Seating chart
Event example: for Little Big Town for reference only
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About this venue
Mershon’s own small-bag limit and stair-only balcony differ from neighboring Wex spaces. The concert photograph adds room context; confirm the event operator, rear-main-floor access and the garage’s visitor hours.
Photo details
Photo: Maria Rimmel, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped for layout.Photo source (opens in a new tab)License (opens in a new tab)
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Event-day answers for Mershon Auditorium
- Bag8 × 5 × 1 inMax, permitted bagOther styles and exceptions below
- ParkEasyChoose your parking before leaving
- ArriveCheck door timeUse your ticket’s doors or check-in time
- Get therePlan route + returnDirections and transport options below
FanProof verdictFor a step-free approach from Union South, the owner describes the longer College Road route to the Wex west entrance. The High Street-side metered area at Mershon permits drop-off/pick-up and has only very limited accessible spaces; availability is not guaranteed.
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Getting inBag size checker · Full entry policy
Bags & entry
Wexner Center’s MERSHON AUDITORIUM policy prohibits bags larger than 8 × 5 × 1 inches, except medical and diaper bags. Nearby galleries and the separate Performance Space have different limits. Bags are searched; confirm rental/CASE-event rules and necessary supplies for your show.
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Mershon Auditorium bag size limit
Permitted bag
up to8 × 5 × 1 in
Ordinary bag maximum shown.
Medical and diaper-bag exceptions; separate Wexner spaces have different limits.
Confirm necessary supplies and your actual event.
Drawings are not to scale or an orientation guide. Check every side against the venue’s listed measurements.
Verified Oct 29, 2026Official policy (opens in a new tab)
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Will my bag fit?
Pick a bag to compare it with Mershon Auditorium's published limit.
Dimensions only: bag type, contents, material and screening rules still apply. Preset sizes are typical, not your exact bag. Security staff make the final call at the gate.
Events, tickets & arrival timeline
Your event day
Travel time
- 6:15 PMLeave30 minutes to get there, then into the gates by your arrival time.
- 6:45 PMArrivePlanning estimate: 45 minutes before start. Check your ticket for doors and check-in times.
- 7:30 PMStartListed start time. Doors usually open earlier; check your ticket.
- AfterGetting homeCheck your ride or last train home
Times are in the venue's local time.
- Venue details
- Venue typeTheater
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Getting thereArrival timing, parking, transit and getting home
Localtime
When to arrive
Use the actual event’s door time and ticket instructions rather than Wex gallery hours. Rental and CASE-managed Mershon events have security measures. Leave time to resolve bag or accessible-entry questions before the performance begins.
Transit & the journey home
Contact accessibility@wexarts.org or 614-688-3890 for access requests, preferably two weeks ahead. Mershon has main-floor accessible restrooms and limited listening devices; a calming room and separate request-only comfort room offer different arrangements.
Confirm return service and last departures for your event’s finish time.
Parking
Parking At A Glance
Parking difficulty
Check garage visitor hours and the final step-free route.
- What to do
- The owner names Ohio Union South Garage south of the Wex and Arps Garage about a block north. Union South permits public parking at all times; Arps generally allows it evenings/weekends. Confirm current operator rates, restrictions and event conditions.
- Best option
- For a step-free approach from Union South, the owner describes the longer College Road route to the Wex west entrance. The High Street-side metered area at Mershon permits drop-off/pick-up and has only very limited accessible spaces; availability is not guaranteed.
- Avoid
- Do not assume a Wex building elevator reaches Mershon’s balcony or that Arps is always open to weekday visitors. Confirm the auditorium entrance, accessible route and return-hour conditions for your actual performance before leaving the vehicle.
Location
1871 N High St
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Seats & views
Accessibility
Mershon has NO ELEVATOR; balcony access requires stairs. Designated accessible seating is at the REAR OF THE MAIN FLOOR, with accessible restrooms off its lobby. Main-floor coat check offers first-come loan wheelchairs and listening devices for amplified performances; have photo ID available. Mershon Stage setups require advance arrangements. Contact accessibility@wexarts.org or 614-688-3890, ideally at least TWO WEEKS ahead, to confirm seats, companions and the full route.
Find your section
Seating maps & views
Match the layout to your event before choosing seats. Stage position, floor seating, standing areas, and available sections can change.
Explore real venue photos
Browse the published photo collection for Mershon Auditorium. These views help you explore the venue; they do not identify the view from every seat. Check the room, photo date, and event layout.
Rachael Barbash’s owner-published April 2021 archive includes a projection-booth view of the auditorium and backstage photographs. It is an older room reference, not a current seat view or permission to access staff areas.
Browse venue photo gallery (opens in a new tab)Event example: for Little Big Town for reference only
Seating & atmosphere notes
Inside the Venue At A Glance
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MixedViewing and venue layout
The added owner concert photo shows the stage and occupied main floor from an elevated position without identifying a camera seat or capture date. Retained event-example diagrams remain configuration references; Wex Film/Video Theater and Performance Space layouts are not assigned to Mershon.
Inside the venuePayment, water and the atmosphere
Water & drinks
Wexner Center’s MERSHON AUDITORIUM policy permits EMPTY water bottles while prohibiting ordinary outside food/beverages. No bottle material or numerical size cap is stated. Confirm rental/CASE-event rules and necessary liquids for your performance.
The experience
- Best for: Mershon Auditorium has main-floor and balcony seating, but the owner says there is no elevator and balcony access is by stairs. Accessible seating is at the rear of the main floor. Check whether the event is a Wex presentation, rental or CASE-managed show.
- Watch out for: Mershon’s specific bag limit is 8 × 5 × 1 inches, except medical/diaper bags; the larger Wex gallery/Performance Space allowance does not apply. Outside food/drink are prohibited, but empty water bottles are allowed. All guests/bags may be screened.
Why It Works
- ✓Main-floor access and separate calming/comfort-room services are documented.
- ✓Named garages include visitor-hour and route qualifications.
Event details to verify
- ×The balcony requires stairs and has no elevator.
- ×The 8 × 5 × 1-inch Mershon bag limit is smaller than neighboring spaces’ allowance.
- ×Garage visitor hours and the longer step-free approach need advance planning.
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1871 N High St · Columbus, OH
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