Blockout Bash — Game On! Saturday August 1st. See you there.

Saturday, August 1, 2026 2:00 PM – 12:30 AM

GAME ON!

Blockout Bash scores a fourth year with more venues, bands, DJs, and solo artists than ever—all in one block of Columbus’ Old North neighborhood. Let’s roll!

Grab your pass Meet the players

Turn order

The Schedule

All events at all venues in one grid.

Draw your card

The Players

Tap a player to view their photo, set time, space, and more.

    Land here

    The Spaces

    Seven venues along one city block—each space with its own vibe and lineup.

    Survey the route

    The Board

    The whole block from above. The pin letters correspond to the lettered Spaces listed above.

    Know your band

    Claim Your Spot

    Prices, passes, and wristbands that get you on the board.

    Blockout Bash Pass

    $40 day of show

    The blue Blockout Bash Pass wristband covers all 7 participating venues for the full day.

    The blue Blockout Bash Pass wristband covers all 7 participating venues for the full day. This is the best value if you plan to hit both Ace of Cups and Spacebar. The Free Spaces stay free with or without the pass. Passes can be purchased and picked up at Ledo’s Tavern on the day of show from 2 PM to 10 PM.

    Day of Show · Ace of Cups

    $25 at the door

    The orange wristband is for Ace of Cups access only.

    The orange wristband is for Ace of Cups access only. This is NOT the Blockout Bash Pass. It does not include access to Spacebar.

    • Cash at the door.
    • Ages 18+ venue.

    Day of Show · Spacebar

    $25 at the door

    The purple wristband is for Spacebar access only.

    The purple wristband is for Spacebar access only. This is NOT the Blockout Bash Pass. It does not include access to Ace of Cups.

    • Cash at the door.
    • Ages 18+ venue.

    Free Spaces

    These stops are open squares all day — no ticket, pass, wristband or cover required.

      Read before you roll

      Rulebook (FAQs)

      Quick answers so you do not have to flip through the box insert.

      Tell me more about these pricing tiers.
        Where do I pick up my Blockout Bash Pass?

        During the event, Ledo’s Tavern is homebase for purchasing and picking up passes and general info on the Bash from 2 PM to 10 PM.

        What time does the festival start and end?

        The bash as a whole runs from 2:00 PM to 12:30 AM. Some venues will start later or run a bit past that depending on final act confirmations. The full schedule is rolling out venue by venue.

        Is this all ages?
        Some venues are:
          Can I move between venues?

          Yes — your Blockout Bash Pass is your move token between participating venues (see The Spaces), subject to capacity and safety holds at each stop.

          Where do I park or take transit?

          Everything happens on one walkable block in Old North. There is nearby street and lot parking, and COTA bus lines stop just steps away. Lyft, Uber, and taxis are available. The area is bike and pedestrian friendly. See The Board map to explore further.

          Thank you to our partners: