got a full weekend.
Columbus — July 09, 2026
The Columbus Book Festival takes over Main Library and Topiary Park this weekend with 200+ authors, while OUTSIDE: A Touch of Red throws down at The Bluestone Saturday night. COSI After Dark: Rhythm & Brews kicks things off tonight for a stacked few days in the 614.
Columbus — July 02, 2026
Independence Day weekend is massive this year — the America 250-Ohio Fourth of July Celebration at the Statehouse and the irreverent DooDah Parade at Goodale Park bookend Saturday. Later in the week, First Fridays brings Outside: A Touch of Red to The Bluestone.
Columbus — June 25, 2026
ComFest takes over Goodale Park this weekend for three days of community music and free-spirited fun, while the Grandview Hop kicks off its 20th anniversary season Saturday night. Mo Hill brings sharp stand-up to Hashtag Comedy Friday, and the NWSL Challenge Cup lands at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field.
Columbus — June 18, 2026
Columbus goes full-color this weekend with the multi-night Color of Summer Weekend taking over the Columbus Museum of Art, while the Stonewall Columbus Pride Festival and Creekside Blues and Jazz Festival keep the energy high through Sunday.
Columbus — June 11, 2026
The Columbus Arts Festival kicks off this weekend along the riverfront, while Color of Summer Weekend takes over the Columbus Museum of Art June 18–20 with 120 models, chef tastings, and live music. Sierra Ferrell at The Bluestone Friday night is the quieter bet worth keeping.
Columbus — June 04, 2026
The Columbus Arts Festival takes over the Scioto Riverfront June 12–14 with free admission, while Color of Summer Weekend brings fashion, live art, and 20+ chefs to the Columbus Museum of Art June 19–20 — a stacked two weeks ahead.
Columbus — May 28, 2026
The Color of Summer Weekend at Columbus Museum of Art and the Breakaway Ohio After-Party with D.O.D headline a stacked few days, with Bark & Browse at The Wag and the Columbus Arts Festival on deck.
Columbus — May 21, 2026
The Columbus Asian Festival and Jeni's Strawberry Jam both land May 23–24 for a stacked weekend, while Laurie Kilmartin brings sharp stand-up to Hashtag Comedy Club and Jackson Dean plays the Bluestone Friday night.
Columbus — May 14, 2026
Sonic Temple Festival rocks Crew Stadium through Sunday with four days of heavy music and immersive art, while TBD: The Improvised Musical debuts Friday night in the Short North and Jimmy Pardo brings sharp stand-up to Hashtag Comedy Club on Saturday.
Columbus — May 07, 2026
Things to do in Columbus this week (May 7–10, 2026) — 614 Burn & Plunge with 614FitClub, Vintage Flea & Vendor Market at Broad & Westmoor, and Laughs Across Ohio Comedy, plus 8 more curated events.
Columbus — April 30, 2026
Things to do in Columbus this week (April 30–May 3, 2026) — Ampersand Improv Nite!, Crash Course Columbus: Arts & Culture Networking Night at Shadowbox Live, and Powell Street Market and Business Expo, plus 9 more curate
Columbus — April 23, 2026
Color of Summer Weekend at the Columbus Museum of Art brings fashion, live art, and 20+ chefs to one of CBUS

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