The Format in Columbus, United States 2026

The Format is an indie rock band formed in 2002 by Nate Ruess and Sam Means, and seeing them on a stage again feels like a rare appointment. The group announced an indefinite break on 4 February 2008, so every show they play carries extra weight. Our catalogue lists a single date, 8 November 2026 in Los Angeles, as part of the Dog Problems anniversary show alongside Jimmy Eat World, which also marks Bleed American. It suits anyone who grew up with Arizona indie rock and wants two bands from that era in one night. When buying, remember this is a shared bill, so the lineup and set times matter more than the venue name. If you live far from California, check flights early, because there are no other dates to fall back on.

Newport Music Hall suits people who would rather see a band in a rock club with a past than in a big, anonymous arena. It sits in the University District of Columbus, Ohio, across from the Ohio Union at Ohio State University, and bills itself as America's longest continually running rock club. Our catalog lists 11 upcoming dates, from October 2026 to March 2027, including Bassvictim, The Damned, Kurt Vile, Hot Water Music and The Menzingers. The lineup leans on guitars, punk and folk rather than stadium pop. When buying, check the calendar first: Kurt Vile and Hot Water Music share November 6, 2026, and The Menzingers play the next night.