Happy New Year everyone and welcome to January in the Cincy Region! The new year brings new opportunities to explore our great region and experience a plethora of incredible events this month—from special events and comedy shows to concerts, walking tours, and more. This year, set a new resolution to indulge in experiences you have been wanting to try. Here are just a few you can choose from this month.

Special Events

Image of 4 figure skaters on the ice for Cirque du Soleil Crystal.
Cirque du Soleil Crystal (photo: Cirque du Soleil)

Cirque du Soleil Crystal

Cirque du Soleil comes to Heritage Bank Center for four spectacular performances of their Cirque du Soleil Crystal show. With a blend of circus fun and the grace of ice skating, you are invited into their magical and whimsical world. Tickets are on sale now.

Image of a Tina Turner look alike, singing.

Simply The Best: The Music of Tina Turner

Cincinnati Music Hall is hosting four incredible shows paying tribute to the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Simply The Best: The Music of Tina Turner will have you out of your seat and dancing to iconic songs including “Proud Mary”, “Disco Inferno” and “What’s Love Got to Do with It”. Head down to celebrate music icon Tina Turner January 17 – 19.

A drawn poster of Emmett Till talking about the upcoming exhibit.

Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley: Let the World See

The Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley: Let the World See exhibit comes to the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center on January 10 – April 6. This powerful and moving exhibit tells the story of a mother’s unwavering bravery in the fight for justice that fueled the civil rights movement. Included with the cost of general admission.

Comedy

Charlie Berens sitting in a chair with his name written on the side and "Good Old Fashioned Tour".

Charlie Berens: Good Old Fashion Tour

The Taft Theater in Downtown Cincinnati hosts Charlie Berens on January 9, for an unforgettable evening of laughs on his Good Old Fashion Tour. Tickets are going fast; secure yours now.

Isabel Hagen with her violin.

Isabel Hagen

Comedian and musician Isabel Hagen takes the stage at the Commonwealth Sanctuary comedy club in Dayton, Kentucky for two great performances, January 10-11. Come down and enjoy her unique blend of stand-up comedy and classical music. Tickets are available now.

Concerts

Tommy Pine on stage playing his guitar.
Tommy Pine (photo: Tommy Pine)

Tommy Prine at Southgate House Revival

The Southgate House Revival in Newport, Kentucky is hosting several talented music artists all month long, including Tommy Prine on January 10 with special guest, Conrad Moore. Secure your ticket now!

Poster of Two Friends with information on the concert at MegaCorp.

Two Friends Presents Heatwave: The Tour

The American DJ and producer duo, Two Friends, brings their dance-pop music to MegaCorp Pavilion in Newport, Kentucky on January 28. Grab your friends for a fun night out with the Two Friends Presents Heatwave: The Tour. Tickets are available now.

Leisure Tours

Image of people standing in an underground beer cellar.
Underground Beer Cellar (photo: Brewing Heritage Trail)

Built on Beer Tour

Built on Beer takes you on an unforgettable journey of our 19th and 20th century Cincy Region brewery history and architecture.  

People on a distillery tour in front of the copper still at Northern Row Distillery.
Northern Row Brewery and Distillery (photo: Brewing Heritage Trail)

Cincinnati Brewing & Distilling Tasting Tour

The Cincinnati Brewing & Distilling Tasting Tour showcases our historic, underground lagering cellars as well as the rich history of brewing and distilling in the Cincy Region.

Not into beer? No problem. Our region offers a variety of historical, fun and tasty tours for you to try. Riverside Food Tours invites guests to taste the flavors of the Cincy Region. American Legacy Tours takes guests on a walking tour where they discuss the infamous gangster history of Newport, Kentucky.  

MLK Day

Outside exterior image of the Freedom Center.

King Legacy Celebration: Passing the Torch

Visit the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 20 for a morning of music, reflection and a call to action with keynote speaker, Dr. Wendy Ellis of George Washington University. Guests can attend the King Legacy Celebration: Passing the Torch, in person or virtually. Purchase your ticket today. 

Need more? Visit our events page, updated daily to showcase all of the exciting events happening in the Cincy Region, and our places to stay page for a full listing of hotels, vacation rentals and bed and breakfast for you to check out. And be sure to get a copy of your Visit Cincy Visitors Guide here!