Summer in the Cincy Region comes alive with unforgettable concerts and live music experiences across the region. From major performances from national acts at Riverbend Music Center and downtown venues to intimate shows, free outdoor concerts and music festivals, Cincinnati offers nonstop entertainment all season long.
 

A crowd of excited people with raised hands and smiles are gathered in front of a stage at MegaCorp Pavilion in Newport, with a building visible in the background.
 

May

May 22 – Gym Class Heroes and more - Taste of Cincinnati *FREE

May 24 - The Kid Laroi - Andrew J. Brady Music Center 

May 26 - Ryan Bingham and The Texas Gentleman - Taft Theatre

May 28 – Russell Dickerson - Andrew J. Brady Music Center 

May 29 - MidWest Friends Fest 2026 - The Southgate House Revival
 

June

June 18 – Paul Simon - Riverbend Music Center

June 4 - Pride Brady Block Party - ICON Festival Stage at Smale Park 

June 5 – Ari Lennox - Andrew J. Brady Center

June 5 - Shelter from the Storm and The Dead Revival Band - The Woodward Theater

June 12 – Freddie Gibbs - Bogart's

June 13 – Journey - Heritage Bank Center

June 13 - Augustana and Phantom Planet - Bogart's

June 18 - Wiz Khalifa - Bogart's 

June 21 - Silverada and Kelsey Waldon - The Southgate House Revival
 

July

July 1 – Noah Kahan - Great American Ballpark 

July 10 – Bob Dylan - Riverbend Music Center

July 14 – The Strokes – Riverbend Music Center

July 14 – Death Cab for Cutie – MegaCorp Pavilion

July 18 – Benson Boone - Heritage Bank Center

July 23-25 – Cincinnati Music Festival (Charlie Wilson, Mary J. Blige, Nelly) - Paycor Stadium 

July 23-25 – David Shaw's Big River Get Down (The Revivalists, Band of Horses, JJ Grey & Mofro)

July 28 - Graham Nash Live on Tour 2026 - Madison Theater

July 31 – Marshmello - Great American Ballpark 
 

August

August 1 – Chris Stapleton - Paycor Stadium 

August 4 – The Black Keys - MegaCorp Pavilion 

August 6-9 – VOA Country Music Fest (Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Blake Shelton), West Chester OH 

August 8-9 - Arcade Music Fest, Covington KY 

August 13 – Jack Harlow - Andrew J. Brady Music Center

August 14 – Rick Ross - Great American Ballpark 

August 21 - TLC, Salt-N-Pepa with EnVogue - Riverbend Music Center

August 27 - Tim McGraw’s “Pawn Shop Guitar Tour” - Riverbend Music Center

August 29 – Gavin Adcock - MegaCorp Pavilion 
 

September

September 2 – Rufus du Sol - Riverbend Music Center 

September 2 – Chance the Rapper - Andrew J. Brady Music Center

September 4 – Ludacris - Great American Ballpark 

September 4 - O.A.R. with Gavin DeGraw and KT Tunstall - Andrew J. Brady Music Center

September 11-12 – Heart of Country Festival (Clint Back, Justin Moore, Jo Dee Messina), Independence KY 

September 18 – Jack White – MegaCorp Pavilion

September 19 – Tacos & Tequila Festival, Florence KY 

September 23 – Hayley Williams - Riverbend Music Center

September 30 – Bleachers - Andrew J. Brady Music Center 
 

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