Support Us Button Widget

5 facts about Columbus Symphony’s riverfront concert venue proposal

Read the latest news and updates about the Columbus Symphony’s plans to build a concert venue along the Scioto River.

CBUStoday Columbus Symphony rendering

How do you feel about a 200,000 sqft along the riverfront? | Rendering by AECOM

“Go big, or go home.”

We’re guessing that’s the motto for the Columbus Symphony, which submitted plans for a $275 million concert venue along the Scioto River. Here’s are five fast facts you need to know about this massive project:

  1. The concert hall would be 200,000 sqft.
  2. It would feature a main hall with 1,600 seats + a community theater with 500 seats.
  3. Officials hope to break ground in September 2025 and open the venue by June 2028.
  4. The current price tag is an estimate, but officials are hopeful to raise those funds through philanthropy, grants, and bonds.
  5. The venue would be open year-round with shows, concerts, and musicals.

Now we’re shining the spotlight on you. Do you want to see a new concert venue along the riverfront? Let us know.

More from CBUStoday
Ohio State defeated Notre Dame to win the National Championship. Explore our coverage, from player interviews to post-game celebrations.
Hanna gave her pregame predictions about each OSU football game this season, and we’ve got the final results of how she did.
Hit the slopes with skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing this winter less than an hour from Columbus at Mad River Mountain and Snow Trails.
Columbus has an incredibly rich history that is showcased in museums throughout the area. From COSI to the Columbus Museum of Art, pay a visit to these various spots to learn all there is to know about CBUS.
From poems to nonfiction, these are our top recommendations of books written by authors based in Columbus, Ohio.
The Buckeyes demolished the Ducks 41-21 in the Rose Bowl to advance to the Cotton Bowl Classic against Texas.
Whether your resolutions include trying new fitness classes or finding fun activities for the whole family — we’ve got you covered.
Including gifts for neighbors, foodies, significant others, homebodies, students, and gifts under $20.
Well, maybe not us directly — but CBUS really is the gift that keeps on giving.
To help make your entire process at the John Glenn Columbus International Airport as smooth as possible, we’ve created a guide that covers everything from gates and parking to details on the airport’s 50+ nonstop flights.