Cincinnati Music Festival Announces 2025 Headliners

Organizers have announced the lineup for the 2025 Cincinnati Music Festival.

The Cincinnati Music Festival returns to The Banks with performances at Andrew J Brady Music Center and Paycor Stadium from Thursday-Saturday, July 24-26, 2025. Headliners include a lineup of R&B artists like Earth, Wind & Fire, Janet Jackson, Anthony Hamilton, a Special Tribute to Frankie Beverly and more.

Earth, Wind & Fire, Anthony Hamilton and three more artists to be announced will perform the Friday night of the festival at Paycor Stadium. Janet Jackson; a Special Tribute to Frankie Beverly, featuring Jubu with special guest appearances by Ronald Isley, Joe, After 7, Dave Hollister and Raheem DeVaughn; and three more artists to be announced will take the stage at Paycor the following day.

On the Thursday night of the festival, Andrew J Brady Music Center will host a tribute night celebrating hip-hop, with artists to be announced later.

“The Cincinnati Music Festival has become a cornerstone of our city’s annual entertainment schedule, and we’re thrilled to bring this incredible lineup to Paycor Stadium in 2025,” Joe Santangelo, the festival’s producer, said in a press release. “This year’s lineup, featuring legends like Earth, Wind & Fire and Janet Jackson, along with a special tribute to Frankie Beverly, showcases the best of R&B. Beyond the unforgettable performances, CMF continues to drive significant economic growth, bringing millions of dollars into the region while celebrating music and culture.”

According to a recent study by the UC Economics Center commissioned by the Cincinnati USA Convention & Visitors Bureau, Cincinnati Music Festival continues to contribute over $107 million in annual economic impact to the city.

Tickets for the Cincinnati Music Festival are on sale now at ticketmaster.com.

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