16 Things to Do in Columbus This Week · July 23–26, 2026

Arts & Culture

Columbus Comedy Festival Sneak Preview

12 comedians deliver 3-minute sets in a rapid-fire showcase at Columbus Funny Bone, previewing the third annual Columbus Comedy Festival (Aug 27–30).

Thursday, July 23, 2026 5:30 PM · Columbus Funny Bone Comedy Club, Columbus, Ohio

Improv Level 2 Graduate Showcase

Hashtag Comedy Club's Level 2 students perform their showcase on the club's own stage.

Thursday, July 23, 2026 8:00 PM · The Hashtag Comedy Co., Columbus, Ohio

Metamorphosis Exhibition

The Ohio Arts Council's Riffe Gallery presents Metamorphosis, opening August 1 and running through October 9 in Columbus.

Saturday, August 1, 2026 · Riffe Gallery, Columbus, Ohio

Music & Nightlife

A Night of Music at Gatsby's

GEN X SOCIAL CLUB hosts a live music night at Gatsby's Bar and Grill.

Friday, July 24, 2026 5:00 PM · Gatsby's Bar and Grill, Columbus, Ohio

My Ride's Here

Nashville-based comedians Mike Postalakis, Chris Dunn, and Judson Veach bring a fun night of stand-up comedy to Hashtag Comedy Club.

Friday, July 24, 2026 7:00 PM · Hashtag Comedy, 1253 N High St, Columbus, Ohio

Rambling House Full Band Show

Rambling House presents their first full band show with Paper Airplane Ohio opening, running 6–8 PM.

Saturday, July 25, 2026 6:00 PM · The Rambling House, Columbus, Ohio

Braxton Keith

Country artist Braxton Keith performs live at The Bluestone in downtown Columbus.

Friday, July 31, 2026 7:00 PM · The Bluestone, 583 E Broad St, Columbus, Ohio

Food & Drink

Columbus Restaurant Week

More than 225 standout Columbus eateries offer special menus for Restaurant Week, running through July 25.

Friday, July 24, 2026 · Various restaurants, Columbus, Ohio

NEAT Bourbon Tasting

NEAT: A Bourbon Event returns with over 100 craft bourbons to sample, food trucks, and more at Cherry Valley Hotel's Ohio Event Center.

Saturday, July 25, 2026 · Cherry Valley Hotel Ohio Event Center, Columbus, Ohio

Let's Do French!

Women 40+ gather for a French-themed Sunday brunch experience hosted by Empty Nest & New Adventures Women 40+.

Sunday, July 26, 2026 11:30 AM · Columbus, Ohio

Festivals & Special Events

Ohio State Fair 2026

The Ohio State Fair returns with the new imAGine agriculture exhibit, the Shaping Ohio showcase, rides, food, and entertainment.

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · Columbus, Ohio

CYP Club Pool Party at Wilshire Luxury Living

Columbus Young Professionals Club members enjoy an exclusive pool party with live DJ, complimentary food and beverages, and raffle prizes (members only, 21+).

Saturday, August 1, 2026 12:00 PM · Wilshire Luxury Living, Columbus, Ohio

Outdoors & Active

Columbus Crew Run Week

Columbus Running Company celebrates the Columbus Crew season restart with multiple group runs through the week with Adidas and partner run clubs.

Thursday, July 23, 2026 · Columbus, Ohio

Ultimate Frisbee on Saturday

Columbus Outdoor Adventures hosts a casual Ultimate Frisbee pickup game on Saturday morning.

Saturday, July 25, 2026 10:00 AM · Columbus, Ohio

Free Events

Columbus Museum of Art Free Admission (25 & Under)

Admission to the Columbus Museum of Art's East Broad Street campus is free for visitors 25 and under, and free for one adult caregiver with children 16 and under.

Saturday, July 25, 2026 · Columbus Museum of Art, 480 E. Broad St., Columbus, Ohio

Columbus Westside Running Club – Loopy Tuesday

Columbus Westside Running Club meets at Westgate Park for 1.1-mile loops with a group photo at 6:30 PM, welcoming runners of all paces.

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 6:30 PM · Westgate Park, 3271 Wicklow Road, Columbus, Ohio