Martin Lawrence’s ‘Y’all Still Know What It Is!’ tour schedules May 1 Columbus date at Mershon Auditorium
Columbus stop set for early May at Ohio State’s Mershon Auditorium
Comedian and actor Martin Lawrence has a Columbus date on his stand-up tour, “Y’all Still Know What It Is!,” with a performance scheduled for May 1, 2026, at Mershon Auditorium on the Ohio State University campus. Ticketing for events at Mershon can vary by presenter, and some shows in the venue are sold through major ticketing platforms rather than the venue’s in-house sales.
The Columbus engagement appears on national entertainment listings that track the tour’s routing across North America in 2026. The same listings show an Ohio run that includes a Cincinnati performance the following night, May 2, 2026, indicating back-to-back dates within the state as the tour moves between Midwest markets.
What the tour is and how it fits into Lawrence’s recent live schedule
“Y’all Still Know What It Is!” is presented as a continuation of Lawrence’s return to large-scale live stand-up touring after years focused primarily on film and television. Promotional materials for the broader tour describe a rotating lineup model used in prior versions of the tour, with guest comedians varying by city.
Lawrence has been a prominent figure in American comedy since the late 1980s and 1990s, with stand-up specials and a long-running TV presence, and he remains widely recognizable for film roles and for his sitcom “Martin.” His recent touring activity has included casino theaters and major performing-arts venues, reflecting an audience base that spans comedy clubs, theaters and arena-scale rooms depending on market.
How venue logistics may affect attendees
Mershon Auditorium is a campus venue that hosts a mix of university-presented and outside-presented events. For audiences, that distinction can matter for ticket delivery methods and box-office support on show night. Venue guidance also notes accessibility considerations specific to Mershon, including that balcony seating is stair-access only and that accessible seating areas are located at the rear of the main floor.
Date/Time: May 1, 2026 (showtime listed as 8 p.m. on national event calendars)
Venue: Mershon Auditorium, Columbus
Regional routing: Cincinnati date follows on May 2, 2026
Tour changes remain a practical consideration
Large comedy tours can shift due to scheduling and venue availability. In the earlier “Y’all Know What It Is!” run, at least some dates were publicly listed as canceled by venues, with refunds issued to ticket buyers. As with most national tours, audiences are advised to rely on the event’s primary ticket page for the most current status as the performance date approaches.
For Columbus audiences, the May 1, 2026 performance places Lawrence in a mid-size theater setting rather than an arena, aligning the tour with a traditional performing-arts venue format.