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About Bicentennial Pavilion At Columbus Commons
The Bicentennial Pavilion at Columbus Commons is a permanent outdoor canopy stage located in the heart of downtown Columbus, Ohio. Nestled within a six-acre urban park atop an underground parking garage, this venue hosts a mix of concerts, community events, and festival experiences, including the popular Nationwide Picnic with the Pops. The space is designed for a relaxed, lawn-style viewing experience with general admission seating and ADA-accessible seating options. With convenient transit and nearby hotel and dining choices, it’s easy to plan a visit for a night of live music or a day out in the city.
Columbus Commons, renamed John F. Wolfe Columbus Commons in 2017, remains a central hub for culture and entertainment. The Bicentennial Pavilion continues to be the focus for headline performances and community stages while offering flexible viewing spaces that suit a variety of events.
Seating at the Bicentennial Pavilion is primarily general admission lawn seating. There is no formal public seating chart published. For ticketed shows, an FOH tent provides ADA/reserved seating. Parking is convenient with two nearby garages: Main Garage at 55 E Rich St and Underground Garage at 191 S Third St. The venue is well-supported by COTA for easy transit access. After the show, stroll to nearby downtown hotels and restaurants for a complete night out. Whether you’re catching a free Common Ground Concert or a paid performance, secure your seats early and plan ahead with our easy, no-fuss ticket options.
Nearby hotels within a short walk include The Westin Great Southern Columbus (310 S High St), The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square (75 E State St), Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel (50 N 3rd St), Hotel LeVeque (50 W Broad St), and Holiday Inn Columbus Downtown – Capitol Square (175 E Town St). For dining, you’ll find a range of options from casual eateries to fine dining, all within the neighborhood’s walkable grid. We’ve got you covered with trusted affiliate recommendations to help you book accommodations and meals that fit your plans.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location and venue: Columbus Bicentennial Pavilion, part of Columbus Commons at 160 S High St, Columbus, OH 43215.
- Venue type: permanent outdoor canopy stage within a six-acre urban park atop an underground parking garage.
- Seating and charts: general admission lawn seating with some accessible seating; no formal public seating chart published; seating is first-come, with FOH tent for ADA/reserved seating during ticketed shows.
- Parking: two Columbus Commons garages nearby – Main Garage (55 E Rich St) and Underground Garage (191 S Third St).
- Transit: Columbus Commons is served by COTA (transit partner).
- Nearby hotels: multiple downtown options within a short walk, e.g., The Westin Great Southern Columbus (310 S High St), The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square (75 E State St), Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel (50 N 3rd St), Hotel LeVeque (50 W Broad St), Holiday Inn Columbus Downtown – Capitol Square (175 E Town St).
- Notable events: Nationwide Picnic with the Pops (Columbus Symphony) held at the pavilion; Common Ground Concerts and other free/paid events hosted at the park.
- Renaming/demolitions: Columbus Commons renamed John F. Wolfe Columbus Commons in 2017; Bicentennial Pavilion itself has not been demolished or renamed.