Cincinnati Events in May 2027

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

Updated: July 30, 2026
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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 July 30, 2026.

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Cincinnati Pops Orchestra: American Originals - Bluegrass Summit
May 1 · 7:30 PM · Cincinnati, OH
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Upcoming Events: 36
  • May
    01
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    CLASSICAL
    Best Value
    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 ~ $117Tickets Available: 373
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  • 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 ~ $151Tickets Available: 143
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  • 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 $47Avg. price ~ $131Tickets Available: 611
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  • May
    06
    2027
    Time TBA
    Professional (MLB)
    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 $71Avg. price ~ $9916 tickets remaining!
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  • May
    07
    2027
    Time TBA
    Professional (MLB)
    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 $71Avg. price ~ $9916 tickets remaining!
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  • 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 ~ $116Tickets Available: 48
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  • May
    08
    2027
    Time TBA
    Professional (MLB)
    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 $71Avg. price ~ $9916 tickets remaining!
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  • 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 ~ $122Tickets Available: 117
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  • 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 ~ $116Tickets Available: 48
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  • May
    09
    2027
    Time TBA
    Professional (MLB)
    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 $71Avg. price ~ $9916 tickets remaining!
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  • May
    09
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    CLASSICAL
    Best Value
    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 ~ $100Tickets Available: 163
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  • 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
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  • May
    11
    2027
    Time TBA
    Professional (MLB)
    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 $71Avg. price ~ $9916 tickets remaining!
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  • May
    12
    2027
    Time TBA
    Professional (MLB)
    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 $71Avg. price ~ $9916 tickets remaining!
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  • 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 ~ $116Tickets Available: 48
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  • May
    12
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    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 ~ $14712 tickets remaining!
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  • May
    13
    2027
    Time TBA
    Professional (MLB)
    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 $71Avg. price ~ $9916 tickets remaining!
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  • 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 ~ $116Tickets Available: 48
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  • May
    13
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    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 ~ $14712 tickets remaining!
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  • 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 ~ $184Tickets Available: 316
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  • 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 ~ $116Tickets Available: 48
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  • 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 ~ $109Tickets Available: 140
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  • 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 ~ $180Tickets Available: 394
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  • May
    15
    2027
    7:30 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 $61Avg. price ~ $187Tickets Available: 385
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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.

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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

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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: 3
Next Event: Jul 31, 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: 109
Next Event: Jul 30, 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: 69
Next Event: Jul 30, 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 May

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THEATRE
14 Upcoming Events
SPORTS
13 Upcoming Events
CONCERTS
9 Upcoming Events
COMEDY
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What events are happening in Cincinnati during May 2027?

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January
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45 Upcoming Events
February
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40 Upcoming Events
March
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38 Upcoming Events
April
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45 Upcoming Events
May
Events in May 2027
36 Upcoming Events
June
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25 Upcoming Events
July
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11 Upcoming Events
August
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145 Upcoming Events
September
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155 Upcoming Events
October
Events in October 2026
123 Upcoming Events
November
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130 Upcoming Events
December
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147 Upcoming Events