AFI
Wed 14 Oct · 8:00 PM
Newport Music Hall · Columbus
Alternative concerts in Columbus
Alternative and indie concerts in Columbus: currently 38 upcoming dates across 8 venues, scheduled from August 2026 to December 2026.
The most active venues right now:
- Rumba Cafe — 12 dates
- Skully's Music Diner — 7 dates
- Natalie's Grandview — 5 dates
- Newport Music Hall — 5 dates
- KEMBA Live! — 4 dates
The line-up ranges from household names to newcomers — a single overview of every upcoming Alternative date in Columbus.
Below you'll find the full schedule for Columbus. Filter by date, compare the listings and book each event directly with the official ticket seller — the final price including fees is shown on the seller's site.
34 events
The Local Honeys w/ Rylee Bapst Band at Woodlands Tavern
Thu 15 Oct · 7:00 PM
Woodlands Tavern · Columbus
from $25.89
Nirvani - a Nirvana Tribute Experience at Woodlands Tavern
Fri 16 Oct · 7:00 PM
Woodlands Tavern · Columbus
from $6.00
Playing to Vapors & Light Sleeper - Anna's 25th Birthday Rager!
Fri 16 Oct · 7:30 PM
Rumba Cafe · Columbus
Big D and the Kids Table
Wed 21 Oct · 7:00 PM
Ace of Cups · Columbus
Porch Light w/ Hotel Fiction
Wed 21 Oct · 8:00 PM
A&R Music Bar · Columbus
The Bobby Lees w/ snarls & Rat Motel
Fri 23 Oct · 7:30 PM
Skully's Music Diner · Columbus
Andyman's Tree House Presents: Fletch * Greenlawn Abby * 11+2=12+1
Fri 23 Oct · 8:00 PM
Rumba Cafe · Columbus
HALLOWEEN COVER SHOWS FOR WCBE ft. Lou Mercy * BeachKitty * King Serpent * Shame Chamber * Lovely Weather * Carpet Dancers (Show #1)
Sat 24 Oct · 7:00 PM
Rumba Cafe · Columbus
HALLOWEEN COVER SHOWS FOR WCBE ft. REM-nants playing R.E.M. * FreeTVs playing Radiohead * Izöra Patriksdottir playing Björk * The Secret Life of Houseplants playing The Replacements (Show #2)
Sun 25 Oct · 4:00 PM
Rumba Cafe · Columbus
Neoni
Sun 25 Oct · 6:00 PM
Ace of Cups · Columbus
Friko
Sat 31 Oct · 8:00 PM
A&R Music Bar · Columbus
North by North w/ MUDD, October Ember & Superluck at Woodlands Tavern
Wed 4 Nov · 7:00 PM
Woodlands Tavern · Columbus
Yachtopia's Live Band Yacht Rock Party!
Fri 6 Nov · 9:00 PM
Rumba Cafe · Columbus
Paper Airplane
Sat 7 Nov · 8:00 PM
Rumba Cafe · Columbus
Sam Shackleton Happy Hour Concert
Sun 8 Nov · 5:00 PM
Rumba Cafe · Columbus
The Wldlfe w/ Landon Conrath & Adam Paddock
Sun 8 Nov · 6:30 PM
Skully's Music Diner · Columbus
WHY?
Wed 11 Nov · 7:30 PM
Natalie's Grandview · Columbus
Patrick Wolf
Sun 15 Nov · 5:00 PM
Rumba Cafe · Columbus
Medium Build
Mon 16 Nov · 8:00 PM
Newport Music Hall · Columbus
Ax and the Hatchetmen - LOW TIX WARNING
Thu 19 Nov · 8:00 PM
Skully's Music Diner · Columbus
Red Wanting Blue w/ Cousin Simple
Fri 20 Nov · 8:00 PM
Newport Music Hall · Columbus
Ghostwoman at Woodlands Tavern
Sat 21 Nov · 7:00 PM
Woodlands Tavern · Columbus
Mustard Plug w/ City Sidestep - Used Kids Records Happy Hour Concert
Sun 22 Nov · 5:00 PM
Rumba Cafe · Columbus
Frequently asked questions
How many Alternative events are on in Columbus?
Currently 38 upcoming dates across 8 venues, scheduled through December 2026.
Where do the events take place?
Across the city — the most active are Rumba Cafe, Skully's Music Diner, Natalie's Grandview.
What can I expect from Alternative in Columbus?
Alternative and indie concerts from local and touring names — the full schedule is below.
How do I buy tickets?
Pick an event, open its page and book directly with the official ticket seller. The final price including all fees is shown there — OnStage adds nothing on top.