
The Main Event
This year's Cincinnati Music Festival line-up is not-to-be missed! Be sure to buy your tickets for the big event. If you also need a hotel, you can purchase this offer and get buy-one-get-one free tickets (offer is available until 7/20/19).
- Thursday, July 25: Throwback Thursday / Party with a Purpose hosted by Kid Capri. Featuring Slick Rick, EPMD, DJ Vader and fashion show by Shingo. Tickets start at $50. Call 513-924-0900 to purchase.
- Friday, July 26: Maxwell, Earth, Wind & Fire, RBRM (BBD + Bobby Brown), Tamia, Raheen DeVaugh
- Saturday, July 27: Mary J. Blige, Frankie Beverly & Maze, Blackstreet Ft. Teddy Riley & Dave Hollister, The Ohio Players, MAJOR
Special Events throughout the Week
Wednesday, July 24
- Attend Reggae Wednesday at Fountain Square with music by Mighty Mystic from 7-10 p.m.
- Head to the Red Light Jazz Room at Copa Lounge from 8 p.m.-midnight.
- Enjoy Vibe Cincinnati at Fountain Square featuring events, performances and an urban market.
- Dance the night away at Salsa on the Square from 7-10 p.m.
- Enjoy Vibe Cincinnati at Fountain Square featuring events, performances and an urban market.
- Listen live to the Rickey Smiley Morning Show on Fountain Square starting bright and early at 6 a.m. until 8 p.m.
- Attend the Empowe(Her) Hour Fireside Chat with Tamika Mallory and Eris Sims in the Overlook Room at McCormick & Schmick's from 3-5 p.m.
- Sample a variety of foods before or after the concert at Cincy Soul: The Black Taste taking place on 5th Street adjacent to Fountain Square until 2 a.m.
- Browse the booths of clothing, accessories and more, plus grab a bite to eat just outside Paul Brown Stadium at Festival 513 from 4 p.m.-2 a.m.
- OTR Live hosts Trap Karaoke from 8 p.m. to midnight.
- Lace up your shoes and get your day started at the Vibe Queen City 5K beginning at 8 a.m.
- Spend your morning at the Women’s Liberation Workshop at National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, an event focused on women’s health and wellness.
- Enjoy Vibe Cincinnati at Fountain Square featuring events, performances and an urban market.
- Head to InstaGLAM Fireside Chat with Celebrity Makeup Artist Malika James in the Overlook Room at McCormick & Schmick's from noon-1:30 p.m.
- Get your tickets to the Midday Laugh Fest being held at the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza.
- Attend the African American Chamber Exchange held in the Overlook Room at McCormick & Schmick's from 2:30-4:30 p.m.
- Show your pride at the Cincinnati Black Pride Day Party held at Switch Lighting & Design from 3-7 p.m.
- Sample a variety of foods before or after the concert at Cincy Soul: The Black Taste taking place on 5th Street adjacent to Fountain Square until 2 a.m.
- Browse the booths of clothing, accessories and more, plus grab a bite to eat just outside Paul Brown Stadium at Festival 513 from 11 a.m.-2 a.m.
- Enjoy Vibe Cincinnati at Fountain Square including a special church service hosted by 10 churches from 10 a.m.-12:15 p.m. followed by performances by Lil' Mo, Kwame, Arin Ray, DJ Rude, DJ Butch Gibson, and Deuces Musik.
- Attend the Women of Influence Brunch in the Overlook Room at McCormick & Schmick's from noon-3 p.m.
- Sample a variety of foods at Cincy Soul: The Black Taste taking place on 5th Street adjacent to Fountain Square from noon to 11 p.m.
