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✈️How to get to Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival
Planning your trip to Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), about 9 km from the venue.
- Allow about 13 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for Columbus or the nearest major station, then finish by bus, shuttle or taxi to the site.
- By car, plan for on-site parking and expect heavy traffic around the venue on festival days.
🛏️Where to stay near Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival
Accommodation near the Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival site fills up fast. Compare hotels, apartments and rentals nearby and book early to stay as close to the stage as possible.
Also consider staying around Columbus, the nearest large city, if the closest options to the site are sold out.
Estimated travel time to the site
| Distance | 🚗 Car / taxi | 🚴 Bike | 🚶 On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~1 km | ~3 min | ~4 min | ~12 min |
| ~3 km | ~7 min | ~12 min | ~36 min |
| ~5 km | ~11 min | ~20 min | ~1 h |
| ~10 km | ~22 min | ~40 min | ~2 h |
Public transport: depends on the network around Columbus.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
🗺️Things to do near Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, Columbus and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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📋About
Sonic Temple 2026: metal and rock festival in Columbus, Ohio
The Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival gathers heavy music fans each year at the Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. The successor to Rock on the Range, this outdoor event has grown into one of the largest rock and metal gatherings in the United States, combining concerts, art and alternative culture across four days.
The 2026 edition features 147 artists led by metal and rock. Headliners Tool, My Chemical Romance, Bring Me The Horizon and Shinedown lead a bill that also embraces hip-hop and pop.
The programme delves into metalcore, nu metal, thrash metal, deathcore and post-hardcore, alongside pop punk, hard rock and grunge. Acts like Megadeth and Lamb of God sit alongside emo pop and punk rock outfits.
Sonic Temple 2026 runs May 14–17 in Columbus, Ohio. Browse the full lineup and grab your tickets.
