Theatre Info

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The Wizard of Oz (1939)

Vibrant. Exciting. Different. Better. There's simply no place like The Arena Grand to host an affordable, first-class meeting or event.

Featuring an all-star cast of amenities in an Art Deco-inspired facility:

  • Unsurpassed digital and audio-visual capabilities
  • Stadium-style seating
  • Flexible and portable staging options
  • Versatile, multipurpose meeting rooms and spaces
  • Grand reception and registration areas
  • ADA-compliant accessibility
  • Full on-site catering and bartending services
  • Ample and convenient parking in the attached garage
  • Central location downtown in the heart of the exciting Arena District
  • Professional meeting and events staff specializing in creative staging and flawless execution

Catering

From appetizers, snack stations and box lunches to breakfast items, buffets and themed meals, we offer delectable on-site catering and a full-service bar, including beer, wine and cocktails.

View the Catering Menu

Theatre Meeting, Event
and Private Screening Spaces

We offer flexible room arrangements limited only by your imagination.

  • 11 comfortable stadium-style theatres, including the sophisticated 43-seat Director's Screen Room and a spectacular 445-seat auditorium
  • 3 inviting registration or mix-and-mingle areas, including the Grand Lobby, Gallery and Bistro Cafe
  • 11 wall-to-wall projection screens with premium sound and high-resolution, digital projection
  • Wireless internet, live broadcast and teleconferencing
  • Flexible and portable staging options
  • Digital Projector and Screen available in each theatre and the Spielberg Room.

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Theatre 1

Capacity: 100 seats

The space in front of the seats makes this theatre ideal for private bar and catering options. Most commonly booked for private screenings and corporate meetings.


Theatre 2 and 3

Capacity: 150 seats

Most commonly booked for corporate meetings and training seminars. Ideal for groups of 80 to 120 people.


Theatre 4

Capacity: 267 seats

High powered digital projector is ideal for screening Blu Ray DVDs or current 3D movies. This theatre is the most popular with corporate functions for groups of 175 to 250 people.


Theatre 5

Capacity: 446 seats

Theatre 5 is the feature theatre room at the Arena Grand. It is the largest and offers space for a stage, stage lighting, seating for 299 downstairs and a balcony that seats 117. It's ideal for large seminars and private screenings for groups of 300 to 400 people.


Theatre 6

Capacity: 43 seats

This theatre is most popular for private screenings and birthday parties. All of the seats are leather and the front of the theatre has ample space for a private bar and catered offerings. This theatre is capable of showing movies the same time as the largest theatre next door so you can reserve this theatre and see a new movie on its opening weekend.


Theatre 7

Capacity: 300 seats

This is a great theatre for larger groups that are looking for a slightly more intimate option than Theatre 5. There is room for a small section of stage in the front, but it isn't necessary to see the speaker at the front of the theatre. The space is ideal for seminars and corporate meetings for up to 300 people.


Theatre 8

Capacity: 137 seats

This is a great theatre for presentations and private screenings for groups of around 100 people.


Theatres 9 & 10

Capacity: 46 seats

These smaller theatres have the exact same dimensions. They are great for small seminars, all day meetings and birthday parties for up to 46 people.


Theatre 11

Capacity: 51 seats

Definitely our most popular theatre for meetings for groups of 50 or less. Great space in the front of the theatre for presenters as well as catering options.


The Lobby

Capacity: 300 person standing reception

A wonderful area for networking events or receptions prior to large private screenings. Private bars and bartenders available to serve large groups.


Third Floor Gallery

Capacity: 40 people seated at tables or 120 person standing reception.

This spot is used most often for birthday parties, corporate lunches and VIP gatherings prior to movie screenings. Also a great spot for a private, tucked away reception.


Spielberg Meeting Room

Capacity: 16 U-Shaped, 12 Conference/Boardroom, 30 seats 60" Rounds, 20 Hollow Square, 22 Classroom, 35 Theatre, 50 standing reception

This multi-purpose meeting room is perfect for a traditional boardroom meeting in a non-traditional space. There are a number of different configurations to accommodate any small party.


Bistro & Bar

Featuring wraps, subs, crisp salads, perfect paninis, gourmet pizza, beer, wine and spirits, you can choose your favorite meal, snack, dessert or drink, the Bistro and Bar is the perfect lunch or dinner break.

View the Bistro & Bar Menu

The Arena Grand Movie theatre is located in the Arena District. Serving downtown Columbus and surrounding communities, including
Victorian Village, German Village, Grandview Heights, Bexley, the Short North, Grove City and surrounding areas.

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