Cincinnati Parks announces riverfront summer concert lineup: See the full list here
Cincinnati Parks announced its lineup of free summer concerts on Friday.
This year's summer concert series will feature over 50 different live performances in total. All of them are free of charge. In addition to regularly scheduled individual performances, there will also be three different music festivals, with two in June and one in August.
A full list of performers, times, and park venues can be found below.
May
May 10, 2024
Performer: Vinyl Countdown
Time: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Location: Sawyer Point at the Schott Amphitheater and Stage
May 11, 2024
Performer: Union Son
Time: 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Location: Sawyer Point at the Schott Amphitheater and Stage
May 16, 2024
Performer: Floyd and the Walkmen
Time: 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Location: Smale Riverfront Park at the Schmidlapp Event Lawn
May 23, 2024
Performer: Naked Karate Girls
Time: 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Location: Smale Riverfront Park at the Schmidlapp Event Lawn
May 30, 2024
Performer: Noah Smith
Time: 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Location: Smale Riverfront Park at the Schmidlapp Event Lawn
June
June 1, 2024 (two events: music festival plus regular performance)
Special event: Stereo 24 DJ Fest
Time: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Location: Sawyer Point
Cincinnati Parks event description: "A celebration of DJs and electronic music. See DJs from Cincinnati and abroad all day at Sawyer Point on June 1st from 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.! Event in partnership with Cincinnati Parks Foundation and Elements."
Performer: Acoustic Abuse
Time: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: Smale Riverfront Park at the Castellini Esplanade
June 6, 2024
Performer: DV8
Time: 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Location: Smale Riverfront Park at the Schmidlapp Event Lawn
June 8, 2024
Performer: Temani
Time: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: Smale Riverfront Park at the Castellini Esplanade
June 13, 2024
Performer: Push Play
Time: 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Location: Smale Riverfront Park at the Schmidlapp Event Lawn
June 15, 2024
Performer: Anno'
Time: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: Smale Riverfront Park at the Castellini Esplanade
June 20, 2024
Performer: Noah Wotherspoon
Time: 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Location: Smale Riverfront Park at the Schmidlapp Event Lawn
June 22, 2024
Performer: Tracy Walker
Time: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: Smale Riverfront Park at the Castellini Esplanade
June 27, 2024
Performer: Zach Attack
Time: 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Location: Smale Riverfront Park at the Schmidlapp Event Lawn
June 28, 2024
Performer: What about Jane
Time: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Location: Sawyer Point at the Schott Amphitheater and Stage
June 29, 2024 (two events: music festival plus regular performance)
Special event: All-American Birthday Bash
Time: 2 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Location: Sawyer Point
Cincinnati Parks event description: "Rev up your engines and join us at Sawyer Point in Cincinnati, Ohio, for an unforgettable showcase of American cars and more! You can also enjoy the rhythm of the road with live music that’ll set the perfect backdrop for horsepower and fun. Mark your calendars for a day of cars, live music, and pure auto excitement."
Performer: Sawyer Roberson
Time: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: Smale Riverfront Park at the Castellini Esplanade
July
July 6, 2024
Performer: Catlea
Time: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: Smale Riverfront Park at the Castellini Esplanade
July 13, 2024
Performer: The Foles
Time: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: Smale Riverfront Park at the Schmidlapp Event Lawn
July 20, 2024
Performer: Gettier
Time: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: Smale Riverfront Park at the Schmidlapp Event Lawn
July 26, 2024
Performer: Timestamp
Time: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Location: Sawyer Point at the Schott Amphitheater and Stage
July 27, 2024
Performer: Positive Vibe Band
Time: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: Smale Riverfront Park at the Schmidlapp Event Lawn
August
August 1, 2024
Performer: Brother Smith
Time: 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Location: Smale Riverfront Park at the Schmidlapp Event Lawn
August 6, 2024
Performer: Catlea
Time: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: Smale Riverfront Park at the Castellini Esplanade
August 8, 2024
Performer: The Menus
Time: 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Location: Smale Riverfront Park at the Schmidlapp Event Lawn
August 9 2024 (special event: music festival)
Special Event: On Point Music Festival (day 1)
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Location: Sawyer Point
On Point P&G Stage:
- Gee your Band Smells Terrific (5:30pm – 7:30pm)
- Cassette Junkies (8pm – 10pm)
On Point Schott Stage:
- The Dreaded Mids (5:30pm – 6:30pm)
- Static Falls (7pm – 8pm)
- Tweens (8:45pm – 10pm)
August 10 2024 (special event: music festival)
Special Event: On Point Music Festival (day 2)
Time: 2 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Location: Sawyer Point
On Point P&G Stage Performers and Times:
- Bershy (2 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.)
- Dead Humor (3:15 p.m. – 4 p.m.)
- Run Katie Run (4:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.)
- Coastal Club (6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.)
- Harbour (9 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.)
On Point Acoustic Stage Performers and Times:
- Tracey Walker (2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.)
- Knowrules (4 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.)
- Temani (5:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.)
- Catlea (8 p.m. – 9 p.m.)
On Point Schott Stage performers and times:
- The Traveling Jam (2pm – 2:45pm)
- The Foles (3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.)
- Jake Speed and the Freddies (5 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.)
- The Tillers: (7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.)
August 13, 2024
Performer: The Foles
Time: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: Smale Riverfront Park at the Castellini Esplanade
August 15, 2024
Performer: Crown Watts
Time: 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Location: Smale Riverfront Park at the Schmidlapp Event Lawn
August 20, 2024
Performer: Gettier
Time: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: Smale Riverfront Park at the Castellini Esplanade
August 22, 2024
Performer: Trauma Illinois
Time: 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Location: Smale Riverfront Park at the Schmidlapp Event Lawn
August 27, 2024
Performer: Positive Vibe Band
Time: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: Smale Riverfront Park at the Castellini Esplanade
August 29, 2024
Performer: Natural Progression
Time: 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Location: Smale Riverfront Park at the Schmidlapp Event Lawn
September
September 3, 2024
Performer: Tooth Lures a Fang
Time: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: Smale Riverfront Park at the Castellini Esplanade
September 17, 2024
Performer: Jet Jurgensmeyer
Time: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: Smale Riverfront Park at the Castellini Esplanade
September 24, 2024
Performer: The Sweat Peas
Time: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: Smale Riverfront Park at the Castellini Esplanade
September 27, 2024
Performer: Pandora Effect
Time: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Location: Sawyer Point at the Schott Amphitheater and Stage
September 31, 2024
Performer: Union Son
Time: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: Smale Riverfront Park at the Castellini Esplanade
October
October 4, 2024
Performer: Union Son
Time: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Location: Sawyer Point at the Schott Amphitheater and Stage
October 5, 2024
Performer: Dangerous Jim and the Slims
Time: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Location: Sawyer Point at the Schott Amphitheater and Stage