Aug. 15-16 | Bicentennial Park
Visit Downtown Columbus This Summer for Some Outstanding Soul
CBUS Soul® Fest, presented by Columbus Recreation and Parks, features live music, great food and lots of soul! Admission is free, and the festival is open to all.
What?
What?
This downtown Columbus summer festival features live music from a great lineup of musicians and some fantastic local food and beverages. Admission is free, and the festival is open to all.
When?
When?
2025 Dates & Hours
This event has expanded to two days this year!
Friday, Aug. 15 | 4 – 10 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 16 | 4 – 10 p.m.
Where?
Where?
Located on the beautiful Scioto Mile in downtown Columbus.
Bicentennial Park, 233 S Civic Center Dr., Columbus, OH 43215
Live Music
Check out our lineup here!
Food & Beverages
Check out our list of food trucks available at CBUS Soul® Fest. Check out the beverage lineup, including your favorite Pepsi products, by visiting Beverages.
CBUS Soul® Fest builds upon Experience Columbus’ CBUS Soul® platform that amplifies the rich, historic, innovative, and forward-moving Black culture that helps to fuel the vibrancy of Columbus.
Learn More
Get more details on CBUS Soul® Fest and what you can expect there by reading through our list of frequently asked questions.