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Music

Phoebe Bridgers: The Lost Tour

Rock

Nationwide Arenain 20hTue 22 Sept, 19:30
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Transfer delay of 2 weeks after the public on sale. Transfer will be available on June 26, 2026. Phoebe Bridgers is contributing $1 per ticket to RAINN, to support sexual violence survivors and prevention efforts. No portion of the ticket purchase is tax deductible. For more, visit rainn.org. Bags are generally NOT permitted with the exceptions for medical bags, diaper bags OR clutches no larger than 8x 5x 1. Bags will be x-rayed via a designated line at entry - a contactless step that replaces a manual search. Pre-Purchase Parking

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    PRESEASON - CBJ V. PITTSBURGH PENGUINS

    Nationwide Arena

    A 4.7-star venue, among the best-rated around.

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    DISPATCH FAMILY VALUE PACK-CBJ VS. PITTSBURGH PENGUINS

    Nationwide Arena

    A 4.7-star venue, among the best-rated around.

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    Rett Madison w/ KAKI

    Rumba Cafe

    A stop on a 10-date tour.

    58
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    Ron Pope at Woodlands Tavern

    Woodlands Tavern

    A stop on a 6-date tour.

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    Nation of Language

    Skully's Music Diner

    A live rock show.

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    Woodlands Productions + A Tribe For Jazz present: Nate Smith at Woodlands Tavern

    Woodlands Tavern

    A stop on a 6-date tour.

    57
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    Black Magic Tour

    Classics Victorys

    🔥 COLUMBUS, OH! Legendary Hieroglyphics members Casual & Pep Love bring the Black Magic Tour to Classics Victorys! Join us Wednesday, September 23rd for a night of authentic West Coast underground hip-hop, with special guest DJ True Justice. 📍 Classics Victorys --- 543 S High St. 🕖 Doors at 7 PM 🎟️ Tickets & Info: hieroglyphics.com MEET n GREET AVAILBLE Don't miss two pillars of the legendary Hieroglyphics collective live in Columbus!

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    Ohio State Buckeyes Football vs. University of Illinois Fighting Illini Football

    Ohio Stadium

    Children under the age of 2 are admitted free, but must sit on an adult's lap. Gates open 2 hours before kickoff. Bags are generally NOT permitted with the exceptions for medical bags, diaper bags OR clutches no larger than 8x5x1. Those with bags must enter at designated entrances for screening.

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    Illinois Fighting Illini at Ohio State Buckeyes

    Ohio Stadium · Columbus

    A top-division fixture.

    74
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    Inter Miami CF at Columbus Crew

    ScottsMiracle-Gro Field · Columbus, Ohio

    A top-tier matchup.

    72
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    Charlotte FC at Columbus Crew

    ScottsMiracle-Gro Field · Columbus, Ohio

    A top-division fixture.

    72
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    Pittsburgh Penguins at Columbus Blue Jackets

    Nationwide Arena · Columbus

    A first-division fixture.

    76

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What's on in Columbus, at a glance

42 spots are on the Place to Be radar in Columbus right now. The hottest is Pittsburgh Penguins at Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena (hot right now, 76/100), followed by Buffalo Sabres at Columbus Blue Jackets and Utah Mammoth at Columbus Blue Jackets. The board leans sports and music, with 3 spots are on this weekend. Every spot is ranked 0 to 100 by how big the crowd is, and Place to Be does not sell tickets, so the order is honest.

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Top spots right now

  1. 1Pittsburgh Penguins at Columbus Blue Jackets · Nationwide Arena · Thu 24 Sept · Hot right now76
  2. 2Buffalo Sabres at Columbus Blue Jackets · Nationwide Arena · Thu 1 Oct · Hot right now76
  3. 3Utah Mammoth at Columbus Blue Jackets · Nationwide Arena · Sat 3 Oct · Hot right now76
  4. 4Florida Panthers at Columbus Blue Jackets · Nationwide Arena · Tue 13 Oct · Hot right now76
  5. 5New York Rangers at Columbus Blue Jackets · Nationwide Arena · Sat 17 Oct · Hot right now76
  6. 6Toronto Maple Leafs at Columbus Blue Jackets · Nationwide Arena · Tue 20 Oct · Hot right now76
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What's on in Columbus?

42 spots are on the Place to Be radar in Columbus right now. The biggest are Pittsburgh Penguins at Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena (76/100), Buffalo Sabres at Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena (76/100), Utah Mammoth at Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena (76/100).

What is the biggest event in Columbus?

Pittsburgh Penguins at Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena on Thu 24 Sept. It scores 76 out of 100 on the radar, the hot right now tier.

Is there anything on in Columbus this weekend?

Yes. 3 spots are on this weekend in Columbus, led by Illinois Fighting Illini at Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium.

What kinds of events does Place to Be track in Columbus?

Right now the Columbus board has 36 sports, 6 music. Everything from arena concerts and league matches to festivals, nightlife and free city moments is on one ranked radar.

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