
Attend the 2027 Cincinnati Music Festival at Paycor Stadium from July 22 through 24.
The Cincinnati Music Festival is traditionally known as Cincinnati Jazz Fest or the Cincinnati Jazz Festival. The festival will occur July 22, 2027, through July 24, 2027, along the Ohio River at Paycor Stadium, where the Cincinnati Bengals play.
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Tickets to the Cincinnati Music Festival
Tickets to the 2027 Cincinnati Music Festival go on sale later.
The lineup for the 2027 Cincinnati Music Festival
The lineup for the 2027 Cincinnati Music Festival will be announced later.
Arriving at the Cincinnati Music Festival
Parking and Travel

There is a $20 rate for CRG Mid, CRG West, and Lots A, B, D, & E. Garage lane and lots will open for event parking from 4:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Payment will be made by credit card only.
See real-time parking availability and parking with Best Parking. Reserve spaces ahead of time with SpotHero or ParkWhiz. Cincy EZ Park allows patrons to pay for online meter parking from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday.
Take the Cincinnati METRO to the venue. Get real-time updates with the METRO App.
The Cincinnati Bell Connector is a free three-mile circulator that can quickly move concertgoers through downtown. Cincinnati Red Bikes has rentable bikes to get around. Bird and Lime scooters may be available. Check their apps for scooter locations.
Guests using rideshare services like Uber and Lyft can be dropped off and picked up on the North Curb Lane on 2nd Street between Vine and Walnut.
Bus parking will be available at Hilltop North, located at 612 W Mehring Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202 during the Cincinnati Music Festival. Presale bus parking passes are available for $50 per day. Bus parking purchased on the day of the event will be $70 per day, subject to availability.
Prohibited Items
Paycor Stadium DOES NOT ALLOW the following items:
- Alcoholic beverages, beverage containers, bottles, and cans, except for unopened bottled water
- Obscene or indecent clothing
- Recording equipment
- Illegal substances
- Umbrellas
- Backpacks
- Seat cushions
- Binocular case
- Laser pointers
- Noise-making device
- Weapons of any kind
Experiences in Cincinnati
Dining
Check out over 40 Cincinnati Black-owned Restaurants, Eateries, and Food Trucks around the City. Want to stay downtown? These Black-owned restaurants are located in the Downtown/OTR area.
Shopping
Check out Black-owned clothing boutiques in Cincinnati
Entertainment
Enjoy the Black-owned clubs that the city of Cincinnati and Hamilton County have to offer on the weekends.
What events are happening during the 2027 Cincinnati Music Festival?
See what’s happening during the Cincinnati Music Festival weekend.
In the meantime, relive the excitement with a recap of the 2024 Cincinnati Music Festival below, or find upcoming African American events in the Midwest.
Travel to the Cincinnati Music Festival
How can I travel to Cincinnati?
By Car: The Queen City is less than a half-day car ride from 60% of the US population. Travelers can use Interstates I-75, I-71, and I-74.
By Bus: Greyhound offers the largest intercity bus service. The Cincinnati Greyhound station is located in Arlington Heights.
By Train: Amtrak’s Cardinal Line stops in Cincinnati and travels thrice a week between New York and Chicago. Amtrak offers Coach and Business Class seating or Viewline bedroom accommodations. Amtrak is located inside Union Terminal on the western edge of downtown Cincinnati.
By Plane: Cincinnati, Ohio, is within 500 miles or a one-hour flight of 60% of the US population. Nearby airports in the Midwest include Columbus, Indianapolis, Louisville, and Lexington. The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) has 150 daily departures with nonstop connections to around 50 destinations.
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport travelers can now access a new taxicab service. CVG has partnered with zTrip to provide a new service that combines the safety standards of traditional taxi services with the convenience of ride-hailing apps like Uber.
Where should I stay in Cincinnati?
- Check out these downtown hotel deals in Cincinnati, CVG Airport, and Newport on the Levee. Consider the Hampton Inn & Suites, Hyatt Regency, the Westin, the Renaissance, or another option.
- Not feeling a hotel? Stay with Black Airbnb hosts in Cincinnati.
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Kendrick and Drake…..lol
It’s my family Tradition for the last 10 years. We are super excited to see Miss Janet Jackson do her thing!!
Ll cool j
Alicia keys
Chaka khan
Kem
Boney james
Silk
New Edition
October London
Keith sweat
Black street
Johnny gill
Alicia Keys
Chaka khan
Ll cool j
Kem
Major
Boney jones
Black street
New Edition
Keith sweat
October London
Neyo
Maxwell
Silk
Saturday-Alicia key,Charlie Wilson, Chaka khan,Ll COol J ,Black Street,October London,Keith Sweat, Boyz,ll men , New Edition, Neyo, Major ,Kem, Boney James…
I would like to see Ledisi, Jaheim and Donnel Jones and Ruben Studdard
Friday, Bring. Freddie jackson
Kem
Silk
Anthony hemeter
BBD
The o’ Jays
Jill Scott
Charlie Wilson
Great show in 2024. In 2025 would love to see:
1. Fantasia again
2. New Edition again
3. Boys 2 Men
4. Jodeci
5. Dru Hill
6. Jasmine Sullivan
I would love to see EWF,Fantasia, Ready for the World, Parliament, Bruno,The Miracles
My husband works and I have a day care so we need to know just when the music festival is going to be is it July 31 to August 2nd or July 24 to the 26 2025 I’ve been coming for the last 40 or so years I’m 78 years old and In March I’ll be 79 God willing and I enjoy every minute of the festival and I’m 13 years older than my husband
I would like to see the following artist
1. Charlie Wilson
2. Fantasia
3. Anthony Hamilton
4. October London
5. Nee Yoo
6. Johnny Gill
7. Gladys Knight
8. Kem
9. Anita Baker
10. Jodeci
11. Kirk Whalen
12. Janet Jackson
13. After 7
14.
Anita baker, jodeci,neeyoo,Anthony Hamilton envouge,future, ti,liljon,Ying yang twins,uncle luke,mater p,snoop,monica,guy,mc hammer,
Anant, Jeffery, Jasmine Sullivan I would like to see
I would like to see
Coco Jones
October London
Charlie Wilson
Lela James
Neyo
Fantasia
New Edition
Anthony Hamilton
Kem
Chris Brown
Eric Benet
Monica
Mary j Blige
Avant
Keke Wyatt
Jeffery/ Osborne /Whispers/ Cameo Case/ Joe/ Jodeci/Drunk Hill/Ashani/Nelly/Ken /Charlie Wilson new Edition Keith Sweat/
Mary J/Bruno/Soul Sonic/Earth Wind Fire/Patti LaBelle)Escape/ Destiny Child/ Sexy Redd/Chris Brown/Black Street/Stokley/ Sza/ Eli Mae/MoneYoung/
Fantasies, Anthony Hamilton, Anita Baker, Janet Jackson, After Seven i would live to see these artists
Usher
Laila Hathaway, Jeffrey Osborne, Stephanie Mills, Keith Sweat,Nelly, and teddy reilly… silk
Mary J Blige, Ne-Yo, Fantasia, SWV, Bruno, NE,
Hi. CMF was EPIC!
Just a few suggestions: Jeffrey Osbourne; Stokely (bring back); Stephanie Mills; EW&F; Eric Benet; Keith Sweat; Jaheim; Monica; Brandy
Thank you for bringing Stockley!! I absolutely love him BUT I would LOVE for you to think about bringing these artist in the Music Fest. PLEASE consider Jazmine Sullivan, Kevin Ross, Lucky Daye, Dwele, LoKey, Ready for the World and Lela James. For Thursday Hip Hop night Mase, Wu-Tang Clan, Bones Thug and Harmony and A Tribe Called Quest, and last but not least TOO SHORT!!
Bring Anthony Hamilton
Bring EWF
NEW EDITION CAME TO PARTY AS USUAL!
Thank you for FINALLY bringing Stokely!!!!
Kem again October London whispers O”Jays Janet Jackson Stephanie Mills Anita Baker Parliament
I would love to see more old school mixed with new. Like Stephanie Mills , Toni Braxton,Jagged Edge, Gladys Knight, Chaka Kahn, Freddie Jackson, Jeffrey Osborne. Any of them, mixed with the new school would be nice!
Bruno Mars and silk Sonic
Hopefully, you can send updates for when it is time to purchase tickets.
Thanks
Please bring some one who will bring back the favor of the festival like it you to be a lot of these artists are old and tired