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About Battelle Grand Ballroom
Battelle Grand Ballroom is a large, multi-purpose space within the Greater Columbus Convention Center (GCCC) in downtown Columbus, Ohio. With a total of 74,000 square feet of flexible space, it’s designed to host concerts, trade shows, conferences, and athletic events. The main floor offers 50,000 square feet of open space, complemented by a mezzanine of 24,000 square feet. The ballroom can be configured for various seating arrangements, including a theater capacity of up to 5,411, with subspaces that can accommodate different audience sizes.
Whether you’re planning a headline concert, a large trade show, or a major tournament, Battelle Grand provides reliable, straightforward ticketing and event planning support. We’ve got you covered from booking to day-of coordination, with practical details to help you secure your seats and plan the perfect visit to downtown Columbus.
Location is central in Columbus’ downtown core, adjacent to the Scioto River and connected to a network of hotels, restaurants, and transportation options. Parking is available at multiple nearby garages and lots, with pricing and ingress/egress details provided at the time of booking. The venue is ADA-accessible, and transportation options include the COTA CBUS Downtown Circulator and the AirConnect service from the airport. Nearby hotels range from budget-friendly stays to full-service properties, including direct connections to the convention center via the Hyatt Regency Columbus and several downtown options like Le Méridien/The Joseph, Renaissance Columbus Downtown, and Graduate Columbus. For dining, you’ll find a mix of quick-service and upscale options within easy reach of the convention center and Battelle Grand.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center, South Building, 400 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43215.
- Venue type and size: Large multi-purpose ballroom/exhibit space within the GCCC; Battelle Grand totals 74,000 sq ft with space on the main floor (50,000 sq ft) and mezzanine (24,000 sq ft).
- Seating capacity (configurable): Entire Battelle Grand Ballroom theater capacity 5,411; Battelle Grand Main Floor theater 4,368; North 2,508; South 1,708; Balcony 1,043; other subspaces listed in capacity chart.
- Parking: Multiple nearby garages/lots including Ohio Center Garage (400 N High St), Goodale Garage (70 East Goodale St), South Garage (50 East Nationwide Blvd), Vine Street Garage (45 Vine St), and North/Surface lots; event parking often around $25 with no in/out privileges.
- Transit: Served by COTA CBUS Downtown Circulator; AirConnect service from the airport; facility is ADA-accessible with wheelchairs/scooters available.
- Nearby hotels: Red Roof Inn, Crowne Plaza, Drury Inn, and The Lofts are nearby; connected options include Hyatt Regency Columbus (directly connected to the Convention Center) and other Downtown hotels such as Le Méridien/The Joseph, Renaissance Columbus Downtown, and Graduate Columbus.
- Notable events: Hosted concerts (e.g., Elvis Costello, Kiss, Culture Club, Cyndi Lauper), MAC men’s basketball tournaments (1993–1994), and other large-scale trade shows and athletic events; renamed Battelle Grand in 2010 after a major renovation.