KEMBA Live!
KEMBA Live!, at 405 Neil Avenue in Columbus's Arena District, has an indoor music hall, an outdoor amphitheater and a plaza making up three concert spaces. Parking is across the street at the McConnell Garage and can be bought in advance, and every entry is accessible. Haunted Fest, held outdoors here, runs rain or shine with no re-entry.
Before you go
- Indoor or outdoor
- Both: an indoor music hall, an outdoor amphitheater and a plaza
- Official site
- promowestlive.com
- Next festival here
- Haunted Fest Columbus, Oct 30, 2026
Worth knowing before you go
- Find out which of the three spaces your show is in; the music hall and the outdoor amphitheater are very different experiences.
- For outdoor events the preferred ADA entry is at the top of the hill near Brodbelt Lot, with ADA parking in the adjacent LAZ Parking lot.
- Haunted Fest runs rain or shine with no re-entry.
- Parking can be bought in advance through Arena District or Park Columbus.
Festivals here
Venue basics: McConnell Garage across the street; buy ahead · Indoor hall, outdoor amphitheater and plaza · All entries accessible; ADA viewing in and out.
Is it for you
Choose it if
- You want a purpose-built concert venue with polished lighting and sound.
- You want accessible entries and dedicated ADA viewing indoors and out.
- You want a city venue with a parking garage across the street.
Think twice if
- You want to camp on site: there is no camping.
- You want to come and go during an outdoor festival: Haunted Fest has no re-entry.
Getting there and parking
KEMBA Live! is at 405 Neil Avenue in the Arena District. The McConnell Garage is across the street, and you can buy parking in advance through Arena District or Park Columbus. For outdoor events, ADA parking is in the adjacent lot run by LAZ Parking and the preferred ADA entry is at the top of the hill near Brodbelt Lot.
Festival-specific · Haunted Fest ColumbusHeld on the outdoor side, rain or shine, with no re-entry.
Accessibility
All entries are accessible. Indoors, ADA viewing is at the House Left Cutout; outdoors it is on the Top Hill Deck. There are accessible restrooms and an elevator, and you can request an interpreter by emailing the venue.
Confirm your specific needs with the venue before you travel (promowestlive.com).
Camping
No camping identified. This is an urban concert venue.
Food, water and what you can bring
Mikey's Late Night Slice is the food provider for KEMBA Live! and A&R Music Bar. Outdoor festivals here add food vendors, and some events run free water stations.
Festival-specific · Haunted Fest ColumbusFood vendors and bars on site.
Sound and sensory
The venue's design is the draw: state-of-the-art lighting, acoustical systems and a reversible stage serving three concert spaces. A show in the music hall and a festival on the outdoor amphitheater are very different experiences, so know which space you are booked into.
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Quick answers
Where do I park for KEMBA Live!?
The McConnell Garage is across the street, and you can buy parking in advance through Arena District or Park Columbus. ADA parking for outdoor events is in the adjacent LAZ Parking lot.
Is KEMBA Live! wheelchair accessible?
Yes. All entries are accessible, with ADA viewing at the House Left Cutout indoors and the Top Hill Deck outdoors, accessible restrooms and an elevator.
Is KEMBA Live! indoors or outdoors?
Both. There is an indoor music hall, an outdoor amphitheater and a plaza, three concert spaces in all.
Can I camp at KEMBA Live!?
No. It is an urban concert venue in the Arena District.
Is there food at KEMBA Live!?
Yes. Mikey's Late Night Slice is the venue's food provider, and outdoor festivals bring food vendors and bars.
Is there free water at KEMBA Live!?
Sometimes. Some outdoor festivals here run free water stations.
Can I get an interpreter at KEMBA Live!?
Yes. Interpreter requests go through the venue email.
Does Haunted Fest go ahead in the rain?
Yes. Haunted Fest is outdoors, rain or shine, with no re-entry, and it is all ages.
A little history
PromoWest calls KEMBA Live! the first indoor and outdoor concert venue in America. Haunted Fest Columbus holds its 2026 festival on the outdoor side.