
This modern facility can transform itself from a 10,200 seat concert hall . . . to a 300-booth trade show . . . to a banquet hall hosting thousands . . . to an equine and livestock center . . . to a sports coliseum – almost overnight. The Celeste Center makes versatility an art, in impressive dimensions. There’s 60,000 sq. ft. of unobstructed floor space; a permanent stage, 75′ W x 32′ D, and temporary staging up to 60′ W x 32′ D’; and peak ceiling height of 53′. It also features air conditioning, an excellent sound system, dressing rooms with showers, large restrooms, office space, concession stands and a full-color outdoor electronic marquee. The Celeste Center has the ability to be whatever you need it to be.
- Celeste Center marquee during the annual Goodguys PPG Nationals at the Ohio Expo Center
- The Buckeye Gymnastics Show uses a set-up in the Celeste Center that is appropriate for the event.
- This image shows the standard concert set-up for the Celeste Center.
- Guests enjoy a concert in the Celeste Center in 2015.
- This exterior shot shows the backstage area of the Celeste Center, which is clearly labeled with internally-lit LED channel letters for ease of navigation for pedestrians and drivers.
- The Arnold Sports Festival used the Celeste Center for a charity boxing match and cheerleading competition in 2015.
- The Celeste Center marquee is easily programmable by our staff with either custom-designed artwork for your event or pre-designed graphics provided by your staff when submitted three weeks in advance.
- This overhead view shows the massive Celeste Center during the annual Ohio State Fair.
For more details and booking information, contact:
Rental Services
Ohio Expo Center
717 E. 17th Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43211-2698
(614) 466-8346