Make a day of it in Columbus
Things to Do in Columbus, NE
Discover Columbus, NE tickets for top concerts, theatre, and festivals. Secure your seats at AG Park, Nantkes Center, Platte Valley Playhouse and more in Columbus.
Julia Cole
Ace of Cups
Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Hockey vs. Colgate Raiders
OSU Ice Rink
Earlybirds Club
Newport Music Hall
Ohio State Buckeyes Hockey vs. Augustana Vikings
Value City Arena at The Schottenstein Center
Kountry Wayne
Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus
Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Volleyball vs. Indiana Hoosiers
Covelli Center - Columbus
The Rocky Horror Show
Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus
Covenant - Play
Emily Woodruff Hall At Springer Opera House
Jim Malcolm
McConnell Arts Center
Nurse John
Mershon Auditorium At Wexner Center For The Arts
Columbus Symphony: Rossen Milanov - Mysteries, Anthems and Victories
Ohio Theatre - Columbus
Marilyn - Ballet
Speaker Jo Ann Davidson Theatre
The local scoop
About Columbus Events
Welcome to Columbus, Nebraska — a welcoming Midwest city with a vibrant events scene. From outdoor concerts at Platte County Agricultural Park (AG Park) to intimate theatre at the Platte Valley Playhouse and dynamic performances at Nantkes Performing Arts Center, there are ample opportunities to catch live music, theatre, and community events. Nearby arts districts in downtown Columbus offer outdoor stages and a creative vibe that makes buying tickets easy and enjoyable. Whether you’re visiting for Platte County events like the Platte County Fair, Columbus Days, or summer ribfests, or seeking campus and community theatre, we’ve got you covered with straightforward ticket access.
Key venues to watch for in Columbus include AG Park for large concerts and fairs, Nantkes Performing Arts Center for Friends of Music and touring acts, and the CCC Columbus Fine Arts Theater for intimate performances. The Platte Valley Playhouse at Central Community College’s Fine Arts Theater seats about 340, delivering engaging live theatre. For racing fans, US 30 Speedway brings weekly action, and the downtown Trax Creative District supports outdoor shows at Frankfort Square Stage. Stay tuned for the historic downtown theatre renovation planned for 2025 as redevelopment work continues. Secure your seats with us for available dates and events throughout the year.
Where it happens
Featured Venues in Columbus
- AJ McClung Memorial StadiumTickets & event schedule
- Ace of CupsTickets & event schedule
- Bill Davis StadiumTickets & event schedule
- Bill Heard Theatre at RiverCenter for the Performing ArtsTickets & event schedule
- Columbus Civic CenterTickets & event schedule
- Columbus Convention CenterTickets & event schedule
- Columbus Museum of ArtTickets & event schedule
- Covelli Center - ColumbusTickets & event schedule
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