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Mobile Black Wall Street: Juneteenth Festival

Esoteric Brewing Co.
918 E McMillan St, Cincinnati, OH 45206

Uptown

This outdoor food, music, and street festival celebrates Black-owned businesses and vendors while connecting them to the community. The event features craft beer, a street fair, kids activities, and live entertainment brought in by the Cincinnati Music Accelerator in the parking...

This outdoor food, music, and street festival celebrates Black-owned businesses and vendors while connecting them to the community. The event features craft beer, a street fair, kids activities, and live entertainment brought in by the Cincinnati Music Accelerator in the parking...

Music at the Esplanade

Smale Riverfront Park
Castellini Esplanade, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Free community concert at the Castellini Esplanade.

Free community concert at the Castellini Esplanade.

German Biergarten Experience

Germania Park
3529 W. Kemper Road, Cincinnati, OH 45251

North

This spring and summer, come experience Germany without leaving Cincinnati! The Germania Society of Cincinnati, an all-volunteer organization, has scheduled a dozen "Biergarten Experience" events with German food, bier and music. The Biergarten Experience is a laid-back...

This spring and summer, come experience Germany without leaving Cincinnati! The Germania Society of Cincinnati, an all-volunteer organization, has scheduled a dozen "Biergarten Experience" events with German food, bier and music. The Biergarten Experience is a laid-back...

Fifth & Vine Live

Fountain Square
Fifth and Vine Streets, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Enjoy free concerts on the Square every Friday and Saturday.

Enjoy free concerts on the Square every Friday and Saturday.

Twiddle

Riverfront Live
4343 Kellogg Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45226

East

American folk band that uses instrumental improvisation in their live performances. Outdoor show, rain or shine.

American folk band that uses instrumental improvisation in their live performances. Outdoor show, rain or shine.

Show Your Pride: Drag Show and Dance Party Saturdays

The Birdcage Bar & Lounge
927 Race St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Drag and dance parties featuring guest hosts with special featured queens every week, music from DJ Patrick B, and pride giveaways every Saturday. Ages 21 and up.

Drag and dance parties featuring guest hosts with special featured queens every week, music from DJ Patrick B, and pride giveaways every Saturday. Ages 21 and up.

Juneteenth Festival

Eden Park
Eden Park Dr., Cincinnati, OH

Uptown

The annual Juneteenth Festival goes virtual for 2021 with concerts airing on WXIX Fox 19, Community Cable and streaming on YouTube and Vimeo.Juneteenth was first celebrated on June 19, 1865 in Galveston, Texas, when Union soldiers arrived with the news that the Civil War had...

The annual Juneteenth Festival goes virtual for 2021 with concerts airing on WXIX Fox 19, Community Cable and streaming on YouTube and Vimeo.Juneteenth was first celebrated on June 19, 1865 in Galveston, Texas, when Union soldiers arrived with the news that the Civil War had...

Free Swim! A Musical Fundraiser

Fretboard Brewing Company
5800 Creek Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242

North

Join us for an afternoon of live music featuring Green Light Morning, Moonshine Drive and No Guarantees plus silent auction, and raffle! Proceeds benefit Avondale’s Hirsch Recreation Center providing free swim passes to neighborhood families and children who may not have the...

Join us for an afternoon of live music featuring Green Light Morning, Moonshine Drive and No Guarantees plus silent auction, and raffle! Proceeds benefit Avondale’s Hirsch Recreation Center providing free swim passes to neighborhood families and children who may not have the...

I Hear Music in the Air Concert

Corinthian Baptist Church
1920 Tennessee Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45237

Uptown

Drive-in outdoor concert experience with food trucks and retailers. Concert features music from Fred Hammond, Jason Clayborn and more.

Drive-in outdoor concert experience with food trucks and retailers. Concert features music from Fred Hammond, Jason Clayborn and more.

Make Music Cincinnati

Various Venues
, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Live music will once again reverberate throughout Cincinnati on Make Music Day, June 21, 2021. Occurring annually on the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, Make Music Cincinnati is a free outdoor music celebration with performances created by anyone and enjoyed by...

Live music will once again reverberate throughout Cincinnati on Make Music Day, June 21, 2021. Occurring annually on the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, Make Music Cincinnati is a free outdoor music celebration with performances created by anyone and enjoyed by...

Jazz in the Park

Washington Park
1230 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Local and regional jazz acts perform every Monday at Washington Park Porch (Presented by PPG Paints), featuring the finest of Cincinnati’s thriving jazz scene, Free and open to the public, though space may be limited. No reservations required. Cash bar available. Complimentary...

Local and regional jazz acts perform every Monday at Washington Park Porch (Presented by PPG Paints), featuring the finest of Cincinnati’s thriving jazz scene, Free and open to the public, though space may be limited. No reservations required. Cash bar available. Complimentary...

Bluegrass Jam Session

Molly Malone's Irish Pub and Restaurant
112 E. Fourth St., Covington, KY 41011

South

Northern Kentucky's and Greater Cincinnati's best bluegrass musicians play in front of fireplace on first floor. All bluegrass pickers invited to participate.

Northern Kentucky's and Greater Cincinnati's best bluegrass musicians play in front of fireplace on first floor. All bluegrass pickers invited to participate.

2021 Party on the Purple

Newport Festival Park
Between Taylor Southgate and Purple People bridges, Newport, KY 41071

South

Presented by ColdIron Events and the Purple People Bridge, the free weekly summer party series — which includes live music, food trucks, beer, wine, and spirits — will run every Wednesday evening until August 4. Christian Moerlein, Little Kings, Braxton Brewery and Vive are...

Presented by ColdIron Events and the Purple People Bridge, the free weekly summer party series — which includes live music, food trucks, beer, wine, and spirits — will run every Wednesday evening until August 4. Christian Moerlein, Little Kings, Braxton Brewery and Vive are...

Wednesdays in the Woods

Burnet Woods
3251 Brookline Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45220

Uptown

Come celebrate everything great about summer at Clifton Cultural Arts Center’s spirited series of 11 free weekly concerts!Presented by the Louis & Melba Schott Foundation, Fifth Third Bank, Trustee, CCAC’s annual summer concert series celebrates art, music,...

Come celebrate everything great about summer at Clifton Cultural Arts Center’s spirited series of 11 free weekly concerts!Presented by the Louis & Melba Schott Foundation, Fifth Third Bank, Trustee, CCAC’s annual summer concert series celebrates art, music,...

Reggae Wednesday

Fountain Square
Fifth and Vine Streets, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Put a little "weekend" in your Wednesday with the help of free Reggae concerts on the Square. Fountain Square concessions offers beer, wine, drink specials, and Coca-Cola products for purchase. Enjoy food from Just Jerks Ena’s food truck.

Put a little "weekend" in your Wednesday with the help of free Reggae concerts on the Square. Fountain Square concessions offers beer, wine, drink specials, and Coca-Cola products for purchase. Enjoy food from Just Jerks Ena’s food truck.

Rockin' the Roebling

Smale Riverfront Park
Schmidlapp Event Lawn, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Free community concert series at Schmidlapp Event Lawn in Smale Riverfront Park.

Free community concert series at Schmidlapp Event Lawn in Smale Riverfront Park.

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Devou Park
1600 Montague Road, Covington, KY 41011

South

Summer concert series featuring family-friendly music at a family-friendly price. 

Summer concert series featuring family-friendly music at a family-friendly price. 

Salsa on the Square

Fountain Square
Fifth and Vine Streets, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Salsa on the Square brought to you by P&G, is back every Thursday with live local and regional Latin bands specializing in Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, and Latin Jazz.  Mazunte will be serving up tacos, tostados, and guacamole to hungry patrons on-site. Fountain Square...

Salsa on the Square brought to you by P&G, is back every Thursday with live local and regional Latin bands specializing in Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, and Latin Jazz.  Mazunte will be serving up tacos, tostados, and guacamole to hungry patrons on-site. Fountain Square...

Summer Music on the Levee

Newport on the Levee
1 Levee Way, Newport, KY 41071

South

Free music on the Central Plaza at Newport on the Levee.

Free music on the Central Plaza at Newport on the Levee.

Black Stone Cherry

Riverfront Live
4343 Kellogg Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45226

East

With rootbound. Outdoor show, rain or shine.

With rootbound. Outdoor show, rain or shine.

Rebirth Brass Band

The Woodward
1404 Main St, CIncinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Afro Caribbean Fridays

Mad Frog
1 E. McMillan St., Cincinnati, OH 45219

Uptown

Join us for a night filled with Reggae, Dancehall, Afrobeats, and Latin music guaranteed to keep you dancing all night with a roster of great Caribbean, Latin & African DJs. Located seven minutes from downtown Cincinnati.

Join us for a night filled with Reggae, Dancehall, Afrobeats, and Latin music guaranteed to keep you dancing all night with a roster of great Caribbean, Latin & African DJs. Located seven minutes from downtown Cincinnati.

Art Waves Enjoy the Arts @ Parks: Glenwood Gardens

Glenwood Gardens
10397 Springfield Pike, Woodlawn, OH 45215

North

Great Parks has partnered with ArtsWave to host free outdoor concerts this summer! Enjoy the Arts @ Parks, presented by Macy’s, for multiple performances at your favorite parks. It’s the official start of summer, and what better way to celebrate than with a performance of...

Great Parks has partnered with ArtsWave to host free outdoor concerts this summer! Enjoy the Arts @ Parks, presented by Macy’s, for multiple performances at your favorite parks. It’s the official start of summer, and what better way to celebrate than with a performance of...

Rising Sun's Summer Sounds on Main

Main & Poplar Street, Downtown Rising Sun
217 N High Street, Rising Sun, IN 47040

West

Ohio County Tourism, Inc. will kick off their event season with Rising Sun’s Summer Sounds on Main. Bluegrass duo Cull Hollow will appear on the stage from 4-6:15 p.m. with Appalachian Grass from 7-10 p.m. Summer Sounds on Main is a rain or shine event and will include food...

Ohio County Tourism, Inc. will kick off their event season with Rising Sun’s Summer Sounds on Main. Bluegrass duo Cull Hollow will appear on the stage from 4-6:15 p.m. with Appalachian Grass from 7-10 p.m. Summer Sounds on Main is a rain or shine event and will include food...

Sister Hazel

Riverfront Live
4343 Kellogg Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45226

East

Outdoor show, rain or shine.

Outdoor show, rain or shine.

Blue Ash Summer Concert Series

Blue Ash Nature Park
4337 Cooper Rd, Blue Ash, OH 45242

North

Enjoy free live music every Tuesday at the Blue Ash Nature Park. Held rain or shine.

Enjoy free live music every Tuesday at the Blue Ash Nature Park. Held rain or shine.

Josh Eagle

Fibonacci Brewing Company
1445 Compton Road, Cincinnati, OH 45231

Join us in the beer garden at our farm for music and food. Food will start at 5pm. Cincinnati born and raised singer-songwriter Josh Eagle has recently returned to his hometown to settle in, get back to his roots, and be near his family. He actually grew up right down the...

Join us in the beer garden at our farm for music and food. Food will start at 5pm. Cincinnati born and raised singer-songwriter Josh Eagle has recently returned to his hometown to settle in, get back to his roots, and be near his family. He actually grew up right down the...

El Ritmo Del Manana

Fibonacci Brewing Company
1445 Compton Road, Cincinnati, OH 45231

Join us in the beer garden at our farm for music and food. Mahope will be on-site at 5pm with amazing Cambodian cuisine prepared with fresh ingredients. You'll keep coming back each week for these street tacos! We will be having live music with the El Ritmo Del Mañana quartet!...

Join us in the beer garden at our farm for music and food. Mahope will be on-site at 5pm with amazing Cambodian cuisine prepared with fresh ingredients. You'll keep coming back each week for these street tacos! We will be having live music with the El Ritmo Del Mañana quartet!...

Summer Concert Series

Sawyer Point & Yeatman's Cove
705 E. Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Join the Cincinnati Parks at Sawyer Point for a free community concert.

Join the Cincinnati Parks at Sawyer Point for a free community concert.