Cincinnati

Metal, rock, punk and alternative listings. 46 upcoming gigs across 11 venues, next on 11 October.

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Cincinnati currently has 46 upcoming metal, punk and alternative shows across 11 venues, including Bogart's, The Andrew J Brady Music Center, Ludlow Garage Cincinnati. The next gig is Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel on October 11, 2026. 1 of them is on this weekend. Moshradar tracks the Cincinnati underground scene — gig listings, venue guides — updated as new shows are announced.

Overview

What's onThe next 8 of 46

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Sun 11 Oct Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel Ludlow Garage Cincinnati Tickets
Fri 16 Oct Catch Your Breath - Not Broken Enough Tour Bogart's Tickets
Fri 16 Oct The Righteous Brothers Hard Rock Cincinnati Ballroom Tickets
Sat 17 Oct AFI Bogart's Tickets
Sun 18 Oct King's X Ludlow Garage Cincinnati Tickets
Wed 21 Oct With A Vengeance Bogart's Tickets
Wed 21 Oct GODSMACK - The Rise of Rock World Tour 2026 PNC PAVILION Tickets
Fri 23 Oct RUSH: Fifty Something Heritage Bank Center Tickets

Where they playBusiest rooms in Cincinnati

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Bogart's24 The Andrew J Brady Music Center8 Ludlow Garage Cincinnati7 Hard Rock Cincinnati Ballroom3 Taft Theatre2

Gigs

Upcoming gigs in Cincinnati46 listed

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Listings checked daily · updated 11 Oct 2026

Sun 11 Oct Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel Ludlow Garage Cincinnati Tickets
Fri 16 Oct Catch Your Breath - Not Broken Enough Tour Bogart's Tickets
Fri 16 Oct The Righteous Brothers Hard Rock Cincinnati Ballroom Tickets
Sat 17 Oct AFI Bogart's Tickets
Sun 18 Oct King's X Ludlow Garage Cincinnati Tickets
Wed 21 Oct With A Vengeance Bogart's Tickets
Wed 21 Oct GODSMACK - The Rise of Rock World Tour 2026 PNC PAVILION Tickets
Fri 23 Oct RUSH: Fifty Something Heritage Bank Center Tickets
Sat 24 Oct The Brook & The Bluff: Werewolf Tour Bogart's Tickets
Sat 24 Oct Collective Soul Hard Rock Cincinnati Ballroom Tickets
Mon 26 Oct CRADLE OF FILTH: Majestic In Death II w/ BLACKBRAID an Black Satellite Bogart's Tickets
Fri 30 Oct All Them Witches - 21 Shows / 21 Days Bogart's Tickets
Fri 30 Oct The Story So Far The Andrew J Brady Music Center Tickets
Sat 31 Oct The Amity Affliction: HOUSE OF CARDS 2026 Bogart's Tickets
Sat 31 Oct CLUTCH: US Fall Tour The Andrew J Brady Music Center Tickets
Tue 3 Nov Turnover - Down On Earth Tour Bogart's Tickets
Sat 7 Nov Rock & Roll Playhouse Plays Music of The Beatles Ludlow Garage Cincinnati Tickets
Sat 7 Nov The Menzingers: Everything I Ever Saw North American Tour Bogart's Tickets
Sat 7 Nov The String Cheese Incident: Just Keep Spinning Tour Taft Theatre Tickets
Mon 9 Nov Peyton Parrish Bogart's Tickets
Wed 11 Nov WAGE WAR - EMERGENCY BROADCAST TOUR The Andrew J Brady Music Center Tickets
Sat 14 Nov HARBOUR Bogart's Tickets
Sun 15 Nov Corrosion of Conformity & The Sword Bogart's Tickets
Tue 17 Nov Rival Sons - Domestic Bliss Tour Bogart's Tickets
Thu 19 Nov Cheap Trick - All Washed Up Tour Taft Theatre Tickets
Fri 20 Nov Everclear - Lucky 7 Tour Bogart's Tickets
Sat 21 Nov Emo Nite At Bogarts - Cincinnati, Ohio (18+ With Valid ID) Bogart's Tickets
Fri 27 Nov Jack Kays - 3rd Annual "Jack's Jam" Bogart's Tickets
Fri 27 Nov Queensrÿche Hard Rock Cincinnati Ballroom Tickets
Wed 2 Dec An Evening with Lord Huron The Andrew J Brady Music Center Tickets
Fri 4 Dec Underoath - Define the Great Line 20th Anniversary Tour The Andrew J Brady Music Center Tickets
Sat 5 Dec Stephen Wilson Jr. - Gary The Torch Tour The Andrew J Brady Music Center Tickets
Tue 8 Dec Matisyahu - Festival of Lights Ludlow Garage Cincinnati Tickets
Wed 9 Dec Senses Fail Presents Still Searching Bogart's Tickets
Fri 11 Dec In the End - Linkin Park Experience Bogart's Tickets
Sat 12 Dec Motherfolk Bogart's Tickets
Sat 12 Dec Herman's Hermit's Christmas Staring Peter Noone Ludlow Garage Cincinnati Tickets
Wed 16 Dec Whitechapel - 20th Anniversary Tour The Andrew J Brady Music Center Tickets
Fri 15 Jan Emo Night Karaoke (18+ with VALID ID) Bogart's Tickets
Wed 24 Feb As I Lay Dying Bogart's Tickets
Sat 27 Feb Dinosaur Jr. Spring Tour 2027 with special guest Starcrawler Bogart's Tickets
Sat 27 Feb NEEDTOBREATHE: The Long Surrender Tour The Andrew J Brady Music Center Tickets
Tue 16 Mar From Ashes to New - Reflections Tour 2027 Bogart's Tickets
Sun 21 Mar Public Image Ltd: This Is Not The Last Tour Bogart's Tickets
Fri 26 Mar The Lemonheads Ludlow Garage Cincinnati Tickets
Sat 10 Apr Magical Mystery Doors Ludlow Garage Cincinnati Tickets

Venues

Venues in Cincinnati11 listed, busiest first

Bogart's 2621 Short Vine Street · 24 upcoming The Andrew J Brady Music Center 25 Race Street · 8 upcoming Ludlow Garage Cincinnati 342 Ludlow Ave. · 7 upcoming Hard Rock Cincinnati Ballroom 1000 Broadway St · 3 upcoming Taft Theatre 317 East 5th Street · 2 upcoming Heritage Bank Center 100 Broadway · 1 upcoming PNC PAVILION 6295 Kellogg Ave. · 1 upcoming Fraze Pavilion 695 Lincoln Park Blvd. Riverbend Music Center 6295 Kellogg Avenue The ICON Festival Stage at Smale Park 25 Race Street Yaamava Resort & Casino at San Manuel 777 San Manuel Blvd.

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November 202614 December 20269

Who's playing soonActs with upcoming Cincinnati dates

AFI All Them Witches American Hi-Fi Arankai As I Lay Dying Atreyu August Burns Red Black Satellite Blackbraid Blackwater Blaze Francisco Blood Vulture

Gigs in Cincinnati: the basics

How many gigs are on in Cincinnati?

There are 46 upcoming gigs listed in Cincinnati across 11 venues. The next is Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel on 11 October 2026.

Are there any gigs in Cincinnati this weekend?

Yes — 1 gig is listed in Cincinnati this weekend (09–11 October).

What are the best live music venues in Cincinnati?

The Cincinnati venues with the most upcoming shows listed are Bogart's, The Andrew J Brady Music Center, Ludlow Garage Cincinnati, Hard Rock Cincinnati Ballroom, Taft Theatre.

Which bands are playing in Cincinnati soon?

Acts with upcoming Cincinnati dates include AFI, All Them Witches, American Hi-Fi, Arankai, As I Lay Dying, Atreyu, August Burns Red, Black Satellite, Blackbraid, Blackwater, Blaze Francisco, Blood Vulture.

What genres of live music can you see in Cincinnati?

Upcoming shows in Cincinnati cover Alternative, Metal, Rock.

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