Columbus Entertainment
New Year, New Name
The popular Arena District entertainment venue EXPRESS Live! has kicked off the new year with a new name – KEMBA Live! The same great entertainment and excitement will live on at KEMBA Live! for years to come with hundreds of events, performances and concerts planned for 2022.
Events Coming to Downtown Columbus
Kick-off the new year with live events and performances! Visit the Arena District Events page to stay updated on shows and events coming to KEMBA Live! and Nationwide Arena.
Don’t miss these upcoming events:
- World’s Toughest Rodeo | Nationwide Arena | January 15 | Tickets
- Avatar: Going Hunting Tour | KEMBA Live! | January 19 | Tickets
- Hippo Campus | KEMBA Live! | March 12 | Tickets
- Eagles | Nationwide Arena | April 19 | Tickets
First time back at Nationwide Arena? Click here to know what to expect before you go and enjoy making new memories! Stay safe and have fun! Concert goers must now provide proof of vaccination when visiting KEMBA Live!, A&R Music Bar and The Basement. Click here for more details on PromoWest’s updated health policy.
Best of Columbus Weddings
It’s time to cast your vote in the annual Best of Columbus Weddings poll! Recognize the best local wedding vendors including venues, florists, bridal boutiques, DJ’s and more. The Grand Event Center at Grandview Yard has been nominated in the ‘Best Contemporary/Modern Venue’ category! Vote now through February 4 at cbuswedmag.com/vote.
Columbus Sports
USMNT Returns to Columbus
The U.S. Men’s National Soccer team will battle El Salvador in the first 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier at Lower.Com Field on Thursday, January 27th at 7 PM. Grab your tickets here, before it’s too late!
Countdown to the Crew’s Kickoff
The Columbus Crew will be back in action before you know it! Cheer on the Crew from the stands at their opening match against the Vancouver Whitecaps FC at Lower.com Field on Saturday, February 26 at 3:30 PM. Check out the 2022 season game schedule here.
Celebrate the New Year with Hockey
The Blue Jackets are back in Columbus on Friday, January 21 at 7 PM! Head to Nationwide Arena to cheer on the team as they take on the Pittsburgh Penguins. View the 2021-22 season game schedule here.
Don’t want to miss out on the action while CBJ is away? Head to R Bar—Columbus’ one true hockey bar—to cheer on the Jackets with the 5th Line while the team is on the road for these upcoming games:
- January 15 at 6 PM – Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Florida Panthers
- January 18 at 7:30 PM – Columbus Blue Jackets vs. New York Islanders
- January 20 at 7 PM – Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Philadelphia Flyers
Food & Drink
Taco Tuesday at Habaneros
Load up on delicious tacos at Habaneros! Stop by on Tuesdays and enjoy all the pastor tacos you can eat for only $2 each. Click here to see all of Habaneros’ daily specials.
Restaurant Week Columbus
Come hungry to 614 Restaurant Week Columbus, happening January 24 – 29 throughout Columbus. Over 150 participating restaurants will offer a three-course meal for a fraction of the price, benefiting Stop the Suffering (STS) rescue animal nonprofit. A few Arena District and Grandview Yard neighborhood restaurants are participating – see what’s in store:
View the full list of Restaurant Week Columbus participants and menu offerings.
Columbus Community
Michelangelo: A Different View
The most famous fresco in the world, Michelangelo – A Different View, is on display at the Greater Columbus Convention Center! Visitors will be given the chance to engage with the artwork—seeing every detail, brushstroke and color of the legendary painter’s frescoes up close until January 23. Get your tickets here before the exhibit closes!
5th Line 5K Race Returns to Columbus
The 5th Line 5K, presented by OhioHealth, will return on February 26! The 2022 race begins at 10 a.m. outside of Nationwide Arena and takes participants on a 3.1-mile tour of downtown Columbus and the Arena District before “Finishing On Center Ice” inside Nationwide Arena.
All participants receive two tickets to a select Blue Jackets game during the 2021-22 season and a Blue Jackets-themed race shirt and finishers medal. Stick around after the race and enjoy food and drinks with fellow participants at the post-race party. Click here to register.
2022 Columbus Arts Festival
Save the date! The Arena District will be the site of the 2022 Columbus Art Festival–one of
the most highly acclaimed arts festivals in the nation–from June 10-12. Learn how you can support local artists or showcase your own art here.
Columbus Living
Welcome the New Year with a new place to call home! The Arena District offers living options that provide you with access to a lifestyle filled with entertainment and amenities.
Now the three-stadium premier sports destination and future host of the 2022 Columbus Art Festival, the Arena District offers you a home where the sports, art, food, and entertainment is! Enjoy being within walking distance of KEMBA Live!, Nationwide Arena, Lower.com Field, and Huntington Park.—you’ll never run out of things to do in the Arena District.
Plus, as a VIP, you’ll enjoy resident-only discounts, offers, and promotions! Check out
Arena District Living on Youtube to discover your perfect apartment home.
