2025 Cincinnati Music Festival Lineup Announced

UPDATED: 4:22 PM ET., February 2, 2025

 

The Cincinnati Music Festival presented by P&G is set to return July 24-26, 2025 with a fresh, exciting lineup to Paycor Stadium and The Andrew J. Brady Music Center. The beloved summer event promises three days of unforgettable vibes featuring our culture’s icons— young and old.

The festival kicks off on Thursday, July 24th, with the annual celebration of Hip-Hop at Andrew J. Brady Music Center. The lineup for Thursday will be announced soon. Friday, July 25th, the festival moves over to Paycor Stadium with Earth, Wind & Fire and Anthony Hamilton headlining, featuring Jazmine Sullivan for the first time.

Back at Paycor on Saturday, July 26th, get your body (and emotions) ready for a legendary finale with Janet Jackson. The night will also include a heartfelt tribute to the late visionary Frankie Beverly, featuring his phenomenal guitarist Jubu and guest appearances by Ronald Isley, Joe, After 7, Dave Hollister, Raheem DeVaughn, and Lucky Daye.

According to CMF, more acts are scheduled to be announced.

Tickets for the Cincinnati Music Festival are on sale now. For those traveling, ticket & hotel packages are also available via CMF’s official website.

For additional information or to purchase tickets over the phone, call the festival office at 513-924-0900.

 

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About Cincinnati Music Festival

The Cincinnati Music Festival, previously the Ohio Valley Jazz Fest or locally known as simply the “Jazz Fest”, dates back to 1962. Originally an all-jazz show, CMF has blossomed into a 3-day extravaganza. It is one of the most anticipated music festivals in the region. Past performers include legends like Whitney Houston, Duke Ellington, Aretha Franklin, Erykah Badu, Kanye West, Frankie Beverly, Usher, and many, many more.

In recent years, CMF has been accompanied by a street fair called “Festival 513” which takes place right outside of Paycor Stadium down the majority of Second Street. Festival 513 is free to attend all weekend and you can experience Black-owned clothing & accessory vendors, fried treats, street performers, and more.