Cincinnati Events in August 2026

Concerts, sports, comedy shows, Broadway performances, and live events across Cincinnati, OH.

Updated: July 29, 2026
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Find 145 events in Cincinnati, OH this August 2026, headlined by August 1, 2026 at Taft Theatre in Cincinnati, OH. Browse concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, and festivals scheduled from Aug 1 through August 31, with listings updated as of July 29, 2026.

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Aug 1 · 5:00 PM · Cincinnati, OH
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Upcoming Events: 143
  • Aug
    01
    2026
    5:00 PM
    Sat
    COMEDY
    Weekend Event
    Josh Johnson
    Taft Theatre • 2500 seats
    Taft Theatre
    location45202, 317 East 5th St  Cincinnati, OHlocation45202, 317 East 5th St Cincinnati, OH, US
    From $21Avg. price ~ $196Tickets Available: 110
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  • Aug
    01
    2026
    5:00 PM
    Sat
    COMEDY
    Weekend Event
    Coleman Love Comedy Explosion: D.L. Hughley, Joe Torry & Kelly Kellz
    Anderson Theater At Cincinnati Memorial Hall • 556 seats
    Anderson Theater At Cincinnati Memorial Hall
    location45202, 1225 Elm Street  Cincinnati, OHlocation45202, 1225 Elm Street Cincinnati, OH, US
    From $68Avg. price ~ $97Tickets Available: 111
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  • Aug
    01
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Sat
    COUNTRY / FOLK
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Chris Stapleton's All-American Road Show: Chris Stapleton, Lainey Wilson & Allen Stone
    Chris Stapleton's All-American Road Show: Chris Stapleton, Lainey Wilson & Allen Stone
    Paycor Stadium • 65515 seats
    Paycor Stadium
    location45202, One Paul Brown Stadium  Cincinnati, OHlocation45202, One Paul Brown Stadium Cincinnati, OH, US
    From $77Avg. price ~ $295Tickets Available: 3488
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  • Aug
    01
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Sat
    ALTERNATIVE
    Weekend Event
    Evanescence, Spiritbox & Nova Twins
    Riverbend Music Center • 20500 seats
    Riverbend Music Center
    location45230, 6295 Kellogg Avenue  Cincinnati, OHlocation45230, 6295 Kellogg Avenue Cincinnati, OH, US
    From $47Avg. price ~ $226Tickets Available: 304
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  • Aug
    01
    2026
    6:36 PM
    Sat
    Frontier League
    Weekend Event
    Florence Y'alls vs. Gateway Grizzlies
    Thomas More Stadium
    Thomas More Stadium
    location41042, 7950 Freedom Way  Florence, KYlocation41042, 7950 Freedom Way Florence, KY, US
    From $14Avg. price ~ $39Tickets Available: 83
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  • Aug
    01
    2026
    6:40 PM
    Sat
    Professional (MLB)
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
    Great American Ball Park • 42319 seats
    Great American Ball Park
    location45202, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way  Cincinnati, OHlocation45202, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way Cincinnati, OH, US
    From $11Avg. price ~ $54Tickets Available: 2364
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  • Aug
    01
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Always, Patsy Cline
    Warsaw Federal Incline Theater
    Warsaw Federal Incline Theater
    location45204, 801 Matson Pl  Cincinnati, OHlocation45204, 801 Matson Pl Cincinnati, OH, US
    From $48Avg. price ~ $5819 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    01
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    Concert
    Weekend Event
    Who's Bad - Michael Jackson Tribute Band
    Ludlow Garage
    Ludlow Garage
    location45220, 342 Ludlow Ave.  Cincinnati, OHlocation45220, 342 Ludlow Ave.  Cincinnati, OH, US
    From $51Avg. price ~ $675 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    01
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    Professional (MLS)
    Weekend Event
    FC Cincinnati vs. San Jose Earthquakes
    TQL Stadium
    TQL Stadium
    location45214, 1501 Central Parkway  Cincinnati, OHlocation45214, 1501 Central Parkway Cincinnati, OH, US
    From $21Avg. price ~ $67Tickets Available: 300
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  • Aug
    01
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Newsies - The Musical
    Covedale Center For The Performing Arts
    Covedale Center For The Performing Arts
    location45238, 4990 Glenway Ave.  Cincinnati, OHlocation45238, 4990 Glenway Ave. Cincinnati, OH, US
    From $35Avg. price ~ $89Tickets Available: 116
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  • Aug
    01
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    BLUEGRASS
    Weekend Event
    Lydia Shae - EP Release
    Lydia Shae - EP Release
    Revival Room at The Southgate House Revival
    Revival Room at The Southgate House Revival
    location41071, 111 E. 6th Street  Newport, KYlocation41071, 111 E. 6th Street Newport, KY, US
    From $46Avg. price ~ $181Tickets Available: 36
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  • Aug
    01
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    COMEDY
    Weekend Event
    Coleman Love Comedy Explosion: D.L. Hughley, Joe Torry & Kelly Kellz
    Anderson Theater At Cincinnati Memorial Hall • 556 seats
    Anderson Theater At Cincinnati Memorial Hall
    location45202, 1225 Elm Street  Cincinnati, OHlocation45202, 1225 Elm Street Cincinnati, OH, US
    From $66Avg. price ~ $96Tickets Available: 89
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  • Aug
    01
    2026
    8:30 PM
    Sat
    COMEDY
    Weekend Event
    Josh Johnson
    Taft Theatre • 2500 seats
    Taft Theatre
    location45202, 317 East 5th St  Cincinnati, OHlocation45202, 317 East 5th St Cincinnati, OH, US
    From $31Avg. price ~ $172Tickets Available: 200
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  • Aug
    01
    2026
    9:00 PM
    Sat
    ALTERNATIVE
    Weekend Event
    Yonder Mountain String Band
    Riverfront Live
    Riverfront Live
    location45226, 4343 Kellogg Ave  Cincinnati, OHlocation45226, 4343 Kellogg Ave Cincinnati, OH, US
    From $54Avg. price ~ $65Tickets Available: 32
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  • Aug
    02
    2026
    1:07 PM
    Sun
    Frontier League
    Weekend Event
    Florence Y'alls vs. Gateway Grizzlies
    Thomas More Stadium
    Thomas More Stadium
    location41042, 7950 Freedom Way  Florence, KYlocation41042, 7950 Freedom Way Florence, KY, US
    From $21Avg. price ~ $53Tickets Available: 144
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  • Aug
    02
    2026
    1:40 PM
    Sun
    Professional (MLB)
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
    Great American Ball Park • 42319 seats
    Great American Ball Park
    location45202, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way  Cincinnati, OHlocation45202, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way Cincinnati, OH, US
    From $10Avg. price ~ $50Tickets Available: 1602
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  • Aug
    02
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Newsies - The Musical
    Covedale Center For The Performing Arts
    Covedale Center For The Performing Arts
    location45238, 4990 Glenway Ave.  Cincinnati, OHlocation45238, 4990 Glenway Ave. Cincinnati, OH, US
    From $35Avg. price ~ $106Tickets Available: 86
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  • Aug
    02
    2026
    3:00 PM
    Sun
    OPERA
    Weekend Event
    Cincinnati Opera: Carmen
    Springer Auditorium At Cincinnati Music Hall • 2500 seats
    Springer Auditorium At Cincinnati Music Hall
    location45210, 1243 Elm Street  Cincinnati, OHlocation45210, 1243 Elm Street Cincinnati, OH, US
    From $101Avg. price ~ $578Tickets Available: 35
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  • Aug
    02
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sun
    COMEDY
    Weekend Event
    Josh Johnson
    Taft Theatre • 2500 seats
    Taft Theatre
    location45202, 317 East 5th St  Cincinnati, OHlocation45202, 317 East 5th St Cincinnati, OH, US
    From $46Avg. price ~ $114Tickets Available: 229
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  • Aug
    04
    2026
    6:40 PM
    Tue
    Professional (MLB)
    Best Value
    Cincinnati Reds vs. Athletics
    Great American Ball Park • 42319 seats
    Great American Ball Park
    location45202, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way  Cincinnati, OHlocation45202, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way Cincinnati, OH, US
    From $11Avg. price ~ $56Tickets Available: 3085
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  • Aug
    04
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    COUNTRY / FOLK
    Johanna Rose & The Dreamboats
    Revival Room at The Southgate House Revival
    Revival Room at The Southgate House Revival
    location41071, 111 E. 6th Street  Newport, KYlocation41071, 111 E. 6th Street Newport, KY, US
    From $52Avg. price ~ $187Tickets Available: 36
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  • Aug
    04
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    ALTERNATIVE
    The Black Keys
    MegaCorp Pavilion
    MegaCorp Pavilion
    location41071, 101 West 4th Street  Newport, KYlocation41071, 101 West 4th Street Newport, KY, US
    From $23Avg. price ~ $449Tickets Available: 50
    VIP Packages
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  • Aug
    04
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    Tournaments & Cups
    Leagues Cup: Phase One - FC Cincinnati vs. CF Pachuca
    TQL Stadium
    TQL Stadium
    location45214, 1501 Central Parkway  Cincinnati, OHlocation45214, 1501 Central Parkway Cincinnati, OH, US
    From $15Avg. price ~ $35Tickets Available: 309
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  • Aug
    04
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Tue
    ALTERNATIVE
    Andrew Bird
    Taft Theatre • 2500 seats
    Taft Theatre
    location45202, 317 East 5th St  Cincinnati, OHlocation45202, 317 East 5th St Cincinnati, OH, US
    From $72Avg. price ~ $142Tickets Available: 558
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August 2026 features concerts, sporting events, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment across Cincinnati and nearby areas. Major arenas, theaters, clubs, and entertainment venues continue to update their schedules throughout the month.

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August 2026 features concerts, sporting events, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment across Cincinnati and nearby areas. Major arenas, theaters, clubs, and entertainment venues continue to update their schedules throughout the month.

Venues With Events in August

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Anderson Theater At Cincinnati Memorial Hall
Cincinnati, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 55
Next Event: Jul 31, 2026
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Bogarts
Cincinnati, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 46
Next Event: Jul 31, 2026
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Cincinnati Music Hall Ballroom
Cincinnati, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Oct 10, 2026
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Cincinnati Playhouse In The Park - Rosenthal Shelterhouse Theatre
Cincinnati, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 37
Next Event: Nov 07, 2026
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Cincinnati Playhouse In The Park - Rouse Theatre
Cincinnati, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 35
Next Event: Nov 20, 2026
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Cintas Center
Cincinnati, OH
Arena
Upcoming Events: 16
Next Event: Sep 11, 2026
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Citygate Church
Cincinnati, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Aug 07, 2026
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Cove51
Cincinnati, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: May 09, 2075
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Covedale Center For The Performing Arts
Cincinnati, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 4
Next Event: Jul 30, 2026
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Fifth Third Arena
Cincinnati, OH
Arena
Upcoming Events: 10
Next Event: Sep 25, 2026
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Galaxie - Covington
Covington, KY
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Nov 07, 2026
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Gameday Hospitality - Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 8
Next Event: Sep 13, 2026
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Great American Ball Park
Cincinnati, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 110
Next Event: Jul 29, 2026
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Hard Rock Cincinnati - Ballroom
Cincinnati, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 12
Next Event: Aug 07, 2026
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Heritage Bank Center
Cincinnati, OH
Arena
Upcoming Events: 45
Next Event: Aug 05, 2026
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Jarson Kaplan Theater at Aronoff Center
Cincinnati, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 14
Next Event: Nov 13, 2026
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Landmark Baptist Temple
Cincinnati, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 2
Next Event: Sep 26, 2026
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Lori's Road House
West Chester, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 3
Next Event: Sep 11, 2026
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Ludlow Garage
Cincinnati, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 70
Next Event: Jul 29, 2026
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Madison Live - Covington
Covington, KY
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 3
Next Event: Oct 08, 2026
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Event Categories in August

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CONCERTS
89 Upcoming Events
SPORTS
39 Upcoming Events
THEATRE
16 Upcoming Events
COMEDY
8 Upcoming Events

Cincinnati Events FAQ

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What events are happening in Cincinnati during August 2026?

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May
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August
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September
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October
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123 Upcoming Events
November
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December
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147 Upcoming Events