Columbus, GA venue guide
Plan your visit to Columbus Civic Center in Columbus, GA with entrance, accessibility, transit, parking, dining, and upcoming event details.
Bag policy
Management asks guests not to bring bags at all. Allowed options are a fully clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bag up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches, a one-gallon clear freezer bag, or a non-clear clutch no bigger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches; backpacks, fanny packs, mesh or tinted bags, camera or binocular cases and seat cushions are not allowed.
Entrances
The venue does not publish a standard door time. Security screening with handheld metal detectors and bag searches, plus ticket scanning, happens outside before entry, tickets are mobile-only through Ticketmaster, and re-entry is not allowed.
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Management asks guests not to bring bags at all. Allowed options are a fully clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bag up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches, a one-gallon clear freezer bag, or a non-clear clutch no bigger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches; backpacks, fanny packs, mesh or tinted bags, camera or binocular cases and seat cushions are not allowed.
Verified Sep 27, 2026Columbus Civic Center official site
Verified Sep 27, 2026Columbus Civic Center official site
The arena has up to 77 wheelchair-accessible seats, accessible restrooms and a guest elevator to the right of the front entrance. A limited number of loaner wheelchairs are available first come, first served from Guest Services, and service animals as defined by the ADA are welcome.
Verified Sep 27, 2026Columbus Civic Center official site
Policies can change by event. Venue signs, staff, and official event notices are the source of truth at the door.
Getting there
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400 4th Street (Also Known As Victory Dr, US 280), Columbus, GA, 31901
METRA Route 12 (Veterans Parkway, Civic Center and Victory Drive) runs from the METRA Transfer Center and stops on Veterans Parkway and 4th Street right by the arena. Check METRA schedules before evening events, since bus service may not run late.
Verified Sep 27, 2026METRA Transit System (Columbus Consolidated Government) official site
Parking
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Official operating notes that apply across events at this venue.
Six concession stands and several portable carts are spread across both concourse levels, with brands such as Bruster's, Nathan's and Chester's on the East Concourse and a pizza stand on the West Concourse. The building is cashless and takes Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Apple Pay and Google Wallet, but not American Express.
Verified Sep 27, 2026Columbus Civic Center official site
The arena has five women's, five men's and four family restrooms, located on both sides just past the front lobby and along the upstairs concourse. Following the building signage is the easiest way to find them.
Verified Sep 27, 2026Columbus Civic Center official site
Merchandise for the in-house sports teams is sold on the concourse, and for concerts and other shows staff can point guests to merchandise on the day of the event. River Dragons gear is also sold online.
Verified Sep 27, 2026Columbus Civic Center official site
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