Columbus Civic Center is a multipurpose sports and entertainment venue at 400 4th Street in Columbus, Georgia. From SureStay Hotel by Best Western Columbus Downtown, it takes about 26 minutes to walk or 6 minutes to drive there.
- Address: 400 4th Street, Columbus, GA 31901
- Venue: Sports and entertainment events, with arena seating and flat-floor space
- Tickets: Available through Ticketmaster or the Civic Center Ticketmaster Box Office
- Arrival: METRA Route 12 serves the Civic Center
What to expect at Columbus Civic Center
Columbus Civic Center is a multipurpose venue with arena seating, flat-floor space and hospitality suites. Completed in April 1996, it has 10,000 arena seats, 23,000 square feet of flat-floor space and 5,000 square feet of hospitality suites; seating capacity can vary with floor specifications.
The venue has six concession stands and portable concession outlets on both floors of the concourse. Purchases inside are cashless: Visa, Mastercard, Discover and mobile payments such as Apple Pay or Google Wallet are accepted, but American Express is not. A third-party vendor may have a different payment policy.
Clear bags are permitted, and personal items and bags may be searched. If you bring a prohibited bag, you may be asked to return it to your car. Firearms and weapons are prohibited, re-entry is not allowed, and smoking is not permitted inside.
How do you find events and buy Columbus Civic Center tickets?
The Civic Center events page is the place to check what is scheduled, as events range across sports and entertainment. For single tickets, buy through Ticketmaster.com or the Civic Center Ticketmaster Box Office; the ticket-office number is 706-653-4460.
The venue says it uses mobile ticketing only. For children, those under 2 do not need a ticket if seated on a parent or guardian’s lap. Children age 3 and older need a ticket unless an event specifies otherwise.
The Civic Center gives weekday box office hours as 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM; it opens at 1:00 PM on event days, and hours are subject to change. Check the official site before you go.
How do you get to the venue from downtown?
METRA Route 12, named Veterans Parkway / Civic Center / Victory Drive, serves both the Civic Center and the METRA Transfer Center. Its posted schedule runs Monday through Saturday, and the route is wheelchair accessible.
If you are planning a wider visit around the venue, the downtown Columbus neighborhood guide can help put the Civic Center in context.
Route and transit planning can help you coordinate your arrival.
The guide to getting around Columbus covers local transport options.
What should you know about parking and arrival?
The venue’s guidance is to return prohibited bags to your car, so check its bag rules before setting out and leave extra time if you may need to make that trip. Since re-entry is prohibited, bring what you need for the event when you first enter.
For an accessible visit, the Civic Center has 77 accessible seats, special-needs restrooms and one patron elevator. Wheelchairs are available from Guest Services on a first-come, first-served basis.
What can you plan around an event?
With concession stands and portable outlets on both concourse floors, you can buy food inside the venue. Keep the cashless payment policy in mind, and remember that a third-party vendor may set its own payment rules.
FAQs
Where is Columbus Civic Center?
It is at 400 4th Street, Columbus, GA 31901.
Can you buy tickets at the box office?
Yes. Single tickets are available through the Civic Center Ticketmaster Box Office as well as Ticketmaster.com.
Are bags allowed inside?
Clear bags are permitted. Personal items and bags may be searched, and prohibited bags may need to be returned to your car.
Does the venue have accessible seating?
Yes. The Civic Center has 77 accessible seats, special-needs restrooms and a patron elevator. Wheelchairs are available from Guest Services on a first-come, first-served basis.