Columbus, OH

The Spacebar

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Spacebar is an independent High Street Columbus venue designed around touring bands and local bills. The room has a compact, music-first feel that suits indie, punk, rock, electronic, alternative, metal, hip-hop, and other original club acts. For musicians, a focused set, efficient load-in, and strong stage presence matter more than elaborate production. The audience is close enough for direct interaction, and the venue is well suited to developing touring packages, release shows, and multi-band nights. Spacebar is a strong Columbus target for artists that have moved beyond DIY house shows but still benefit from an intimate independent room and a crowd that values original live music.

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Brian
Role
Talent Buyer
614-784-0477, 983-183-5689Open booking page

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Capacity
175
Age policy
18+
Genres
All Genres
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Address
2590 N. High Street, 43202, United States
Venue phone
614-784-0477, 983-183-5689

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