Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival
- Dates
- May 13 to 16, 2027
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Historic Crew Stadium
- Price
- $425 to $625Payment plan available
- Camping
- Available
- Last checked
- Nov 10, 2026
Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival returns to Historic Crew Stadium, Columbus, OH, May 13 to 16, 2027. Froligo tracks current ticket prices, camping, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
Sonic Temple is Danny Wimmer Presents' four-day hard-rock and metal festival at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, one of the largest rock gatherings in the United States. Spanning five stages and well over 100 acts a year, it mixes legacy metal and hard rock with a strong emo, metalcore and post-hardcore streak, and has grown into a destination event that draws fans from across the country. It runs as a non-camping, stadium-grounds festival with off-site park-and-shuttle options.
How it works
Four-day general admission with stadium seating is $425, all fees included, with field access at $600 and a combined GA Plus pass at $625. Single-day stadium passes run $180 to $195. VIP is $930, Rock Royalty $1,885 and the Columbus Owners Club $2,420. Camping is RV only, and parking is sold separately. Gates usually open between 11 am and noon, set times are posted about two weeks ahead, and re-entry is not allowed on ordinary passes.
Who it suits
It suits rock, metal and emo fans who want a big four-day stadium festival with a deep undercard. The event is all ages, and every attendee needs a full-price ticket, though children should have hearing protection. The art program, with daily live mural battles, over 300 feet of murals and an Art Mart of poster and print vendors, gives non-music breaks.
What people love
The breadth and depth of the lineup is the recurring draw: even attendees lukewarm on a given year's headliners point to the sheer number of strong bands across the undercard as what makes the weekend worth it. The multi-generational rock-and-metal community and the scale of the production are consistent highlights.
Last time around (2026)
The 2026 edition (May 14-17) set a record as the largest crowd in Sonic Temple history, headlined by Tool, My Chemical Romance, Shinedown and Megadeth across 140-plus acts, with an emo- and metalcore-heavy program. Weather swung from oddly cold Thursday and Friday nights to blazing heat later in the weekend. Traffic on exit remained a known pain point that organizers addressed with off-site park-and-shuttle.
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Listen
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Lineup
Here's who played in 2026:
Getting there
How do I get to Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival?
Historic Crew Stadium sits right beside I-71 on the north side of Columbus, a few miles from downtown, so most attendees arrive by car, by the Columbus State park-and-shuttle, or by rideshare to a designated drop-off lot. Parking at the stadium is sold in advance and can sell out, which is why the off-site shuttle exists; it starts running about an hour before gates open. The city bus works but runs roughly hourly and ends with a walk, so it suits only the patient. Every entrance has security screening and metal detectors, so aim to arrive early. The options below cover each route in more detail.
Nearest airport CMH.
By car
The nearest major airport is CMH, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
COTA Route 7 stops at CMH's ground transportation area and runs toward downtown Columbus. A further local connection or rideshare leg is needed from downtown.
Book / infoFestival shuttle
Not an airport connector, but the one confirmed OFFICIAL festival shuttle: round-trip service from Columbus State Community College to the venue, all 4 festival days. Documented here since it's the practical airport-to-venue chain for fly-in attendees without a car, combine with a rideshare/taxi leg from CMH to Columbus State first.
Book / infoTaxi & rideshare
CMH (John Glenn Columbus Intl) is the primary airport. Uber/Lyft pick up on the arrivals level (level 1) across the Arrivals drive at the ground-transportation area; taxis operate on the same level. Historic Crew Stadium is ~10 miles from CMH.
Book / infoTaxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
Affiliate Flying in? You can book an airport transfer from CMH in advance rather than joining the taxi queue on arrival. Transfer links may earn Froligo a commission; they never change the price you pay.
🅿 Parking
On site parking available. Cost 4-Day General Parking: $130 (all-in, fees included; next price level $150). CSCC Park & Shuttle (park at Columbus State + round-trip shuttle, all 4 days): $150. CSCC Shuttle-Only: $75. Prepay via Front Gate Tickets. On-site general parking is sold as a 4-day all-in pass via FrontGate. Columbus State Community College Park & Shuttle is the official remote-lot alternative for attendees who'd rather not drive directly to/park at the stadium footprint.
🚙 Car hire
Compare car hire at CMH
On site parking is available; if you are hiring a car it is worth checking the cost and how early it fills.
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Where
Venue
The venue has its own page with capacity, accessibility and parking.
Camping & Accommodation
Where do most people stay?
Most visitors stay in a Columbus hotel and travel in each day. The stadium is about 3.5 miles north of downtown and not far from the Ohio State campus, so hotels downtown, near campus or close to the stadium all work with a short shuttle or rideshare ride. Official hotel packages bundle a four-day pass with a room and add daily re-entry, which ordinary passes do not include. The on-site option is RV-only camping with no tent camping, and you must arrive in the RV itself. Compare the options below.
Is there camping at Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival?
Yes, on site camping is available.
Facilities
Camping site types 1
2026 pricing (2027 not yet published, camping described as 'almost sold out'): General RV (water + electric hookups, 110v/30/50-amp service) from $841. Premium RV (adds sewage hookup, sites closer to entrances) from $1,008. 5 nights (Wed noon-Mon noon), one parking pass with in/out privileges, up to 6 people per RV pass. Once checked in, the RV itself cannot leave the campground for the duration.
Not camping? Where to stay
Hotels nearby 2
Hotel selection made at checkout via Jampack. 'your choice of hotel' from Jampack's Columbus catalog, not one fixed property
Link coming soon701 E Hudson St, Columbus, OH 43211
Link coming soonWhere can I stay near Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival?
Budget stays 6
1700 Clara Street, Columbus, OH 43211
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates701 East Hudson Street, Columbus, OH 43211
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates1690 Clara Street, Columbus, OH 43211
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates3246 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH 43202
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates750 Stelzer Road, Columbus, OH 43219
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates919 South High Street, Columbus, OH 43206
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesMid-range hotels 3
2110 Tuttle Park Place, Columbus, OH 43210
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates50 South Front Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates887 Morse Road, Columbus, OH 43224
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesTreat yourself 2
2886 Airport Drive, Columbus, OH 43219
Typically $170-300 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates50 North Third Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Typically $170-300 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesAirport hotels 1
4265 Sawyer Road, Columbus, OH 43219
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
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What to bring
A four-day outdoor festival in a stadium in mid-May, rain or shine. Plan to travel light, drink plenty of water, and be ready for a swing between cold nights and hot days.
Full rule
Lockers measure 8 inches high, 12 wide and 18 deep and come with a universal phone charger. They can be reserved for one day or all four days, and with a four-day booking you can leave items stored overnight.
Full rule
One factory-sealed bottle of water (20 oz maximum) or one empty plastic refillable bottle is allowed. There is no size limit on refillable bottles.
Entry rules
Accessibility & comfort
What the organizer or venue publishes about getting around, and what they do not.
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Pricing
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Quick answers
When is Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival 2027?
May 13 to 16, 2027
How much are Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival tickets?
$425 to $625 per person, from the official ticket page. Prices change, so confirm before you buy.
Where is Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival held?
Historic Crew Stadium, Columbus, OH.