Sonic Temple Art and Music Festival

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MusicColumbus
DatesDates TBA · Usually MayCheck locally before booking
DurationSpringEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsSonic Temple built its identity as the
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Sonic Temple Art and Music Festival in Columbus

Sonic Temple Art and Music Festival is a hard rock and metal festival held annually in mid-May at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, produced by Danny Wimmer Presents. Launched in 2019 as a replacement for the long-running Rock on the Range, it paused from 2020 through 2022 because of the COVID-19 pandemic before returning in 2023 and has run every year since, expanding to five stages by 2026.

Its large stadium/festival scale makes it one of Ohio's strongest music rows.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Sonic Temple built its identity as the direct successor to Rock on the Range, one of the largest American rock festivals of the 2010s, inheriting its Columbus stadium setting while rebranding around a broader art-and-music concept

02

The mystery stays covered

Its 2019 debut sold out with an estimated 120,000 attendees across three days, and its headliner bills have consistently pulled from rock and metal's biggest names, including Metallica, Slipknot, Korn, and Linkin Park

03

The city starts moving

The festival's stage lineup has grown fast since its pandemic-era return, expanding from three stages in 2023 to four in 2024 and five in 2026, alongside a dedicated comedy and spoken-word tent that sets it apart from a straightforward multi-day rock bill

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

A rotating co-headliner format

Water and renewal

Living ritual

where a top act plays multiple nights of the festival rather than a single closing set

The sacred route

Living ritual

has recurred repeatedly since 2019

The local code

Living ritual

A SiriusXM comedy and spoken-word tent runs alongside the main music stages

Tradition 5

Living ritual

and the festival has expanded its stage count nearly every year it has operated

Tradition 6

Living ritual

a pattern organizers have made part of the event's ongoing identity as it grows from its Rock on the Range roots

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually May

Getting around

Driving/rideshare planning matters.

What to wear

Band t-shirts, denim or leather jackets, and durable footwear built for standing on stadium concrete and grass for long stretches are the festival norm. Mid-May Columbus weather swings...

Safety

Keep phone power, water, and a clear meeting point sorted before the main crowd arrives.

Where to stay

Columbus

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map39.96 N, 83.00 WOpen in Google Maps

Columbus, OH

TransportDriving/rideshare planning matters.
Stay areaColumbus

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Columbus via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Columbus, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for May.Compare faresFestival gearBand t-shirts, denim or leather jackets, and durable footwear built for standing on stadium concrete and grass for long stretches are the festival norm. Mid-May Columbus weather swings between warm sun and cool, sometimes wet evenings, so a packable rain layer or hoodie is worth carrying even on a sunny afternoon.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for United States and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Sonic Temple Art and Music Festival?

Sonic Temple Art and Music Festival is listed for May · Spring. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Sonic Temple Art and Music Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Columbus, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Spring is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Columbus, OH

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually May
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