The annual Cincinnati Music Festival (or “Jazz Fest” as the OGs call it) returns to the Queen City for three days. The celebration runs July 24–26 and will light up downtown with back-to-back nights of R&B, hip-hop, and soul.
Dates & Lineup
The weekend kicks off at Andrew J. Brady Music Center before shifting to Paycor Stadium for two massive nights.
Thursday, July 24 – Andrew J. Brady Music CenterA salute to hip-hop, with performances by:
- Scarface
- Goodie Mob
- Sugarhill Gang
- Young MC
Friday, July 25 – Paycor Stadium
- Earth, Wind & Fire
- Anthony Hamilton
- Jazmine Sullivan
- PJ Morton
- The Zapp Band featuring Dreion
Saturday, July 26 – Paycor Stadium
- LL Cool J
- Toni Braxton
- Lucky Daye
- 112
- The Bar-Kays
- Jubu
- Ronald Isley
- Joe
- After 7
- Dave Hollister
- Raheem DeVaughn
Tickets
Access to the festival is still open, with prices starting at $86. Purchase tickets through:
- Ticketmaster
- The festival office at 513-924-0900
- In person at 4027 Allston St. in Oakley (Mon–Fri, 10AM–4PM)
Arrival Times
Plan accordingly:
- Thursday & Friday: Doors open at 6:30 p.m., music begins at 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday: Doors open at 6:15 p.m., show kicks off at 7:15 p.m.
Parking Options
Parking will be available at several key spots near the venues. Here are some recommended locations:
- Fountain Square Garage: 520 Vine St.
- Former Enquirer Building Garage: 312 Elm St.
- Third and Race Lot: Corner of Third & Race
- Scripps Center Garage: 312 Walnut St.
- Third and Main Lot: 120 E. Third St.
- Queen City Square Garage: 319–331 E. Fourth St.
- Western & Southern Garage: 310 Broadway St.
- Broadway Lot: 295 Broadway St.
- East Garage: 443 E. Pete Rose Way
- Longworth Hall Lot: 700 W. Pete Rose Way
- South Lot (Newport): 131 Madison St.
Most garages and lots will charge between $20–$30.
Getting Around
Want to skip parking altogether? Take advantage of the streetcar, The Connector, which loops through Downtown and Over-the-Rhine with extended hours during festival weekend. Metro buses also run near the festival grounds, with a central stop at 5th and Main…