A natural home for major sporting events, concerts, consumer shows, horse shows, truck and tractor pulls – the circus! Depending on your needs, there’s seating for up to 7,000 in color-coded sections. And the facility is designed to make your event successful in every detail. Arena size: 225′ x 112′, and 65′ high at its peak. Excellent lighting. Sound system. Locker/dressing rooms with showers, VIP and press boxes. Concession stands, showcases for displays, plus offices and storage if you need them. Got a show to put on? We’ve got the place.
An exterior shot of the Taft Coliseum in 2013.
An exterior shot of the Taft Coliseum in 2013.
The Coliseum can be transformed into a basketball court.
Each year, the Coliseum is transformed into an ice rink from November through February. Call us to book ice time at .
The Coliseum can handle many types of events, including livestock events with proper modifications made to its standard concrete floor.
The Arnold Sports Festival used the Coliseum for a Crossfit event.
The Arnold Sports Festival used the Coliseum for a Crossfit event.
The Arnold Sports Festival used the Coliseum for a Crossfit event.
A rodeo is underway in the Taft Coliseum.
A full-color digital sign on the south side of the Taft Coliseum just above the main entrance can be programmed in advance for your event.
The Taft Coliseum is home to the Governor’s Cup horse show during the Ohio State Fair.
The Taft Coliseum is home to the Governor’s Cup horse show during the 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
