Parking & Directions
Columbus is the capital of Ohio, located in the center of the state, halfway between Cleveland and Cincinnati at the intersection of I-70 and 1-71. CBUS Soul® Fest is located on the downtown Columbus riverfront along the city’s revitalized Scioto Mile in Bicentennial Park. (233 Civic Center Dr., Columbus, OH 43215)
Reserve your parking* ahead of time and save yourself the hassle through ParkColumbus.
Many local bus routes offer service to downtown Columbus.
Ride your bike along one of the many trails and bikeways that lead to The Scioto Mile.
*Illegally parked cars will be ticketed and towed. Accessible parking is available in area surface lots and parking garages. To use accessible parking, you will need to have a disability license plate, placard or other state-issued identification.
2026 Street Closures
9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2 to 6 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 6
- Civic Center Drive (From Main Street to Noble Street)
9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 3 to 6 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 6
- Rich/Main Street (From Washington Boulevard to Ludlow Street)
- Civic Center Drive (From Broad Street to Mound Street)
- 2nd Street (From Main Street to Noble Street)
- Jewett Street (From Main Street to Noble Street)
- Noble Street (From Civic Center Drive to Jewett Street)
- Washington Boulevard (From Broad Street to Town Street)
*Street closures are subject to change.