Art and theatre events in Columbus

Performances, theatre events and art exhibitions in Columbus

Art gives voice to the voiceless and fame to the ignored. You can learn various forms of art from dancing to sketching in Columbus. There are designated classes, drama workshops, and art events in Columbus for the same. If you just want to be a mere spectator you can attend theatre events and art exhibitions in Columbus too.

Ever wanted to volunteer in those nukkad, nataks or street shows? Wish to learn the basics of painting? Well, just explore through the art & theatre events in Columbus.

Trending arts events in Columbus

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Clintonville Wom...

Expressions: The Perfectly Imperfect You
Sat, 23 Aug

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Schottenstein Center

Nate Bargatze in Columbus
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Nationwide Arena

Mumford & Sons, Michael Kiwanuka in Columbus
Sat, 08 Nov

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Crump Theatre

The Bowling Family in Columbus

5+ Interested
Sat, 23 Aug

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Grandview Hop

The Grandview Hop - August 2025
Fri, 03 Oct

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Woodlands Tavern

North Mississippi Allstars in Columbus

Most popular arts events in Columbus

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The Bluestone

Dylan Wheeler in Columbus
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Palace Theatre C...

Kurtis Conner at Palace Theatre Columbus
Sun, 19 Oct

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1108 City Park A...

APPLE FEST -German Village Makers Market
Sat, 23 Aug

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Old First Presby...

Artist-in-residence show #3: TRIBAL TALES
Sat, 30 Aug

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Ohio Expo Center...

41st Annual Columbus GospelFest
Wed, 22 Oct

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Mershon Auditorium

Jon Batiste in Columbus

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Wed, 22 Oct

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Gramercy Books

An Evening of Poetry and Conversation with Ohio's Poet Laureates!
Sun, 16 Nov

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The Kee

Not Your Mama’s BIG Holiday Market - at The Kee
Thu, 21 Aug

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Black Kahawa Cof...

Book Club: The Creative Companionship
Wed, 10 Sep

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Streetlight Guild

Black Night Falling & The Weary Blues: Scott Woods & Dionne Custer Edwards
Sat, 20 Sep

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500 W Broad St

Lift All Voices
21-31 Aug

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MadLab

Community Theatre Triple Feature - Volume Two

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Performance in Columbus

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Palace Theatre C...

Kurtis Conner at Palace Theatre Columbus
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Old First Presby...

Artist-in-residence show #3: TRIBAL TALES
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Ohio Theatre

Holiday Pops

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Exhibition in Columbus

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83 Gallery Open Hoiuse
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934 Fest 2025
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Free Sundays at the Columbus Museum of Art

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Upcoming Arts events in Columbus

Date	Event	Venue
23 Aug 2025	Nate Bargatze in Columbus	Schottenstein Center, Columbus
12 Oct 2025	Mumford & Sons Michael Kiwanuka in Columbus	Nationwide Arena, Columbus
08 Nov 2025	The Bowling Family in Columbus	Crump Theatre, Columbus
03 Oct 2025	North Mississippi Allstars in Columbus	Woodlands Tavern, Columbus
18 Sep 2025	Dylan Wheeler in Columbus	The Bluestone, Columbus
20 Sep 2025	Kurtis Conner at Palace Theatre Columbus	Palace Theatre Columbus
19 Oct 2025	APPLE FEST -German Village Makers Market	1108 City Park Ave, Columbus, OH
23 Aug 2025	Artist-in-residence show 3 TRIBAL TALES	Old First Presbyterian Church, Columbus
30 Aug 2025	41st Annual Columbus GospelFest	Ohio Expo Center, Columbus
22 Oct 2025	Jon Batiste in Columbus	Mershon Auditorium, Columbus

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Which events are coming up in Columbus?

Here are some handpicked upcoming events that you must check out:

Nate Bargatze in Columbus | 23 Aug 2025 | Schottenstein Center, Columbus
Mumford & Sons Michael Kiwanuka in Columbus | 12 Oct 2025 | Nationwide Arena, Columbus
The Bowling Family in Columbus | 08 Nov 2025 | Crump Theatre, Columbus
North Mississippi Allstars in Columbus | 03 Oct 2025 | Woodlands Tavern, Columbus
Dylan Wheeler in Columbus | 18 Sep 2025 | The Bluestone, Columbus

Which Arts events can I attend in Columbus this weekend?

Here are the Arts events to attend in Columbus this weekend:

Artist-in-residence show #3: TRIBAL TALES | Sat 7:30 PM | Old First Presbyterian Church
The Dinner Detective True Crime M**der Mystery Dinner Show - Columbus | Sat 6:00 PM | The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square
Bubbling Over With Color - Pottery Class in Columbus | Classpop!™ | Sat 2:00 PM | Brush Crazy Columbus Ohio
Columbus ArborFest | Sat 12:00 PM | Whetstone Park Columbus, Ohio
Open Studio | Sat 10:00 AM | 480 E Broad St, Columbus, OH, United States, Ohio 43215

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