Columbus 2025

From October 20–25... Ring Chords in Columbus!

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Columbus 2025
77th Annual International Convention and Competition
Early Bird Registration is now open!

Save up to $50 USD on your All Events Pass with early bird rates.

Visit our Registration Page for complete details on individual and group registration.

Columbus Early Bird Registration Rates

Members of Sweet Adelines can register via our secure online portal.

To register online, you must log in with your membership number.

Register by mail (or fax).

Credit card payment (or check) and Release of Claims signature must accompany the registration form.
Never EMAIL any financial information!

Your All Events Pass (AEP) includes...
  • All competition sessions — Harmony Classic (Tuesday), Quartet Semifinals (Wednesday), Chorus Semifinals (Thursday), Quartet Finals (Friday), and Chorus Finals (Saturday).
  • Education classes including tabletop discussions on Monday, panel discussions on Tuesday, fun with International Champions, Harmony Bazaar (and crown reveal!), and more activities throughout the week. Stay tuned for more info!
  • Discounted rate within the Sweet Adelines Hotel Block. Details coming soon!
Competition Schedule

Harmony Classic • Tuesday, October 21
Quartet Semifinals • Wednesday, October 22
Chorus Semifinals • Thursday, October 23
Quartet Finals • Friday, October 24
Chorus Finals • Saturday, October 25

Order of Appearance
 
 

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This city is vibin'...

“Columbus is one of the fastest-growing cities in the Midwest, the 14th largest city in the country and was named one of the Best Cities for Gen Z in 2022 by The New York Times.” – Experience Columbus

Explore the GCCC

Greater Columbus Convention Center

The Greater Columbus Convention Center (GCCC) is located in the heart of downtown Columbus along North High Street and Nationwide Boulevard. The GCCC is connected to area hotels, offers convenient parking locations, and within walking distance of some of the greatest attractions and nightlife the city has to offer. Photo © Greater Columbus Convention Center

Find the latest information here!
Registration dates...and what they mean!
Early Bird Registration is now open!

Early Bird Registration closes June 7. Mailed and faxed registrations must be received by June 7 to qualify for the Early Bird rate. All registrations received after June 7 will be charged the regular registration rate.

Early Bird Registration Closes for International Quartet Competitors on July 28.

Pre-Event registration (online, mail/fax) closes August 25. After this date, registrations will only be available for purchase on-site.

Sweet Adelines Hotel Block
Sweet Adelines Hotel Block opens for reservations in June 2025.

Sweet Adelines Hotel Block opens to non-competing attendees in June 2025. Why the wait? We must reserve hotel rooms for competing choruses first. To receive the discounted rate, registered attendees must wait to book through our official hotel reservations site that will be available here, on our website! Thank you for your patience. Please do not call the hotels directly to book a room. If you do this, you will not receive the Sweet Adelines discounted rate.

Reservations for competing choruses and quartets will be initiated by our Events Department. If you have questions, please email events@sweetadelines.com.

Hilton Columbus Downtown (Sweet Adelines Headquarters Hotel)
Room Rates:
King Bed Occupancy Rooms: $205*
2 Queen Beds Occupancy Rooms: $205*
Subject to applicable state and local taxes (18% effective April 1, 2025) in effect at the time of check-out.*
Taxes Equal (based on 18% tax rate effective April 1, 2025):
King Bed Occupancy: $36.90 USD/per night*
2 Queen Beds Occupancy: $36.90 USD/per night*

 

Hyatt Regency Columbus
Room Rates:
King Bed Occupancy Rooms: $219*
2 Queen Beds Occupancy Rooms: $219*
Subject to applicable state and local taxes (18% effective April 1, 2025) at the time of check-out.*
Taxes Equal (based on 18% tax rate effective April 1, 2025):
King Bed Occupancy: $39.42 USD/per night*
2 Queen Beds Occupancy: $39.42 USD/per night*

 

Sonesta Columbus Downtown
Room Rates:
King Bed Occupancy Rooms: $205*
2 Queen Beds Occupancy Rooms: $205*
Subject to applicable state and local taxes (18% effective April 1, 2025) at the time of check-out.*
Taxes Equal (based on 18% tax rate effective April 1, 2025):
King Bed Occupancy: $36.90 USD/per night*
2 Queen Beds Occupancy: $36.90 USD/per night*

 

(Tax rate subject to change without notice.)

ADA Seating
Provide your ADA seating requirements during registration.

Provide your ADA request (i.e. scooter, walker, wheelchair, or visual impairment) at the time of registration. The ADA section is included in the online checkout process and in the "Access Needs Code" column of the registration form. Your seating assignment will be provided on your name badge at the event.

General Seating
All competition sessions are general seating.

You cannot save seats in the arena overnight — but you can be the first in line to enter into the arena each morning! Exceptions for VIP seating apply.

VIP Seating
VIP Seating is honored Wednesday through Saturday.

Your seating assignment will be provided on your name badge. Attendees with VIP seating will be notified in advance. For questions about VIP seating, contact events@sweetadelines.com.

Scooter Rentals
Check availability, request a quote, and book your scooter from any of the rental companies below.

Columbus Convention Center
The Columbus Convention Center has scooters for rent on-site; however, they do not deliver to hotels and must be picked up from the convention center. Visit website or view terms and conditions for details.
Phone: 614.827.2531
Email: guestservices@columbusconventions.com

Judys Scootys
Visit website or call 1-614-465-6551

Cloud of Goods
Visit website or call 1-407-545-3103

Advanced Medical Supply, Inc.
Visit website or call 1-614-344-6449
4840 West Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43228

Mobility City
Visit website or call 1-614-756-4622
4506 Cemetery Road
Hilliard, Ohio 43026

Airport and Transportation

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH – Airport Code)
4600 International Gateway
Columbus, OH 43219
Visit website

Rental Cars
Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Thrifty, and Payless are available.
Visit website

Taxis, Shuttles & Rideshares
Visit website to view options.

When booking a SuperShuttle, use discount code “GR2025”.

View map of airport terminal.

View airport dining, shopping and amenities.

Questions?
Sweet Adelines members will receive periodic updates via email.

In the meantime, please send inquiries to events@sweetadelines.com.

We'd love to hear from you!

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