What to Know About Olivia Rodrigo’s Columbus Shows Next Week

Olivia Rodrigo is bringing The Unraveled Tour to Columbus for two nights at Value City Arena at the Schottenstein Center. Here’s everything you need to know before heading to the show, including the schedule, transportation, bag policy, showtime, concert length, and setlist.

When & Where Is Olivia Rodrigo Performing in Columbus?

Olivia Rodrigo will perform at Value City Arena in Columbus on Thursday, October 29 and Friday, October 30. The shows begin at 7:00 PM, with Wolf Alice opening.

• Venue: Value City Arena
• Address: 555 Borror Drive, Columbus, OH 43210
• Dates: Thursday, Saturday & Sunday, October 29 & 30, 2026
• Doors: 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
• Show Starts: 7:00 PM
• Opening Act: Wolf Alice

Transportation to Schottenstein Center

If you're heading to Olivia Rodrigo's The Unraveled Tour in Columbus, plan your transportation to the Schottenstein Center ahead of time. Concert traffic can build up around Ohio State's campus, so arriving early and deciding how you'll get home can save you time after the show.

Parking at Schottenstein Center

The Schottenstein Center has more than 10,000 surface lot and garage parking spaces within walking distance, though you may need to park farther from the arena depending on event traffic. Parking typically costs extra, and lots generally open two hours before event doors. You can pre-purchase special event parking to plan ahead.

If you're driving, follow signs and staff directions to available lots. The venue recommends using Ackerman Road to reach the Buckeye Lots or continuing to Olentangy River Road rather than relying on Lane Avenue. Parking lots are cashless, so bring a credit or debit card or use smartphone payment.

Public Transportation to Schottenstein Center

You can use the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) bus system to get around Columbus and reach the Ohio State campus. Routes and schedules depend on where you're traveling from, so enter the Schottenstein Center as your destination in the COTA Trip Planner to find a suitable route and check departure times before concert day. You can also use the Transit app to plan your trip and track buses in real time.

Check the return schedule before the show, too, to make sure you have a way back after the concert ends.

Rideshare at Schottenstein Center

Uber, Lyft, and other rideshare services can drop off passengers on Borror Drive along the north side of the Schottenstein Center. After Olivia Rodrigo's concert, open your rideshare app and select Schottenstein Center as your pickup destination. Depending on traffic management for the event, you may be directed to a pickup area near St. John Arena on Lane Avenue instead.

Expect delays as concertgoers leave the venue, and follow the pickup instructions in your app rather than assuming your driver can meet you at the entrance. If you need an accessible pickup, contact a Guest Services team member or ask traffic staff for assistance.

When Should You Arrive?

The show is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM. Doors at Value City Arena typically open 60-90 minutes ahead of showtime.

Plan to arrive about an hour before the show so you have time to park or get dropped off, go through security, find your seat, and grab anything you need before Wolf Alice takes the stage.

Value City Arena Bag Policy

The Schottenstein Center enforces a no-bag policy for concerts, so plan to attend Olivia Rodrigo's show without a purse or backpack. Small wallets and wristlets are allowed as long as they measure no more than 5" x 8" x 1". All guests and permitted belongings are subject to security screening.

Guests who need to bring items for medical, dietary, or childcare reasons can use a designated screening lane, where one bag is permitted. Leave unnecessary belongings at home or in your vehicle. Security staff have the final say on prohibited items, which may need to be returned to your vehicle or surrendered.

How Long Is an Olivia Rodrigo Concert?

Olivia Rodrigo's Unraveled Tour runs for around three hours from the opening act through the encore. Wolf Alice performs for about 45 minutes to an hour, and Rodrigo takes the stage around 8:00 PM. Her headlining set runs for about two hours and typically wraps up shortly before 10:00 PM.

Olivia Rodrigo Unraveled Tour Setlist

The Unraveled Tour setlist features most of the songs from Rodrigo's latest album, you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love, along with some of her biggest hits from SOUR and GUTS. The current setlist includes:

1. "drop dead"
2. "u + me = <3"
3. "so american"
4. "good 4 u"
5. "deja vu"
6. "my way"
7. "serena joy"
8. "bad idea right?"
9. "ballad of a homeschooled girl"
10. "vampire"
11. "purple"
12. "stupid song"
13. "maggots for brains"
14. "traitor"
15. "begged"
16. "cigarette smoke"
17. "honeybee"
18. "favorite crime"
19. "drivers license"
20. "less"
21. "the cure"

Encore:

1. "deja vu"
2. "all-american bitch"
3. "expectations"

The setlist is based on songs performed during the opening shows of The Unraveled Tour and may change as the tour continues.

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