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Festival Map

Map will be updated periodically leading up to the start of the festival.

WHEN IS SONIC TEMPLE?

May 8·9·10·11, 2025

Location

Historic Crew Stadium
One Black and Gold Blvd
Columbus, OH 43211

General FAQs

Historic Crew Stadium is located in the north of the city of Columbus, about 3.5 miles from downtown Columbus and not far east from the Ohio State University Campus.

The stadium lies adjacent to the I-71, which runs between Cleveland and downtown Columbus. From the I-71 take exit 111 toward 17th Avenue. Turn west onto 17th Avenue and directly right following the sign for Crew Stadium.

If arriving by public transport, Historic Crew Stadium can be reached with bus 4. Take the bus from Capital Square (corner E Broad Street and S High Street) or further north from N High Street. The bus goes in the direction of Indianola. Get off after about 15 minutes at the corner of N 4th Street and E 17th Avenue. From there it’s an approximate 15-minute walk to the stadium. Buses run about once every hour.

Address: One Black and Gold Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio 43211

Sonic Temple is a rain or shine event, however, there are several instances in which the festival may be paused, evacuated, or canceled due to inclement weather, including (but not limited to): severe thunderstorms, lightning in our festival radius, excessive wind, hail, flooding, or as directed by local emergency personnel. We recommend fans review our Health & Safety page, so you can be best prepared to get to safety in the event of inclement weather.

This is an all ages event. All attendees are required to purchase a full price ticket, regardless of age. We strongly encourage parents to bring hearing protection for their children.

Re-entry into the festival is not permitted unless you are camping on-site and have a camping wristband or purchased a Hotel + Admission package, through Jampack. Once you have entered the venue each day, you will not be allowed to leave and come back in. Please plan accordingly. If there is an emergency and you must leave, please speak to a supervisor at the gate.

We work with Living The Dream Foundation, a great company that will do their best to accommodate these special fans when possible. They will screen all requests and reach out if there is an opportunity! Find out more and to contact LTD Foundation HERE.

Lost & Found is located at the Info Booths-located near each entrance. In addition to visiting the Info Booth on-site, there will be a link available on our website and festival mobile app during show days to search our found items database to see if your lost item has been turned in or submit a claim for your lost item. Post-show Lost & Found location will be shared on our social media during the show weekend.

A full schedule with set times will be posted about two weeks before the show via our website, socials and mobile app.

Gate times are TBD and will be announced closer to the event. Usually gates open between 11am-Noon, however, this is subject to change.

Yes. Beer, wine and mixed drinks will be sold to those 21 or older with a valid government issued photo ID.

Lockers will be available in the General Admission and VIP areas. You can reserve a locker in advance HERE or on-site at the festival, subject to availability. Each locker measures 8”H x 12”W x 18”D and comes with a universal phone charger. Lockers can be reserved for a single day or all 4 days, and if you book for all 4 days, you can leave your items securely stored overnight!

We’ve partnered with our friends at Jampack, to offer packages that include weekend passes and discounted hotel reservation. Click HERE to grab your hotel package now!

If you are interested in becoming a food vendor at Sonic Temple 2025, please apply HERE. Please note the application is available from a desktop computer only and not phone. We recommend filling out using the Chrome internet browser. We are not currently accepting marketplace vendor applications at this time.

This year Danny Wimmer Presents is partnering with ALL IN at Sonic Temple. One facet of All In’s program is a “Parent Pod.” This is an area where mothers who prefer a private place to nourish their babies, or parents who would like a more private space to change their babies can come. It will be located next to the Access Center. In the Parent Pod, there will be seating and power.
 
While we do not store breastmilk or formula, there will be ice available for you in this area. We will not be able to secure any breast pumps in this area.
 
 If you have any questions feel free to reach out to access@sonictemplefestival.com.

We are not currently accepting fan or band submissions for signed or unsigned artists. All lineup decisions are being managed through direct invitations. Please keep an eye on our official channels for updates regarding future submission opportunities for upcoming festivals.

 
Yes! We are providing complimentary water refill stations throughout the festival grounds. Just bring an empty, refillable water bottle, and stay hydrated all weekend long. Metal or glass refillable water bottles are prohibited. There is no size limit on refillable water bottles. 
Clean Vibes:
Rock hard, recycle harder! We are excited to have Clean Vibes return to Sonic Temple to keep Columbus clean.  Clean Vibes will be accepting volunteers to help with the cleanup and recycling effort in exchange for admission to the festival.  Volunteer applications will be available closer to the event. Submit your volunteer application today, HERE
 
Fan-To-Fan Services:
We’re on the lookout for friendly, enthusiastic individuals ready to make a difference at our Information Booths and Accessibility Centers. If you’re ready to help create an inclusive, unforgettable experience for music lovers, we’d love to have you on board! Submit your Fan-To-Fan Volunteer application today, HERE

Cashless FAQs

Credit cards and RFID wristband payments will be accepted in addition to Tap to Pay, Apple Pay and Google Pay. 

All food and beverage vendors, rides and merchandise tents will accept RFID wristband and/or card payments

Yes! We will have reverse ATMs on site, for you to exchange your cash into a prepaid Visa. The reverse ATM will have a $5 minimum and $500 maximum transaction, with a $4 fee per cash to card exchange.

While cash is not accepted inside the venue, cash will still be accepting for day of show parking purchases. 

Our General Store in camping and the Box Office will be cashless. We will have reverse ATMs nearby for your use! If you are needing your RV pumped out, they will only accept cash. 

When using a reverse ATM, you will be issued a card which works as a Visa Gift Card, which can be used outside of the festival! 

Allowed / Not Allowed Items

Cellphones & small portable chargers
Sunscreen (non-aerosol)
One factory-sealed bottle of water (20 oz. Max size) or one empty plastic refillable water bottle (no hydroflasks or yetis)
Binoculars
Towels and light blankets
Small, point-and-shoot digital camera
Hats and sunglasses
Earplugs
Sealed packs of cigarettes & cigars
Vape pens & e-cigarettes
We strongly encourage you to not bring bags of any sort. If you must bring a bag, please abide by our bag policy below:

No large bags, backpacks, or duffle bags – see bag policy in allowed items
No coolers or picnic baskets
No outside food or beverages – exception: one factory-sealed bottle of water (20 oz. Max size)
No metal containers (ex. Yetis or hydroflasks)
No glass containers
No strollers
No video cameras or gopros
No audio recording devices
No laptops or tablets
No professional cameras or cameras with removable lenses
No selfie sticks
No lasers or laser pointers
No drones
No chairs of any kind – including inflatable lounger air sofas
No umbrellas
No hula hoops or totems
No balloons or beach balls
No confetti or glow sticks
No aerosol cans
No whistles or air horns
No fireworks or explosives
No musical instruments of any kind
No camelbaks or other refillable hydration packs
No weapons of any kind
No drugs or drug paraphernalia
No pets (with exception of service animals)
No colors or patches
No chains, chain wallets, or spikes
No unauthorized vending or advertising
No walkie talkies/two way radios

Your safety is our number one concern, so these items are also subject to change at any time and at the discretion of the security staff.

While outside food is generally not allowed at Sonic Temple we recognize that some patrons may need to bring in small amounts of food as a reasonable accommodation. In these cases, here are some requirements for the food:
  • Please pack the food in clear Ziplock bags.
  • If you need a cooler it needs to be a small and soft-sided cooler no bigger than 12” X 9” X 9″.
  • It will be subject to a respectful security screening for the safety of all our patrons.. Basically, they will need to see that you have just food and an ice pack in the cooler if you use one.
  • When you enter the festival, please use the Access Lane.
  • Only bring food for the day.
  • If you are bringing anything to drink: it must be sealed, non-alcoholic – glass containers of any size will not be allowed into Sonic Temple – no exceptions. This is for the safety of all our fans.
 
We want you to enjoy Sonic Temple safely. If you need to bring medication with you here are a few requirements:
  • Prescription medication must be in the pharmacy bottle with a current & valid prescription stating: your name, medication name and dosage. Our medical staff will verify this if necessary.
  • You must have a valid ID ready to present if requested,
  • The name on your valid ID and the name on the current & valid prescription bottle must match.
  • You are entering the event with sufficient medication for one day.
  • If you will be bringing any medical supplies that require disposal after use, please use appropriate ease containers found at our Medical Tents, please for the safety of our staff that handles the trash – do not dispose of these items in the trash bins or portable restrooms.
  • Medications that need to be inhaled are allowed only by prescription, and must meet the same requirements listed above, an example of this would be an inhaler.
  • Marijuana and Medical Marijuana, in any form, is not allowed at Sonic Temple. 
  • Please Note: Drugs of any kind (including cannabis and cannabis products) are prohibited without exception.
  • Over the counter medication, with the exception of marijuana in any form, will be allowed in daily amounts and must be in original & sealed bottles.
 
If you have any additional questions please email access@sonictemplefestival.com

Evacuation Map

Festival Info

Sonic Temple is an outdoor event.

Lineup, schedules, and set times are subject to change.