KEMBA Live! is located in the heart of the Arena District, Columbus’ favorite downtown neighborhood, and sits next to Nationwide Arena and Huntington Park, homes to the Columbus Blue Jackets and Columbus Clippers. Surrounded by dozens of great restaurants, bars and clubs, KEMBA Live! is ideal for any special event. Located off I-670, KEMBA Live! is centrally located making it easily accessible from anywhere in the Columbus Metro area. Surface lots and parking garages are just steps away for your convenience. The industrial architecture and unique rock & roll ambiance is ideal for creating a high-energy atmosphere for parties, meetings and receptions. At the same time, the spacious multi-level facility is able to transform into a glamorous ballroom suitable for the most elegant events such as weddings, banquets and formal dinners. The facility's flexible layout can accommodate indoor and outdoor events, in addition to extending your event to our adjacent venues, The Basement and the A&R Music Bar. KEMBA Live!'s versatility allows for a variety of capacity options anywhere from 100 people to 5,000. Whether you’re planning a high school prom, athletic competition or the corporate holiday party, you can expect the finest in production and utilize our experienced event staff to assist you in planning every aspect of your occasion. The Newport Music Hall holds the honor of being the "Longest Continually Running Rock Club" in the country. Originally built in 1923 as a movie theatre, the facility was converted into the Agora Ballroom in 1970 until purchased by PromoWest in 1984, reopening as the Newport Music Hall. Located on the campus of the Ohio State University, Newport Music Hall maintains the preservation of its historical ballroom architecture and the legacy of its past and present performers. This has found to be a great setting for weddings, fashion shows, corporate events and political campaign stops. The Basement is located next to the KEMBA Live! venue under the A&R Music Bar. The Basement hosts a wide variety of musicians and special events. The A&R Music Bar is decorated with wall to wall music memorabilia. This has proven to be an awesome back round for events of all kinds. With garage doors that open to a patio in the heart of the Arena District. This is a perfect place to rent for smaller groups.
