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Upcoming Events

Our mission is to break down barriers between fans and artists through in-store events, such as meet & greets, live shows and listening parties. From "First Fridays", a monthly in-store showcase highlighting local bands, to Record Store Day, to major recording artists, check out our upcoming events below.

  • Tue, Sep 22
    Sep 22, 2026, 8:00 PM – 11:59 PM
    Cafe Bourbon Street, 2216 Summit St, Columbus, OH 43201, USA
    Don't miss the Lotts, all the way from merry ol' England, and Space Kid, pride of Athens, Ohio, and the killer C-bus three-piece Leghorn! The smokin' show's part of our 40th Anniversary Bash concert series. $10 cash tix @UKR; digital tix @Eventbrite; $12 at the door.
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Sep 25, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Used Kids Records, 2500 Summit St, Columbus, OH 43202, USA
    LISTENING PARTY ACTION: JULIA JACKLIN "THE GEM". FREE ADMISSION / ALL AGES / NO RSVP or TIX nec. Join is for a run through the Australian singer's new album! We'll have refreshments and giveaways and good times!
  • Thu, Oct 01
    Oct 01, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Used Kids Records, 2500 Summit St, Columbus, OH 43202, USA
    Remi Wolf MUD Listening Party! Prizes! Giveaways! Refreshments! ALL AGES/FREE/NO RSVP or TIX req.!
  • Thu, Oct 01
    Oct 01, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:59 PM
    Rumba Café, 2507 Summit St, Columbus, OH 43202, USA
    Don't miss Lone Star State troubadour Dale Watson and his band, with opener India Ramey. The show's part of Used Kids Records' 40th Anniv. Bash Concert Series. Cash-only/no-fee tix at Used Kids Records...digital tix at Ticketweb. See ya there!
  • Fri, Oct 02
    Oct 02, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Used Kids Records, 2500 Summit St, Columbus, OH 43202, USA
    FIRST FRIDAYS IN OCTOBER IS A HEAVY ONE: COWARD, CRUCIBLE OF HATE! FREE REFRESHMENTS, FREE FUN! ALL AGES/NO RSVP OR TIX NEC. JUST ARRIVE ON TIME AND HAVE A GOOD TIME!
  • Sat, Oct 03
    Oct 03, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:59 PM
    Rumba Café, 2507 Summit St, Columbus, OH 43202, USA
    HORROR-PUNK straight outta West Virginia!
  • Tue, Oct 06
    Oct 06, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Used Kids Records, 2500 Summit St, Columbus, OH 43202, USA
    Take a late lunch. Call in sick. Skip class. Silversun Pickups are headed our way! The long-running L.A. rock band, on tour w/ Weezer and the Shins, will be here to sign copies of their great new LP, TENTERHOOKS, and play a short set! FREE/ALL AGES/NO TIX or RSVP req.
  • Sun, Oct 11
    Oct 11, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Rumba Café, 2507 Summit St, Columbus, OH 43202, USA
    USED KIDS RECORDS INDIE-ROCK HAPPY HOUR CONCERT: BUDDHA TRIXIE, FLIGHT BY NOTHING, PLEASER!
  • Sun, Oct 11
    Oct 11, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Rumba Café, 2507 Summit St, Columbus, OH 43202, USA
    The Used Kids Happy Hour Concert series continues with indie rockers BUDDHA TRIXIE (San Diego), FLIGHT BY NOTHING (Dallas) and PLEASER (Chicago)! Doors 4:30 pm/music 5-8 pm. Cash tix at Used Kids Records; digital tix at Ticketweb.
  • Tue, Oct 13
    Oct 13, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Ace of Cups, 2619 N High St, Columbus, OH 43202, USA
    STARWOOD and USED KIDS RECORDS present: New Orleans' EYEHATEGOD! Cash-only/NO-FEE TIX at Used Kids Records; digital tix at Eventbrite.
  • Fri, Oct 23
    Oct 23, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Rumba Café, 2507 Summit St, Columbus, OH 43202, USA
    Barnburner of a rock show for you Oct 23 at Rumba: NY's garage-punkers the Bobby Lees, with two Cbus' stars, Snarls and Rat Motel! ALL AGES ADMITTED.
  • Sun, Nov 22
    Nov 22, 2026, 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Rumba Café, 2507 Summit St, Columbus, OH 43202, USA
    USED KIDS RECORDS HAPPY HOUR CONCERT: MUSTARD PLUG!
  • Thu, Dec 03
    Dec 03, 2026, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Skully's Music-Diner, 1151 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201, USA
    Don't miss the beloved New Jersey punks, THE BOUNCING SOULS, on their 'Born To Be Tour'!
  • Fri, Dec 18
    Dec 18, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Skully's Music-Diner, 1151 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201, USA
    A night of heavy psych! King Buffalo! Cash-only / no-fee tix at Used Kids Records...Digital tix at Eventbrite.

PAST Events

Check out the history of awesome events we've had at UKR!

  • Sun, Sep 20
    Sep 20, 2026, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Ace of Cups, 2619 N High St, Columbus, OH 43202, USA
    The Used Kids Records 40th Anniversary Bash Concert Series presents: FRANKIE & THE WITCH FINGERS, with HAMMERED HULLS and GARBAGE GREEK! PLS NOTE: THIS IS A TICKETED EVENT. TIX @UKR and EVENTBRITE.
  • Fri, Sep 18
    Sep 18, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Used Kids Records, 2500 Summit St, Columbus, OH 43202, USA
    Check out the new Beck album with us from 6-7 Fri 9/18 at the shop. We'll have refreshments, party favors and a grand raffle prize. FREE admission/all ages/no RSVP or tix required.
  • Tue, Sep 15
    Sep 15, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Used Kids Records, 2500 Summit St, Columbus, OH 43202, USA
    MILEY, THE ARTIST FORMERLY KNOWN AS MILEY CYRUS, IS BACK WITH A NEW ALBUM, BASS PERSUADES (HER 10th)! IT'S OUT Sept. 18th, BUT WE'RE THROWING A PREVIEW LISTENING PARTY ON TUE 9/15. FREE/ALL AGES/NO RSVP or TIX NEC.
  • Sat, Sep 12
    Sep 12, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Used Kids Records, 2500 Summit St, Columbus, OH 43202, USA
    Join us for a listen to the new LORELEI album, "THE SINGER IN MY BAND" (Matador). We'll have refreshments and party favors and good times. FREE ADMISSION/NO TIX/RSVP NEC/ALL AGES. ALSO -- catch This is Lorelei 9/22 at Ace of Cups!
  • Sat, Sep 12
    Sep 12, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Used Kids Records, 2500 Summit St, Columbus, OH 43202, USA
    LET'S CHECK OUT THE NEW ORVILLE PECK ALBUM - "MULE" - AHEAD OF THE OFFICIAL STREET DATE! Hang with fellow fans, enjoy some refreshments, and go home with some free merch!
  • Sat, Sep 12
    Sep 12, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Used Kids Records, 2500 Summit St, Columbus, OH 43202, USA
    PYLON, the fourth studio album from BEABADOOBEE, is out soon and Used Kids Records is the place to check out the LP in advance!
  • Fri, Sep 11
    Sep 11, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Ace of Cups, 2619 N High St, Columbus, OH 43202, USA
    YES! Dopethrone with Fister, PLQ MRX (members of Swans, Unsane and Ecstatic Vison) and Fuzzfiend. Cash-only tix at Used Kids Records; digital tix at Eventbrite.
  • Fri, Sep 11
    Sep 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Used Kids Records, 2500 Summit St, Columbus, OH 43202, USA
    The long-awaited all-analog reissue of Funkadelic’s "Maggot Brain" is out FRIDAY SEPT. 11. Be among the first to hear the newly remastered album, pick up your very own copy, go home with giveaways and maybe walk away with cool prizes!
  • Tue, Sep 08
    Sep 08, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Ace of Cups, 2619 N High St, Columbus, OH 43202, USA
    DO NOT MISS Swedish heavy doom titans MONOLORD with special guest, Khemmis! Cash-only/no-fee tix at Used Kids Records. Digital tix at Eventbrite.
  • Sat, Sep 05
    Sep 05, 2026, 8:00 PM – 11:59 PM
    Cafe Bourbon Street, 2216 Summit St, Columbus, OH 43201, USA
    Here's a KILLER nite of gnarly garage-punk: GROSS MOTOR (feat. members of Golden Pelicans, Sleveens), GLUTTONS (Cleve. hard rock), ROUGH TOUCH & SANDWICH GUY. A UKR 40th Anniversary Bash Concert Series show! $10 cash-only TIX at the UKR counter; digital tix @Eventbrite. See you SAT. SEPT. 5!
  • Sat, Sep 05
    Sep 05, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Used Kids Records, 2500 Summit St, Columbus, OH 43202, USA
    Paris Paloma's new album, THE FATAL FLAW, is out FRI SEPT. 4. We're listening partying at 3PM SAT SEPT 5. Be here to enter to win 2 free tix to her Oct 17th KEMBA Live! show! ALL AGES/FREE ADMISSION/NO RSVP or TIX nec.
  • Fri, Sep 04
    Sep 04, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Used Kids Records, 2500 Summit St, Columbus, OH 43202, USA
    FIRST FRIDAYS: THE BURNING BRAIN BAND AND CRYPTWYRM! SET YOUR MIND ABLAZE! FREE ADMISSION/ALL AGES.
  • Fri, Aug 28
    Aug 28, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Ace of Cups, 2619 N High St, Columbus, OH 43202, USA
    NUNSLAUGHTER has postponed BUT UNHOLY SWARM and CHURCH will play on! FREE with paid ticket or $5 at the door.
  • Fri, Aug 28
    Aug 28, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Used Kids Records, 2500 Summit St, Columbus, OH 43202, USA
    THANK YOU is the solo debut from the Beastie Boys' Mike D and the record's out FRI 8/28/26. We're throwing a party! Cool indie store variant for you, giveaways, and a sick raffle prize. FREE ADMISSION. No tix required. See you here!
  • Fri, Aug 28
    Aug 28, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Used Kids Records, 2500 Summit St, Columbus, OH 43202, USA
    Catch Jay Cobb, founder, singer-songwriter and guitarist of the Portland, Oregon, indie-folk band FRUITION, here at the shop! Fruition's new album, Something More, is out August 28th (Bloodshot Records). Hear the new album, meet Jay, have the new album signed, and check out Jay live on stage.
  • Wed, Aug 26
    Aug 26, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    The Spacebar, 2590 N High St, Columbus, OH 43202, USA
    MISFIRE, RAIDER, FATAL CONTEMPT and KILLIZION! A killer night of thrash metal. Nab your tickets now! Cash-only/no-fee tix at Used Kids Records...digital tix at Eventbrite.
  • Tue, Aug 25
    Aug 25, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Used Kids Records, 2500 Summit St, Columbus, OH 43202, USA
    So Much For Goodbyes is the new Billy Strings album and Used Kids Records is the place to gather together with friends to hear it in full a few days before it's official release! We'll have party favors, refreshments and good vibes all around. See you here!
  • Sat, Aug 22
    Aug 22, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Used Kids Records, 2500 Summit St, Columbus, OH 43202, USA
    Join us for a run through Alex Warren's new one, Wildchild, and preorder your exclusive listening party variant of the album: WILDCHILD (Sandy's Beach Vinyl + AUTOGRAPHED INSERT (Listening Event Exclusive)!

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