19 Things to Do in Columbus This Week · September 24–27, 2026

Music & Nightlife

AC Slater at The Bluestone

DJ AC Slater brings his signature bass-heavy electronic sound to the intimate converted-church venue in downtown Columbus.

Friday, September 25, 2026 6:00 PM · The Bluestone, 583 E Broad St, Columbus, OH

quickstep + CatZap Tour with Idealists at Rambling House

Touring act quickstep opens for CatZap on their tour with locals the Idealists Band at The Rambling House — an intimate local music night.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 · The Rambling House, Columbus, OH

Tab Benoit with Ghalia Volt: Soul of the Swamp Tour

Blues powerhouse Tab Benoit teams up with Ghalia Volt for the Soul of the Swamp Tour, hitting the Lincoln Theatre for a soulful evening.

Thursday, October 8, 2026 · Lincoln Theatre, Columbus, OH

Free Events

The Grandview Hop (September)

Central Ohio's premier open-street summertime experience returns for its final 2026 edition — thousands of attendees, free to attend and open to all ages along Grandview Avenue.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 5:00 PM · Grandview Avenue from 1st Ave to 5th Ave, Columbus, OH

Scioto Arts Market at Land-Grant Brewing

Spend a Sunday morning in Franklinton at the Scioto Arts Market — local artists, makers, bakers, vintage finds, food, coffee, live music, and free kids activities at Land-Grant Brewing's Gravity Experience Park.

Sunday, September 27, 2026 · Land-Grant Brewing Co., Franklinton, Columbus, OH

Improv Level 4 Graduate Showcase

Support the latest class of Level 4 improv graduates as they take the stage for their showcase performance at Hashtag Comedy Club.

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 8:00 PM · The Hashtag Comedy Co., Columbus, OH

Bytes & Boards: Tech Workers Who Love Board Games

An ongoing gathering for tech workers who love board games — a niche, welcoming community meetup rated 5.0.

Thursday, October 1, 2026 5:00 PM · Columbus, OH

Arts & Culture

Last Call Saturday Night Short Form Improv Show

High-energy short form improv featuring Hashtag Comedy's newest and most veteran performers — the perfect late-night closer to your weekend.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 9:00 PM · The Hashtag Comedy Co., Columbus, OH

Date Night

A Tribe for Jazz Presents: Chien Chien Lu & Richie Goods

Pittsburgh Jazz Hall of Famer Richie Goods (bass) and acclaimed vibraphonist Chien Chien Lu bring their collaborative jazz project to Columbus for an unforgettable evening.

Thursday, September 24, 2026 6:30 PM · Columbus, OH

Ladies' Night Out at RH Rooftop

Empty Nest & New Adventures Women 40+ hosts a ladies' night out at the RH Rooftop — a upscale rooftop experience with a waitlist already forming.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 6:00 PM · RH Rooftop, Columbus, OH

Outdoors & Active

Yoga Brunch with Modo Yoga at High Bank Grandview

Combine a morning yoga flow with brunch at High Bank Distillery Co.'s Grandview location — a perfect Saturday morning ritual.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 9:00 AM · High Bank Distillery Co., Columbus, OH

Sports

Martial Blade Concepts Progressive Skills Seminar with Mike Janich

A hands-on martial arts skills seminar led by Mike Janich at The Kazoku Dojo — sales end soon so book fast.

Friday, September 25, 2026 6:00 PM · The Kazoku Dojo, Columbus, OH

CRIS 5K & Advocacy Fair at Genoa Park

The 13th Annual CRIS 5K & Advocacy Fair at Genoa Park connects runners and walkers with the community in a race focused on inclusion and belonging.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 · Genoa Park, Columbus, OH

Columbus Blue Jackets Home Opener 2026–27 Season

The Columbus Blue Jackets — recently voted #1 Best NHL City by USA Today readers — take the ice for the first home game of the 2026–27 season.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 · Columbus, OH

Festivals & Special Events

GirlFoundry: Not Your Basic Business Conference

A full-day business conference designed for women entrepreneurs and professionals, running 10 AM to 3 PM on Saturday.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 10:00 AM · Columbus, OH

Fall Networking Night at DICK'S House of Sport

Columbus Young Professionals Club hosts an after-work networking social at DICK'S House of Sport in Polaris for young professionals looking to build connections this fall.

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 6:00 PM · DICK'S House of Sport, 1510 Polaris Parkway, Columbus, OH

YSFF 2026 – Yellow Springs Film Festival

The Yellow Springs Film Festival (YSFF 2026) runs October 1–4, bringing independent film screenings and arts programming to the region near Columbus.

Thursday, October 1, 2026 · Yellow Springs, OH

Food & Drink

Enchantea Grand Reopening

Enchantea reopens with a brand-new tea bar experience featuring creative matcha drinks, desserts, and in-house matcha chocolate — a must for matcha lovers.

Friday, September 25, 2026 · Columbus, OH

Family-Friendly

Family-Friendly Events Weekend: September 25–27

A curated roundup of the best family-friendly things to do in Columbus and Central Ohio the weekend of September 25–27, 2026.

Friday, September 25, 2026 · Columbus, OH