Festivals & Special Events
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Butterfly Show
Krohn Conservatory
1501 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Uptown
Butterfly Show
Krohn Conservatory
1501 Eden Park Drive,
Cincinnati,
OH
45202
Uptown
Each spring, thousands of free-flying butterflies flutter among visitors and throughout the tropical landscape inside Krohn Conservatory. Welcome to Butterflies of the Nile! Flutter with our beautiful butterflies and soar back in time in our Ancient Egyptian Garden! Immerse...
Each spring, thousands of free-flying butterflies flutter among visitors and throughout the tropical landscape inside Krohn Conservatory. Welcome to Butterflies of the Nile! Flutter with our beautiful butterflies and soar back in time in our Ancient Egyptian Garden! Immerse...
Taste of Cincinnati
Downtown Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Downtown
Taste of Cincinnati
Downtown Cincinnati
Cincinnati,
Cincinnati,
OH
45202
Downtown
What began as a small, one-day festival in 1979 has grown to become a 3-day celebration of the Cincinnati region's best culinary delights spread along 5+ blocks in Downtown Cincinnati. Featuring 100+ delectable dishes from more than 40 local restaurants plus traditional...
What began as a small, one-day festival in 1979 has grown to become a 3-day celebration of the Cincinnati region's best culinary delights spread along 5+ blocks in Downtown Cincinnati. Featuring 100+ delectable dishes from more than 40 local restaurants plus traditional...
US Men's National Team vs Morocco - International Friendly soccer match
TQL Stadium
1501 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45214
Downtown
US Men's National Team vs Morocco - International Friendly soccer match
TQL Stadium
1501 Central Parkway,
Cincinnati,
OH
45214
Downtown
Catch the U.S. Men's National Team take on Morocco in this International Friendly soccer match as they tune-up for the 2022 World Cup. Tickets are available for purchase at Ticketmaster.com or by clicking the "Buy Tickets" link in under the information section.
Catch the U.S. Men's National Team take on Morocco in this International Friendly soccer match as they tune-up for the 2022 World Cup. Tickets are available for purchase at Ticketmaster.com or by clicking the "Buy Tickets" link in under the information section.
Matchbox Twenty
Riverbend Music Center
6295 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45230
East
Matchbox Twenty
Riverbend Music Center
6295 Kellogg Ave.,
Cincinnati,
OH
45230
East
On tour for the first time since 2017, Matchbox Twenty will bring hits like "Unwell","Bent", and "Push" live to Riverbend.
On tour for the first time since 2017, Matchbox Twenty will bring hits like "Unwell","Bent", and "Push" live to Riverbend.
Over-the-Rhine International Film Festival
Various locations in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky
1404 Main St, CIncinnati, OH 45202
Downtown
Over-the-Rhine International Film Festival
Various locations in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky
1404 Main St,
CIncinnati,
OH
45202
Downtown
The Over-the-Rhine International Film Festival celebrates our shared humanity through the exploration of diversity, disability, and difference. We see a world where the media and popular culture accurately reflect all people. This is Cinema for all. This year's festival is...
The Over-the-Rhine International Film Festival celebrates our shared humanity through the exploration of diversity, disability, and difference. We see a world where the media and popular culture accurately reflect all people. This is Cinema for all. This year's festival is...
Rod Stewart with Cheap Trick
Riverbend Music Center
6295 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45230
East
Rod Stewart with Cheap Trick
Riverbend Music Center
6295 Kellogg Ave.,
Cincinnati,
OH
45230
East
Rod Stewart, the legendary two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducted singer/songwriter, performs with special guests Cheap Trick.
Rod Stewart, the legendary two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducted singer/songwriter, performs with special guests Cheap Trick.
Tedeschi Trucks Band
Riverbend Music Center
6295 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45230
East
Tedeschi Trucks Band
Riverbend Music Center
6295 Kellogg Ave.,
Cincinnati,
OH
45230
East
Led by the husband and wife team of guitarist Derek Trucks and vocalist/guitarist Susan Tedeschi, the 12-member strong Tedeschi Trucks Band is acclaimed by critics and fans alike for their uncompromising commitment to bringing the highest level of musicianship to the...
Led by the husband and wife team of guitarist Derek Trucks and vocalist/guitarist Susan Tedeschi, the 12-member strong Tedeschi Trucks Band is acclaimed by critics and fans alike for their uncompromising commitment to bringing the highest level of musicianship to the...
Barenaked Ladies
Riverbend Music Center
6295 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45230
East
Barenaked Ladies
Riverbend Music Center
6295 Kellogg Ave.,
Cincinnati,
OH
45230
East
Last Summer on Earth tour. With guests Gin Blossoms and Toad the Wet Sprocket.
Last Summer on Earth tour. With guests Gin Blossoms and Toad the Wet Sprocket.
Cincinnati Music Festival presented by P&G
Paul Brown Stadium
One Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Downtown
Cincinnati Music Festival presented by P&G
Paul Brown Stadium
One Paul Brown Stadium,
Cincinnati,
OH
45202
Downtown
Held each summer at Paul Brown Stadium - home of the Cincinnati Bengals, Cincinnati Music Festival has become one of the country’s premier summer music events attracting more than 80,000 attendees annually from all over the country for two days and nights of music, dining,...
Held each summer at Paul Brown Stadium - home of the Cincinnati Bengals, Cincinnati Music Festival has become one of the country’s premier summer music events attracting more than 80,000 attendees annually from all over the country for two days and nights of music, dining,...
Cincy Soul: The Black Taste
Fountain Square
Fifth and Vine Streets, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Downtown
Cincy Soul: The Black Taste
Fountain Square
Fifth and Vine Streets,
Cincinnati,
OH
45202
Downtown
Cincy Soul: The Black Taste, is a collaborative effort of black owned restaurants, caterers, and food trucks within the Greater Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky area. This unique event provides an opportunity to learn and experience diverse African American cultures, heritage...
Cincy Soul: The Black Taste, is a collaborative effort of black owned restaurants, caterers, and food trucks within the Greater Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky area. This unique event provides an opportunity to learn and experience diverse African American cultures, heritage...
Glier's Goettafest
Newport on the Levee
1 Levee Way, Newport, KY 41071
South
Glier's Goettafest
Newport on the Levee
1 Levee Way,
Newport,
KY
41071
South
Goetta, a German dish pronounced "get-uh", is often compared to breakfast sausage or scrapple and is a mixture of pork, beef, steel-cut (pinhead) oats, and seasonings. Glier's Goettafest is a celebration of the local dish held along Newport's riverfront just down the steps...
Goetta, a German dish pronounced "get-uh", is often compared to breakfast sausage or scrapple and is a mixture of pork, beef, steel-cut (pinhead) oats, and seasonings. Glier's Goettafest is a celebration of the local dish held along Newport's riverfront just down the steps...
Ohio River Paddlefest
Schmidt Boat Launch Ramp
2944 Humbert Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45226
East
Ohio River Paddlefest
Schmidt Boat Launch Ramp
2944 Humbert Avenue,
Cincinnati,
OH
45226
East
The Ohio River Paddlefest is recognized as the nation’s largest paddling celebration, with 2,000 participants traveling through downtown Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky in canoes, kayaks and other human-powered craft. In 2022, the event is back for its 21st year,...
The Ohio River Paddlefest is recognized as the nation’s largest paddling celebration, with 2,000 participants traveling through downtown Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky in canoes, kayaks and other human-powered craft. In 2022, the event is back for its 21st year,...
Great Inland Seafood Festival
Festival Park Newport
Riverboat Row, Newport, KY 41071
South
Great Inland Seafood Festival
Festival Park Newport
Riverboat Row,
Newport,
KY
41071
South
The Great Inland Seafood Festival offers some of the best seafood around Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky from numerous different vendors. These vendors bring us fantastic seafood, and the festival also includes lives music Enjoy oysters on the half shell, shrimp cocktail,...
The Great Inland Seafood Festival offers some of the best seafood around Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky from numerous different vendors. These vendors bring us fantastic seafood, and the festival also includes lives music Enjoy oysters on the half shell, shrimp cocktail,...
Western & Southern Open
Lindner Family Tennis Center
5460 Courseview Drive, Mason, OH 45040
North
Western & Southern Open
Lindner Family Tennis Center
5460 Courseview Drive,
Mason,
OH
45040
North
This Men's and Women's combined tennis tournament, held each summer at the Lindner Family Tennis Center, has hosted stars like Federer, Nadal, Sharapova and Serena Williams who all come to Cincinnati to compete for this prestigious title. Fans come from 50 states and 30...
This Men's and Women's combined tennis tournament, held each summer at the Lindner Family Tennis Center, has hosted stars like Federer, Nadal, Sharapova and Serena Williams who all come to Cincinnati to compete for this prestigious title. Fans come from 50 states and 30...
Black Family Reunion
Sawyer Point
705 East Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Black Family Reunion
Sawyer Point
705 East Pete Rose Way,
Cincinnati,
OH
45202
This year the Black Family Reunion is holding its 34th annual event in various venues around Cincinnati, Ohio. The mission of the Black Family Reunion is to gather community and to teach, reinforce, reinforce the history and values of the Black Family. During this 4-day event,...
This year the Black Family Reunion is holding its 34th annual event in various venues around Cincinnati, Ohio. The mission of the Black Family Reunion is to gather community and to teach, reinforce, reinforce the history and values of the Black Family. During this 4-day event,...
Alicia Keys: ALICIA-The World Tour
Riverbend Music Center
6295 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45230
East
Alicia Keys: ALICIA-The World Tour
Riverbend Music Center
6295 Kellogg Ave.,
Cincinnati,
OH
45230
East
Global music icon and 15-time Grammy Award-winner Alicia Keys brings her highly anticipated return to the stage with her repertoire of worldwide hits.
Global music icon and 15-time Grammy Award-winner Alicia Keys brings her highly anticipated return to the stage with her repertoire of worldwide hits.
WEBN Fireworks at Riverfest
Sawyer Point & Yeatman's Cove
705 E. Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Downtown
WEBN Fireworks at Riverfest
Sawyer Point & Yeatman's Cove
705 E. Pete Rose Way,
Cincinnati,
OH
45202
Downtown
This traditional, end-of-summer event began in 1977 when WEBN treated the tri-state to a fireworks show in honor of the radio station's 10th anniversary. The party, held annually at Sawyer Point on Sunday of Labor Day weekend, has grown into an all-day affair with music, food...
This traditional, end-of-summer event began in 1977 when WEBN treated the tri-state to a fireworks show in honor of the radio station's 10th anniversary. The party, held annually at Sawyer Point on Sunday of Labor Day weekend, has grown into an all-day affair with music, food...