Holiday Season

    Christmas & Holiday Light Displays in Columbus (2026)

    Nov 20 – Dec 28, 2026

    Tree lightings, light displays, Christmas markets, Nutcracker shows and Santa bar crawls.

    Tree lightings
    Light displays
    Christmas markets
    Nutcracker
    Santa crawls

    Christmas & Holiday Season Events in Columbus

    Christmas Together with Amy Grant | Official Ticket + Hotel Packages

    Christmas Together with Amy Grant | Official Ticket + Hotel Packages

    2026-11-27 · 19:00
    Schottenstein Center
    Christmas Together with Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, and CeCe Winans

    Christmas Together with Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, and CeCe Winans

    2026-11-27 · 19:00
    Schottenstein Center
    A Christmas Carol

    A Christmas Carol

    2026-11-27 · 19:30
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus
    A Christmas Carol

    A Christmas Carol

    2026-11-28 · 19:30
    Ohio Theatre - Columbus
    Trans-Siberian Orchestra - The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve

    Trans-Siberian Orchestra - The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve

    2026-12-05 · 15:00
    Nationwide Arena
    Trans-Siberian Orchestra - The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve

    Trans-Siberian Orchestra - The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve

    2026-12-05 · 19:30
    Nationwide Arena
    Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical (Touring)

    Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical (Touring)

    2026-12-08 · 19:30
    Palace Theatre Columbus
    Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical (Touring)

    Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical (Touring)

    2026-12-09 · 19:30
    Palace Theatre Columbus
    Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical (Touring)

    Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical (Touring)

    2026-12-10 · 19:30
    Palace Theatre Columbus
    Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical (Touring)

    Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical (Touring)

    2026-12-11 · 19:30
    Palace Theatre Columbus
    Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical (Touring)

    Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical (Touring)

    2026-12-12 · 19:00
    Palace Theatre Columbus
    The Nutcracker Presented by The Columbus Ballet

    The Nutcracker Presented by The Columbus Ballet

    2026-12-12 · 19:30
    RiverCenter For The Performing Arts
    The Nutcracker

    The Nutcracker

    2026-12-12 · 19:30
    River Center for the Performing Arts
    CBJ V. CAROLINA HURRICANES

    CBJ V. CAROLINA HURRICANES

    2026-12-15 · 19:00
    Nationwide Arena
    DISPATCH FAMILY VALUE PACK-CBJ VS. CAROLINA HURRICANES

    DISPATCH FAMILY VALUE PACK-CBJ VS. CAROLINA HURRICANES

    2026-12-15 · 19:00
    Nationwide Arena
    Rat Motel's 3rd Annual Holiday Show!

    Rat Motel's 3rd Annual Holiday Show!

    From $15
    2026-12-26 · 20:00
    Rumba Cafe

    More Things to Do in Columbus That Week

    Bob Ras & Columbus Soul & Salvage at Woodlands Tavern

    Bob Ras & Columbus Soul & Salvage at Woodlands Tavern

    From $26
    2026-11-20 · 19:00
    Woodlands Tavern
    Kyle Kinane

    Kyle Kinane

    2026-11-20 · 19:00
    Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
    Ordinary Woman

    Ordinary Woman

    2026-11-20 · 19:30
    Vern Riffe Center
    Autumn Concert

    Autumn Concert

    2026-11-20 · 19:30
    Ohio State Barnett Theatre, Sullivant Hall
    The Importance of Being Earnest

    The Importance of Being Earnest

    2026-11-20 · 19:30
    OSU Proscenium Theatre
    Columbus River Dragons vs. Fresno Falcons

    Columbus River Dragons vs. Fresno Falcons

    2026-11-20 · 19:35
    Columbus Civic Center
    Columbus River Dragons vs. Fresno Falcons

    Columbus River Dragons vs. Fresno Falcons

    2026-11-20 · 19:35
    Columbus Civic Center
    Faucetmouth w/ EATT

    Faucetmouth w/ EATT

    2026-11-21 · 19:00
    A&R Music Bar
    Hairspray

    Hairspray

    2026-11-21 · 19:00
    Short North Stage - Garden Theater
    Ghostwoman at Woodlands Tavern

    Ghostwoman at Woodlands Tavern

    From $23
    2026-11-21 · 19:00
    Woodlands Tavern
    Columbus River Dragons vs. Fresno Falcons

    Columbus River Dragons vs. Fresno Falcons

    2026-11-21 · 19:05
    Columbus Civic Center
    Columbus River Dragons vs. Fresno Falcons

    Columbus River Dragons vs. Fresno Falcons

    2026-11-21 · 19:05
    Columbus Civic Center
    Autumn Concert

    Autumn Concert

    2026-11-21 · 19:30
    Ohio State Barnett Theatre, Sullivant Hall
    Ordinary Woman

    Ordinary Woman

    2026-11-21 · 19:30
    Vern Riffe Center
    Streetlight Manifesto w/ Hot Rod Circuit

    Streetlight Manifesto w/ Hot Rod Circuit

    2026-11-22 · 20:00
    KEMBA Live!
    The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight

    The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight

    2026-11-23 · 19:30
    River Center for the Performing Arts
    JER

    JER

    2026-11-23 · 20:00
    Ace of Cups
    bleood

    bleood

    2026-11-23 · 20:00
    A&R Music Bar
    Ohio State Buckeyes Men's Basketball vs. Vanderbilt Commodores Mens Basketball

    Ohio State Buckeyes Men's Basketball vs. Vanderbilt Commodores Mens Basketball

    2026-11-24 · 19:00
    Schottenstein Center
    Catch Your Breath w/ TX2

    Catch Your Breath w/ TX2

    2026-11-24 · 19:00
    Newport Music Hall
    State Champs w/ Cartel

    State Champs w/ Cartel

    2026-11-25 · 19:00
    Newport Music Hall
    CBJ V. NEW JERSEY DEVILS

    CBJ V. NEW JERSEY DEVILS

    2026-11-25 · 19:00
    Nationwide Arena
    DISPATCH FAMILY VALUE PACK-CBJ VS. NEW JERSEY DEVILS

    DISPATCH FAMILY VALUE PACK-CBJ VS. NEW JERSEY DEVILS

    2026-11-25 · 19:00
    Nationwide Arena
    Columbus River Dragons vs. Twin City Thunderbirds

    Columbus River Dragons vs. Twin City Thunderbirds

    2026-11-25 · 19:05
    Columbus Civic Center
    Columbus River Dragons vs. Twin City Thunderbirds

    Columbus River Dragons vs. Twin City Thunderbirds

    2026-11-25 · 19:05
    Columbus Civic Center
    CBJ V. DETROIT RED WINGS

    CBJ V. DETROIT RED WINGS

    2026-11-27 · 15:00
    Nationwide Arena
    DISPATCH FAMILY VALUE PACK-CBJ VS. DETROIT RED WINGS

    DISPATCH FAMILY VALUE PACK-CBJ VS. DETROIT RED WINGS

    2026-11-27 · 15:00
    Nationwide Arena
    The Spikedrivers Annual Black Friday Show!

    The Spikedrivers Annual Black Friday Show!

    From $15
    2026-11-27 · 19:00
    Rumba Cafe
    Hairspray

    Hairspray

    2026-11-27 · 19:00
    Short North Stage - Garden Theater
    2026 82MAJOR [82CLUB : out of control] TOUR in Columbus

    2026 82MAJOR [82CLUB : out of control] TOUR in Columbus

    From $25
    2026-11-27 · 19:00
    The King of Clubs

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