High Spirits Art + Music Festival - Columbus OH

Schedule

Sat, 18 Oct, 2025 at 12:00 pm to Sun, 19 Oct, 2025 at 10:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Warehouse District | Columbus, OH

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Get ready to raise the dead at Columbus' homegrown alternative art and music festival with Beauty School Dropout, Call Me Karizma and more!
About this Event

High Spirits Art + Music Festival returns October 18, 2025!

Get ready to experience the strange and spectacular at High Spirits Art + Music Festival, an immersive Halloween-themed festival celebrating the best in alternative music, art, and culture. Born in Columbus, OH, and fueled by freedom of expression, this one-of-a-kind event brings together a highly curated lineup of rock, metal, punk, and progressive acts with unforgettable performances, creepy-cool art installations, interactive activations, and a community that thrives on creativity and rebellion!


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High Spirits isn't just a festival—it's a rebellion against the ordinary.

Step into a world of dark wonder with:

  • Electrifying performances by local and national acts that push the boundaries of genre and energy including Beauty School Dropout, Holywatr, Call Me Karizma and more on three outdoor stages!
  • Immersive Halloween vibes, from spooky visuals to eerie soundscapes and costume-friendly energy!
  • Local and regional artists, makers, and vendors bringing strange and beautiful creations to life!
  • Come nightfall, scare and haunts actors will roam the festival grounds for frights and thrills.
  • Interactive experiences and activations that let you be part of the madness!

Whether you're a die-hard music fan, an art lover, or just looking to unleash your inner misfit—High Spirits is your sanctuary.

Come for the music. Stay for the experience. Leave transformed.


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Tickets On Sale Now

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the most unforgettable Halloween-season celebration in the Midwest.

Early Bird General Admission & VIP On Sale Until 7/16

General Admission & VIP Tier 1 Tickets On Sale 7/17 - 9/01

General Admission & VIP Tier 2 Tickets On Sale 9/02 - 10/17

All Tickets Available with Reentry Pass for additional $25

Afterlife After Party Only Tickets Available featuring DJs TBA, audience interaction performances, drag, burlesque and more!

For more detailed information, please check our FAQ below. Ticket terms and conditions can be found on our website here.

For sponsorship and media opportunities, please email [email protected].


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Where is it happening?

Warehouse District, Spring & 4th Streets, Columbus, United States

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Tickets

USD 59.17 to USD 145.53

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