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Live Music Venues, Events, & Festivals

Events

Art After Dark	Discover art together during our second annual event in partnership with ArtsWave Pride! Enjoy music ; short film screenings; LGBTQ+ related scavenger hunts; docent-led tours of the collection; goods and books for sale, food; cash bars and more!
Art in the Park (in Bellevue, Kentucky)	Join Bellevue Art in the Park for fine art and craft show.
Art on Vine	A Monthly Local Fine Art and hand made good Market Featuring Over 80+ Artists and Makers from Ohio and Beyond.
Asianati Night Market (at BLINK Cincinnati)	Experience the vibrant tastes, sounds, and smells of Asia’s night markets over four unforgettable nights. Enjoy a variety of Asian cuisine, entertainment, games, and activities under the enchanting glow of colorful lantern lights and captivating art installations.
Second Sunday on Main (SSOM)	SSOM is a monthly neighborhood street festival in Cincinnati's historic Over-The-Rhine neighborhood.
The City Flea	The City Flea is Cincinnati's original curated, urban flea market that takes place once a month at Washington Park and various other locations through out the year.

Festivals

Asian Food Fest	This 2-day food extravaganza celebrating Asian culture and cuisine attracts nearly 100,000 attendees and is one of the Cincinnati region’s fastest growing and most culturally diverse events.
BLINK Cincinnati	From its first event in 2017, BLINK’s founding team sought to nurture a sense of community and connection through public art. They came together, a collection of creatives, entrepreneurs, local artists, art enthusiasts and arts supporters, wanting to show Cincinnati what a future city could be – through an unforgettable art experience.
Bockfest	Bockfest® is Cincinnati’s annual celebration of Spring, Over-the-Rhine's brewing heritage, and Bock Beer.
Cincinnati Celtic Festival	The Guinness Cincinnati Celtic Festival presented by Red Leprechaun year directly in front of the Great American Ballpark on Freedom Way.
Cincinnati Fringe Festival	A 14-day celebration of theatre, art, music, film, dance, and everything between — it’s Cincinnati’s Summer Theatre Party! Heading into our 21st year, Cincy Fringe (as it’s succinctly known) presents over 170 performances of 35+ theatre productions each May and June, plus art galleries, screenings, concerts, workshops, classes, and nightly parties.
Cincinnati International Wine Festival	The Cincinnati International Wine Festival was founded in 1991 by industry legend and wine enthusiast Russ Wiles, President of Heidelberg Distributing. It was his vision to create an event to bring thousands of people together through the wondrous world of wine with the proceeds benefiting local non-profits.
Cincinnati Music Festival	From its launch in 1962 as a premier jazz festival, the Cincinnati Music Festival has grown into an annual three-day event featuring R&B, pop, jazz, soul and hip-hop artists.
Cincinnati Pride Festival	The purpose of Cincinnati Pride is to provide the Greater Cincinnati LGBTQIA+ community and our allies a forum that promotes inclusion and acceptance while affirming individuality. We work to produce programs that inspire, educate, and commemorate our rich history, while also celebrating our diverse culture.
Cincy Beerfest \| Cleveland Beerfest	Explore over 150 craft brews from local breweries and beyond, alongside exciting new offerings from craft wineries and distilleries. With two sessions to choose from— Saturday day and Saturday evening — you’ll have the perfect opportunity to sip, savor and sample delicious bites from the on-site food booths.
Goettafest (Glier's Goettafest)	What is the only thing better than a full weekend of delicious Glier's Goetta, Live Music, and Family Fun? Two full weekends of delicious Glier's Goetta, Live Music, and Family Fun! 8 days of GOETTAFEST!
Italian Festival (in Newport, Kentucky)
Oktoberfest Zinzinnati	First held in 1976, the nation’s largest Oktoberfest grew even bigger as a record 818,532 attendees celebrate the rich German heritage of Southwest Ohio.
PNC Festival of Lights (at Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden)	In addition to admiring the beauty of 5 million LED lights, visitors can find the 5 Fiona fairies in Fairyland, take in a blacklight puppet show, marvel at the spectacular Wild Lights on Swan Lake, or snack at one of our seasonal concessions.
Ohio Renaissance Festival (in Waynesville, Ohio)	Immerse yourself in a world of lively shows, tantalizing food & drink, and unique shops that transport you back in time to the days of knights and queens.
Taste of Cincinnati	Come experience the new as well as the tried and true foods that make our region great. Stay for the entertainment and to mingle with friends and family. You won’t want to miss it!

Large Music Venues

Bogart's	Bogart's is a music venue located in the Corryville neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio, near the University of Cincinnati, across Vine Street from the former Sudsy Malone's Rock 'n Roll Laundry & Bar.
Heritage Bank Center	Heritage Bank Center is an indoor arena in downtown Cincinnati, adjacent to Great American Ball Park. It was completed in September 1975 and named Riverfront Coliseum because of its placement next to Riverfront Stadium.
MegaCorp Pavilion (in Newport, Kentucky)	Whether indoor or out, the venue offers unparalleled viewable intimacy. Acoustically, it's designed to capture and translate the truest experience possible. Structurally, it's divided into three independent concert spaces: indoor music hall, indoor club, and an outdoor amphitheater.
Riverbend Music Center \| PNC Pavillion	Riverbend Music Center is an outdoor amphitheater located in Cincinnati, Ohio, along the banks of the Ohio River. It has a capacity of 20,500 and was built for the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, to allow them to play in an outdoor venue during the summer months.
The Andrew J. Brady Music Center	The Andrew J. Brady Music Center is a music venue in Cincinnati, Ohio, located in The Banks neighborhood on the Ohio River. The venue opened in July 2021. The year-round facility includes an outdoor stage for concerts and festivals in the park adjacent to the venue.

Small Music Venues

Ludlow Garage	Your neighborhood gastropub is a true Cincinnati icon where world-class musicians have been coming to play for decades. Come and experience what makes the Ludlow Garage a true Cincinnati staple with the restaurant and music community.
Madison Theater \| Madison Live! (in Covington, Kentucky)	Restored old-time movie house known for hosting headliner rock-music acts & other events.
Molly Malone's (in Covington, Kentucky)	Molly Malone’s is an authentic Irish owned and operated restaurant & pub located at the foot of the Roebling bridge in Roebling Point, Covington, KY, across the river from Paul Brown stadium & the Great American Ball Park of Cincinnati.
MOTR Pub	MOTR Pub is located in the historic Over-the-Rhine neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH. MOTR is the perfect place to grab a bite to eat and enjoy some live music! We consistently host the best local, regional, national and international bands on a professional stage with top of the line production.
Northside Tavern	A Cincinnati staple featuring free, original, live music almost every night, local craft brews on tap, and a year-round outdoor patio!
Northside Yacht Club	Relax and unwind at an outdoor bar in Cincinnati. Enjoy live music, delicious drinks, and a dog-friendly atmosphere.
Pandemonium (in Covington, Kentucky)
Southgate Revival House (in Newport, Kentucky)	Live music and historic events venue with full bar service and entertainment nightly, featuring regional and international artists.
The Comet	A rough-&-ready hang doling out basic Mexican eats & offering a pool table & frequent live music.
The Mockbee	Multi-level event space with a bar, lounge area, and tunnel room for dancing.

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