The best events in Cincinnati include 806 concerts, sports, theater, comedy, and festivals, with tickets starting from $10. Browse updated schedules, discover top venues, and compare ticket options throughout Cincinnati and nearby areas.
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Cincinnati hosts 806 upcoming events, including concerts, sports, theater, comedy, and festivals, with tickets starting from $10 and averaging $110, across venues throughout Cincinnati, OH. Next up: October 12, 2026 at The Andrew J Brady ICON Music Center. Schedules updated as of October 12, 2026.
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Lenny Pearce
TECHNO / ELECTRONICThe Andrew J Brady ICON Music Center
Cincinnati, OH
Upcoming Events: 30
Next Event: Oct 12, 2026 6:00 PM
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Stryper
POP / ROCKBogarts
Cincinnati, OH
Upcoming Events: 10
Next Event: Oct 13, 2026 7:00 PM
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Northern Kentucky Norse Basketball
College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALLTruist Arena
Highland Heights, KY
Upcoming Events: 9
Next Event: Oct 14, 2026 5:30 PM
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John Scofield
JAZZ / BLUESLudlow Garage
Cincinnati, OH
Upcoming Events: 27
Next Event: Oct 14, 2026 7:30 PM
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FC Cincinnati
Professional (MLS)TQL Stadium
Cincinnati, OH
Upcoming Events: 7
Next Event: Oct 14, 2026 7:30 PM
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Ghostbusters In Concert
CLASSICALTaft Theatre
Cincinnati, OH
Upcoming Events: 17
Next Event: Oct 14, 2026 8:00 PM
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Earl Sweatshirt
RAP / HIP HOPBogarts
Cincinnati, OH
Upcoming Events: 17
Next Event: Oct 15, 2026 8:00 PM
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Xavier Musketeers Volleyball
College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) VOLLEYBALLCintas Center
Cincinnati, OH
Upcoming Events: 9
Next Event: Oct 16, 2026 6:00 PM
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Catch Your Breath
POP / ROCKBogarts
Cincinnati, OH
Upcoming Events: 35
Next Event: Oct 16, 2026 7:00 PM
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Brantley Gilbert
COUNTRY / FOLKPNC Pavilion At The Riverbend Music Center
Cincinnati, OH
Upcoming Events: 6
Next Event: Oct 16, 2026 7:00 PM
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Euge Groove
JAZZ / BLUESLudlow Garage
Cincinnati, OH
Upcoming Events: 2
Next Event: Oct 16, 2026 7:30 PM
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Hiss Golden Messenger
COUNTRY / FOLKSanctuary at The Southgate House Revival
Newport, KY
Upcoming Events: 18
Next Event: Oct 16, 2026 8:00 PM
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Thomas More Saints Football
College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) FOOTBALLRepublic Bank Field
Villa Hills, KY
Upcoming Events: 5
Next Event: Oct 17, 2026 12:00 PM
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Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball
College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALLFifth Third Arena
Cincinnati, OH
Upcoming Events: 32
Next Event: Oct 17, 2026 5:00 PM
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Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
CLASSICALSpringer Auditorium At Cincinnati Music Hall
Cincinnati, OH
Upcoming Events: 48
Next Event: Oct 17, 2026 7:30 PM
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Browse the best upcoming events, dates, venues, and ticket options.Upcoming Events: 806
- Oct1220266:00 PMMonTECHNO / ELECTRONICLenny PearceThe Andrew J Brady ICON Music Center
25 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH 4520225 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202From $10Avg. price ~ $110Tickets Available: 1746View Tickets - Oct1320267:00 PMTuePOP / ROCKStryperBogarts • 1,500 seatsBogarts2621 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 452192621 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45219From $41Avg. price ~ $572Tickets Available: 35View Tickets
- Oct1420265:30 PMWedCollege (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALLExhibition: Northern Kentucky Norse vs. UT Martin SkyhawksExhibition: Northern Kentucky Norse vs. UT Martin SkyhawksTruist Arena • 10,000 seatsTruist Arena500 Nunn Drive, Highland Heights, KY 41099500 Nunn Drive, Highland Heights, KY 41099From $21Avg. price ~ $36Tickets Available: 177View Tickets
- Oct1420267:30 PMWedProfessional (MLS)FC Cincinnati vs. New England RevolutionTQL Stadium1501 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 452141501 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45214From $11Avg. price ~ $58Tickets Available: 1205View TicketsVIP Packages
- Oct1420267:30 PMWedJAZZ / BLUESJohn ScofieldLudlow Garage342 Ludlow Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45220342 Ludlow Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45220From $75Avg. price ~ $174Tickets Available: 136View Tickets
- Oct1420268:00 PMWedCLASSICALGhostbusters in ConcertTaft Theatre • 2,500 seatsTaft Theatre317 East 5th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202317 East 5th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202From $63Avg. price ~ $103Tickets Available: 776View Tickets
- Oct1520267:30 PMThuJAZZ / BLUESJohn ScofieldLudlow Garage342 Ludlow Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45220342 Ludlow Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45220From $39Avg. price ~ $254Tickets Available: 49View Tickets
- Oct1520268:00 PMThuRAP / HIP HOPEarl Sweatshirt & MIKEEarl Sweatshirt & MIKEBogarts • 1,500 seatsBogarts2621 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 452192621 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45219From $44Avg. price ~ $123Tickets Available: 209View Tickets
- Oct1620267:00 PMFriPOP / ROCKCatch Your BreathBogarts • 1,500 seatsBogarts2621 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 452192621 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45219From $54Avg. price ~ $172Tickets Available: 53View Tickets
- Oct1620267:00 PMFriCOUNTRY / FOLKBrantley GilbertPNC Pavilion At The Riverbend Music Center • 20,500 seatsPNC Pavilion At The Riverbend Music Center6295 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, OH 452306295 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45230From $36Avg. price ~ $139Tickets Available: 1332View Tickets
- Oct1620267:30 PMFriJAZZ / BLUESEuge GrooveLudlow Garage342 Ludlow Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45220342 Ludlow Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45220From $172Avg. price ~ $221Tickets Remaining: 6View Tickets
- Oct1620268:00 PMFriCOUNTRY / FOLKHiss Golden MessengerSanctuary at The Southgate House Revival111 E. 6th Street, Newport, KY 41071111 E. 6th Street, Newport, KY 41071From $64Avg. price ~ $77Tickets Remaining: 18View Tickets
- Oct17202612:00 PMSatCollege (Div I-A and Div I-AA) FOOTBALLWeekend EventThomas More Saints vs. Ashland University EaglesRepublic Bank FieldChelsea Dr, Villa Hills, KY 41017Chelsea Dr, Villa Hills, KY 41017From $23Avg. price ~ $29Tickets Remaining: 10View Tickets
- Oct1720265:00 PMSatCollege (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALLBest ValueWeekend EventExhibition: Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Illinois Fighting IlliniExhibition: Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Illinois Fighting IlliniFifth Third Arena2700 O'Varsity Way, Cincinnati, OH 452212700 O'Varsity Way, Cincinnati, OH 45221From $7Avg. price ~ $35Tickets Available: 651View Tickets
- Oct1720267:30 PMSatCLASSICALWeekend EventCincinnati Symphony Orchestra: Songs Of DestinySpringer Auditorium At Cincinnati Music Hall • 2,500 seatsSpringer Auditorium At Cincinnati Music Hall1243 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 452101243 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45210From $84Avg. price ~ $132Tickets Available: 132View Tickets
- Oct1720267:30 PMSatPOP / ROCKWeekend EventMike DawesLudlow Garage342 Ludlow Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45220342 Ludlow Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45220From $41Avg. price ~ $61Tickets Available: 169View Tickets
- Oct1820262:00 PMSunCLASSICALWeekend EventCincinnati Symphony Orchestra: Songs Of DestinySpringer Auditorium At Cincinnati Music Hall • 2,500 seatsSpringer Auditorium At Cincinnati Music Hall1243 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 452101243 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45210From $63Avg. price ~ $115Tickets Available: 153View Tickets
- Oct1820265:00 PMSunProfessional (MLS)High DemandWeekend EventFC Cincinnati vs. Columbus CrewTQL Stadium1501 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 452141501 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45214From $41Avg. price ~ $177Tickets Available: 1077View TicketsVIP Packages
- Oct1820267:30 PMSunHARD ROCK / METALWeekend EventKing's XLudlow Garage342 Ludlow Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45220342 Ludlow Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45220From $51Avg. price ~ $74Tickets Available: 221View Tickets
- Oct2020267:30 PMTueMUSICAL / PLAYBOOP! The Betty Boop MusicalProcter & Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center • 2,719 seatsProcter & Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center650 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202650 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202From $19Avg. price ~ $235Tickets Available: 274View Tickets
- Oct2020268:00 PMTuePOP / ROCKSugar - BandMegaCorp Pavilion101 West 4th Street, Newport, KY 41071101 West 4th Street, Newport, KY 41071From $62Avg. price ~ $92Tickets Remaining: 23View Tickets
- Oct2120267:00 PMWedHARD ROCK / METALWith A VengeanceBogarts • 1,500 seatsBogarts2621 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 452192621 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45219From $41Avg. price ~ $48Tickets Remaining: 16View Tickets
- Oct2120267:00 PMWedProfessional (MLS)FC Cincinnati vs. D.C. UnitedTQL Stadium1501 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 452141501 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45214From $45Avg. price ~ $105Tickets Available: 85View Tickets
- Oct2120267:30 PMWedPOP / ROCKEmma NissenLudlow Garage342 Ludlow Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45220342 Ludlow Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45220From $46Avg. price ~ $69Tickets Available: 277View Tickets
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Anderson Theater At Cincinnati Memorial Hall
Cincinnati, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 27
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Bogarts
Cincinnati, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 27
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Cincinnati Playhouse In The Park - Rosenthal Shelterhouse Theatre
Cincinnati, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 38
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Cincinnati Playhouse In The Park - Rouse Theatre
Cincinnati, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 63
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Cintas Center
Cincinnati, OH
Arena
Upcoming Events: 25
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Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 20
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Fifth Third Arena
Cincinnati, OH
Arena
Upcoming Events: 43
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Gameday Hospitality - Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 6
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Great American Ball Park
Cincinnati, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 81
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Hamilton County Fairgrounds - OH
Cincinnati, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 2
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Hard Rock Cincinnati - Ballroom
Cincinnati, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 6
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Heritage Bank Center
Cincinnati, OH
Arena
Upcoming Events: 53
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Jarson Kaplan Theater at Aronoff Center
Cincinnati, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 15
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Landmark Baptist Temple
Cincinnati, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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Lori's Road House
West Chester, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 4
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"Cincinnati currently has 806 events on the calendar, including concerts, sports, theater, comedy, and festivals."
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Lenny Pearce
TECHNO / ELECTRONICThe Andrew J Brady ICON Music Center
Cincinnati, OH
Upcoming Events: 30
Next Event: Oct 12, 2026 6:00 PM
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Stryper
POP / ROCKBogarts
Cincinnati, OH
Upcoming Events: 10
Next Event: Oct 13, 2026 7:00 PM
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Hiromi
GeneralLudlow Garage
Cincinnati, OH
Upcoming Events: 2
Next Event: Oct 13, 2026 7:30 PM
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Northern Kentucky Norse Basketball
College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALLTruist Arena
Highland Heights, KY
Upcoming Events: 9
Next Event: Oct 14, 2026 5:30 PM
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John Scofield
JAZZ / BLUESLudlow Garage
Cincinnati, OH
Upcoming Events: 27
Next Event: Oct 14, 2026 7:30 PM
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FC Cincinnati
Professional (MLS)TQL Stadium
Cincinnati, OH
Upcoming Events: 7
Next Event: Oct 14, 2026 7:30 PM
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Ghostbusters In Concert
CLASSICALTaft Theatre
Cincinnati, OH
Upcoming Events: 17
Next Event: Oct 14, 2026 8:00 PM
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Earl Sweatshirt
RAP / HIP HOPBogarts
Cincinnati, OH
Upcoming Events: 17
Next Event: Oct 15, 2026 8:00 PM
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Xavier Musketeers Volleyball
College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) VOLLEYBALLCintas Center
Cincinnati, OH
Upcoming Events: 9
Next Event: Oct 16, 2026 6:00 PM
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Catch Your Breath
POP / ROCKBogarts
Cincinnati, OH
Upcoming Events: 35
Next Event: Oct 16, 2026 7:00 PM
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Brantley Gilbert
COUNTRY / FOLKPNC Pavilion At The Riverbend Music Center
Cincinnati, OH
Upcoming Events: 6
Next Event: Oct 16, 2026 7:00 PM
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Euge Groove
JAZZ / BLUESLudlow Garage
Cincinnati, OH
Upcoming Events: 2
Next Event: Oct 16, 2026 7:30 PM
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The Righteous Brothers
50s / 60s ERAHard Rock Cincinnati - Ballroom
Cincinnati, OH
Upcoming Events: 14
Next Event: Oct 16, 2026 8:00 PM
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A Man Named Cash - Tribute to Johnny Cash
OTHERAnderson Theater At Cincinnati Memorial Hall
Cincinnati, OH
Upcoming Events: 3
Next Event: Oct 16, 2026 8:00 PM
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Hiss Golden Messenger
COUNTRY / FOLKSanctuary at The Southgate House Revival
Newport, KY
Upcoming Events: 18
Next Event: Oct 16, 2026 8:00 PM
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