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THE FESTIVAL FILE / 2026

CBUS Soul Fest

Sep 4–5, 2026

Columbus, Ohio

Confirmed

Last held Sep 4–5, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. Dates for the next edition have not been announced.

Official festival site

Before you go

  • WeatherHeat advisory for Columbus through 8 p.m. Friday

    The National Weather Service has a heat advisory in effect for the Columbus area until 8 p.m. EDT on Sept. 4, with heat index values around 100-103 degrees. The festival runs 4-10 p.m., so plan for water and shade early in the evening.

    Seen 2026-09-04 · Source ↗

  • TicketsFree admission, no ticket needed

    The official site confirms admission to CBUS Soul Fest is free and no tickets are required for any performer. The event runs 4-10 p.m. both Friday and Saturday at Bicentennial Park.

    Seen 2026-09-04 · Source ↗

  • TravelDowntown road closures around Bicentennial Park Sept. 2-6

    Columbus has closed several downtown streets for the festival, including Civic Center Drive from Main to Noble, Rich/Main Street between Washington Boulevard and Ludlow, and Second, Jewett and Noble streets, through 6 a.m. Sept. 6. Allow extra time for parking and access to the Scioto Mile.

    Seen 2026-09-04 · Source ↗

Other2026
Columbus, OHCBUS Soul FestSep 4–5
The Festivalist date card · original typographic treatment
01 / THE MUSIC

The lineup.

  • Stokley
  • Lalah Hathaway
  • Cherimondis J
  • DJ BLCKUNICORN
  • N'Shai Iman
  • Gabrielle Solange
  • DJ IQ
  • Ria Blaq
02 / GETTING IN

Know your ticket.

We have not found prices for this one yet. Last checked 2026-09-03.

03 / BEFORE YOU GO

The practical details.

WHERE
Bicentennial Park
CAMPING
No on-site camping
AGE POLICY
All ages
DATES
Confirmed

Admission is free and the festival is open to all. Hours 4–10 p.m. both days.

On the festival’s site

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