We’re hearing 2023 is the year of the rabbit, but here in Columbus, it’s the year of can’t-miss shows. These performers need no introduction; here are 20 concerts and comedians heading our way.
🎶 Concerts
- Carrie Underwood | Saturday, March 4 | 7:30 p.m. | Nationwide Arena | $59+
- Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band | Thursday, March 9 | 7:30 p.m. | Nationwide Arena | $159+
- Blake Shelton | Friday, March 10 | 7 p.m. | Nationwide Arena | $29+
- The Killers | Tuesday, March 21 | 8 p.m. | Schottenstein Center | $51+
- Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival with Tool, Kiss + Foo Fighters | Thursday, May 25-Sunday, May 28 | Times vary | Historic Crew Stadium | $109+
- Buckeye Country Superfest with George Strait + Chris Stapleton | Saturday, May 27 | 4:30 p.m. | Ohio Stadium | $204+
- Paramore | Saturday, June 10 | 7 p.m. | Schottenstein Center | $40+
- Zac Brown Band | Friday, June 30 | 7 p.m. | Nationwide Arena | $49+
- Billy Joel + Stevie Nicks | Saturday, Aug. 5 | 7-11 p.m. | Ohio Stadium | $161+
- Mötley Crüe + Def Leppard | Tuesday, Aug. 8 | 5:45 p.m. | Ohio Stadium | $99+
- Shania Twain | Friday, Oct. 27 | 7:30 p.m. | Schottenstein Center | $50+
The ice arena doubles as a concert venue. | Photo via CBUStoday
🎤 Comedians
- Jay Leno | Friday, Feb. 3 | 8 p.m. | McCoy Center for the Arts | $89+
- Jay Pharoah | Friday, Feb. 3-Saturday, Feb. 4 | Times vary | Columbus Funny Bone | $37+
- Adam Sandler | Tuesday, Feb. 7 | 7:30 p.m. | Nationwide Arena | $99+
- Taylor Tomlinson | Friday, March 17 | 7 p.m. | Palace Theatre | $71+
- Brad Williams | Thursday, March 30-Saturday, April 1 | Times vary | Columbus Funny Bone | Price TBD
- Jo Koy | Friday, March 31 | 8 p.m. | Palace Theatre | $74+
- Rob Schneider | Thursday, April 13-Saturday, April 15 | Times vary | Columbus Funny Bone | Price TBD
- Dan Soder | Friday, April 28-Saturday, April 29 | Times vary | Columbus Funny Bone | Price TBD
- Druski | Friday, May 5 | 8 p.m. | Palace Theatre | $47+