Alternative Gigs in Columbus
There are 49 upcoming alternative gigs listed in Columbus. The next is Caamp at Schottenstein Center on Saturday 29 August 2026. Alternative shows in the city are currently listed at Skully's Music Diner, Rumba Cafe, Newport Music Hall, Natalie's Grandview, KEMBA Live!, Woodlands Tavern.
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29 Aug
Caamp
The Ticket Office (venue's Northeast corner) lobby will be open from 9AM to 4PM M-F with extended hours on event …
Schottenstein CenterSaturday, August 29 — 7:00 PM -
29 Aug
Slow Teeth
⚡ Post-rock fans, this ones for you. Slow Teeth is bringing their powerful, immersive live show to Classics Victorys on …
Classics VictorysSaturday, August 29 — 8:00 PM -
4 Sep
Yachtopia's Live Band Yacht Rock Party - Celebrating Rumba's 20th Anniversary!
Yachtopia's Live Band Yacht Rock Party - Celebrating Rumba's 20th Anniversary! plays Rumba Cafe in Columbus on Saturday 5 September …
Rumba CafeFriday, September 4 — 9:00 PM -
10 Sep
O.A.R. w/ Gavin DeGraw
O.A.R. w/ Gavin DeGraw plays KEMBA Live! in Columbus on Thursday 10 September 2026. Playing: Gavin DeGraw and O.A.R.. Doors …
KEMBA Live!Thursday, September 10 — 6:30 PM -
10 Sep
UNSEEN KEYS * ADDED COLOR * DSTRESSR
UNSEEN KEYS * ADDED COLOR * DSTRESSR plays Rumba Cafe in Columbus on Thursday 10 September 2026. Doors from 23:00 …
Rumba CafeThursday, September 10 — 7:00 PM -
10 Sep
Tommy Prine
Tommy Prine plays Natalie's Grandview in Columbus on Thursday 10 September 2026. Doors from 23:30 for this alternative show. It's …
Natalie's GrandviewThursday, September 10 — 7:30 PM -
10 Sep
Joe Jordan
Joe Jordan plays Newport Music Hall in Columbus on Friday 11 September 2026. Doors from 00:00 for this alternative show. …
Newport Music HallThursday, September 10 — 8:00 PM -
12 Sep
Punchline
Punchline plays Ace of Cups in Columbus on Saturday 12 September 2026. Doors from 22:00 for this alternative show. It's …
Ace of CupsSaturday, September 12 — 6:00 PM -
14 Sep
Rick Maguire (of Pile) w/ Joseph & His Ghost (solo)
Rick Maguire (of Pile) w/ Joseph & His Ghost (solo) plays Rambling House in Columbus on Tuesday 15 September 2026. …
Rambling HouseMonday, September 14 — 8:00 PM -
15 Sep
9million, the Sissy Boys
9million, the Sissy Boys plays Dirty Dungarees in Columbus on Tuesday 15 September 2026. Doors from 22:00 for this alternative …
Dirty DungareesTuesday, September 15 — 6:00 PM -
15 Sep
The 4411 w/ Runner and Bobby
The 4411 w/ Runner and Bobby plays Rumba Cafe in Columbus on Wednesday 16 September 2026. Doors from 00:00 for …
Rumba CafeTuesday, September 15 — 8:00 PM -
18 Sep
Ray LaMontagne - Trouble 20th Anniversary Tour
Please be advised: There is not an elevator to the balcony. Patrons will need to climb stairs to reach the …
Mershon AuditoriumFriday, September 18 — 7:00 PM -
18 Sep
Icon For Hire: Scripted 15 Year Anniversary Tour
Icon For Hire: Scripted 15 Year Anniversary Tour plays Skully's Music Diner in Columbus on Friday 18 September 2026. Playing: …
Skully's Music DinerFriday, September 18 — 7:30 PM -
18 Sep
Jane Remover: Live Exhibit
Jane Remover: Live Exhibit plays Newport Music Hall in Columbus on Saturday 19 September 2026. Playing: Jane Remover and Dazegxd. …
Newport Music HallFriday, September 18 — 8:00 PM -
19 Sep
Clem Snide
Clem Snide plays Natalie's Grandview in Columbus on Sunday 20 September 2026. Doors from 00:00 for this alternative show. It's …
Natalie's GrandviewSaturday, September 19 — 8:00 PM -
22 Sep
Rett Madison
Rett Madison plays Rumba Cafe in Columbus on Tuesday 22 September 2026. Doors from 23:00 for this alternative show. It's …
Rumba CafeTuesday, September 22 — 7:00 PM -
22 Sep
Phoebe Bridgers: The Lost Tour
Transfer delay of 2 weeks after the public on sale. Transfer will be available on June 26, 2026. Phoebe Bridgers …
Nationwide ArenaTuesday, September 22 — 7:30 PM -
25 Sep
Two Door Cinema Club w/ STRFKR
Two Door Cinema Club w/ STRFKR plays KEMBA Live! in Columbus on Friday 25 September 2026. Playing: Two Door Cinema …
KEMBA Live!Friday, September 25 — 7:30 PM -
25 Sep
Horse Feathers
Horse Feathers plays Natalie's Grandview in Columbus on Saturday 26 September 2026. Doors from 00:00 for this alternative show. It's …
Natalie's GrandviewFriday, September 25 — 8:00 PM -
26 Sep
Post Sex Nachos w/ Fetch Tiger
Post Sex Nachos w/ Fetch Tiger plays Rumba Cafe in Columbus on Sunday 27 September 2026. Post Sex Nachos is …
Rumba CafeSaturday, September 26 — 8:00 PM -
26 Sep
Joe Pug & Willie Watson
Joe Pug & Willie Watson plays Natalie's Grandview in Columbus on Sunday 27 September 2026. Playing: Joe Pug and Willie …
Natalie's GrandviewSaturday, September 26 — 8:00 PM -
30 Sep
The Smashing Pumpkins: The Rats In A Cage Tour
The Ticket Office (venue's Northeast corner) lobby will be open from 9AM to 4PM M-F with extended hours on event …
Schottenstein CenterWednesday, September 30 — 8:00 PM -
1 Oct
WINDHAND with Sonja
WINDHAND with Sonja plays Skully's Music Diner in Columbus on Friday 2 October 2026. Windhand is on the bill. Doors …
Skully's Music DinerThursday, October 1 — 8:00 PM -
1 Oct
Brand New
Brand New plays KEMBA Live! in Columbus on Friday 2 October 2026. Doors from 00:00 for this alternative show. It's …
KEMBA Live!Thursday, October 1 — 8:00 PM -
6 Oct
WEEZER: The Gathering
WEEZER: The Gathering plays Nationwide Arena in Columbus on Tuesday 6 October 2026. Playing: Weezer, The Shins and Silversun Pickups. …
Nationwide ArenaTuesday, October 6 — 7:00 PM -
6 Oct
The Format w/ Get Up Kids
The Format w/ Get Up Kids plays Newport Music Hall in Columbus on Tuesday 6 October 2026. Playing: The Format …
Newport Music HallTuesday, October 6 — 7:30 PM -
10 Oct
Interpol w/ DIIV
Interpol w/ DIIV plays KEMBA Live! in Columbus on Sunday 11 October 2026. Playing: Interpol and DIIV. Doors from 00:00 …
KEMBA Live!Saturday, October 10 — 8:00 PM -
11 Oct
Driveways w/ Eternal Boy
Driveways w/ Eternal Boy plays Skully's Music Diner in Columbus on Sunday 11 October 2026. Doors from 23:00 for this …
Skully's Music DinerSunday, October 11 — 7:00 PM -
14 Oct
Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers w/ Ike Reilly Featuring Shane Reilly
Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers w/ Ike Reilly Featuring Shane Reilly plays Rumba Cafe in Columbus on Wednesday 14 October …
Rumba CafeWednesday, October 14 — 7:00 PM -
14 Oct
AFI
AFI plays Newport Music Hall in Columbus on Thursday 15 October 2026. Doors from 00:00 for this alternative show. It's …
Newport Music HallWednesday, October 14 — 8:00 PM -
17 Oct
Twenty One Pilots - Ohio Stadium
All persons entering Ohio Stadium are subject to inspection. Guests with medical or childcare needs must enter through the Steinbrenner …
Ohio StadiumSaturday, October 17 — 6:00 PM -
19 Oct
First To Eleven
First To Eleven plays Ace of Cups in Columbus on Monday 19 October 2026. Doors from 23:00 for this alternative …
Ace of CupsMonday, October 19 — 7:00 PM -
21 Oct
Oh He Dead at Woodlands Tavern
Oh He Dead at Woodlands Tavern plays Woodlands Tavern in Columbus on Wednesday 21 October 2026. Oh He Dead is …
Woodlands TavernWednesday, October 21 — 7:00 PM -
21 Oct
Big D and the Kids Table
Big D and the Kids Table plays Ace of Cups in Columbus on Wednesday 21 October 2026. Doors from 23:00 …
Ace of CupsWednesday, October 21 — 7:00 PM -
21 Oct
PRAYERS No Tengo Calma Tour 2026 ft. DEVORA and CHRIZ AMAYA
PRAYERS No Tengo Calma Tour 2026 ft. DEVORA and CHRIZ AMAYA plays Skully's Music Diner in Columbus on Wednesday 21 …
Skully's Music DinerWednesday, October 21 — 7:30 PM -
23 Oct
The Bobby Lees w/ snarls & Rat Motel
The Bobby Lees w/ snarls & Rat Motel plays Skully's Music Diner in Columbus on Friday 23 October 2026. The …
Skully's Music DinerFriday, October 23 — 7:30 PM -
23 Oct
Andyman's Tree House Presents: Fletch * Greenlawn Abby * 11+2=12+1
Andyman's Tree House Presents: Fletch * Greenlawn Abby * 11+2=12+1 plays Rumba Cafe in Columbus on Saturday 24 October 2026. …
Rumba CafeFriday, October 23 — 8:00 PM -
31 Oct
Friko
Friko plays A&R Music Bar in Columbus on Sunday 1 November 2026. Doors from 00:00 for this alternative show. It's …
A&R Music BarSaturday, October 31 — 8:00 PM -
4 Nov
North by North w/ MUDD, October Ember & Superluck at Woodlands Tavern
North by North w/ MUDD, October Ember & Superluck at Woodlands Tavern plays Woodlands Tavern in Columbus on Thursday 5 …
Woodlands TavernWednesday, November 4 — 7:00 PM -
8 Nov
The Wldlfe
Brought to you by Celebrity Etc presentsDoors at 6omThe Wldlfe GA ticket plus VIP Meet & Greet Package (5pm Entry) …
Skully's Music DinerSunday, November 8 — 7:00 PM -
8 Nov
SOMBR - You Are The Reason Tour
SOMBR - You Are The Reason Tour plays Nationwide Arena in Columbus on Monday 9 November 2026. Playing: Sombr, Dove …
Nationwide ArenaSunday, November 8 — 7:00 PM -
11 Nov
WHY?
WHY? plays Natalie's Grandview in Columbus on Thursday 12 November 2026. Why? is on the bill. Doors from 00:30 for …
Natalie's GrandviewWednesday, November 11 — 7:30 PM -
15 Nov
Michigander w/ Wildermiss
$1 from each ticket will be donated to Headcount via GanderGives, the bands 501c3 partnership with Plus1. Join the band …
Skully's Music DinerSunday, November 15 — 7:00 PM -
19 Nov
Ax and the Hatchetmen: The Late Checkout Tour 2026
Ax and the Hatchetmen: The Late Checkout Tour 2026 plays Skully's Music Diner in Columbus on Friday 20 November 2026. …
Skully's Music DinerThursday, November 19 — 8:00 PM -
20 Nov
Red Wanting Blue w/ Cousin Simple
Red Wanting Blue w/ Cousin Simple plays Newport Music Hall in Columbus on Saturday 21 November 2026. Playing: Red Wanting …
Newport Music HallFriday, November 20 — 8:00 PM -
21 Nov
Ghostwoman at Woodlands Tavern
Ghostwoman at Woodlands Tavern plays Woodlands Tavern in Columbus on Sunday 22 November 2026. Doors from 00:00 for this alternative …
Woodlands TavernSaturday, November 21 — 7:00 PM -
22 Nov
Mustard Plug - Used Kids Records Happy Hour Concert
Mustard Plug - Used Kids Records Happy Hour Concert plays Rumba Cafe in Columbus on Sunday 22 November 2026. Mustard …
Rumba CafeSunday, November 22 — 5:00 PM -
24 Nov
Catch Your Breath w/ TX2
Catch Your Breath w/ TX2 plays Newport Music Hall in Columbus on Wednesday 25 November 2026. Playing: Catch Your Breath, …
Newport Music HallTuesday, November 24 — 7:00 PM -
11 Dec
Bird and Byron
Bird and Byron plays A&R Music Bar in Columbus on Saturday 12 December 2026. Doors from 01:00 for this alternative …
A&R Music BarFriday, December 11 — 8:00 PM
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Alternative gigs in Columbus: your questions
How many alternative gigs are on in Columbus?
There are 49 upcoming alternative gigs listed in Columbus. The next one is Caamp at Schottenstein Center on 29 August 2026.
Which venues in Columbus host alternative gigs?
Alternative shows in Columbus are currently listed at Skully's Music Diner, Rumba Cafe, Newport Music Hall, Natalie's Grandview, KEMBA Live!, Woodlands Tavern.