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Address: 317 East 5th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Capacity: 2,500

Taft Theatre is one of the live entertainment venues serving Cincinnati and nearby areas. Discover upcoming performances, event schedules, seating information, ticket options, directions, parking, and visitor tips before your visit.

Updated: August 18, 2026
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Tommy Emmanuel
Aug 22 · 8:00 PM · Cincinnati, OH
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Upcoming Shows & Events: 43
  • Aug
    22
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    JAZZ / BLUES
    Weekend Event
    Tommy Emmanuel
    Taft Theatre • 2500 seats
    Taft Theatre
    location45202, 317 East 5th St  Cincinnati, OH, USlocation45202, 317 East 5th St Cincinnati, OH, US
    From $45Avg. price ~ $109Tickets Available: 710
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  • Sep
    11
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    R&B / SOUL
    Gladys Knight
    Taft Theatre • 2500 seats
    Taft Theatre
    location45202, 317 East 5th St  Cincinnati, OH, USlocation45202, 317 East 5th St Cincinnati, OH, US
    From $57Avg. price ~ $123Tickets Available: 1512
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  • Sep
    12
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    POP / ROCK
    Weekend Event
    Beth Hart
    Taft Theatre • 2500 seats
    Taft Theatre
    location45202, 317 East 5th St  Cincinnati, OH, USlocation45202, 317 East 5th St Cincinnati, OH, US
    From $64Avg. price ~ $112Tickets Available: 1117
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  • Sep
    19
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    COMEDY
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Derrick Stroup
    Taft Theatre • 2500 seats
    Taft Theatre
    location45202, 317 East 5th St  Cincinnati, OH, USlocation45202, 317 East 5th St Cincinnati, OH, US
    From $39Avg. price ~ $101Tickets Available: 546
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  • Sep
    20
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Sun
    LATIN
    Weekend Event
    Mariachi El Bronx
    Taft Theatre • 2500 seats
    Taft Theatre
    location45202, 317 East 5th St  Cincinnati, OH, USlocation45202, 317 East 5th St Cincinnati, OH, US
    From $57Avg. price ~ $94Tickets Available: 899
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  • Sep
    24
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Thu
    COUNTRY / FOLK
    Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country & Molly Tuttle
    Taft Theatre • 2500 seats
    Taft Theatre
    location45202, 317 East 5th St  Cincinnati, OH, USlocation45202, 317 East 5th St Cincinnati, OH, US
    From $50Avg. price ~ $122Tickets Available: 1182
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  • Sep
    25
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    POP / ROCK
    High Demand
    Sara Bareilles
    Taft Theatre • 2500 seats
    Taft Theatre
    location45202, 317 East 5th St  Cincinnati, OH, USlocation45202, 317 East 5th St Cincinnati, OH, US
    From $292Avg. price ~ $815Tickets Available: 97
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  • Sep
    30
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    FILM
    Jim Henson's Labyrinth - In Concert
    Taft Theatre • 2500 seats
    Taft Theatre
    location45202, 317 East 5th St  Cincinnati, OH, USlocation45202, 317 East 5th St Cincinnati, OH, US
    From $64Avg. price ~ $104Tickets Available: 1462
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    COMEDY
    Tig Notaro
    Taft Theatre • 2500 seats
    Taft Theatre
    location45202, 317 East 5th St  Cincinnati, OH, USlocation45202, 317 East 5th St Cincinnati, OH, US
    From $50Avg. price ~ $141Tickets Available: 258
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    POP / ROCK
    John Waite
    Taft Theatre • 2500 seats
    Taft Theatre
    location45202, 317 East 5th St  Cincinnati, OH, USlocation45202, 317 East 5th St Cincinnati, OH, US
    From $57Avg. price ~ $117Tickets Available: 1691
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    COMEDY
    Weekend Event
    D.L. Hughley & Don Lemon
    Taft Theatre • 2500 seats
    Taft Theatre
    location45202, 317 East 5th St  Cincinnati, OH, USlocation45202, 317 East 5th St Cincinnati, OH, US
    From $57Avg. price ~ $128Tickets Available: 2383
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  • Oct
    04
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sun
    COMEDY
    Weekend Event
    Brad Williams
    Taft Theatre • 2500 seats
    Taft Theatre
    location45202, 317 East 5th St  Cincinnati, OH, USlocation45202, 317 East 5th St Cincinnati, OH, US
    From $50Avg. price ~ $163Tickets Available: 459
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  • Oct
    09
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    JAZZ / BLUES
    Tab Benoit
    Taft Theatre • 2500 seats
    Taft Theatre
    location45202, 317 East 5th St  Cincinnati, OH, USlocation45202, 317 East 5th St Cincinnati, OH, US
    From $48Avg. price ~ $126Tickets Available: 950
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  • Oct
    11
    2026
    3:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Daniel In The Lions' Den
    Taft Theatre • 2500 seats
    Taft Theatre
    location45202, 317 East 5th St  Cincinnati, OH, USlocation45202, 317 East 5th St Cincinnati, OH, US
    From $91Avg. price ~ $1138 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    14
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Wed
    CLASSICAL
    Ghostbusters in Concert
    Ghostbusters in Concert
    Taft Theatre • 2500 seats
    Taft Theatre
    location45202, 317 East 5th St  Cincinnati, OH, USlocation45202, 317 East 5th St Cincinnati, OH, US
    From $64Avg. price ~ $104Tickets Available: 1356
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  • Oct
    20
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    OTHER
    Alton Brown
    Taft Theatre • 2500 seats
    Taft Theatre
    location45202, 317 East 5th St  Cincinnati, OH, USlocation45202, 317 East 5th St Cincinnati, OH, US
    From $74Avg. price ~ $113Tickets Available: 807
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  • Oct
    23
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    COMEDY
    Jo Koy
    Taft Theatre • 2500 seats
    Taft Theatre
    location45202, 317 East 5th St  Cincinnati, OH, USlocation45202, 317 East 5th St Cincinnati, OH, US
    From $58Avg. price ~ $177Tickets Available: 1235
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  • Oct
    24
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    POP / ROCK
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Zach Williams
    Taft Theatre • 2500 seats
    Taft Theatre
    location45202, 317 East 5th St  Cincinnati, OH, USlocation45202, 317 East 5th St Cincinnati, OH, US
    From $35Avg. price ~ $121Tickets Available: 2181
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  • Oct
    25
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sun
    POP / ROCK
    Weekend Event
    The Fab Four - The Ultimate Tribute
    Taft Theatre • 2500 seats
    Taft Theatre
    location45202, 317 East 5th St  Cincinnati, OH, USlocation45202, 317 East 5th St Cincinnati, OH, US
    From $52Avg. price ~ $99Tickets Available: 948
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  • Oct
    26
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Mon
    POP / ROCK
    Beat - Band
    Beat - Band
    Taft Theatre • 2500 seats
    Taft Theatre
    location45202, 317 East 5th St  Cincinnati, OH, USlocation45202, 317 East 5th St Cincinnati, OH, US
    From $97Avg. price ~ $183Tickets Available: 289
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  • Oct
    27
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Tue
    BALLET
    United European Ballet Company: Cinderella
    Taft Theatre • 2500 seats
    Taft Theatre
    location45202, 317 East 5th St  Cincinnati, OH, USlocation45202, 317 East 5th St Cincinnati, OH, US
    From $46Avg. price ~ $164Tickets Available: 509
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  • Oct
    30
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    CLASSICAL
    Rocky in Concert
    Rocky in Concert
    Taft Theatre • 2500 seats
    Taft Theatre
    location45202, 317 East 5th St  Cincinnati, OH, USlocation45202, 317 East 5th St Cincinnati, OH, US
    From $64Avg. price ~ $101Tickets Available: 2539
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  • Nov
    06
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    FILM
    Blade Runner - Live In Concert
    Taft Theatre • 2500 seats
    Taft Theatre
    location45202, 317 East 5th St  Cincinnati, OH, USlocation45202, 317 East 5th St Cincinnati, OH, US
    From $64Avg. price ~ $105Tickets Available: 879
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  • Nov
    07
    2026
    7:15 PM
    Sat
    ALTERNATIVE
    Weekend Event
    String Cheese Incident
    Taft Theatre • 2500 seats
    Taft Theatre
    location45202, 317 East 5th St  Cincinnati, OH, USlocation45202, 317 East 5th St Cincinnati, OH, US
    From $77Avg. price ~ $142Tickets Available: 917
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  • Nov
    10
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Tue
    POP / ROCK
    Little Feat
    Taft Theatre • 2500 seats
    Taft Theatre
    location45202, 317 East 5th St  Cincinnati, OH, USlocation45202, 317 East 5th St Cincinnati, OH, US
    From $64Avg. price ~ $135Tickets Available: 1020
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  • Nov
    12
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Thu
    OTHER
    The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show
    Taft Theatre • 2500 seats
    Taft Theatre
    location45202, 317 East 5th St  Cincinnati, OH, USlocation45202, 317 East 5th St Cincinnati, OH, US
    From $68Avg. price ~ $143Tickets Available: 462
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  • Nov
    13
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    COMEDY
    Justin Willman
    Taft Theatre • 2500 seats
    Taft Theatre
    location45202, 317 East 5th St  Cincinnati, OH, USlocation45202, 317 East 5th St Cincinnati, OH, US
    From $58Avg. price ~ $107Tickets Available: 1066
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  • Nov
    14
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    COMEDY
    Weekend Event
    Killers of Kill Tony: David Lucas, Hans Kim, Martin Phillips & Dedrick Flynn
    Taft Theatre • 2500 seats
    Taft Theatre
    location45202, 317 East 5th St  Cincinnati, OH, USlocation45202, 317 East 5th St Cincinnati, OH, US
    From $59Avg. price ~ $134Tickets Available: 1174
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  • Nov
    15
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sun
    JAZZ / BLUES
    Weekend Event
    Kenny G
    Taft Theatre • 2500 seats
    Taft Theatre
    location45202, 317 East 5th St  Cincinnati, OH, USlocation45202, 317 East 5th St Cincinnati, OH, US
    From $57Avg. price ~ $151Tickets Available: 1605
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  • Nov
    17
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Tue
    JAZZ / BLUES
    The Wooten Brothers
    Taft Theatre • 2500 seats
    Taft Theatre
    location45202, 317 East 5th St  Cincinnati, OH, USlocation45202, 317 East 5th St Cincinnati, OH, US
    From $60Avg. price ~ $100Tickets Available: 858
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Taft Theatre hosts concerts, theatre productions, comedy shows, family entertainment, community events, and touring performances throughout the year. Event schedules and productions vary by season.

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Where is Taft Theatre located?

Taft Theatre is located in Cincinnati and hosts live performances throughout the year.

What events take place at Taft Theatre?

Concerts, theatre productions, comedy, musicals, family shows, touring productions, and special events.

How can I buy tickets?

Tickets may be available through official ticket providers, the venue box office, and authorized ticket marketplaces.

Is parking available?

Most performances offer nearby parking garages, surface lots, and rideshare drop-off locations.

Is Taft Theatre accessible?

Most major venues provide accessible seating, entrances, elevators, and companion seating. Check venue information before attending.

When should I arrive?

Arriving 30–60 minutes before the performance is recommended to allow time for parking, security, and finding your seat.

Can I bring bags?

Bag policies vary by event. Review the venue's current security policy before arriving.

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