Nirvana GrungeFest & Seven Circle Sunrise
Fri 28 Aug · 8:00 PM
Rumba Cafe · 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.
39 events
Yachtopia's Live Band Yacht Rock Party!
Fri 4 Sep · 9:00 PM
Rumba Cafe · Columbus
O.A.R. w/ Gavin DeGraw
Thu 10 Sep · 6:30 PM
KEMBA Live! · Columbus
UNSEEN KEYS * ADDED COLOR * DSTRESSR
Thu 10 Sep · 7:00 PM
Rumba Cafe · Columbus
Tommy Prine
Thu 10 Sep · 7:30 PM
Natalie's Grandview · Columbus
The 4411 w/ Runner and Bobby
Tue 15 Sep · 8:00 PM
Rumba Cafe · Columbus
Jane Remover: Live Exhibit
Fri 18 Sep · 8:00 PM
Newport Music Hall · Columbus
Clem Snide
Sat 19 Sep · 8:00 PM
Natalie's Grandview · Columbus
Soda Blonde
Sat 19 Sep · 9:00 PM
Rumba Cafe · Columbus
Rett Madison
Tue 22 Sep · 7:00 PM
Rumba Cafe · Columbus
Nation of Language
Tue 22 Sep · 8:00 PM
Skully's Music Diner · Columbus
Aaron Rowe w/ KAKI
Wed 23 Sep · 8:00 PM
Rumba Cafe · Columbus
Amélie Farren & Lilith Max & Rabbitology - Three Wishes Tour
Thu 24 Sep · 7:30 PM
Skully's Music Diner · Columbus
Two Door Cinema Club w/ STRFKR
Fri 25 Sep · 7:30 PM
KEMBA Live! · Columbus
Horse Feathers
Fri 25 Sep · 8:00 PM
Natalie's Grandview · Columbus
Post Sex Nachos w/ Fetch Tiger
Sat 26 Sep · 8:00 PM
Rumba Cafe · Columbus
Joe Pug & Willie Watson
Sat 26 Sep · 8:00 PM
Natalie's Grandview · Columbus
Brand New
Thu 1 Oct · 8:00 PM
KEMBA Live! · Columbus
WINDHAND with Sonja
Thu 1 Oct · 8:00 PM
Skully's Music Diner · Columbus
Nicole Atkins - WCBE Happy Hour Concert w/ Ziona
Fri 9 Oct · 6:30 PM
Rumba Cafe · Columbus
Interpol w/ DIIV
Sat 10 Oct · 8:00 PM
KEMBA Live! · Columbus
Driveways w/ Eternal Boy
Sun 11 Oct · 7:00 PM
Skully's Music Diner · Columbus
AFI
Wed 14 Oct · 8:00 PM
Newport Music Hall · Columbus
Big D and the Kids Table
Wed 21 Oct · 7:00 PM
Ace of Cups · 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.