Central Ohio’s summer calendar is once again packed with festivals, fireworks, fairs, and concerts.
Columbus already got an early taste of festival season in mid-May, when Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival brought thousands of people to the city, setting the tone for what is expected to be another bustling summer across the region.
From food festivals and pride celebrations to outdoor concerts and cultural events, Columbus-area communities are preparing for another busy summer season filled with events nearly every weekend through August.
Here’s a look at some of the major events happening across central Ohio this summer.
June
June 6-7
June 12-14
June 19-20
June 26-28
July
July 3-5
July 9-12
July 17-19
July 20
July 24-26
July 29
July 31-Aug. 2
August
Aug. 1-2
Aug. 13-15
Aug. 22-23
Aug. 30
Trending reporter Amani Bayo can be reached at abayo@dispatch.com.
This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Your guide to summer festivals and events in central Ohio for 2026
Reporting by Amani Bayo, Columbus Dispatch / The Columbus Dispatch
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