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OPEN 363 DAYS A YEAR!
MON-SAT 10A-8P
SUN 12P-6P
2500 SUMMIT STREET
COLUMBUS, OHIO 43202
- COLUMBUS' INSTITUTION FOR NEW AND USED VINYL SINCE 1986 -
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.
- Sat, Apr 18Apr 18, 2026, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PMUsed Kids Records, 2500 Summit St, Columbus, OH 43202, USAIf you've never been part of the fun of Record Store Day, here's your opportunity for a great time at the shop. It's always a festive affair, and this one's promising to be bigger than ever. See you here when doors open bright and early at 8 a.m. April 18th. MORE details to come. #RSD26
- Sun, Apr 19
- Apr 20, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PMUsed Kids Records, 2500 Summit St, Columbus, OH 43202, USATo mark Jazz Dispensary's 10th anniversary, the label's musical sommeliers are paying homage to COSMIC STASH, the 4-LP set that started it all. Come here the indie store-exclusive album and buy it the night of the listening party. And, win prizes and more...
- Thu, Apr 23Apr 23, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PMUsed Kids Records, 2500 Summit St, Columbus, OH 43202, USAWe're STOKED to host an official advance listening party for AMERICAN FOOTBALL (LP4)! Hear the record 8 days early and receive an exclusive an LP4 companion zine (while supplies last) with track-by-track commentary from the band and more!
- Fri, Apr 24Apr 24, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMUsed Kids Records, 2500 Summit St, Columbus, OH 43202, USADon't miss lo-fi rock n roller / Columbus native Winston Hightower with Columbus rock royalty Marcy Mays. Hightower will be showcasing tunes from his latest K Records LP. FREE admission/all ages/no RSVP or TIC req. Just arrive on time and have a good time.
- Fri, Apr 24Apr 24, 2026, 6:00 PM – Apr 25, 2026, 11:59 PMThe Summit Music Hall, 2210 Summit St Suite 1, Columbus, OH 43201, USA2 NIGHTS OF ..... DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!!!! STONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!! SLUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUDGE!!!!!
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PAST Events
Check out the history of awesome events we've had at UKR!
- Fri, Apr 17Apr 17, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PMUsed Kids Records, 2500 Summit St, Columbus, OH 43202, USADo not miss sultry neo-soul / triphop / pop chanteuse Nicole Laurenne, aka, Black Viiolet! The Pacific Northwest singer, songwriter and Farfisa organ player -- who also heads up the funky garage rocking Darts -- will be featuring tunes from the killer-cool new album, Dark Blue.
- Wed, Apr 15
- Sat, Apr 11Apr 11, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMUsed Kids Records, 2500 Summit St, Columbus, OH 43202, USAKonnakol -- the upcoming fifth studio album by the English singer Zayn -- will be released April 17, 2026, but we'll give you an advance listen to the whole thing! FREE admission. All ages. Giveaways and prizes!
- Fri, Apr 10Apr 10, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMUsed Kids Records, 2500 Summit St, Columbus, OH 43202, USANY roots rockers Handsome Jack have released one of our fave new records this year: BARNBURNER (Alive Records). Catch them live from the UKR stage! Arrive on time to catch Cbus' Feral Housecats at 6! FREE admission. All ages. NO tix/RSVP req.
- Thu, Apr 09Apr 09, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMUsed Kids Records, 2500 Summit St, Columbus, OH 43202, USAPalette Knife's set to release their third album, KEYFRAME (Take This To Heart Records). Check out the Columbus indie-rock band and their new tunes live from the Used Kids stage! FREE ADMISSION, ALL AGES, NO RSVP/TIX nec. Just arrive on time and HAVE a good time.
- Wed, Apr 01Apr 01, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PMUsed Kids Records, 2500 Summit St, Columbus, OH 43202, USAGather with us for Weezer Wednesday here at the shop and enter a raffle to win a pair of tix to the band's Oct 6, 2026 show at Nationwide Arena. We'll spin the hits and share refreshments from our RNR ice chest. Free for all. NO tix nec. NO FOOLIN'!
- Fri, Mar 27
- Mar 26, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PMUsed Kids Records, 2500 Summit St, Columbus, OH 43202, USABlack Label Society returns with ENGINES OF DEMOLITION, delivering Zakk Wylde’s signature heavy riffs, deep emotion, and the raw energy fans expect. Let's jam the new record and give away some cool BLS merch! ALSO -- You CAN buy the album at the party.
- Mar 26, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PMUsed Kids Records, 2500 Summit St, Columbus, OH 43202, USAThe new Courtney Barnett album, Creature of Habit, is out March 27, but we'll giving fans an early listen and the opportunity to buy the record a day of ahead of schedule. Come for the tunes, leave with some slick C. Barnett merch, and pick up your Indie Exclusive "Caramel" vinyl copy of the album.
- Sat, Mar 21
- Sat, Mar 21Mar 21, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMUsed Kids Records, 2500 Summit St, Columbus, OH 43202, USALooking forward to the new Melanie Martinez double album, HADES? Hear the whole thing a week ahead of the official release date here at Used Kids! HADES — on double vinyl, Aura Blue double vinyl (only at indie record stores!), and CD — is officially out March 27, but we're giving you a sneak listen.
- Fri, Mar 20Mar 20, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PMUsed Kids Records, 2500 Summit St, Columbus, OH 43202, USAARIRANG — the new BTS album is our FRIDAY MARCH 20th and we're THE place for the BTS ARMY to gather and celebrate! Get the new album, listen together, and go home with limited edition giveaways and — maybe -- a very special prize. NO RSVP/TIX nec. All ages. FREE admission.
- Thu, Mar 19
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