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Catch Some Live Music Outside This Summer at These Greater Cincinnati Concerts

From Riverbend to the Roebling Bridge, here's where you can rock out this summer.

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Riverbend Music Center - Photo: Mark Byron
Photo: Mark Byron
Riverbend Music Center

Jam out by day, and sing under the stars at night: Cincinnati's concert season is back in full swing. From Riverbend Music Center’s PNC Pavilion to PromoWest Pavilion at Ovation in Newport, your nights are sure to be rocked away. Check out which venues are the best for your summer nights below:

Riverbend Music Center's PNC Pavilion (6295 Kellogg Ave., California)

  • June 18: Counting Crows
  • June 19: Charlie Puth Presents the “Charlie” Live Experience
  • June 22: Peter Frampton
  • June 28: Earth, Wind, & Fire
  • July 6: Chicago
  • July 7: Lettuce & Steel Pulse
  • July 18: Tedeschi Trucks Band
  • Aug. 4: Dwight Yoakam
  • Aug. 10: Lindsey Stirling
  • Aug. 18: Goo Goo Dolls
  • Aug. 22: Jethro Tull: The Seven Decades

ICON Festival Stage at Smale Park (25 Race St., Downtown)

  • June 3: Louis Tomlinson
  • June 23: Noah Kahan
  • June 29: Pride Month Brady Block Party
  • July 19: Sad Summer Festival 2023, featuring Taking Back Sunday, Mom Jeans, PVRIS and others
  • Aug. 9: Rufus Du Sol
  • Sept. 15: The National: Homecoming 2023, featuring Patti Smith and Her Band, The National, Carriers and others
  • Sept. 16: The National: Homecoming 2023, featuring The National, Snail Mail, Pavement and others

MegaCorp Pavilion (101 W. Fourth St., Newport)

  • June 6: All Time Low
  • June 16: An Evening with Lyle Lovett and His Large Band
  • June 21: ILLENIUM
  • June 23: AJR
  • June 24: My Morning Jacket
  • July 9: Dreamsonic 2023: Dream Theater, Devin Townsend and Animals As Leaders
  • July 11: In Harmony: The Commonwealth Tour of the Louisville Orchestra
  • Aug. 9: The Mega-Monsters Tour: Mastodon and Gojira with special guest Lorna Shore
  • Sept. 12: An Evening with: Ween
  • Sept. 14: An Evening With CAKE
  • Sepy. 16: Danzig
  • Sept. 20: Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats

Strapped for cash? No worries. There are various locations where you can catch a free concert in Cincinnati this summer. These venues include Rockin' the Roebling every Thursday from May 18-Aug. 31, 6-10 p.m. at Smale Riverfront Park on the Schmidlapp Event Lawn; Sawyer Point Summer Concert Series at Sawyer Point's P&G Stage and Lawn every first Saturday of the month, from June 3-Aug. 5, 4-10 p.m.; and Amped Up at Sawyer Point at the Schott Amphitheater and Stage on various dates from May 12-Sept. 29, 6-10 p.m.


Editor's Note: This is not a comprehensive list of every outdoor concert taking place in Greater Cincinnati.

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32 Greater Cincinnati Activities to Add to Your Summer Bucket List

Put on Your Dancing Shoes for Salsa on the Square520 Vine St., DowntownBust out your best moves or learn how to salsa every Thursday night at Fountain Square during the summer. Salsa on the Square is free and features live local and regional Latin bands that specialize in salsa, merengue, cumbia and Latin jazz. There are also two large dance classes to help you get the moves down, and Mazunte is there to serve up tacos, tostados and guacamole. For a refreshing drink after all the dancing, grab a margarita at Fountain Square’s full-service bar.
Meet Fritz and the Other Babies at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden3400 Vine St., AvondaleA stroll through the zoo grounds may be the perfect thing to do this summer in Cincinnati. Kids, teens and adults alike can enjoy viewing all the many animals and botanicals throughout the facility. You can see some of the newest additions to the zoo, like Fiona’s baby brother Fritz, Larkin the penguin chick and a pair of adorable bat-eared fox kits. Plus, see if you can spot the baby bumps on Lightning the sloth and Stevie the bongo. Hit a Beach Within Driving Distance of CincinnatiOhio may not be on a coast, but don't let that fool you — we have plenty of breezy beach options for when the water is calling your name. Yes, they may be on a lake or riverfront, but they check most of our boxes when we're in need of a little sand between our toes, sunshine on our skin and a cool, refreshing dip in the water. Follow the link to find some beachy inspiration. Catch a Reds Game and Chow Down on the New Eats100 Joe Nuxhall Way, The BanksGreat American Ball Park debuted a slate of new snacks for the 2023 season, including a Cheeseburger Frybox (hamburger topped with nacho cheese, iceberg lettuce, grilled onions, pickles and Thousand Island dressing served on French fries) and the vegetarian-friendly Curve Ball (veggie burger topped with iceberg lettuce, grilled onions, pickles and Thousand Island dressing served on a brioche bun). And that’s only some of the many new menu items you’ll find throughout the ball park. Eat up because if the Reds are losing, you’ll at least leave the ball park with a full stomach. Take a Journey Downriver in a Kayak or CanoeThe Queen City boasts many canoeing and kayaking spots, plus some road trip-worthy locations within a few hour's drive – all perfect for floating a weekend away. Check with each business about reservations, specific rental fees and what you can and can’t bring with you. (We’re looking at you, ca-brewers). If you’re searching for a little more of an aquatic adventure, the 22nd annual Paddlefest on the Ohio River is happening Aug. 5. Paddlefest is open to kayaks, canoes and standup paddleboards, as well as participants of all paddling experience levels. Motorized boat traffic will be prohibited on the river during this time, making for smooth paddling, and you can choose between the full 9-mile route or a 4.5-mile route. Dine and Drink Al Fresco at a Bar or RestaurantSweet, sweet summertime is upon us, which means it's time to figure out which local rooftop bars and restaurant patios you should plan to visit for all your breezy sunshine and noshing needs. And this year, we're taking the guesswork out of the equation. Visit the link above to see some of the best places to dine and drink al fresco in the Cincinnati area. Watch a Dazzling Display of Fireworks on the Fourth of July or Camp Out for the WEBN / Western & Southern’s FireworksIt wouldn’t be summer if you didn’t take the time to watch at least one fireworks show. Cincinnati’s skies will be decked out in all kinds of colors as Fourth of July celebrations take place. Some of the most popular include Red, White & Blue Ash (also featuring concert headliner Collective Soul); Coney Island’s Balloon Glow; Fourth of July at Kings Island; Red, White and BOOM with Cincinnati Pops at Riverbend and numerous community events. And if you just can’t get enough fireworks, don’t forget about Cincinnati’s big end-of-summer bash Riverfest and the WEBN / Western & Southern Fireworks. Just make sure you grab your spot early and respect the blanket-claiming process.
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