Things to do in Columbus June 25-28 include ComFest, major concerts, collector-car auctions, free movies and family activities across the city. The four-day lineup runs from Thursday, June 25, through Sunday, June 28, 2026.
Things to Do in Columbus June 25-28, 2026
Collector Cars, Movies and Soccer
The Barrett-Jackson Columbus Auction brings collector cars and automobilia to the Ohio Expo Center from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM on Thursday, June 25; Friday, June 26; and Saturday, June 27.
At the Ohio Theatre, the CAPA Summer Movie Series presents “Family Plot” at 7:30 PM on Thursday and Friday. Tickets are $6, or $5 for seniors.
Land-Grant Brewing Co. will host a free USA vs. Turkey soccer watch event at 10:00 PM on Thursday.
ComFest and Free Family Activities
ComFest fills Goodale Park with live music, workshops, food, art and vendors from noon to 11:00 PM on Friday and Saturday, and from noon to 6:00 PM on Sunday.
Columbus CardFest 2026 runs at the convention center from noon to 6:00 PM on Friday and from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday.
Families can watch “Zootopia 2” at Columbus Commons from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Friday. Admission and popcorn are free while supplies last.
Concerts, Comedy and Unusual Attractions
The World Oddities Expo is scheduled from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday. Comedian Sommore performs five shows from Friday through Sunday, with listed showtimes between 4:30 PM and 9:15 PM.
Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire perform at the Schottenstein Center at 7:30 PM on Saturday. Windborne also presents symphonic Tom Petty arrangements during Picnic with the Pops at Columbus Commons at 8:00 PM.
Gateway Film Center will screen “FernGully: The Last Rainforest” at 1:30 PM on Saturday. Admission is free with a library card.
Sunday in German Village
The German Village Haus und Garten Tour opens 10 homes and gardens from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Sunday, June 28, for the German Village Society.
The schedule gives residents and visitors options ranging from free outdoor entertainment to ticketed concerts and neighborhood tours. Attendees should confirm availability, admission requirements and schedule changes with event organizers before traveling.
