June is in full swing, and temperatures are looking a little more forgiving than they were last weekend. With that in mind, it’s never been a better time to get out and explore the Queen City.
If you’re looking for even more to do on every day of the week, visit the CityBeat events calendar.
Friday-Saturday, various venues, Over-the-Rhine
The 23rd Annual Cincinnati Fringe Festival concludes this weekend, presenting an outrageous assortment of one-hour, live performances by more than 35 independent local, national and international artists in pop-up venues around Over-the-Rhine. Read our writeup on the 2026 edition by clicking here.
Saturday, 11 a.m., Esquire Theatre, Clifton, $40
To celebrate the release of RuPaul’s new action-comedy “Stop! That! Train!,” Sitwell’s and the Esquire Theatre are partnering up with some of the city’s favorite drag queens for a brunch extravaganza followed by a screening of the film. Manuka Honey Stix-Chimera, Glitz and Evelyn Everything perform, with Stix-Chimera pulling double duty as the afternoon’s host. And if you want to keep celebrating Pride all month long, check out our calendar for Pride Month here.
Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance
Sunday, 10 a.m., Ault Park, Mt. Lookout, $45
One of the oldest and largest annual car shows in the country returns to the Queen City this weekend. The Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance takes place in Ault Park every year and draws in thousands of car enthusiasts from around the country. Read our interview with the show’s chairman here.
Thursday-Sunday, Newport on the Levee, Newport
Newport’s annual celebration of all things Italian returns this weekend. Live music, plenty of entertainment, and more pasta than you can shake a stic-uhh, I mean, stick a fork in.
Saturday, 12-5 p.m., Burnet Woods Bandstand, Clifton
And now for something completely different. This vegetarian food fest aims to change the public perception that plant-sourced food is inferior to meat. Head on over and give it a try.
The Lion King at the Aronoff Center
Friday-Sunday, Aronoff Center, downtown
See the classic Disney film come to life on the stage at the Aronoff this weekend.
Sam Adams Tattoo Contest with Vets & Brews
Saturday, 2-5 p.m., Sam Adams Taproom, Over-the-Rhine
For the second year in a row, Sam Adams is partnering with local nonprofit Vets & Brews for a tattoo contest, inviting veterans, civilians and tattoo enthusiasts to show off their ink for a cause. Plenty of prizes are available, with multiple categories being judged including Judges’ Choice, Realism, People’s Choice and Funniest.
Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Heritage Bank Arena, downtown
Legendary 80s rock band Journey is taking their “Final Frontier” tour to Heritage Bank this weekend.
Saturday, 1-6 p.m., Smale Riverfront Park, downtown, $85
Fancy a glass—or six—of rosé? This festival offers unlimited glasses of rosé and frosé (the frozen version), with over 30 different rosés to choose from.
Friday – Monday, Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, Over-the-Rhine
Last chance to see the latest production at the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company! Step into the charming world of Jane Austen with Kate Hamill’s witty and unexpected adaptation of Emma. Follow the headstrong matchmaker—convinced she can’t possibly fall in love—as she orchestrates romance for those around her with heartwarming and hilarious results. Don’t miss this clever and charming take that breathes new life into this classic story.
Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Taft Theatre, downtown
Your favorite Motown hits from groups like Diana Ross & the Supremes, the Temptations and Smokey Robinson will be played live this weekend at the Taft Theatre.
