Columbus Performing Arts Center
Columbus, OH
549 Franklin Avenue 43215
VENUE GUIDE
Columbus Performing Arts Center
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Venue Details
Indoor • Fixed Roof
STAY NEAR THE ACTION
Stay Near Columbus Performing Arts Center
Make the event easier by staying close to Columbus Performing Arts Center and the surrounding Columbus area. Compare nearby options for the night before, the night of, or after your event.
Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbus Downtown
0.4 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.2 (576 reviews)
Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG
0.5 mi from the venue • Google rating 3.9 (1,633 reviews)
Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel
0.7 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.3 (2,403 reviews)
The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square
0.7 mi from the venue • Google rating 3.8 (2,595 reviews)
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VENUE & SURROUNDING AREA
About Columbus Performing Arts Center & the Area
Columbus Performing Arts Center is an event venue in Columbus, OH. Use this venue guide to plan where to stay, what to do before and after the event, and how the venue connects with the surrounding event destination.
BEFORE THE EVENT
Your Opening Act
Ideas near Columbus Performing Arts Center for late morning, lunch, the afternoon and the hours leading up to your event.
Restaurants
HangOverEasy
0.2 mi from the venue
Make this a food stop before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (1,810 reviews)
The Olde Oak
0.2 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a pre-event meal.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (752 reviews)
Schokko Café
0.3 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a pre-event meal.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (86 reviews)
Gemüt Biergarten
0.3 mi from the venue
Make this a food stop before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (743 reviews)
Shang Shan | Chinese
0.3 mi from the venue
Food within easy reach of Columbus Performing Arts Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (163 reviews)
YES SUSHI
0.3 mi from the venue
Food within easy reach of Columbus Performing Arts Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (251 reviews)
Eye-Openers & Cocktails
Blu On Town
0.1 mi from the venue
Grab a drink before heading to Columbus Performing Arts Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (49 reviews)
AWOL Bar
0.2 mi from the venue
Start the event day with a nearby drinks stop.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (171 reviews)
The Olde Towne Tavern
0.5 mi from the venue
A convenient drinks stop near the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (1,242 reviews)
Mainline Bar + Courtyard
0.5 mi from the venue
Grab a drink before heading to Columbus Performing Arts Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (41 reviews)
Coffee & Cafes
Upper Cup Coffee
0.2 mi from the venue
A nearby coffee stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (1,053 reviews)
Java's Carnegie’s Cafe
0.2 mi from the venue
Coffee and a quick break before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (31 reviews)
Brioso Roastery & Coffee Bar
0.5 mi from the venue
Coffee near Columbus Performing Arts Center for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (261 reviews)
Coffee Bar at The Woodbury
0.5 mi from the venue
Coffee and a quick break before the event.
Google Maps rating: 3.6 (34 reviews)
The Roosevelt Coffeehouse
0.5 mi from the venue
A nearby coffee stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (1,140 reviews)
Blend Cafe & Bakery at Columbus State Community College
0.6 mi from the venue
Coffee and a quick break before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.9 (26 reviews)
Museums
Central Ohio Fire Museum, llc
0.8 mi from the venue
An easy cultural stop to add before Columbus Performing Arts Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (299 reviews)
Cultural Arts Center
1.0 mi from the venue
An easy cultural stop to add before Columbus Performing Arts Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (70 reviews)
American Museum of Natural History Dinosaur Gallery
1.1 mi from the venue
A nearby daytime option before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (41 reviews)
Center of Science and Industry (COSI)
1.2 mi from the venue
A nearby daytime option before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (3,275 reviews)
Attractions
Topiary Park
0.1 mi from the venue
A nearby option for the hours before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (2,221 reviews)
Columbus Museum of Art
0.2 mi from the venue
Another way to make more of your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (4,532 reviews)
Thurber House
0.3 mi from the venue
Add this nearby stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (125 reviews)
Discovery Park
0.5 mi from the venue
Another way to make more of your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.0 (12 reviews)
Saint Joseph Cathedral
0.5 mi from the venue
Another way to make more of your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (386 reviews)
Columbus Love Mural
0.5 mi from the venue
Another way to make more of your event day.
Google Maps rating: 3.5 (12 reviews)
Shopping
Bexley Square
2.4 mi from the venue
A nearby shopping stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (291 reviews)
Harrisburg Point Center
2.9 mi from the venue
Shop nearby before heading to the venue.
Google Maps rating: 3.8 (563 reviews)
Central Point Shopping Center
3.1 mi from the venue
Browse nearby shops before heading to Columbus Performing Arts Center.
Google Maps rating: 3.8 (1,259 reviews)
Lennox Town Center
3.2 mi from the venue
A nearby shopping stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (3,872 reviews)
Shoppes at Airpointe
4.1 mi from the venue
Browse nearby shops before heading to Columbus Performing Arts Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (104 reviews)
Southwest Square Shopping Center
4.1 mi from the venue
Browse nearby shops before heading to Columbus Performing Arts Center.
Google Maps rating: 3.8 (2,740 reviews)
AFTER THE EVENT
Your Encore
Evening and post-event options near Columbus Performing Arts Center. Hours can vary by day, so confirm current hours for your event date.
Restaurants
The Olde Oak
0.2 mi from the venue
Keep the night going with a meal after the event.
Today: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (752 reviews)
Gemüt Biergarten
0.3 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a post-event meal.
Today: 4:00 – 10:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (743 reviews)
Shang Shan | Chinese
0.3 mi from the venue
Keep the night going with a meal after the event.
Today: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (163 reviews)
Indian Oven
0.3 mi from the venue
Food near Columbus Performing Arts Center for after the show or game.
Today: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 – 9:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (891 reviews)
Bars & Nightlife
Blu On Town
0.1 mi from the venue
Keep the night going after the event.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (49 reviews)
AWOL Bar
0.2 mi from the venue
An option for a nightcap after the event.
Today: 2:00 PM – 2:30 AM
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (171 reviews)
The Olde Towne Tavern
0.5 mi from the venue
Keep the night going after the event.
Today: 11:00 AM – 2:30 AM
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (1,242 reviews)
Mainline Bar + Courtyard
0.5 mi from the venue
An option for a nightcap after the event.
Today: 3:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (41 reviews)
Getting to Columbus Performing Arts Center
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Rideshare
Uber, Lyft and local taxi service are common transportation options for visitors to Columbus Performing Arts Center in Columbus, OH. Event-day pickup and drop-off restrictions may apply, so check your rideshare app for the current designated location and instructions.
Transit
Regional Transit • COTA serves the Columbus metro. Check the transit agency for current routes, schedules and event-day service near Columbus Performing Arts Center.
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Parking & Event-Day Details
PARKING PRICES
Rates Can Change by Event
Parking availability, lot or garage access, pricing and event-day restrictions can vary for Columbus Performing Arts Center. Check the venue's official website and the specific event instructions before arrival.
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