Cincinnati Events in May 2027

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

Updated: August 20, 2026
5 Venues

Find 36 events in Cincinnati, OH this May 2027, headlined by May 1, 2027 at Springer Auditorium At Cincinnati Music Hall in Cincinnati, OH. Browse concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, and festivals scheduled from May 1 through May 27, with listings updated as of August 20, 2026.

36
Upcoming Events
May 1
Next Event
$42
Lowest Price
$129
Average Price
Next event starts in:
Cincinnati Pops Orchestra: American Originals - Bluegrass Summit
May 1 · 7:30 PM · Cincinnati, OH
View event details
On this page:
Schedule
Things to Do
All Events in May
About Events
Venues
Event Categories
FAQ
Events by Month

Cincinnati Events by Date

Browse events happening each day during May 2027.

May 2027 Events Schedule

Browse upcoming events, venues, and dates this month.
Upcoming Events: 36
  • May
    01
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    CLASSICAL
    Weekend Event
    Cincinnati Pops Orchestra: American Originals - Bluegrass Summit
    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 $52Avg. price ~ $129Tickets Available: 128
    View Tickets
  • May
    02
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    CLASSICAL
    Weekend Event
    Cincinnati Pops Orchestra: American Originals - Bluegrass Summit
    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 $86Avg. price ~ $152Tickets Available: 142
    View Tickets
  • May
    04
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    CLASSICAL
    Best Value
    Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra: May The Fourth - The Music of Star Wars
    Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra: May The Fourth - The Music of Star Wars
    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 $42Avg. price ~ $137Tickets Available: 492
    View Tickets
  • May
    06
    2027
    Time TBA
    Professional (MLB)
    High Demand
    Cincinnati Reds vs. Colorado Rockies
    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 $57Avg. price ~ $277Tickets Available: 78
    View Tickets
  • May
    07
    2027
    Time TBA
    Professional (MLB)
    High Demand
    Cincinnati Reds vs. Colorado Rockies
    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 $60Avg. price ~ $282Tickets Available: 78
    View Tickets
  • May
    07
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Best Value
    School Of Rock - The Musical
    Jarson Kaplan Theater at Aronoff Center • 3306 seats
    Jarson Kaplan Theater at Aronoff Center
    location45202, 650 Walnut Street  Cincinnati, OHlocation45202, 650 Walnut Street Cincinnati, OH, US
    From $47Avg. price ~ $209Tickets Available: 62
    View Tickets
  • May
    08
    2027
    Time TBA
    Professional (MLB)
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Cincinnati Reds vs. Colorado Rockies
    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 $66Avg. price ~ $288Tickets Available: 78
    View Tickets
  • May
    08
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    CLASSICAL
    Weekend Event
    Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra: Cristian Macelaru - Mahler Symphony No. 9
    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 $62Avg. price ~ $137Tickets Available: 268
    View Tickets
  • May
    08
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    School Of Rock - The Musical
    Jarson Kaplan Theater at Aronoff Center • 3306 seats
    Jarson Kaplan Theater at Aronoff Center
    location45202, 650 Walnut Street  Cincinnati, OHlocation45202, 650 Walnut Street Cincinnati, OH, US
    From $47Avg. price ~ $17620 tickets remaining!
    View Tickets
  • May
    09
    2027
    Time TBA
    Professional (MLB)
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Cincinnati Reds vs. Colorado Rockies
    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 $60Avg. price ~ $282Tickets Available: 78
    View Tickets
  • May
    09
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    CLASSICAL
    Weekend Event
    Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra: Cristian Macelaru - Mahler Symphony No. 9
    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 $49Avg. price ~ $105Tickets Available: 375
    View Tickets
  • May
    09
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    School Of Rock - The Musical
    Jarson Kaplan Theater at Aronoff Center • 3306 seats
    Jarson Kaplan Theater at Aronoff Center
    location45202, 650 Walnut Street  Cincinnati, OHlocation45202, 650 Walnut Street Cincinnati, OH, US
    From $47Avg. price ~ $116Tickets Available: 48
    View Tickets
  • May
    11
    2027
    Time TBA
    Professional (MLB)
    High Demand
    Cincinnati Reds vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
    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 $57Avg. price ~ $277Tickets Available: 78
    View Tickets
  • May
    12
    2027
    Time TBA
    Professional (MLB)
    High Demand
    Cincinnati Reds vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
    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 $57Avg. price ~ $277Tickets Available: 78
    View Tickets
  • May
    12
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Best Value
    School Of Rock - The Musical
    Jarson Kaplan Theater at Aronoff Center • 3306 seats
    Jarson Kaplan Theater at Aronoff Center
    location45202, 650 Walnut Street  Cincinnati, OHlocation45202, 650 Walnut Street Cincinnati, OH, US
    From $47Avg. price ~ $209Tickets Available: 62
    View Tickets
  • May
    12
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Hadestown
    Procter & Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center • 2719 seats
    Procter & Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center
    location45202, 650 Walnut St  Cincinnati, OHlocation45202, 650 Walnut St Cincinnati, OH, US
    From $100Avg. price ~ $144Tickets Available: 30
    View Tickets
  • May
    13
    2027
    Time TBA
    Professional (MLB)
    High Demand
    Cincinnati Reds vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
    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 $57Avg. price ~ $277Tickets Available: 78
    View Tickets
  • May
    13
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Best Value
    School Of Rock - The Musical
    Jarson Kaplan Theater at Aronoff Center • 3306 seats
    Jarson Kaplan Theater at Aronoff Center
    location45202, 650 Walnut Street  Cincinnati, OHlocation45202, 650 Walnut Street Cincinnati, OH, US
    From $47Avg. price ~ $128Tickets Available: 36
    View Tickets
  • May
    13
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Hadestown
    Procter & Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center • 2719 seats
    Procter & Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center
    location45202, 650 Walnut St  Cincinnati, OHlocation45202, 650 Walnut St Cincinnati, OH, US
    From $100Avg. price ~ $145Tickets Available: 33
    View Tickets
  • May
    14
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Hadestown
    Procter & Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center • 2719 seats
    Procter & Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center
    location45202, 650 Walnut St  Cincinnati, OHlocation45202, 650 Walnut St Cincinnati, OH, US
    From $60Avg. price ~ $218Tickets Available: 314
    View Tickets
  • May
    14
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Best Value
    School Of Rock - The Musical
    Jarson Kaplan Theater at Aronoff Center • 3306 seats
    Jarson Kaplan Theater at Aronoff Center
    location45202, 650 Walnut Street  Cincinnati, OHlocation45202, 650 Walnut Street Cincinnati, OH, US
    From $47Avg. price ~ $209Tickets Available: 62
    View Tickets
  • May
    14
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    CLASSICAL
    Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra: Cristian Macelaru & Ray Chen - Korngold & Shostakovich
    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 $55Avg. price ~ $117Tickets Available: 218
    View Tickets
  • May
    15
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Hadestown
    Procter & Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center • 2719 seats
    Procter & Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center
    location45202, 650 Walnut St  Cincinnati, OHlocation45202, 650 Walnut St Cincinnati, OH, US
    From $57Avg. price ~ $202Tickets Available: 412
    View Tickets
  • May
    15
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    CLASSICAL
    Weekend Event
    Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra: Cristian Macelaru & Ray Chen - Korngold & Shostakovich
    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 $62Avg. price ~ $132Tickets Available: 145
    View Tickets
Load More Events

Things to Do This Month

May 2027 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.

Browse All Events in May

Browse concerts, sports events, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment happening this month.

About Events in Cincinnati During May 2027

May 2027 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 May

Browse arenas, theaters, clubs, stadiums, and event venues hosting performances this month.
Anderson Theater At Cincinnati Memorial Hall
Cincinnati, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 2
Next Event: May 22, 2027
→
Great American Ball Park
Cincinnati, OH
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 13
Next Event: May 06, 2027
→
Jarson Kaplan Theater at Aronoff Center
Cincinnati, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 7
Next Event: May 07, 2027
→
Procter & Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center
Cincinnati, OH
Arena
Upcoming Events: 7
Next Event: May 12, 2027
→
Springer Auditorium At Cincinnati Music Hall
Cincinnati, OH
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 7
Next Event: May 01, 2027
→
Load More Venues

Event Categories in May

Explore concerts, sports, Broadway shows, comedy events, festivals, and live entertainment across Cincinnati.
THEATRE
14 Upcoming Events
SPORTS
13 Upcoming Events
CONCERTS
9 Upcoming Events
COMEDY
Events Coming Soon

Cincinnati Events FAQ

Quick answers about Cincinnati events, venues, schedules, and live entertainment.

What events are happening in Cincinnati during May 2027?

Browse concerts, sports events, theatre performances, comedy shows, festivals, family attractions, and live entertainment scheduled throughout the month.

How can I find events by date?

Use the event calendar and daily listings to discover events happening on specific dates during May 2027.

What event categories are available?

Event listings may include concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, festivals, family events, and community activities.

Which venues host events in Cincinnati?

Events take place at arenas, stadiums, theatres, concert halls, clubs, convention centers, and other entertainment venues.

Are family-friendly events available?

Many events and attractions are suitable for families, including performances, festivals, sporting events, and community activities.

How often is the event schedule updated?

Schedules and event listings are updated regularly as new events are announced and added.

Explore Cincinnati Events by Month

Browse concerts, sports, comedy shows, festivals, and live events happening throughout the year.
January
Events in January 2027
47 Upcoming Events
February
Events in February 2027
41 Upcoming Events
March
Events in March 2027
39 Upcoming Events
April
Events in April 2027
49 Upcoming Events
May
Events in May 2027
36 Upcoming Events
June
Events in June 2027
25 Upcoming Events
July
Events in July 2027
14 Upcoming Events
August
This Month
Events in August 2026
56 Upcoming Events
September
Events in September 2026
187 Upcoming Events
October
Events in October 2026
168 Upcoming Events
November
Events in November 2026
143 Upcoming Events
December
Events in December 2026
176 Upcoming Events