19 Things to Do in Columbus This Week · September 17–20, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Yacht Rock Revue – Primetime

CANN presents the Yacht Rock Revue bringing smooth 70s and 80s soft-rock classics to the Bluestone's historic converted-church stage.

Thursday, September 17, 2026 7:00 PM · The Bluestone, 583 E Broad St, Columbus

Erra at Newport Music Hall

Progressive metalcore band Erra brings their intense live show to Newport Music Hall this weekend — tickets still available.

Saturday, September 19, 2026 · Newport Music Hall, Columbus

OPE Patio Takeover at Shapeshifter

OPE Collective hosts a free outdoor dance party on the Shapeshifter patio with Devin Hike, Jimmy Jent, and Santero — one of the last nights of summer.

Saturday, September 19, 2026 · Shapeshifter, Columbus

Gary Gulman: Misfit Stand Up Tour

Acclaimed stand-up comedian Gary Gulman brings his critically praised Misfit Stand Up Tour to the historic Lincoln Theatre.

Sunday, September 27, 2026 · Lincoln Theatre, Columbus

Outer World, Liteweight Champion & Surfer at Rambling House

Outer World (Richmond VA, new record on K Records) headlines with Liteweight Champion and Surfer at the Rambling House — doors at 6, show at 7.

Sunday, September 27, 2026 6:00 PM doors, 7:00 PM show · The Rambling House, Columbus

Festivals & Special Events

Grove City Arts in the Alley Festival

A three-day arts festival in Grove City celebrating art in all mediums, featuring a community parade, The V, and plenty of local culture — just outside Columbus.

Friday, September 18, 2026 · Grove City, Ohio

Land Grant Brewing Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest returns to Land Grant Brewing's Gravity Park with 30+ craft beers, live music, and festive fun from 1–5 PM — one of the last big outdoor parties of the season.

Saturday, September 19, 2026 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Land Grant Brewing / Gravity Park, Columbus

Arts & Culture

TBD: The Improvised Musical!

A full-length, completely improvised musical based on an audience-suggested title, featuring Central Ohio's best musical improvisers and live musicians.

Friday, September 18, 2026 7:00 PM · The Hashtag Comedy Club, 1253 N. High St, Columbus

Free Events

Free Ice Cream Run with CRC & New Balance

Join Columbus Running Company and New Balance for a free run and walk starting at 6:30 PM, with demos and ice cream at Johnson's Real Ice Cream in Canal Winchester.

Thursday, September 17, 2026 6:00 PM arrive, 6:30 PM run/walk · Johnson's Real Ice Cream, Canal Winchester

Vaughn Wiester and his Famous Jazz Orchestra

Vaughn Wiester and his Famous Jazz Orchestra perform with guest vocalist Mary Rose Molinaro at Boulevard Presbyterian Church ($15, $10 students, cash only).

Monday, September 21, 2026 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM · Boulevard Presbyterian Church, Columbus

Outdoors & Active

2026 Major Taylor Cycling Club Signature Ride

The historic Major Taylor Cycling Club of Columbus holds its annual Signature Ride (est. 1979) — a community cycling celebration starting at 7 AM at Madison Christian Church.

Saturday, September 19, 2026 7:00 AM · Madison Christian Church, Columbus

Diadora Demo Run with German Village Running Club

Columbus Running Company hosts a Diadora shoe demo run with the German Village Running Club from the Grandview Track — run starts at 5:45 PM.

Saturday, September 19, 2026 5:15 PM gather, 5:45 PM run · Grandview Track, Columbus

Loopy Tuesday Run at Westgate Park

Columbus Westside Running Club hosts its weekly 'Loopy Tuesday' run with 1.1-mile loops around Westgate Park, open to all paces.

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 6:00 PM · Westgate Park, 3271 Wicklow Road, Columbus

Adult Field Day

Columbus Super Friends Meetup hosts an Adult Field Day with 12+ registered participants — relive classic outdoor games with a community of locals.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 12:30 PM · Columbus, OH

Date Night

Chelsea Wolfe at The Bluestone

Dark folk and atmospheric rock icon Chelsea Wolfe performs in The Bluestone's stunning cathedral setting — a hauntingly beautiful date night experience.

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 7:00 PM · The Bluestone, 583 E Broad St, Columbus

Food & Drink

Columbus Chamber Clambake & Lobster Feast

The Columbus Chamber's signature Clambake & Lobster Feast brings together business and community leaders for a classic seafood celebration.

Thursday, September 17, 2026 5:00 PM · Columbus, OH

Day Drinking @ Budd Dairy

Columbus Super Friends Meetup group gathers at Budd Dairy Food Hall for an afternoon of day drinking and socializing.

Saturday, September 19, 2026 1:00 PM · Budd Dairy Food Hall, Columbus

Family-Friendly

Leeds Farm Fall Season

Leeds Farm in Ostrander opens for fall season with hayrides, a zip line, pumpkin picking, pedal carts, pumpkin donuts, and kettle corn for all ages.

Saturday, September 19, 2026 · Leeds Farm, Ostrander, Ohio

Sports

Columbus 10K – 50th Anniversary Registration Open

Registration is now open for the 50th anniversary Columbus 10K — a beloved city tradition that's part of the Columbus Running Company's race calendar.

Saturday, September 19, 2026 · Columbus, OH