Event Venues include any space available to rent for private or public events. See also event spaces.
Cincinnati, OH
Twentieth Century Theater is located in the heart of Oakley Square near downtown Cincinnati, OH. Built in 1941 as a deluxe movie theater, today it functions as a mixed use venue for special events catering and concerts. 20th Century Theater is one of the most intimate venues in Cincinnati, with concert sound and lighting, unobstructed sightlines, and a full bar. ...
Cleveland, OH
Agora Theater & Ballroom is a music venue in Cleveland, OH, with two rooms: a 500-capacity, standing-room-only ballroom with adjoining bar and an 1800-seat theater and event space. The theater features a tiered main floor, seated balcony, and opera boxes. ...
Cleveland, OH
Located on the second floor of the Metropolitan at the 9 hotel in Cleveland, OH, Alex Theater is an intimate performing arts venue presenting concerts, cabarets, and televised sporting events. Featuring high-def audiovisuals and 60 comfortable leather seats, this inventive indoor theater is a unique stage for live original music from classical to pop, soul and more. ...
Bars and Event Venues
Cincinnati, OH
Arnold’s Bar and Grill is Cincinnati’s oldest continuously operated tavern. In a historic, art-adorned space with a cozy patio, this hopping Downtown Cincinnati institution features American comfort food and well-priced drinks. The fast, friendly service and vibrant live music scene help make it a classic you want to come back to again and again. ...
Cincinnati, OH
Located in downtown Cincinnati’s Backstage District, the Aronoff Center for the Arts is a large performing arts center presenting plays, dance, popular music concerts, stand-up comedy and musicals. Opened in 1995, the facility offers numerous event spaces including three theaters and an art gallery.The 2,700-capacity Procter & Gamble Hall is a performance space with excellent sightlines, comfortable seating, a fully-equipped stage, state-of-the-art sound and lighting, and a fiber optic ceiling that creates a starlight effect. The intimate 437-capacity Jarson-Kaplan Theater has with full production capabilities, great acoustics, and excellent sightlines. The 150-capacity Fifth Third Bank Theater is a street-level studio space with full lighting and sound that can be configured for a wide variety of functions.The Aronoff is home to several resident companies including Broadway in Cincinnati, Cincinnati Ballet, Cincinnati Music Theatre, Cincinnati Playwrights Initiative, Contemporary Dance Theater, Exhale Dance Tribe, Mutual Dance Theatre, and Revolution Dance Theatre.The Cincinnati Arts Association (CAA) manages and operates the Aronoff Center and Music Hall. ...
Dayton, OH
Built in 2003, the Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center is a world-class facility for the best in local, national and international entertainment. Owned and operated by Dayton Live, the Schuster Center includes the 2,300-seat Mead Theatre, the 150-seat Mathile Theatre, and the Wintergarden featuring palm trees set against a block-long, glass-enclosed atrium. The Schuster Center is also available to rent for meetings, parties, receptions, and performances. ...
Akron, OH
BLU Jazz+ is a live music venue and photography gallery in downtown Akron, OH, presenting live jazz nightly with state-of-the art stage, sound and lighting in a relaxing atmosphere. ...
Columbus, OH
The Bluestone is a classic event venue built in 1898 in the heart of Columbus, OH. The Bluestone boasts three diverse levels, seven bars, soaring stained glass windows, and a gracious outdoor patio. Concerts at the Bluestone take place in the main space, or Sanctuary, and the overlooking Loft. ...
Cleveland, OH
BOP STOP at The Music Settlement is Cleveland’s premier listening room: an intimate, acoustically pristine performance venue with sweeping views of Lake Erie. BOP STOP is the place to see high-quality up-and-coming and well-established acts on the near-West side. Featuring tiered seating and an open floor plan, there’s not a bad seat in the house. ...
Northfield, OH
Opened in 2013, MGM Northfield Park is a casino in Ohio with horse racing, multiple restaurants, bars, and more. Center Stage at MGM Northfield Park is a concert-style music hall with a state-of-the-art audio and lighting system and an electrifying atmosphere. Laugh along with the biggest names in comedy or rock out with music legends up-close-and-personal. ...
Cincinnati, OH
Music Hall, commonly known as Cincinnati Music Hall, is a classical music performance hall in Cincinnati, OH. Completed in 1878, the landmark is an anchor of the historic Over-the-Rhine neighborhood and home to the Cincinnati Ballet, Cincinnati Opera, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, May Festival Chorus, and Friends of Music Hall.The 2,500-capacity Springer Auditorium at Music Hall hosts concerts, performances, lectures, seminars and more. Located on the second level, the 1,400-capacity Music Hall Ballroom is a versatile event space that hosts weddings, exhibitions, fashion shows, lectures and more. Additional event spaces include Corbett Tower, Harry T. Wilks Studio, Edyth B. Lindner Grand Foyer, and Taft Suite. ...
Cleveland, OH
Opened in 2015, CODA is a live music venue beneath Dante Next Door in the Tremont neighborhood of Cleveland, OH. The nightclub features indie, folk, blues, rock and punk, both local and national touring acts most nights of the week. CODA Clevelandis owned and operated by Chef Dante Boccuzzi. ...
Sandusky, OH
Located below HALO Live in downtown Sandusky, OH, Dead City Vinyl and Venue is Sandusky’s premier spot for vinyl, live entertainment, and more. ...
Sandusky, OH
Built in a historic former church in downtown Sandusky, OH, HALO Live at The Mohawk Studio is a premier music venue bringing independent music to North Central Ohio. With its stunning acoustics, beautiful stained-glass windows, and ample room for a crowd, HALO also functions as a great event space. ...
Cleveland, OH
Happy Dog is a neighborhood corner bar in Cleveland, OH, serving hot dogs and beer. Regular live music includes everything from rock and country to punk and polka. The Underdog Bar in the basement holds about 50 people, has a sound system, projector and screen, and pinball machines. ...
Cleveland, OH
House of Blues Cleveland can accommodate up to 2,500 in its 65,000 square-foot venue. The historic Grand Lobby, which holds 200, serves as an entryway to the Music Hall with a capacity of 700. The House of Blues Restaurant & Bar and Cambridge Room both hold 200 and the Foundation Room offers a more intimate setting with space for 125. ...
Cincinnati, OH
Humble Monk Brewing Co. is a local microbrewery and taproom in the Northside neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH, specializing in high quality craft beer with a Belgian influence. ...
Franklin, OH
JD Legends Entertainment complex in Franklin, OH, offers 12 lanes of bowling, a full service restaurant, arcade, sand volleyball, karaoke and live music. ...
Columbus, OH
KEMBA Live! is located in the heart of downtown Columbus’ Arena District. The indoor/outdoor venue is divided into three independent concert spaces: the indoor music hall, an outdoor amphitheater, and the plaza. The venue comes equipped with a marque, state-of-the-art audio, lighting, and sound, and a full-service production staff.The Basement is located next to the KEMBA Live! venue under the A&R Music Bar. The Basement features both national and local rock bands. ...
Powell, OH
Opened in 1997, The Lazy Chameleon is a local neighborhood bar and grill and one of the best venues in central Ohio to see live music. Featuring a game room, stage with state-of-the-art lighting and sound, and an outdoor volleyball court. ...
Marysville, OH
Leon’s Garage a two-level music venue in Marysville, OH, and home of Rick’s pulled pork. Enjoy more than 20 taps, a long list of bottles, craft beers, and sandwiches in a nostalgia-filled garage. ...
Columbus, OH
The historic Lincoln Theatre is a multi-use, state-of-the-art performing arts center in Columbus, OH, and a landmark in African-American and jazz history.Club Lincoln, the historic Lincoln Theatre’s second-floor performance space, has room for up to 250 people.Cardinal Health Ballroom at the Lincoln Theatre features seating for up to 200 guests, a built-in bar, large windows, a small stage, and sprung-wood dance floors. ...
West Chester Township, OH
Located in the heart of Greater Cincinnati at the Union Center Pavilion Shopping Center, Lori’s RoadHouse is a full-service restaurant and live music venue with a huge patio and dance floor for country line dancing. The honky tonk features two stages showcasing live country music from local, regional, and national artists. Enjoy free dance lessons on Tuesdays, multiple large screen TVs, and three bars serving freshly made cocktails all night long. ...
Cincinnati, OH
MadTree Taproom in the Oakley neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH, offers 32 tap handles with local craft beer, ciders, wine and house-made cocktails. ...
Brunswick, OH
Mapleside Farms is a 122-acre fully functioning apple orchard and one of the premier entertainment and concert venues in Northeast Ohio. The Summer Concerts Over The Valley, The Winter Concerts in the Barn, and The Fall Festivals have become time-honored events. The Barn can accommodate up to 300 guests indoors. Outdoor events can accommodate up to 2000. ...
Findlay, OH
Marathon Center for the Performing Arts in Findlay, OH, offers many unique spaces for large and small events including The Donnell Theater and Armes Event Hall. The Donnell Theater features plush seating for 960 people, a large stage with sprung floor, professional theater lighting and sound, as well as backstage dressing rooms and green room. The Roy and Marcia Armes Event Hall features a sprung wood floor, professional lighting and sound, as well as a catering prep kitchen. ...
Beach City, OH
McAlpine Meadery is a winery located in Beach City, OH, known for brewing high quality, European style, artisan honey wine, also known as mead. ...
Cincinnati, OH
Memorial Hall OTR is a performance venue and event space located across from Washington Park in the arts district of Over-the-Rhine in Cincinnati, OH. Memorial Hall hosts concerts, comedy shows, parties, movies, lectures, family programs, and more.The 556-seat jewel box Annie W. and Elizabeth M. Anderson Theater features remarkable acoustics and stunning Beaux Arts design.Two elegant ballrooms with seated capacity of 208 feature hardwood floors, intricately painted ceilings, and sophisticated lighting and AV capabilities.Just outside the theater, the intimate Parkview Room is a stone chamber with high ceilings and artisanal windows opening to Washington Park.The Studio at Memorial Hall is the perfect space to host a rehearsal, corporate meeting, small performance, or variety of other events. This room is simple, yet sharp with its glass storefront doors, resilient flooring and built-in AV components.Cincinnati Memorial Hall Society (CMHS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the history and enhancing Memorial Hall as a place for culture, arts, and community. ...
Newark, OH
Built in 1928, Midland Theatre is a venue in downtown Newark, OH, presenting touring and local artists and other events. The Newark Midland Theatre Association is the organization dedicated to building value in the community with the positive, shared experiences of the performing arts. ...
Cincinnati, OH
MOTR Pub is located in the historic Over-the-Rhine neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH. The venue is nightly host to cutting-edge, original live music from local, regional, national and international artists. MOTR shows are well-produced with high quality details that include a professionally maintained, top-of-the-line PA and some of the city’s best sound engineers. ...
Cleveland, OH
Music Box Supper Club is a two-story concert and event venue on the West Bank of The Flats in downtown Cleveland, OH. The building offers a restaurant and two stages: a downstairs supper club and an upstairs concert hall. Nearly every night of the week a variety of genres is offered from well-known national touring musicians as well as local and regional talent. Music Box also has a 250-capacity riverfront rooftop deck with amazing views of the Cuyahoga River and a small corner stage. ...
Columbus, OH
There are two distinct music spaces at Natalie’s Music Hall & Kitchen in Grandview Heights, Columbus, OH. The Music Hall features a multi-level floor plan capable of a variety of seated and standing arrangements, along with a state-of-the-art sound and lighting system and its own full service bar. The Corner Stage is an intimate space on the restaurant side of Natalie’s that also has excellent sound and lighting, along with its own full-service bar. ...
Columbus, OH
The Newport Music Hall holds the honor of being the “Longest Continually Running Rock Club” in the country. Located on the campus of the Ohio State University in Downtown Columbus, Newport Music Hall maintains the preservation of its historic ballroom architecture. ...
Bars and Event Venues
Cincinnati, OH
Northside Tavern is a friendly neighborhood tavern and live music venue in Cincinnati, OH. The bar offers free, original live music almost every night, plus local craft brews on tap, and a year-round outdoor patio. ...
Akron, OH
Located in an old brick row house building in Akron, OH, Old 97 Café is a warm, candle-lit lounge with a large outdoor patio bar. Open Wednesday through Saturday, Old 97 Café has a firepit, cornhole, darts and a wonderful lineup of musicians and bands playing live almost every week. ...
Columbus, OH
Phenix Banquet Center is a venue complex in Columbus, OH. Athena Ballroom features a spacious stage, dance floor and seating for up to 200. Apollo Lounge, featuring a deck, a stage and a gorgeous bar, hosts concerts, comedy shows, and murder mystery theater with seating for up to 80. Atlas Hall features a stage, a dance area, an expansive bar, and covered patio. Seating is provided for up to two hundred. Outdoors there is a rustic open-air pavilion popular for concerts, corporate and community events. ...
Dayton, OH
Located in downtown Dayton, OH, The PNC Arts Annex is a hub for creativity and artistic expression. Included in this one-story space is a 199-seat theater that can be configured in a variety of ways to accommodate local performance companies as well as touring artists of all kinds. The PNC Arts Annex is owned and operated by Dayton Live. ...
Cincinnati, OH
Riverfront Live is an indoor-outdoor event venue located on the banks of the Ohio River in Cincinnati, OH. The venue bring in top-tier artists with local support from country, rock, reggae, and electronic genres to create an eclectic live music experience where performances become legends. ...
Warren, OH
Opened in 1923, Robins Theatre is a 1,400-seat historic theatre in downtown Warren, OH, presenting concerts, stage shows and film screenings. The theater is managed by Sunrise Entertainment, which presents nationally recognized musicians in concert, musicals, comedians and community theater. ...
Bars and Event Venues
Cincinnati, OH
Schwartz’s Point is Cincinnati’s only European-style jazz and acoustic club featuring wine, cocktails and live jazz performances. Schwartz’s Point has live jazz most Thursdays, and every Friday and Saturday evening in a unique and intimate atmosphere. On Sundays the club features blues, boogie woogie, jazz mashups, and other intriguing live music. ...
Defiance, OH
Stroede Center for the Arts is administered by the Defiance Community Cultural Council, a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of the performing arts, communication, and historic preservation. The performance hall features a Baldwin 9′ concert grand piano, digital projector, and seats 192. ...
Nelsonville, OH
Stuart’s Opera House is a non-profit live music theater and performing arts center in Nelsonville, OH, with a large stage, backstage, and seating for 395. The 1879 theater is the cornerstone of the historic Public Square in Nelsonville presenting concerts, theater, art, educational programs and more. ...
Columbus, OH
Built in 1896, the Columbus Athenaeum Theatre is located in the heart of downtown Columbus, OH. The former Masonic Temple houses a ballroom, two theaters, and several smaller event rooms. The Olympian Ballroom, with banquet seating for 900, has a mezzanine balcony around the perimeter. The Small Theater features a stage, hand-painted ceilings and an antique pipe organ in the balcony. Unique for its arena floor surrounded by 950 seats set at a steep rise, the Large Theater offers forty-foot ceilings, gold leaf accents, and professional theater lighting. ...
Canton, OH
Found in the Downtown Canton Arts District, The Auricle provides a live music experience in a versatile and intimate space with original artists; local, regional, and national. The venue features modern audio, lighting, and video systems, and in addition to live music presents dance nights, drag, burlesque, comedy, game nights and more. ...
Bars and Event Venues
Columbus, OH
Located in downtown Columbus’ Arena District, next to EXPRESS LIVE! and below the A&R Music Bar, The Basement Columbus features a wide variety of both national and local bands on the rise. From the hard hitting sound system to the battered old couches, The Basement truly is a one of a kind experience. ...
Dayton, OH
The Brightside Music & Event Venue is a renovated 1800’s warehouse located in the Webster Station neighborhood in the heart of downtown Dayton, OH. There are two distinct spaces; the Brightside Bar and the Vodvil Ballroom, with state-of-the-art sound and light systems in both rooms. ...
Kent, OH
Originally built in 1927 as a silent movie theater, The Kent Stage was taken over in 2002 by the nonprofit Western Reserve Folk Arts Association. The venue hosts concerts, plays, films festivals and multiple local music festivals including the Kent Folk Festival, the Kent Blues Fest, Kent Reggae Fest, and the Kent State Around Town Music Festival. The Kent Stage is also home to All Folked Up, a full service bar. ...
Cincinnati, OH
The Redmoor acts as the stage for some of Cincinnati’s most memorable weddings, events, and live music performances. This historic Art Deco theater located in the heart of Mt. Lookout Square, has an intimate, acoustically engineered atmosphere. From blue notes to chords that swing, live music lives here. ...
Akron, OH
Opened in 2015, The Rialto Theatre in Akron, OH, features a live room with a stage, full sound and lighting, and a full bar. The theater hosts artists in every genre including folk, rock, hip hop, country and alternative. The venue also has swing dancing nights the second and fourth Wednesday of every month. At the front of the building is the Rialto Living Room, an intimate live music performance space and lounge. Additionally, the Rialto is home to a world-class recording facility that has produced records for a number of up-and-coming and established artists. ...
Cleveland, OH
The Treelawn Social Club and Music Hall are two independent, artist-centric music venues in the Waterloo Arts and Entertainment District of Cleveland, OH. The campus includes a ballroom, social club, and brewery.On the ground floor is the Treelawn Social Club, an intimate 100-capacity space with a small stage. Opened in 2023, Treelawn Social Club hosts live music and comedy events up to five days a week.Upstairs is Treelawn Music Hall, a large classic ballroom featuring hardwood floors, a high ceiling, disco ball, and original chandeliers. The Music Hall is a great space for events and larger concerts with a capacity of up to 600 people. ...
Cincinnati, OH
Built in 1913 as a silent film theater, The Historic Woodward Theater on Main Street in Cincinnati’s Over-the-Rhine neighborhood is an arts, performance, wedding, and events venue. The Woodward has multiple bathrooms, a full bar with a wide selection of spirits and craft beers, and state-of-the-art projection, sound and screen equipment. ...
Newark, OH
Built in 1902, Thirty One West is a historic three-story event venue in downtown Newark, OH, featuring entertainment, a tapas restaurant, craft beer and cocktails. Restored in 2016, the venue offers event spaces on all three stories. Its historic ballroom seats up to 500 and offers a unique and intimate setting. ...
Cincinnati, OH
Located at The Banks on the riverfront next to the Great American Ballpark, Tin Roof Cincinnati is a live music joint serving up southern-inspired, made-from-scratch food along with a full entertainment and events calendar. Tin Roof Cincinnati features LCD digital monitors throughout, a 10′ projection screen, a full professional stage, sound, and lighting packages. ...
Cincinnati, OH
Top Cats is a premier nightlife and live music destination in Cincinnati, OH, with deep roots in hospitality and entertainment featuring best in class service, state-of-the-art concert space, incredible patio views, a seasonal array of giant gaming, and an event space that is customized to fit your party. ...
Newark, OH
The Trout Club Public Resort in Newark, OH, combines historic tradition with modern taste. A public facility, the club offers an 18-hole golf course, event spaces, live music, a restaurant and bar, an outdoor pool, overnight accommodations and more. Live music can be found on the outdoor patio, pavilion, or the front porch, or indoors on the second floor lounge, main dining room, or downstairs bar. Indoor spaces and the outdoor pool host a variety of acoustic shows from singer-songwriters to gypsy-jazz quintets. For summer entertainment, there is an outdoor stage on the back patio with an enclosed pavilion for colder months. ...
Cincinnati, OH
Located in the basement of the historic St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in the Northside neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH, Urban Artifact is a taproom and brewery focusing on sour and wild beers and the best in local entertainment. Enjoy a draft beer, wood-fired pizza, or a live show on the Radio Artifact soundstage. Flight 88 is a weekly piano performance series produced by Radio Artifact and Ariadne Antipa in the Reliquary at Urban Artifact. ...
Dayton, OH
Originally opened in 1866, the Victoria Theatre is an intimate performance venue in Dayton, OH. The historic theater hosts concerts, comedians, musicals, plays, and family performances. Owned and operated by Dayton Live, the theater is also available to rent for meetings, parties, receptions, and performances. ...
Bars and Event Venues
Cleveland, OH
Welcome To The Farm is a live music country bar from Chase Rice on the Flats East Bank in Cleveland, OH. Local and touring country musicians and bands are showcased in the space flanked by bars on each side with garage doors opening on all sides and a patio overlooking the water. ...
Youngstown, OH
Westside Bowl is a bowling alley and concert venue, in Youngstown, OH, hosting up-and-coming local, regional, and national acts on two stages: the Main Stage and the Trophy Room. Westside Bowl has a full-service kitchen, two bars, and fifteen bowling lanes. ...
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