--- type: city_events city: columbus country: us timeframe: 2026-10-04/2026-10-04 events_count: 49 last_updated: '2026-10-04T14:56:06Z' canonical: https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/columbus/this-weekend --- # Events in Columbus this weekend (October 4, 2026) 49 verified events. Data refreshed daily. Source: EventIndex.ai — the open events layer for AI. ## Music - **SWEENEY TODD** · Wed Sep 23–Fri Oct 16, 20:00 · Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus, 1187 N High St. · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/columbus/e/sweeney-todd-evt_fnplu6qk) · [tickets](https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/sweeney-todd/96490/) - **Charming Disaster with Emmy Lazarus and the Recently Deceased** · Sat Oct 3–Sun Oct 4, 20:00 · The Rambling House, 310 E Hudson St · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/columbus/e/charming-disaster-with-emmy-lazarus-and-the-recently-decease-evt_4UGj2AFV) · [tickets](https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/charming-disaster-with-emmy-lazarus-and-the-recently-deceased/94986/) - **Tony Hagood Trio and Friends: Debut Album Release Concert** · Sat Oct 3–Sun Oct 4, 20:00 · Columbus Museum of Art, 480 East Broad Street · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/columbus/e/tony-hagood-trio-and-friends-debut-album-release-concert-evt_CvJTkb4H) · [tickets](https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/tony-hagood-trio-and-friends%3a-debut-album-release-concert/96639/) - **Laszewo - Newport Music Hall** · Sat Oct 3–Sun Oct 4, 20:00 · Newport Music Hall, 1722 N. High St · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/columbus/e/laszewo-newport-music-hall-evt_7I3qEx7h) · [tickets](https://www.eventticketscenter.com/laszewo-columbus-10-03-2026/8134475/t) - **Laszewo - Newport Music Hall** · Sat Oct 3–Sun Oct 4, 20:00 · Newport Music Hall, 1722 N. High St · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/columbus/e/laszewo-newport-music-hall-evt_hkIB3llt) · [tickets](https://www.eventticketscenter.com/laszewo-columbus-10-03-2026/8134475/t) - **Mitchell Tenpenny - The Bluestone** · Sat Oct 3–Sun Oct 4, 20:00 · The Bluestone, 583 E. Broad St. · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/columbus/e/mitchell-tenpenny-the-bluestone-evt_FZ7gx73e) · [tickets](https://www.eventticketscenter.com/mitchell-tenpenny-columbus-10-03-2026/8130808/t) - **Mitchell Tenpenny - The Bluestone** · Sat Oct 3–Sun Oct 4, 20:00 · The Bluestone, 583 E. Broad St. · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/columbus/e/mitchell-tenpenny-the-bluestone-evt_V01TrUv2) · [tickets](https://www.eventticketscenter.com/mitchell-tenpenny-columbus-10-03-2026/8130808/t) - **Choral Evensong World Premiere** · Sat Oct 3–Sun Oct 4, 20:00 · St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 2151 Dorset Rd. · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/columbus/e/choral-evensong-world-premiere-evt_2p1rzz5K) · [tickets](https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/choral-evensong-world-premiere/97363/) - **Choral Evensong World Premiere** · Sat Oct 3–Sun Oct 4, 20:00 · St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 2151 Dorset Rd. · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/columbus/e/choral-evensong-world-premiere-evt_Z1ZxqH4N) · [tickets](https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/choral-evensong-world-premiere/97363/) - **MUNA Pre-Show happy Hour** · Sun Oct 4, 16:30–19:59 · A & R Music Bar, 391 Neil Ave · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/columbus/e/muna-pre-show-happy-hour-evt_F50OKJlI) · [tickets](https://promowestlive.com/columbus/a-and-r-music-bar/2026/10/muna-pre-show-happy-hour) - **MUNA Pre-Show happy Hour** · Sun Oct 4, 16:30–19:59 · A & R Music Bar, 391 Neil Ave · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/columbus/e/muna-pre-show-happy-hour-evt_aAFPeAEN) · [tickets](https://promowestlive.com/columbus/a-and-r-music-bar/2026/10/muna-pre-show-happy-hour) - **Melanie MacLaren at Rambling House** · Sun Oct 4–Mon Oct 5, 20:00 · The Rambling House, 310 E Hudson St · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/columbus/e/melanie-maclaren-at-rambling-house-evt_slcjouDX) · [tickets](https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/melanie-maclaren-at-rambling-house/95637/) - **"Close Calls" Live Storytelling Event** · Sun Oct 4–Mon Oct 5, 20:00 · Barrel and Bloom, 2365 W. Dublin-Granville Rd. · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/columbus/e/close-calls-live-storytelling-event-evt_cPfngkSn) · [tickets](https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/close-calls-live-storytelling-event/97377/) ## Performing Arts - **Jagged Little Pill** · Sat Oct 3–Sun Oct 4, 20:00 · Studio Two, Riffe Center, 77 S. High Street · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/columbus/e/jagged-little-pill-evt_oBJqq7AH) · [tickets](https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/jagged-little-pill/94984/) - **Jagged Little Pill** · Sat Oct 3–Sun Oct 4, 20:00 · Studio Two, Riffe Center, 77 S. High Street · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/columbus/e/jagged-little-pill-evt_HZ4Fd1Xr) · [tickets](https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/jagged-little-pill/94984/) - **Columbus Comedy Jam: Kountry Wayne, Rickey Smiley & Chico Bean - Columbus Civic Center** · Sat Oct 3–Sun Oct 4, 21:00 · Columbus Civic Center, 400 4th Street · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/columbus/e/columbus-comedy-jam-kountry-wayne-rickey-smiley-chico-bean-c-evt_Lc4xYH5S) · [tickets](https://www.eventticketscenter.com/columbus-comedy-jam-kountry-wayne-rickey-smiley-chico-bean-columbus-10-03-2026/8211258/t) - **Columbus Comedy Jam: Kountry Wayne, Rickey Smiley & Chico Bean - Columbus Civic Center** · Sat Oct 3–Sun Oct 4, 21:00 · Columbus Civic Center, 400 4th Street · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/columbus/e/columbus-comedy-jam-kountry-wayne-rickey-smiley-chico-bean-c-evt_xwZiuVzz) · [tickets](https://www.eventticketscenter.com/columbus-comedy-jam-kountry-wayne-rickey-smiley-chico-bean-columbus-10-03-2026/8211258/t) - **Zerbini Family Circus** · Sun Oct 4, 11:00–19:59 · Under The Big Top! Columbus MS Fairgrounds, 764 Hwy 695 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/columbus/e/zerbini-family-circus-evt_LbHKktft) · [tickets](https://www.empiretickets.com/cities/columbus/venues/under_the_big_top_columbus_ms_fairgrounds_tickets) - **Zerbini Family Circus** · Sun Oct 4, 11:00–19:59 · Under The Big Top! Columbus MS Fairgrounds, 764 Hwy 695 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/columbus/e/zerbini-family-circus-evt_SDSfSIUY) · [tickets](https://www.empiretickets.com/cities/columbus/venues/under_the_big_top_columbus_ms_fairgrounds_tickets) - **Intimacy and the Leaping Scales of Dance on Social Media (Dance 7902)** · Sun Oct 4–Mon Oct 5, 20:00 · Online/Virtual (Columbus), 1 E. Broad St. · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/columbus/e/intimacy-and-the-leaping-scales-of-dance-on-social-media-dan-evt_X7OCxpnt) · [tickets](https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/intimacy-and-the-leaping-scales-of-dance-on-social-media-(dance-7902)/97640/) ## Exhibitions - **Photographer Arne Svenson's Traffic Series** · Wed Sep 30–Sat Oct 31, 20:00 · Contemporary Art Matters, 243 N. 5th St. · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/columbus/e/photographer-arne-svenson-s-traffic-series-evt_KYoUnB3G) · [tickets](https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/photographer-arne-svensons-traffic-series/97414/) - **Photographer Arne Svenson's Traffic Series** · Wed Sep 30–Sat Oct 31, 20:00 · Contemporary Art Matters, 243 N. 5th St. · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/columbus/e/photographer-arne-svenson-s-traffic-series-evt_EyPSBlCF) · [tickets](https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/photographer-arne-svensons-traffic-series/97414/) - **April Sunami - Continuum: Artworks from 2014 - 2026** · Wed Sep 30–Fri Oct 30, 20:00 · Barbara R. Nicholson Auditorium, 835 Mt. Vernon Ave. · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/columbus/e/april-sunami-continuum-artworks-from-2014-2026-evt_N6gLEm1B) · [tickets](https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/april-sunami-continuum%3a-artworks-from-2014-2026/97333/) - **Gallery Hop** · Fri Oct 2–Sat Dec 5, 20:00 · Short North Arts District, North High Street from Nationwide Blvd to 7th Avenue · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/columbus/e/gallery-hop-evt_PV2qBrCw) · [tickets](https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/gallery-hop/94119/) - **Gallery Hop** · Fri Oct 2–Sat Dec 5, 20:00 · Short North Arts District, North High Street from Nationwide Blvd to 7th Avenue · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/columbus/e/gallery-hop-evt_QdsAlMnw) · [tickets](https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/gallery-hop/94119/) - **Weathering: A collection of Columbus cityscapes** · Fri Oct 2–Thu Nov 5, 20:00 · Studios On High Gallery, 686 N High Street · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/columbus/e/weathering-a-collection-of-columbus-cityscapes-evt_QhaytdsE) · [tickets](https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/weathering%3a-a-collection-of-columbus-cityscapes/97392/) ## Food & Drink - **Black Lagoon, a Halloween cocktail pop-up** · Tue Sep 29–Sat Oct 31, 20:00 · The Citizens Trust, 11 W Gay St · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/columbus/e/black-lagoon-a-halloween-cocktail-pop-up-evt_jkfXaRIq) · [tickets](https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/black-lagoon-a-halloween-cocktail-pop-up/97447/) - **Sunday Supper | Flavors of Fall Participatory Dinner Party** · Sat Oct 3–Sun Oct 4, 20:00 · The Kitchen, 231 E. Livingston Ave. · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/columbus/e/sunday-supper-flavors-of-fall-participatory-dinner-party-evt_2glFNuxA) · [tickets](https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/sunday-supper-%7c-flavors-of-fall-participatory-dinner-party/96461/) - **Sunday Supper | Flavors of Fall Participatory Dinner Party** · Sat Oct 3–Sun Oct 4, 20:00 · The Kitchen, 231 E. Livingston Ave. · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/columbus/e/sunday-supper-flavors-of-fall-participatory-dinner-party-evt_efaztLtG) · [tickets](https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/sunday-supper-%7c-flavors-of-fall-participatory-dinner-party/96461/) ## Markets & Fairs - **Fall Flea @ Seventh Son** · Sat Oct 3–Sun Oct 4, 20:00 · Seventh Son Brewing, 1101 N. 4th Street · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/columbus/e/fall-flea-seventh-son-evt_s2OytAYu) · [tickets](https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/fall-flea-%40-seventh-son/97602/) ## Family & Kids - **CCT's Battle of the Books** · Thu Sep 24–Thu Oct 15, 20:00 · Studio Two, Riffe Center, 77 S. High Street · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/columbus/e/cct-s-battle-of-the-books-evt_7LkMDNzh) · [tickets](https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/ccts-battle-of-the-books/97136/) - **CCT's Battle of the Books** · Thu Sep 24–Thu Oct 15, 20:00 · Studio Two, Riffe Center, 77 S. High Street · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/columbus/e/cct-s-battle-of-the-books-evt_0lasFtXD) · [tickets](https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/ccts-battle-of-the-books/97136/) - **Glen Echo Fairy Trail** · Wed Sep 30–Thu Oct 15, 20:00 · Glen Echo Park, 510 Cliffside Dr. · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/columbus/e/glen-echo-fairy-trail-evt_qelzcTFS) · [tickets](https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/glen-echo-fairy-trail/97196/) - **Seeds of Caring’s TREATing Our Neighbors In Person Event with Godman Guild** · Sat Oct 3–Sun Oct 4, 20:00 · Godman Guild Association, 555 South Front Street · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/columbus/e/seeds-of-caring-s-treating-our-neighbors-in-person-event-wit-evt_IDDGB3Zp) · [tickets](https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/seeds-of-caring%e2%80%99s-treating-our-neighbors-in-person-event-with-godman-guild/97420/) - **Seeds of Caring’s TREATing Our Neighbors In Person Event with Godman Guild** · Sat Oct 3–Sun Oct 4, 20:00 · Godman Guild Association, 555 South Front Street · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/columbus/e/seeds-of-caring-s-treating-our-neighbors-in-person-event-wit-evt_3opUCa8J) · [tickets](https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/seeds-of-caring%e2%80%99s-treating-our-neighbors-in-person-event-with-godman-guild/97420/) ## Talks & Education - **Banned Books Week Events and Programs** · Sun Oct 4–Fri Oct 9, 20:00 · Thompson Library, Ohio State University, 1858 Neil Avenue Mall · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/columbus/e/banned-books-week-events-and-programs-evt_ZSUIl7CW) · [tickets](https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/banned-books-week-events-and-programs/97585/) - **Adult Writing Workshop: Choosing Your Publishing Path: Understanding Traditional, Hybrid, and Self-Publishing (In-Person OR Virtual)** · Sun Oct 4–Mon Oct 5, 20:00 · Thurber Center, 91 Jefferson Ave. · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/columbus/e/adult-writing-workshop-choosing-your-publishing-path-underst-evt_k3L1bpu0) · [tickets](https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/adult-writing-workshop%3a-choosing-your-publishing-path%3a-understanding-traditional-hybrid-and-self-publishing-(in-person-or-virtual)/95653/) - **Adult Writing Workshop: Choosing Your Publishing Path: Understanding Traditional, Hybrid, and Self-Publishing (In-Person OR Virtual)** · Sun Oct 4–Mon Oct 5, 20:00 · Thurber Center, 91 Jefferson Ave. · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/columbus/e/adult-writing-workshop-choosing-your-publishing-path-underst-evt_JtdUPYfJ) · [tickets](https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/adult-writing-workshop%3a-choosing-your-publishing-path%3a-understanding-traditional-hybrid-and-self-publishing-(in-person-or-virtual)/95653/) ## Community - **Fall 2026 Pop-Up Community Studios** · Sat Sep 26–Thu Dec 3, 20:00 · Mershon Auditorium, 1871 N. High Street · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/columbus/e/fall-2026-pop-up-community-studios-evt_JrQ8cUC1) · [tickets](https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/fall-2026-pop-up-community-studios/97368/) ## Other - **Hitchcocktober 2026: Vertigo (1958) 4K Restoration** · Fri Oct 2–Sun Oct 4, 20:00 · Gateway Film Center, 1550 North High Street · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/columbus/e/hitchcocktober-2026-vertigo-1958-4k-restoration-evt_vQMnH7at) · [tickets](https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/hitchcocktober-2026%3a-vertigo-(1958)-4k-restoration/97452/) - **Paint and Sip: Fall Pumpkin Wood Tray** · Sat Oct 3–Sun Oct 4, 20:00 · Pinot's Palette Short North, 691 N High St · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/columbus/e/paint-and-sip-fall-pumpkin-wood-tray-evt_zNCPZWHU) · [tickets](https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/paint-and-sip%3a-fall-pumpkin-wood-tray/97491/) - **Writing Circle** · Sat Oct 3–Sun Nov 8, 20:00 · Wexner Center Galleries, 1871 N. High Street · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/columbus/e/writing-circle-evt_Uu44pKD8) · [tickets](https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/writing-circle/96512/) - **Writing Circle** · Sat Oct 3–Sun Nov 8, 20:00 · Wexner Center Galleries, 1871 N. High Street · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/columbus/e/writing-circle-evt_YrZvp429) · [tickets](https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/writing-circle/96512/) - **H&I Appreciation Open House** · Sun Oct 4, 14:00–16:00 · Columbus Metropolitan Library: Parsons Branch, 1113 Parsons Ave · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/columbus/e/h-i-appreciation-open-house-evt_Rj8ZNtNC) · [tickets](https://nacentralohio.org/event/hi-appreciation-open-house/) - **Figure Art - Wild Goose Creative** · Sun Oct 4–Mon Oct 26, 20:00 · Wild Goose Creative, 480 W. Town St. · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/columbus/e/figure-art-wild-goose-creative-evt_DXFP0ZOZ) · [tickets](https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/figure-art-wild-goose-creative/97651/) - **Paint and Sip: Thicc Boo-ty** · Sun Oct 4–Mon Oct 5, 20:00 · Pinot's Palette Short North, 691 N High St · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/columbus/e/paint-and-sip-thicc-boo-ty-evt_4qadl3Ko) · [tickets](https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/paint-and-sip%3a-thicc-boo-ty/97494/) - **The Siposium - Haunted Elegies** · Sun Oct 4–Mon Oct 5, 20:00 · Columbus Brewing Company Taproom, 2555 Harrison Rd. · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/columbus/e/the-siposium-haunted-elegies-evt_MUf9UO0M) · [tickets](https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/the-siposium-haunted-elegies/97458/) - **LATIN FIRE EN COLUMBUS** · Sun Oct 4–Mon Oct 5, 21:00 · Classic Doll House, 1680 Karl Ct · from $20 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/columbus/e/latin-fire-en-columbus-evt_HNFppmFI) · [tickets](https://ticketon.com/events/latin-fire-en-columbus-columbus-oh-2026-10-04-rjb31usrl8o5) - **LATIN FIRE EN COLUMBUS** · Sun Oct 4–Mon Oct 5, 21:00 · Classic Doll House, 1680 Karl Ct · from $20 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/columbus/e/latin-fire-en-columbus-evt_O0PJ4QqP) · [tickets](https://ticketon.com/events/latin-fire-en-columbus-columbus-oh-2026-10-04-rjb31usrl8o5) ## Free events No free events listed in Columbus this weekend (October 4, 2026). 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