Music Venues includes music halls, concert halls, live music bars, jazz clubs, blues bars, ballrooms, bandstands, bandshells and other performance spaces.
Cincinnati, OH
Twentieth Century Theater is located in the heart of Oakley Square in Cincinnati, OH. Built in 1941 as a deluxe neighborhood movie theater, today it functions as a mixed use venue for special events catering and concerts. It’s one of the most intimate venues in Cincinnati, with concert sound and lighting, unobstructed sightlines, and a full bar. ...
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Akron, OH
The Akron Civic Theatre in Akron, OH, was built in 1929. The interior structure resembles a Moorish castle featuring Mediterranean decor including medieval carvings, authentic European antiques and Italian alabaster sculptures. The Civic is one of few remaining atmospheric theaters where the ceiling displays a star-lit sky and intermittent clouds moving across the horizon. ...
Cleveland, OH
Located on the second floor of the Metropolitan at the 9 Autograph Collection hotel in Cleveland, Alex Theater is an intimate performing arts theater featuring concerts, cabarets and televised sporting events. Featuring high-def audiovisuals and 60 comfortable leather seats, this inventive indoor theater is a unique stage. ...
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. ...
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Cincinnati, OH
Bogart’s has been a major local attraction for local, national and international talent for over four decades. Originally a vaudeville theater built in 1890, the historic venue has six bars, three levels for concert viewing, two entrances, and an elevated stage. ...
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
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. ...
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. ...
Geneva, OH
Opened in 1963, the legendary Cove Niteclub is a live music venue located on the east end of the Strip in Geneva-on-the-Lake, OH. The nightclub has live music on Friday and Saturday nights and is a popular venue for up-and-coming rock bands and performers from Northeast Ohio, as well as national acts. The Cove also features regular drags shows, a weekly magic show, burlesque, wrestling, and more. ...
Rootstown, OH
Located in Rootstown, Dusty Armadillo is one of Ohio’s largest country line dancing clubs and concert venues. Originally built in the 1920’s, The Dusty hosts local and regional country bands, as well as national acts and up-and-coming talent. Dance lessons are offered several nights a week. ...
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Kettering, OH
Fraze Pavilion is southwestern Ohio’s premier neighborhood outdoor entertainment venue located in Kettering. ...
Cleveland Heights, OH
The Grog Shop is an intimate nightclub in the Coventry neighborhood of Cleveland Heights with live music seven days a week, 365 days a year. The venue has played host to countless local, national, and international touring acts for over twenty years, booking all ranges of indie rock, hip-hop, hardcore, jam, reggae, metal, electronic, and comedy. ...
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 stunning acoustics, beautiful stained glass windows, and ample room for a great crowd, HALO is also a great event space. ...
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. ...
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.
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Akron, OH
Jilly’s Music Room is a live music and entertainment venue located in the Northside District of downtown Akron, OH. The venue features original local, regional and national bands in a variety of genres including blues, R&B, rock, indie, pop, singer/songwriter, Americana, and alt-country, stand-up comedy and other entertainment at least four nights a week. Jilly’s has a state-of-the-art sound and light system, professional engineering and production staff, and a capacity of 244. ...
Columbus, OH
KEMBA Live! is located in the heart of downtown Columbus’ Arena District. Structurally, it’s divided into three independent concert spaces: indoor music hall, outdoor amphitheater and the plaza. Accommodating both indoor and outdoor events, the venue’s comes equipped with a marque, state-of-the-art audio, lighting, sound and full-service production staff. The Basement is located next to the KEMBA Live! venue under the A&R Music Bar. ...
Dayton, OH
Located at Dave Hall Plaza in the heart of Downtown Dayton, The Levitt Pavilion Dayton is a state-of-the-art outdoor amphitheater and part of a national network of outdoor music venues and concert sites dedicated to strengthening the social fabric of communities in America through free, live music in public spaces. Presenting high-caliber talent and a broad array of music genres and cultural programming, Levitt venues are welcoming, inclusive destinations where families, friends and neighbors of all ages and backgrounds come together. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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Newark, OH
Built in 1928, The Midland Theatre presents touring and local artists through its performance series and other events. The Newark Midland Theatre Association is an 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. ...
Cleveland, OH
Odeon Concert Club is a legendary concert club located on the East Bank of The Flats in Cleveland, OH. Enjoy a spacious venue with a full bar and every kind of live entertainment across the spectrum. ...
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. ...
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Cleveland, OH
Playhouse Square is a performing arts center in Cleveland, OH, and home to ten performing spaces offering the best of Broadway, theater, concerts, and family entertainment. Venues include the 3194-capacity KeyBank State Theatre, 2708-capacity Connor Palace, 997-capacity Ohio Theatre, 540-capacity Hanna Theatre, and intimate 99-capacity Kennedy’s Cabaret. ...
Dayton, OH
Located in downtown Dayton, OH, The PNC Arts Annex is a hub for creativity and artistic expression. The PNC Arts Annex is owned and operated by Dayton Live. Included in this one-story space is a 199-seat theatre that can be configured in a variety of ways to accommodate local performance companies as well as touring artists of all kinds. ...
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. ...
Cleveland, OH
Located in downtown Cleveland, Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse is a multi-purpose arena and home to the NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers. ...
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Huber Heights, OH
Opened in 2015, The Stuart & Mimi Rose Music Center at The Heights is a 4,200-seat, fully covered, outdoor amphitheater. The music venue is owned by The City of Huber Heights and managed by MEMI- Music and Event Management, Inc. ...
Columbus, OH
Rumba Cafe is a friendly neighborhood concert venue in Columbus, OH, presenting live contemporary music, with beers, a full bar and a patio. ...
Columbus, OH
Skully’s Music-Diner is a unique bar, dancing and concert experience located in the Short North Arts District of Columbus, OH. ...
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Toledo, OH
The Stranahan Theater & Great Hall is a 2,424-seat concert hall located in Toledo, OH, featuring a variety of theatrical productions, comedy shows, and concerts. ...
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. ...
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Cincinnati, OH
Built in 1928, Taft Theatre is a 2,500-seat, Art Deco theater in the Masonic Temple Building in downtown Cincinnati, OH. The venue is the premier destination for the very best in live music, comedy, and theater events.Opened in 2012, Taft Ballroom is a 500-capacity performance space that hosts all types of music and comedy. ...
Cleveland, OH
TempleLive Cleveland is a beautiful historic venue located in the Midtown area near downtown. Originally built in 1920, this multi-use entertainment venue is divided into the 1918 Auditorium, 1920 Grand Foyer, and the 1920 Masonic Lodges/Tower. The Auditorium houses one of the most captivating theater spaces in the city with seating capacity for approximately 2,500 people in floor, mezzanine and balcony seating. ...
Cleveland, OH
Located in Cleveland, OH, The Agora Theatre and Ballroom is a music venue with two rooms: a 500-person capacity, standing-room-only ballroom with adjoining bar, and an 1800-seat theater and event space featuring a tiered main floor, seated balcony, and opera boxes. ...
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Cincinnati, OH
The Andrew J Brady Music Center is a music venue in Cincinnati, OH, located in The Banks neighborhood on the Ohio River. The year-round facility includes the 8,000-capacity outdoor ICON Festival Stage at Smale Park adjacent to the venue. ...
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. ...
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. ...
Lakewood, OH
The Foundry Concert Club is a small rock club in Lakewood, OH, featuring local and national bands. The Foundry is all ages with a few exceptions. The bar & grill serves a full menu of burgers, wings, tacos and more. ...
Peninsula, OH
Originally built in 1851 as a one-room schoolhouse in Peninsula, OH, the historic Grand Army of the Republic Hall now operates as one of Northeast Ohio’s premier listening rooms. The G.A.R. Hall is home to Voices in the Valley, a showcase of traditional roots music presented by The Peninsula Foundation. Nationally renowned musicians and local favorites have graced the stage of this uniquely intimate, acoustically perfect hall. ...
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Akron, OH
The Goodyear Theater is a 1,458 seat venue for music concerts and other events located at the historic Goodyear headquarters. The Goodyear Theater is run by the Akron Civic Theatre. ...
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Mayfield, OH
The Grove Amphitheatre is an amphitheater/green space in the heart of Mayfield Village’s Greenway Corridor. Located on three acres, The Grove is surrounded by trees creating a secluded commons in the center of the Village park system. Enjoy live music from The Grove and The Gazebo on selected Wednesday days, and Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights in the summer. The Mayfield Village Entertainment Series presents a family-friendly and diverse musical line-up each week. ...
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. ...
Columbus, OH
The KING of CLUBS is Columbus, Ohio’s finest entertainment venue where everyone is treated like royalty. The 850 capacity facility offers a full food and drink menu. Enjoy your favorite artists at this multi-tiered facility where there is not a bad seat in the house. Free parking. ...
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Lorain, OH
Built in 1928, The Lorain Palace Theatre is a multi-purpose public facility located in the town of Lorain, OH, just west of Cleveland. The historic theater is a regional entertainment landmark hosting a wide variety of shows, plays, concerts and more. Concessions generally include candy, soda, coffee and bottled water. At some events, popcorn and pizza may also be available for purchase as well as beer, wine and spirits. ...
Kent, OH
The Outpost Concert Club in Kent, OH, is an all genre club featuring four stages, four bars and an outdoor patio. ...
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 is an independent, artist-centered live music venue in the Waterloo Arts and Entertainment District of Cleveland, OH. Live music is featured with a focus on jazz and improvisational arts. The campus includes a 600-capacity ballroom, The Cleveland Brewery, with a taproom and beer garden, and more. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
Cleveland, OH
The Bert L. and Iris S. Wolstein Center is an indoor arena located in downtown Cleveland, OH, on the campus of Cleveland State University. The venue plays host to a myriad of special events including contemporary concerts by international recording artists, basketball, family shows, sporting events, equestrian events, trade shows and conventions, and an array of community and civic events. The Wolstein Center is a state-of-art, multi-purpose facility capable of seating up to 15,000 people. ...
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