Save the Date(s)
If you’re looking forward to a little downtime in 2024, Cincinnati isn’t going to make it easy.
Along with beloved annual events, the city will see expanded and new events, to keep you calendar full all year long!
Of course this is a partial list. More programs, concerts, and special events will be announced. Then it will be the busy holiday season again before you know it!
So start planning now…
Cincinnati Home + Garden Show
Feb. 24–25; Feb. 29–March 3
The Cincinnati Home & Garden Show features high-interest exhibits, high-profile experts and the latest trends to bring in customers who are ready to move ahead with their home improvement projects.
Reds Opening Day
Thursday, March 28
No one does Opening Day like Cincinnati. The Reds open the season against the Nationals. What's better than baseball? The Findlay Market Opening Day parade, which will be celebrating 104 years.
Asian Food Fest
April 27–28
Springtime brings about one of Cincinnati's fastest growing festivals. Head to Court Street Plaza for the return of Asian Food Fest.
Flying Pig Marathon
May 3–5
One of the country’s favorite marathons begins its second quarter century this year. Flying Pig Marathon weekend includes races for kids, dogs, and hard-core runners from around the world.
Taste of Cincinnati
May 25–27
Summer in Cincinnati kicks off with the Taste of Cincinnati. The nation’s longest-running culinary arts festival welcomes more than 450,000 hungry folks to sample more than 50 restaurants and food trucks.
Summerfair
May 31–June 2
Summerfair welcomes more than 300 artisans and craftspeople from all over the country. One of the longest running art shows in the United States returns for its 57th year.
Cincinnati Music Festival
July 25–27
The Cincinnati Music Festival presented by P&G returns to Paycor Stadium, with an exciting lineup of R&B music featuring Maxwell, SWV, Fantasia, New Edition, KEM and more.
Luke Combs
August 2–3
Hailed by Esquire as “the best country singer of his generation,” Luke Combs brings his Growin’ Up and Gettin’ Old tour to Paycor Stadium.
Queen City Championship
Sept. 19–22
Cincinnati welcomes the LPGA back to the area in 2024. Mark your calendars to see golf’s best at the Kroger Queen City Championship, presented by P&G.
Oktoberfest Zinzinnati
Sept. 19–22
Prost! Cincinnati loves its festivals, and its German heritage. Put them together and you have Oktoberfest Zinzinnati. It’s the second largest Oktoberfest in the world, behind only Munich, Germany and draws a half million people.
Kroger Wellness Festival
The popular Kroger Wellness Festival is back. This free two-day health and wellness festival downtown brings together all the good stuff: healthy foods, celebrities, interesting discussions, live entertainment and tons of freebies.
BLINK
Oct. 17–19, 2024.
BLINK Cincinnati, illuminated by ArtsWave returns to the region after a show-stopping event in 2022. The nation's largest immersive light and arts show spanned 30 city blocks and attracted more than 2 million people.