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Visit Downtown Columbus This Summer for Some Outstanding Soul

Celebrate Columbus’ vibrant Black culture during CBUS Soul® Fest, presented by Columbus Recreation and Parks. Featuring live music, great food and lots of soul, this free event promises an unforgettable experience for all.

 

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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.

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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.

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Located on the beautiful Scioto Mile in downtown Columbus.

Bicentennial Park, 233 S Civic Center Dr., Columbus, OH 43215

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2024 Music

Check out our lineup here!

J Rawls Saturday | August 17, 2024 @ 4:00 pm | Plaza Stage
The Liquid Crystal Project Saturday | August 17, 2024 @ 5:00 pm | Plaza Stage
Kindred The Family Soul Saturday | August 17, 2024 @ 6:30 pm | Main Stage
Brianna O’Dell Saturday | August 17, 2024 @ 8:00 pm | Plaza Stage
Tony! Toni! Toné! Featuring D’Wayne Wiggins Saturday | August 17, 2024 @ 9:00 pm | Main Stage
PLEASE NOTE: Dates/times subject to change.

2024 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.

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Get more details on CBUS Soul® Fest and what you can expect there by reading through our list of frequently asked questions.

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