Riverbend Music Center is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians in Cincinnati.

1. Riverbend Music Center

8.4
6295 Kellogg Ave, Cincinnati, OH
Music Venue · 63 tips and reviews

Darren S.Darren Spencer: Kelly Clarkson and Maroon 5 made for a great concert. Especially after spending the day watching the Reds game. Plus the concert was sold out

Jannis B.Jannis B.: Terrific venue for summertime concerts!

Megan C.Megan Casey: Great music venue! Even better to grab dinner and a drink beforehand at Belterra Park right next door or head there after your concert for an after party.

Fountain Square is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians in Cincinnati.

2. Fountain Square

8.6
520 Vine St (at 5th St), Cincinnati, OH
Plaza · Central Business District · 80 tips and reviews

Jim W.Jim Whittenburg: Friday nights on the square is the place to be for live music during the summer.

Allison H.Allison Horst: Free movies, concerts, and al that fun stuff

Jakob K.Jakob Kramer-Jensen: free concerts here are the best. ALSO CHRISTMAS HERE IS A MUST.

Taft Theatre is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians in Cincinnati.

3. Taft Theatre

8.3
317 E 5th St (Broadway), Cincinnati, OH
Performing Arts Venue · Central Business District · 21 tips and reviews

Allie PlunkettAllie Plunkett: David Gray Concert!

Chad W.Chad Wagner: Not a great concert venue, but beautiful inside.

Leah W.Leah Warner: Lovely historic building that offers lots of different shows from musicians to musicals to comedy shows. Seats are old and very compressed so be prepared to be a bit uncomfortable.

Northside Tavern is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians in Cincinnati.

4. Northside Tavern

7.7
4163 Hamilton Ave (at Lingo St.), Cincinnati, OH
Bar · Northside · 38 tips and reviews

Brad T.Brad Turner: Live band karaoke on Wednesday nights is a must do!

Brian N.Brian Niesz: bartenders, live music, atmosphere, good crowd

Cyndy D.Cyndy Driehaus: Out door patio.great live music, friendliest bar in town.My favorite bar in Cincy

Heritage Bank Center is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians in Cincinnati.

5. Heritage Bank Center

7.9
100 Broadway St, Cincinnati, OH
Hockey Stadium · Central Business District · 50 tips and reviews

D NguyenD Nguyen: Maybe if the AC had been working this arena would have been more tolerable. Great concert, subpar venue.

John M.John Mussler: Only one open entrance, have they ever hosted a concert before?!

Liz M.Liz McCauley: Great place to see a concert!

MOTR Pub is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians in Cincinnati.

6. MOTR Pub

7.9
1345 Main St (at E 14th St.), Cincinnati, OH
Bar · Over-The Rhine · 53 tips and reviews

Mission ManMission Man: Great open mic on Tuesday nights with comedians, musicians and poets! Also, 3 pinball machines in the basement and a nice patio.

Lauren D.Lauren Doyle: Try the hashbrown melty goodness (plus an egg) fur Sunday brunch, or just go for the burger with everything. Great live music with no cover, too.

Andy G.Andy Guinigundo: Craft beer and live bands.

Arnold's Bar & Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians in Cincinnati.

7. Arnold's Bar & Grill

8.6
210 E 8th St (btwn Main & Sycamore), Cincinnati, OH
Bar · Central Business District · 49 tips and reviews

Gail G.Gail Ginther: Live music all the time

G S.G S: oldest bar in town, live music in the courtyard

Anna H.Anna Hider: The patio is really nice and they usually have live music.

Bogart's is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians in Cincinnati.

8. Bogart's

8.0
2621 Vine St (btwn W Corry & E Charlton St), Cincinnati, OH
Music Venue · Corryville · 34 tips and reviews

cw.cw.: GREAT venue for concerts...Seen so many shows here, it's hard to keep track of them all. Incredible sound, especially from upstairs. Read more.

John T.John T: Best live band ever at a classic, scum venue. This is rock'n'r.oll

Sean H.Sean Herron: SelfDiploma.com throws a lot of big concerts here... Check us out!

Cincinnati Music Hall is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians in Cincinnati.

9. Cincinnati Music Hall

9.3
1241 Elm St (btwn 12th St and 14th St), Cincinnati, OH
Concert Hall · Over-The Rhine · 35 tips and reviews

Karen O.Karen O'Hara: The grandest concert hall in the city

Chris S.Chris Schaefer: Awesome experience. Amazing atmosphere & gorgeous building

Cincinnati History PhotosCincinnati History Photos: Built on the site of a former orphan asylum and potter's field, Music Hall, completed in 1878, is said to be haunted. Collection of Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton Co.

PNC Pavilion is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians in Cincinnati.

10. PNC Pavilion

8.5
6295 Kellogg Ave, Cincinnati, OH
Music Venue · 7 tips and reviews

Amy O.Amy Oliver: Free cook out and art show exhibiting Ringo Starr's own art this Friday before the concert! Doors open at 6:30 so get here early! Tickets still available!

Melanie W.Melanie Wissel: Nice venue. So much better than the original pavilion.

Katelyn N.Katelyn Nguyen: The backstreet boys are awesome!!

Washington Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians in Cincinnati.

11. Washington Park

9.4
1230 Elm St (at Race St), Cincinnati, OH
Park · Over-The Rhine · 29 tips and reviews

AndrewAndrew: Super cool with tons of live music throughout the week.

R B.R B: Love the waterworks. Very romantic with picturesque Music Hall in the background. Plenty of activities happen here and they even have a dog park.

Ken S.Ken Shulock: Very nice place to relax on an afternoon. Trees, grass, make perfect shaded area to watch your kids play in the water

The Comet is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians in Cincinnati.

12. The Comet

8.6
4579 Hamilton Ave (at Otte Ave), Cincinnati, OH
Karaoke Bar · Northside · 41 tips and reviews

Dusty S.Dusty Segretto: The Comet Bluegrass Allstars play here on Sundays. They are some of the most talented musicians in Ohio.

David G.David Groh: Amazing burritos, juke, live music, and pool.

AndrewAndrew: Good sudo Mexican food with tons of live music.

The Cincinnatian Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians in Cincinnati.

13. The Cincinnatian Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton

7.8
601 Vine St (6th & Vine), Cincinnati, OH
Hotel · Central Business District · 21 tips and reviews

Chrystal M.Chrystal Mills: Happy hour with live jazz & great foodj

Tara J.Tara Jean: Love our room with a balcony. The live music right below in the atrium is wonderful. Leave the balcony doors open and enjoy!

Brittani S.Brittani Schwintosky: The balcony over the atrium is nice on the weekends to hear the live jazz music in the room. But weeknights it's entirely pointless.

20th Century Theater is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians in Cincinnati.

14. 20th Century Theater

8.5
3021 Madison Rd (at Markbreit Ave.), Cincinnati, OH
Rock Club · Oakley · 11 tips and reviews

James W.James Walsh: Awesome venue. Parking is a bit dodgy in downtown Oakley but its a really god place to catch live music.

Rene R.Rene Robers: Had our wedding reception here - amazing staff, great food, and reasonably priced. Invited us back to any show ever free of charge, and have held true to it. A neighborhood landmark in Oakley.

Aaron R.Aaron Roco: Jeannie is the best bartender.

Ault Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians in Cincinnati.

15. Ault Park

9.2
5090 Observatory Cir. (at Ault Park Dr.), Cincinnati, OH
Park · Mount Lookout · 22 tips and reviews

Eileen K.Eileen King: One of the most beautiful parks in Cincinnati! Love the evening concerts!

Michael T.Michael Tchou: Beautiful park! The gardens and fountain are highlights!

Chris T.Chris Thompson: Check out the Heekin Overlook for some great views of the Little Miami River Valley.