18 Things to Do in Columbus This Week · September 3–6, 2026

Festivals & Special Events

Columbus Soul Fest

Free Labor Day weekend festival on the Scioto Mile featuring performances from Stokley and five-time GRAMMY winner Lalah Hathaway.

Friday, September 4 and Saturday, September 5, 2026 · The Scioto Mile, Columbus

Music & Nightlife

KC Shornima at Hashtag Comedy Club

SNL's newest Weekend Update writer KC Shornima headlines a stand-up comedy night at the only comedy club in the Short North.

Friday, September 4, 2026 7:00 PM · The Hashtag Comedy Co., 1253 N High St, Columbus

Anees at The Bluestone

Live concert with indie-pop artist Anees at the stunning converted-church venue The Bluestone in downtown Columbus.

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 7:00 PM · The Bluestone, 583 E Broad St, Columbus

Wine Down Wednesdays: The Lincoln Patio Jazz Series – Cedric Easton

Open-air jazz with acclaimed musician Cedric Easton on the Lincoln Theatre's rooftop patio as part of the summer jazz series.

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · Lincoln Theatre, Columbus

Arts & Culture

Metamorphosis at Riffe Gallery

The Ohio Arts Council's Riffe Gallery presents Metamorphosis, an exhibition by 12 Ohio artists curated by Tracy Longley-Cook, on view through October 9.

Saturday, September 5, 2026 · Riffe Gallery, Columbus

KC Shornima at Hashtag Comedy Club – Saturday

A second night with SNL Weekend Update writer KC Shornima doing stand-up at the Short North's Hashtag Comedy Club.

Saturday, September 5, 2026 7:00 PM · The Hashtag Comedy Co., 1253 N High St, Columbus

Cinema Columbus Film Festival

76 curated independent films screening across Gateway Film Center, Drexel Theatre, Studio 35, and Wexner Arts Center over four days.

Thursday, September 10 – Sunday, September 13, 2026 · Gateway Film Center, Drexel Theatre, Studio 35, Wexner Arts Center, Columbus

Food & Drink

Terra Mezcal Mexican Grill Brunch

Terra Mezcal Mexican Grill serves brunch every day from 7AM–12PM, offering a flavorful Mexican morning spread.

Saturday, September 5, 2026 7:00 AM · Terra Mezcal Mexican Grill, Columbus

Kitchen Herbalism

A hands-on herbalism workshop focused on culinary and wellness uses of herbs, hosted in Columbus.

Saturday, September 5, 2026 1:00 PM · Columbus

Dinner at Giammarcos

A casual social dinner at Giammarcos organized by the Gen X Social Club — a fun way to meet new people over good Italian food.

Saturday, September 12, 2026 6:30 PM · Giammarcos, Columbus

Columbus Coffee Festival

Annual festival at the Franklin County Fairgrounds featuring samples from 40+ local and regional coffee roasters, live music, food trucks, and craft vendors.

Friday, October 3 and Saturday, October 4, 2026 · Franklin County Fairgrounds, Columbus

Free Events

IxDA Chat 'n Pancakes

A casual morning meetup for interaction designers and UX professionals over pancakes, hosted by IxDA Columbus.

Friday, September 4, 2026 8:00 AM · Columbus

Columbus Young Professionals Team Trivia Night

The CYP Club hosts a fun team trivia night at Grandview Café — a great way to meet fellow young professionals.

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 · Grandview Café, Columbus

Industry Insights for Members in Marketing

An after-work networking event for young professionals in communications, PR, and marketing, hosted by the Columbus Young Professionals Club.

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 6:30 PM · Studio 614, 2487 Summit Street, Columbus

Outdoors & Active

Bike the Cbus 2026

An annual community bike ride through the streets of Columbus starting at Gemüt Biergarten — a beloved local tradition for cyclists of all levels.

Sunday, September 13, 2026 8:00 AM · Gemüt Biergarten, Columbus

Date Night

Wine Down Wednesdays: The Lincoln Patio Jazz Series – Large Mouth Brass Band

Sultry jazz on the Lincoln Theatre's rooftop patio with live music from Large Mouth Brass Band, hors d'oeuvres, and curated wines.

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · Lincoln Theatre, Columbus

Sports

The Hoot Half & 10K (Fleet Feet Racing)

A trail running race at Rocks and Roots in Columbus presented by Fleet Feet Racing — the course was previewed by RUNColumbus teammates ahead of race day.

Sunday, September 6, 2026 · Rocks and Roots Trail, Columbus

Family-Friendly

Family-Friendly Events This Weekend – Labor Day Weekend 2026

A curated roundup of family-friendly things to do in Columbus over Labor Day weekend, compiled by What Should We Do Today Columbus.

Saturday, September 5, 2026 · Columbus