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About Germain Amphitheater

Germain Amphitheater, once a premier outdoor concert venue in Columbus, Ohio, welcomed music fans from 1994 to 2007. Located at 2200 Polaris Parkway, the venue featured a mix of fixed seating under cover and a large lawn, with a total capacity of about 20,000. Though it closed in 2007 and was demolished by 2012, the site has since evolved with nearby additions like IKEA (opened 2017) and Topgolf (opened 2018). Whether you’re researching the venue’s history or planning a visit to the area, here’s a practical guide to what Germain Amphitheater offered and what you can expect nearby today.

Inside Germain Amphitheater, guests could enjoy 6,700 fixed seats under cover and 13,300 in the lawn area, making it a flexible space for large-scale concerts and festival-style events. The venue hosted a diverse lineup over the years, including The Moody Blues with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, Rush, Aerosmith, Metallica, Janet Jackson, Phish, Spice Girls, Farm Aid, and more. Its final show on September 16, 2007 by Toby Keith marked the end of an era. Today, visitors to the Polaris Parkway corridor will find development pockets and family-friendly entertainment options, with Topgolf occupying part of the former site and IKEA nearby. If you’re looking for tickets to past acts or want to explore related venues in Columbus, we’ve got you covered with reliable access and easy booking.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: 20,000 total (6,700 fixed seats under cover + 13,300 lawn).
  • Location: 2200 Polaris Parkway, Columbus, OH 43240.
  • Opened: June 15, 1994; Closed: September 16, 2007; Demolished by 2012.
  • Original name: Polaris Amphitheater; renamed Germain Amphitheater in 2003 after Germain Automotive Group acquired naming rights.
  • Notable events included The Moody Blues with Columbus Symphony Orchestra (opening night), Rush, Aerosmith, Metallica, Janet Jackson, Phish, Spice Girls, Farm Aid; final show by Toby Keith on September 16, 2007.
  • Redevelopment: IKEA opened nearby in 2017; Topgolf opened on the remainder of the site in 2018.