Festivals and events in the Cincy Region

The Cincy Region knows how to throw a good party, and you’re invited! Visit for one (or many) of our buzz-worthy events and annual festivals including local culinary feasts, major music festivals, and seasonal celebrations.

Plan a trip around these upcoming events and festivals

No matter the season, there’s always something going on in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Welcome spring and celebrate the region's brewing legacy during Bockfest. Summer means getting outdoors and enjoying music and food in the sunshine at events like Cincinnati Music Festival, Cincy Blues Fest, and Glier’s Goettafest. Kids will love The Great Pumpkin Fest at Kings Island with trick-or-treating, a hay maze, live shows, and rides. In winter, get into the festive spirit at the PNC Festival of Lights at Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden and Macy’s Light Up the Square on Fountain Square (don’t miss Santa’s first visit!). 

Savor the food festivals happening year-round like Taste of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Coffee Festival, and Asian Food Fest. Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky is the place to be if you like your brews, too. Beer festivals abound, including Cincy Winter Beerfest, Oktoberfest Zinzinnati (also featuring the world’s largest chicken dance), and Cincy Brew Ha-Ha (America’s largest beer and comedy festival—no joke!).

Stay and play a little longer with ideas from our Big Weekends—come for one event, like a Reds or Bengals game or FC Cincinnati soccer match, and stretch out your visit a little longer to stay for a hot new music or food festival happening that same weekend.

Search the online calendar for upcoming events or check out our other festival and event trip ideas below!