Cincinnati Music Festival 2026

Jul 23, 2026 Jul 25, 2026

Curated by Sarah Pagel · Last verified 19 March 2026

About this festival

The Cincinnati Music Festival is one of the largest and longest-running urban music events in the United States, held annually at Paycor Stadium on the Cincinnati riverfront. Originally founded in 1962, the multi-day celebration features a premier lineup of R&B, jazz, soul, and hip-hop artists and draws over 50,000 attendees each year.

What this festival offers

Don't lose your ears at Cincinnati Music Festival

The sound system will be unforgiving. Loop lets you hear every detail at a safe volume — no ringing on the train home.

For fans

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Paycor Stadium

1 Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, OH 45202, United States

Local Currency: USD

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Last verified 19 March 2026