Free Summer Concerts at the Riverfront

 

Cincinnati—The start of summer means free, family friendly outdoor concerts along Cincinnati Parks riverfront, with over 40 live music events to choose from. Each series has big-time local, and regional bands, and brings its own unique appeal.

Want an event for the entire family? Check out the car show and fireworks at the All-American Birthday Bash. Are you looking for an evening event with lots of food and drink options? Then how about checking out Rockin’ The Roebling. We invite you to grab a lawn chair and sit back and enjoy the great tunes this summer along Cincinnati’s front door.

Stereo 25 DJ Fest

May 31, 2025 | 12 PM - 10 PM

A celebration of DJs and electronic music. See DJs from Cincinnati all day at Sawyer point on May 31st from 12pm-10pm!

All-American Birthday Bash

July 5, 2025 | 2 PM - 10 PM

Rev up your engines and join us at Sawyer Point in Cincinnati, Ohio, on July 5th for an unforgettable showcase of American cars and more! Discover the power and beauty of iconic builds. Do you have a sweet vintage ride that needs to be seen? Does your vehicle pack serious muscles? 200 may enter, but only the worthy few may be crowned king of classics. From muscle cars to cutting-edge innovations, immerse yourself in the heart of automotive excellence. Plus, enjoy the rhythm of the road with live music from Crown Watts, The Classic Rock Experience, and Thunderstruck! Mark your calendars for a day of cars, live music, and pure auto excitement!

On Point Music Festival

August 1, 5 - 10 PM & August 2, 2 - 10 PM

Bringing together Cincinnati's hottest bands for one unforgettable weekend! And if that's not your jam, come out for the roller rink, beach volleyball and pickleball tournament. 

Gettin' To The Point

Get ready, Cincinnati! Gettin' to the Point is bringing the best local bands to the Schott Amphitheater at Sawyer Point for a concert series that sets the stage for something BIG! This Electrifying event is your chance to discover homegrown talent as we build up to On Point Music Festival. Food, drinks, and good vibes available at venue.

5/23/2025 from 6pm-10pm: Dead Humor / The Dreaded Mids

6/6/2025 from 7pm-10pm: Jake Speed and the Freddies

6/20/2025 from 6pm-10pm: Tweens / The Tangees

7/11/2025 from 6pm-10pm: The Foles / Moonshine Drive

7/25/2025 from 6pm-10pm: Anno / Fast Travel

Rockin’ The Roebling

When: Every Thursday from May 15 – August 28, 2025 | 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Where: Smale Riverfront Park at the Schmidlapp Event Lawn
A vibrant summer concert series igniting your Thursday Nights. Rockin' the Roebling brings together diverse genres and creates a lively atmosphere complete with beer and food from Moerlein Lager House. Unwind with us, and revel in sound with a DJ from 6-7pm and bands from 7-10pm every week.

5/15/2025: Floyd and the Walkman

5/22/2025: Noah Smith

5/29/2025: This Must be the Party with Reilly and Sons

6/5/2025: Naked Karate Girls

6/5/2025: Noah Wotherspoon

6/19/2025: Ernie Johnson from Detroit

6/26/2025: Zack Attack

7/3/2025: Natural Progression

7/10/2025: DV8

7/17/2025: July for Kings

7/24/2025: Run Katie Run

7/31/2025: School of Rock

8/7/2025: The Menus

8/14/2025: Buzz Bins

8/28/2025: Cassette Junkies

9/4/2025: Monkey's Uncle

Music at the Esplanade

When: Every Saturday from June 7 – August 30, 2025 | 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Where: Smale Riverfront Park at the Castellini Esplanade
Listen to live bands and choose from a variety of food trucks at our signature Smale Riverfront Park.

6/7/2025: Temani

6/14/2025: Alex Schefft

6/21/2025: Tracy Walker

6/28/2025: The Sweet Peas

7/5/2025: Chris Caporale

7/12/2025: Dave Cahill

7/19/2025: Acoustic Abuse

7/26/2025: Push Play

8/9/2025: Jubilee O'Connor

8/16/2025: Knowrules

8/23/2025: The Foles

8/30/2025: Vudu Childe