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About Ohio Union Ballroom

Welcome to the Ohio Union, a premier on-campus event venue in Columbus, Ohio. The Archie M. Griffin Grand Ballroom offers a versatile space that can host up to 1,700 guests in theatre-style seating and can be divided into East and West ballrooms for flexible layouts. This page covers seating options, parking, transit, and nearby hotel and dining choices to help you plan a seamless event, whether it's a gala, conference, performance, or wedding reception.

Located at 1739 N. High Street inside the Ohio Union, the venue is part of a 34-space complex designed for conferences, galas, meetings, and performances. While public seating charts aren’t published, floorplans clearly show the East/West divisions and room placements, and capacity sheets are available to bookers for precise planning. We’ve got you with essential details to secure your seats and coordinate every detail.

Accessibility, transportation, and nearby lodging make the Ohio Union Ballroom a practical choice for attendees traveling from near and far. The Ohio Union South Parking Garage is accessible via campus entrances, with CampusParc rates applying. For getting around campus, The Ohio State University’s free Campus Area Bus Service (CABS) offers routes and On-Demand options, while the Buckeye Express stops near the Union. Additional transit options are available through COTA.

Looking for a place to stay or dine nearby? The University Hospitality District features several reputable hotels, including The Blackwell Inn, The Graduate Columbus, and Hyatt House OSU/Short North, among others. These partners are ideal for visiting guests, presenters, and performers who want to stay close to the venue. For dining, you’ll find a range of options in the Short North and campus-adjacent areas to suit every taste and schedule.

Notable events at the Archie M. Griffin Grand Ballroom include Rhythm and Flow: R&B Silent Disco, Buckeye Con in the Ohio Union Ballroom East, An Evening with Indya Moore at the Performance Hall, and the 2010 OSU Football Appreciation Banquet. The ballroom was renamed in January 2010 to honor Archie M. Griffin, a Buckeye legend and two-time Heisman Trophy recipient.

Whether you’re planning a formal gala, a conference, or an intimate performance, we’ve got you covered with practical information to help you secure dates, options, and amenities. Reach out for guidance on layout, capacity, and logistics to ensure a smooth experience for your event.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: Archie M. Griffin Grand Ballroom, Ohio Union, 1739 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43210.
  • Capacity: Archie M. Griffin Grand Ballroom seats up to 1,700 theatre-style; the space can be divided into East and West ballrooms.
  • Venue type: on-campus university event venue (Ohio Union) with 34 spaces for conferences, galas, meetings and performances.
  • Seating/chart: public seating charts aren’t published; floorplans show East/West divisions and room placements; capacity sheets are available to bookers.
  • Parking: Ohio Union South Parking Garage accessible via campus entrances; CampusParc rates apply.
  • Transit: served by The Ohio State University’s free Campus Area Bus Service (CABS) with On-Demand options; Buckeye Express stops near the Union; additional options via COTA.
  • Nearby hotels: University Hospitality District hotels (e.g., The Blackwell Inn, The Graduate Columbus, Hyatt House OSU/Short North, etc.).
  • Notable events: Rhythm and Flow: R&B Silent Disco (Archie Griffin Ballroom); Buckeye Con (Ohio Union Ballroom East); An Evening with Indya Moore (Performance Hall); 2010 OSU Football Appreciation Banquet (Archie Griffin Grand Ballroom).
  • Renamed: The ballroom was named Archie M. Griffin Grand Ballroom in January 2010.