Live Entertainment Venues

Akron, Ohio

Akron Civic Theatre in downtown Akron is a lavish 1929 atmospheric theater with a ceiling designed to resemble a starlit Mediterranean courtyard, presenting concerts, comedy, and touring Broadway shows.

182 S Main St 44308

Akron, Ohio

Goodyear Theater in East Akron, originally built for Goodyear Tire employees in 1932, is a restored Art Deco venue presenting concerts within the redeveloped Goodyear Hall office and event complex.

1201 E Market St 44305

Canton, Ohio

Canton Memorial Civic Center in downtown Canton is a multi-purpose arena hosting concerts, family entertainment, and Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Week events for the Stark County region.

1101 Market Ave N 44702

Cincinnati, Ohio

Andrew J. Brady Music Center on Cincinnati's riverfront at The Banks is a modern 4,500-capacity indoor/outdoor concert venue presenting major touring artists with skyline views of the Ohio River and downtown Cincinnati.

25 Race St 45202

Cincinnati, Ohio

Aronoff Center for the Arts is Cincinnati's premier performing arts complex — a three-theater venue presenting Broadway touring productions, Cincinnati Ballet, and major performances in downtown Cincinnati's vibrant arts district. The center's connection to Cincinnati's extraordinary arts infrastructure (Cincinnati Art Museum, Cincinnati Symphony, Cincinnati Opera) reflects the city's long tradition as one of the American Midwest's most culturally sophisticated cities.

650 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Cincinnati, Ohio

Cincinnati Music Hall is one of America's architectural masterpieces — an 1878 National Historic Landmark and UNESCO World Heritage-recognized building housing the Cincinnati Symphony, Cincinnati Pops, and Cincinnati Opera in one of the most extraordinarily beautiful concert halls in the United States. Its recent $143 million restoration has returned it to its original Victorian Gothic splendor while providing state-of-the-art acoustic and theatrical capabilities.

1241 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Cincinnati, Ohio

Cincinnati Music Hall in Over-the-Rhine is a magnificent 1878 National Historic Landmark presenting the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Opera, and May Festival in one of America's finest 19th-century concert halls.

1241 Elm St 45202

Cincinnati, Ohio

Fifth Third Arena is the University of Cincinnati's basketball arena — a recently upgraded 12,012-capacity facility serving the Bearcats' basketball program in one of the most competitive AAC programs in college basketball. UC's connection to Cincinnati's professional sports culture and the NBA-level talent the Bearcats have produced (Oscar Robertson, Bob Cousy era) creates an enthusiastic basketball arena atmosphere.

2700 O'Varsity Way, Cincinnati, OH 45221

Cincinnati, Ohio

Fifth Third Arena at the University of Cincinnati presents one of the Midwest's most passionate college basketball programs — the Cincinnati Bearcats in a beautifully renovated arena. Cincinnati's extraordinary basketball heritage (the city produced Oscar Robertson, one of the greatest players in NBA history) and UC's long basketball tradition create one of the most historically charged college basketball environments in America.

2700 O'Varsity Way, Cincinnati, OH 45219

Cincinnati, Ohio

Great American Ball Park is the Cincinnati Reds' downtown riverfront stadium — home to the oldest professional baseball team in America (the Reds were founded in 1882) in a beautifully designed park with Ohio River views and views of the Kentucky hills across the river. The Reds' extraordinary history (Pete Rose, Johnny Bench, the Big Red Machine) and the stadium's stunning location make Reds games one of baseball's most scenically beautiful experiences.

100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Cincinnati, Ohio

Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati's entertainment venues bring live music, comedy, and DJ performances to the heart of downtown Cincinnati — a short walk from Paul Brown Stadium and Great American Ball Park. The casino's entertainment programme serves Cincinnati's own gaming market alongside visitors crossing from Kentucky who use the city as a base for Southern Ohio gaming tourism.

1000 Broadway St 45202

Cincinnati, Ohio

Heritage Bank Center (formerly U.S. Bank Arena) is Cincinnati's primary downtown arena — a 17,556-seat venue on the Ohio River waterfront that hosts major national concerts and large-scale events for the Cincinnati metropolitan market. The arena's riverside position and proximity to the Roebling Suspension Bridge connecting Cincinnati to Northern Kentucky's substantial gaming market (Belterra Park, Hard Rock Cincinnati) makes it the entertainment nexus for the entire Ohio River basin at its Ohio-Kentucky convergence.

100 Broadway 45202

Cincinnati, Ohio

Heritage Bank Center (formerly US Bank Arena) on Cincinnati's riverfront is a 17,000-seat arena presenting major touring concerts and events adjacent to The Banks entertainment district.

100 Broadway 45202

Cincinnati, Ohio

Paycor Stadium is the home of the Cincinnati Bengals NFL team and Cincinnati's primary outdoor sports and entertainment venue — a 65,515-capacity stadium on the Ohio River that hosted the 2022 Super Bowl appearance of the Bengals (their first in 33 years). The stadium's Ohio River location, alongside Great American Ball Park, creates one of the most beautiful riverfront sports complexes in American professional sports.

1 Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Cincinnati, Ohio

Riverbend Music Center is Cincinnati's iconic outdoor concert amphitheatre — a 20,500-capacity venue on the Ohio River that consistently ranks among the top-grossing outdoor amphitheatres in the United States. Its combination of covered pavilion seating and vast lawn areas creates one of the most flexible outdoor concert settings in America, serving the Greater Cincinnati entertainment market and drawing audiences from throughout southwestern Ohio, northern Kentucky, and southeastern Indiana.

6295 Kellogg Ave 45230

Cincinnati, Ohio

Riverbend Music Center on the Ohio River in Anderson Township is Cincinnati's premier outdoor amphitheater, a 20,500-capacity venue that is also the summer home of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Cincinnati Pops.

6295 Kellogg Ave 45230

Cincinnati, Ohio

Taft Theatre in downtown Cincinnati is a 2,500-seat Art Deco theater presenting national touring comedy, concerts, and Broadway acts, one of downtown's principal mid-size entertainment venues.

317 E 5th St 45202

Cleveland, Ohio

Agora Theatre is Cleveland's most celebrated rock venue — a 1,800-capacity University Circle club that has been presenting the finest touring rock, metal, and alternative acts since 1966, making it one of America's longest-operating dedicated rock venues. KISS, David Bowie, and Bruce Springsteen all played landmark early Cleveland shows at the Agora; today it continues as the essential mid-size room for artists who understand that Cleveland's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame location reflects a genuine musical heritage and passionate live music audience.

5000 Euclid Ave 44103

Cleveland, Ohio

Agora Theatre and Ballroom on Cleveland's Midtown Euclid Avenue corridor is a historic 1913 venue that has hosted legendary rock performances since the 1960s, presenting national touring acts across its theater and adjoining ballroom stages.

5000 Euclid Ave 44103

Cleveland, Ohio

Grays Armory in downtown Cleveland is a historic 1893 armory building now hosting concerts and private events, one of the city's most architecturally distinctive event venues near Progressive Field.

1234 Bolivar Rd 44115

Cleveland, Ohio

House of Blues Cleveland is a 1,200-capacity live music club in the East 4th Street entertainment district — a vital stop for touring rock, blues, and alternative acts playing the Great Lakes corridor. Steps from Quicken Loans Arena (Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse) and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Cleveland HOB location benefits from one of the densest entertainment districts in the midwest for visitors to this major American music heritage city.

308 Euclid Ave 44114

Cleveland, Ohio

House of Blues Cleveland on East 4th Street is a 1,200-capacity concert hall and restaurant presenting national touring acts as part of the House of Blues chain, anchoring downtown Cleveland's East 4th Street entertainment district.

308 Euclid Ave 44114

Cleveland, Ohio

Jacobs Pavilion (formerly Nautica Entertainment Complex) is Cleveland's most scenic outdoor concert venue — a 5,000-capacity lakefront pavilion on the Cuyahoga River with dramatic views of Cleveland's skyline and Lake Erie. Its extraordinary setting at the Flats and its consistent booking of mid-size touring acts make it one of Cleveland's most beloved summer entertainment destinations.

1001 Erieside Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114

Cleveland, Ohio

Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica on Cleveland's Flats riverfront is a 5,000-capacity open-air amphitheater presenting summer concert tours along the Cuyahoga River in the historic Flats entertainment district.

2014 Sycamore St 44113

Cleveland, Ohio

Playhouse Square is the largest performing arts center outside of New York City — a complex of eight restored historic theaters in downtown Cleveland's Theater District presenting Broadway touring productions, Cleveland Orchestra, Cleveland Ballet, and major concerts. The complex's remarkable restoration of eight 1920s movie palaces, nearly demolished in the 1970s, represents the most extraordinary theater preservation project in American history.

1519 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115

Cleveland, Ohio

Pickwick and Frolic on East 4th Street in downtown Cleveland is a multi-venue entertainment complex combining a restaurant, martini bar, and the Hilarities comedy club under one roof in the heart of Cleveland's dining district.

2035 E 4th St 44115

Cleveland, Ohio

Progressive Field is home to the Cleveland Guardians and one of baseball's most beloved ballparks — a downtown stadium that opened in 1994 as part of Cleveland's remarkable urban revitalization and continues to set the standard for contemporary urban ballpark design. The stadium's consistent sellouts during the Indians' 2016 championship run and the electric atmosphere of Cleveland playoff games make it one of baseball's most exciting game-day experiences.

2401 Ontario St, Cleveland, OH 44115

Cleveland, Ohio

Rocket Arena (formerly Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse) in downtown Cleveland is a 19,400-seat arena home to the Cleveland Cavaliers and Cleveland Monsters, presenting major touring concerts and events as the city's largest indoor entertainment venue.

1 Center Ct 44115

Cleveland, Ohio

Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse is a 19,432-seat arena in Cleveland's Gateway District — home to the NBA Cavaliers and a major concert destination for Northeast Ohio. Located steps from the Flats entertainment corridor and minutes from JACK Cleveland Casino, the arena is central to Cleveland's revitalized downtown entertainment ecosystem and a key venue in the Ohio casino market.

1 Center Ct 44115

Cleveland, Ohio

Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse is Cleveland's premier indoor entertainment arena — a 20,000-capacity venue home to the Cleveland Cavaliers (LeBron James's championship team) that has been transformed into one of the most technologically advanced arenas in the NBA. Its historic role in Cleveland's greatest sports moment (the 2016 NBA Championship comeback from 3-1 down) and its consistent ranking among North America's most active concert venues make it central to Cleveland's entertainment identity.

1 Center Ct, Cleveland, OH 44115

Cleveland, Ohio

State Theatre at Playhouse Square is one of America's most beautifully restored movie palaces — a 3,400-seat Cleveland theater whose extraordinary Baroque interior and magnificent chandelier create the most spectacular theatrical setting in the Midwest. Its role in the most ambitious theater district restoration project in American history and its consistent presentation of major Broadway touring productions make it one of the country's most historically important performing arts venues.

1519 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115

Cleveland, Ohio

Wolstein Center at Cleveland State University is a 13,000-seat arena hosting Vikings basketball alongside concerts and family entertainment events for downtown Cleveland's campus district.

2000 Prospect Ave E 44115

Cleveland Heights, Ohio

Cain Park is Cleveland Heights' beloved outdoor performing arts venue — a 1,200-capacity amphitheater and 300-seat studio theater presenting outdoor summer concerts, Shakespeare in the Park, and the Cain Park Arts Festival that has served Cleveland's most culturally vibrant suburb since 1938. Its community-focused programming and beautiful park setting make it one of Greater Cleveland's most beloved performing arts destinations.

Lee Rd and Superior Rd, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118

Columbus, Ohio

Grandview Theater and Drafthouse in the Grandview Heights suburb of Columbus is a dine-in movie theater with a full bar presenting first-run films and special screenings for the near-west-side Columbus community.

Columbus, Ohio

Huntington Park is consistently ranked one of Minor League Baseball's finest ballparks — the downtown Columbus home of the Columbus Clippers (Triple-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians) that serves as a community gathering point for Columbus's young families and sports fans. The park's beautiful downtown location adjacent to Nationwide Arena and the Scioto River creates one of the most complete urban sports and entertainment complexes in the American Midwest.

330 Huntington Park Ln, Columbus, OH 43215

Columbus, Ohio

KEMBA Live! (formerly Express Live!) in the Arena District is Columbus's dual indoor/outdoor concert venue, presenting national touring acts in a 5,000-capacity outdoor amphitheater and 2,500-capacity indoor club space steps from Nationwide Arena.

405 Neil Ave 43215

Columbus, Ohio

Nationwide Arena is Columbus's NHL arena and marquee entertainment venue — a 19,500-seat facility in the Arena District that is home to the Columbus Blue Jackets and anchor of one of the most successful sports-entertainment district developments in America. The Arena District surrounding Nationwide Arena is Columbus's premier nightlife and dining neighborhood, making it the social centre for Ohio's capital city entertainment market.

200 W Nationwide Blvd 43215

Columbus, Ohio

Nationwide Arena is Columbus's premier indoor entertainment venue — an 18,500-capacity arena home to the Columbus Blue Jackets NHL team and one of the Midwest's most active concert arenas. Columbus's rapid population growth and its status as the only major American city with a Big Ten university that also has all four major professional sports represented create exceptional demand for arena-scale entertainment.

200 W Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH 43215

Columbus, Ohio

Newport Music Hall is America's oldest continuously operating rock club — a 950-capacity Short North venue that has been booking live rock music since 1970, predating every other rock club still operating in the United States. The Grateful Dead, Bruce Springsteen, and R.E.M. all played pivotal early shows here; today Newport maintains its position as Columbus's most historically significant music venue while continuing to book cutting-edge touring acts for Ohio State's enormous student market.

1722 N High St 43201

Columbus, Ohio

Ohio Stadium (The Horseshoe) is one of America's great college football cathedrals — a 104,944-capacity venue home to the Ohio State Buckeyes that creates one of the most electric game-day atmospheres in the sport. The Horseshoe's C-shaped design, Ohio State's consistent contention for the national championship, and the Buckeye fanbase's extraordinary passion (TTUN rivalry with Michigan is the most intense in college football) create the defining entertainment experience in Ohio's capital city.

411 Woody Hayes Dr, Columbus, OH 43210

Columbus, Ohio

Ohio Theatre in downtown Columbus is a 1928 Spanish Baroque movie palace on the National Register of Historic Places, home to the Columbus Symphony Orchestra and CAPA's classic film series in one of the most ornate historic theaters in the Midwest.

39 E State St 43215

Columbus, Ohio

Ohio Theatre is Columbus's most magnificent performing arts venue — a stunning 2,810-seat Spanish Baroque movie palace presenting the Columbus Symphony, Broadway touring productions, and major cultural events in one of the most ornate theatrical interiors in the Midwest. Its extraordinary 1928 architecture, its consistent A-list programming, and its role as Columbus's premier cultural landmark create a performing arts experience of genuine architectural magnificence.

39 E State St, Columbus, OH 43215

Columbus, Ohio

Ohio Historical Center presents outdoor concerts and cultural events in the Ohio Village living history museum setting for Columbus audiences. The venue serves Columbus's family and history-oriented entertainment market alongside more traditional concert venues.

800 E 17th Ave, Columbus, OH 43211

Columbus, Ohio

Palace Theatre in downtown Columbus is a lavishly restored 1926 movie palace presenting Broadway touring productions, comedy, and concerts as the anchor venue of the Columbus Association for the Performing Arts (CAPA) downtown theater district.

34 W Broad St 43215

Columbus, Ohio

PromoWest Pavilion (LC Pavilion) is Columbus's most popular outdoor concert venue — a 5,000-capacity amphitheater on the Scioto riverfront presenting summer outdoor concerts for Columbus's enormous entertainment market. Columbus's status as one of America's youngest major cities by median age drives exceptional concert attendance at accessible venues like LC Pavilion.

405 Neil Ave, Columbus, OH 43215

Columbus, Ohio

Value City Arena at the Jerome Schottenstein Center on the Ohio State campus is a 19,000-seat arena hosting Buckeyes basketball alongside major touring concerts, making it one of the largest indoor entertainment venues in central Ohio.

555 Borror Dr 43210

Columbus, Ohio

Shadowbox Live in Columbus's Brewery District is one of the largest resident theater companies in the United States, presenting original sketch comedy, rock musicals, and live original music in a converted brewery warehouse.

503 S Front St 43215

Columbus, Ohio

Southern Theatre in downtown Columbus is an intimate 900-seat 1896 vaudeville-era theater presenting jazz, chamber music, and Columbus Jazz Orchestra performances as part of the CAPA downtown theater complex.

21 E Main St 43215

Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

Blossom Music Center is Northeast Ohio's iconic outdoor amphitheatre — a 19,300-capacity summer concert venue in the Cuyahoga Valley that has served as the Cleveland Orchestra's outdoor summer home since 1968. The pairing of world-class orchestra performances with major rock, country, and pop concert tours in a wooded setting south of Cleveland makes Blossom one of the most culturally distinctive amphitheatres in America.

1145 W Steels Corners Rd 44223

Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

Blossom Music Center is one of America's most beloved summer concert amphitheaters — a 19,000-capacity Cleveland Philharmonic summer home and Ticketmaster Live Nation amphitheater presenting the Cleveland Orchestra's summer season alongside major rock, pop, and country tours. Its wooded natural setting in the Cuyahoga Valley creates one of the most beautiful outdoor concert environments in the Midwest.

1145 W Steels Corners Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223

Dayton, Ohio

Schuster Performing Arts Center in downtown Dayton is home to the Dayton Philharmonic, Dayton Opera, and Dayton Ballet, presenting Broadway touring productions in a modern 2,300-seat concert hall.

1 W 2nd St 45402

Dayton, Ohio

Fraze Pavilion in Kettering near Dayton is a 4,300-capacity outdoor amphitheater in Lincoln Park Commons presenting summer concert tours for the greater Dayton metro area.

695 Lincoln Park Blvd 45459

Dayton, Ohio

Levitt Pavilion in downtown Dayton's Riverscape MetroPark presents free outdoor summer concerts along the Great Miami River as part of the national nonprofit Levitt Pavilion network.

134 S Main St 45402

Dayton, Ohio

Rose Music Center at The Heights in Huber Heights outside Dayton is a 4,500-capacity outdoor amphitheater presenting major touring concert acts for the Miami Valley region.

6800 Executive Blvd 45414

Dayton, Ohio

Rose Music Center serves the Dayton metropolitan area as a 4,100-capacity outdoor amphitheater and 1,000-seat indoor theater presenting a comprehensive concert program from classical to country. Dayton's position between Columbus and Cincinnati enables it to attract tours that serve Ohio's third metropolitan area.

6800 Executive Blvd, Huber Heights, OH 45424

Dayton, Ohio

Victoria Theatre in downtown Dayton is a restored 1866 historic theater presenting concerts, comedy, and touring Broadway productions as part of the Dayton Live performing arts complex.

138 N Main St 45402

Kent, Ohio

The Kent Stage in downtown Kent is a restored 1920s movie theater presenting touring folk, roots, and rock acts for the Kent State University and Northeast Ohio music scene.

175 E Main St 44240

Toledo, Ohio

Huntington Center in downtown Toledo is an 8,000-seat arena hosting Toledo Walleye hockey alongside major touring concerts, the city's primary indoor entertainment venue.

500 Jefferson Ave 43604

Toledo, Ohio

Stranahan Theater in south Toledo is a 2,400-seat performing arts venue presenting touring concerts, comedy, and the Toledo Symphony Orchestra for the greater Toledo area.

4645 Heatherdowns Blvd 43614

Toledo, Ohio

Toledo Zoo Amphitheatre hosts summer concerts and events on the grounds of the Toledo Zoo, combining live entertainment programming with one of Ohio's most-visited zoological attractions.

2 Hippo Way 43609

Youngstown, Ohio

Covelli Centre in downtown Youngstown is a 5,700-seat arena hosting Youngstown Phantoms hockey alongside touring concerts, the primary indoor entertainment venue for the Mahoning Valley.

229 E Front St 44503

Youngstown, Ohio

Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre on the Mahoning River in downtown Youngstown is an outdoor concert venue presenting summer touring acts as part of the city's downtown riverfront redevelopment.

111 W Front St 44503