Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival 2025: Your Ultimate Guide to Tickets, Lineup & Experience


Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival 2025: Your Ultimate Guide to Tickets, Lineup & Experience

Historic Crew Stadium • Columbus, OH • May 8–11, 2025

Kick off summer with America’s premier rock festival! The Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival returns to Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, OH, from May 8–11, 2025, featuring headliners Metallica (two unique sets), Rob Zombie, Alice in Chains, and 100+ bands across four stages . Here’s everything you need to know to secure tickets and plan your experience.

Festival Highlights

1. Unprecedented Lineup

  • Metallica’s "No Repeat Weekend": Exclusive back-to-back headline sets on Friday (May 9) and Sunday (May 11), with completely different songs each night.

  • Direct Support: Rob Zombie (Friday) and Alice in Chains (Sunday) .

  • Other Major Acts: Alice Cooper, Chevelle, I Prevail, and more to be announced.

2. Expanded Festival Grounds

  • Four stages (the most in festival history) .

  • Onsite Experiences:

    • BLACKENED Whiskey & Burger Bar (Metallica’s collaboration with chef Chris Santos) .

    • Live art installations, VIP lounges, and cashless payment options .

Ticket Options & Pricing

Tickets are available via Sonic Temple’s official website, Live Nation, and Front Gate Tickets.

1. 4-Day Passes

  • Stadium GA: From $359.99 (seated access + outdoor stages) .

  • Field GA: From $529.99 (floor access + stadium seating) .

  • VIP: From $659.99 (lounge access, premium restrooms) .

  • Columbus Owners Club: $1,999.99 (all-inclusive perks like private viewing decks) .

2. 2-Day & Single-Day Options

  • 2-Day Stadium GA: $249.99 (choose any two days) .

  • Single-Day Passes: Expected to release closer to the event .

Pro Tip: Use Zip payment plans to split costs into 4–8 installments .

Venue & Logistics

Location

Historic Crew Stadium
One Black and Gold Blvd, Columbus, OH 43211 .

  • Transport:

    • Driving: Take I-71 to Exit 111 (17th Avenue) .

    • Public Transit: Bus #4 from downtown (15-min walk from stop) .

Key Policies

  • Cashless: Only RFID wristbands/credit cards accepted (reverse ATMs available) .

  • Bag Policy: Small bags only (no backpacks/coolers) .

  • Allowed Items: Sealed water bottles (20 oz max), sunscreen (non-aerosol) .

Why Attend?

  • Exclusive Performances: Metallica’s only 2025 Ohio appearance .

  • Fan Experiences: Meet-and-greet contests, pop-up shops (limited-edition Metallica merch) .

  • Columbus Vibes: Explore local bars, record stores, and blood drives hosted by Metallica’s charity .

How to Buy Tickets

Act fast—VIP and 4-packs are selling quickly !

Will you be rocking out at Sonic Temple? Share your must-see acts in the comments! 🤘

Note: Prices subject to change. Check official sites for updates.

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