Downtown Cincinnati events 

You’ll never be bored in the city center  

Cincy Culture takes center stage in downtown Cincinnati. The heart of the Cincy Region is always bustling with activity thanks to a thriving theater and arts scene and unique landmarks and venues like Washington Park and Fountain Square offering a jam-packed events calendar. 

Sports fans can cheer on their favorite professional teams in downtown Cincinnati. The Great American Ball Park hosts the Cincinnati Reds, the nation’s first professional baseball team. The Cincinnati Bengals take the field at Paycor Stadium. Who-dey?! Root for orange and blue FC Cincinnati at TQL Stadium in the West End neighborhood downtown. Before or after a game, celebrate with other fans at Cincinnati’s best sports bars. 

Music festivals like Cincinnati Music Festival happen year-round at Smale Riverfront Park and big-name bands take the stage at Riverbend Music Center. Catch world-class shows at Taft Theatre or Aronoff Center for the Arts. There’s always something happening in downtown Cincinnati; check out the full list of events here.