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About Greater Columbus

The Greater Columbus Convention Center (GCCC) sits in the heart of downtown Columbus at 400 N High St, OH 43215. With 1.8 million square feet of total space and 373,000 square feet of contiguous exhibit space, it’s one of the city’s premier venues for large conventions, expos, and conferences. The center features expansive ballroom space, including Battelle Grand, Union Station Ballroom, and Short North Ballroom, totaling 114,000 square feet for grand events. Whether you’re attending the Arnold Sports Festival, ASAE Annual Meetings, or other major conventions, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your seats and plan your visit.

Plan ahead with convenient access to parking, transit, and nearby hotels and dining. We’ll outline the essentials so you can focus on the experience—without the hassle.

From easy surface parking to six on-site garages totaling around 4,700 spaces, the GCCC is designed to move large crowds smoothly. CoGo public transit services the downtown area, and skybridges connect to adjacent hotels for seamless arrival. Notable venues and spaces include Battelle Grand (74,000 square feet) with theater seating up to 4,434 and banquet seating up to 2,290. If you’re visiting for a marquee event like the Arnold Expo, or a large convention, you’ll find flexible layouts and ample room to explore. When you’re ready to plan your stay, see our recommended nearby hotels and dining options below to secure a convenient, comfortable experience. Remember, the Greater Columbus Convention Center continues to serve as a premier event hub after expansions in 1999 and 2017.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 400 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215.
  • Venue type and size: Downtown convention center with 1.8 million sq ft total space; 373,000 sq ft contiguous exhibit space; 114,000 sq ft of ballroom space including Battelle Grand, Union Station Ballroom, and Short North Ballroom.
  • Largest room and seating: Battelle Grand Ballroom (74,000 sq ft) with theater seating up to 4,434; banquet seating up to 2,290.
  • Parking: Six on-site parking facilities totaling approximately 4,700 parking spaces.
  • Transit: Served by CoGo (Columbus’s public transit system) and downtown access; easy surface access and skybridges to adjacent hotels.
  • Nearby hotels: Hilton Columbus Downtown is connected to the GCCC via a skybridge; Hyatt Regency Columbus is also connected to the GCCC.
  • Notable events hosted: The Arnold Sports Festival (Arnold Expo) is a marquee event regularly held at the GCCC; the center has also hosted ASAE Annual Meetings and other large conventions.
  • Renamed/demolished status: The center remains the Greater Columbus Convention Center; it has undergone expansions (1999 and 2017) but has not been demolished or renamed.