Every month Tour de Cincinnati creates a shortlist of notable events around Greater Cincinnati—large festivals, food weeks, entertainment, and ongoing series—to make sure you mark down these dates to keep in mind as you make plans in the coming weeks.
Here are several important dates for local events in June to get in your calendars now:
MAY 29–JUNE 14
23rd Annual Cincinnati Fringe Festival
Multiple Venues in OTR
Cincinnati’s summer theatre party is back for its 23rd year, complete with 13 days of theatre arts produced by Know Theatre. Learn more about the festival here.
All-access passes now available
June 1–30
Pride Month
LGTBQ-friendly things to do don’t just provide safe spaces for the community—they cultivate inclusion and belonging. Click here for a list of events happening all month long, as well as LBGTQ+-owned businesses, book recommendations, and local goods and apparel recommendations. Click here for a rundown of Pride Month events.
June 4–7
Doodle POP!
Emery Theater, June 4–7
Colorful live family show perfect for young audiences (ideal for ages 3–8).
Tickets
June 6
CABVI Fun Fest
Washington Park, 12–3p
Live music, food trucks, family activities, raffles, and live auction. Supporting local individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
Free admission; tickets for games and food available for purchase
June 6–August 8
Rec @ Nite
Saturday Nights at four CRC locations, 5–10p
Summer teen program serving ages 12–17, complete with activities like theme nights, food trucks, live DJ sets, art creation, barbers and nail techs, sports, open swims, and more.
Free admission
June 11–14
Newport’s Italianfest
Riverboat Row
Celebrate Italian heritage with authentic local Italian fare and a full lineup of entertainment at Newport’s Riverboat Row.
Free admission
June 12–13
Kids Outdoor Adventure Expo
Winton Woods
Two-day showcase with activities and exhibitors, hands-on adventuress, food and beverage, and more.
Free and open to the public
16th Annual Schwabenfest
Cincinnati Donauschwaben Society
German bier, food, live music, and performances by the Donauschwaben Dance groups. Oktoberfest Chicken Dinners will be offered Friday Night; Roasted Beef Dinners will be offered Saturday Night.
Admission is $5 per person at the gate, under 12 free
Charm at the Farm
Lebanon
Vendors, mini farmer’s market, entertainment, commemorative merchandise, special giveaways, and more.
$1 from every ticket sold in 2026 will be donated across multiple local nonprofits
June 13
Artful Adventure: A Fundraising Playdate
Contemporary Arts Center, 10a–2p
The biggest playdate of the year: a celebration of creativity designed for the whole family, featuring classic, fan-favorite CAC programs like Family Fest, with special art activations and more throughout the day.
Save $10 on GA tickets with code TourDeCAC; children 2 and under free
Cov Craft Presented by Handzy
Sixth Street Promenade in Mainstrasse, 10a–4p
Covington’s curated makers market, featuring a lineup of local vendors, food, and beer by West Sixth Covington Haus.
Free admission
Tequila Fest
Fountain Square, 4–8p
Over 50 different tequilas, souvenir flask, food, music, and more.
Tickets start at $55
June 14
48th Annual Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance
Ault Park, 9:30a–5p
More than 200 cars and motorcycles on display in the historic gardens of Ault Park, plus a tribute to the cars featured in the movies Fast & Furious and Cars, and Turbo Era Cars (1973–1993). Proceeds benefit Juvenile Arthritis programs of the Arthritis Foundation.
Tickets
Wigs & Waffles
Rhinegeist, June 14, 12–3p
Cincinnati’s largest drag brunch, complete with brunch, open bar, and drag show—all benefiting Queen City Charities and Greater Cincinnati LGBTQ+ causes.
Tickets
June 18–August 2
Cincinnati Opera 2026 Summer Festival
Music Hall
MainStage season enhanced by an expanded selection of Studio Sessions.
June 18 and 20: Salome
June 25: Studio Sessions: Soul and Sound
July 1: Studio Sessions with Matthew White in Recital
July 9 and 11: Lalovavi
July 25, 29, 31, and August 2: Carmen
July 28 and 30: Orpheus and Euridice
NEW: Three-show packages now start at just $60
JUNE 19–21
Cheviot WestFest 2026
Downtown Cheviot
Three day street festival with live music, food, shopping and family friendly activities.
Covington Taco and Margarita Festival
Mainstrasse
Tacos by local vendors, margaritas, live music, and full lineup of entertainment.
Free admission
Schützenfest
Kolping Society
America’s oldest German festival, which was brought to Cincinnati by German immigrants in 1866, complete with beer, wine, food, and entertainment for all ages.
JUNE 20
Celtic Fest
Renaissance Park (Waynesville), 11a–10p
A full day of Celtic fun and culture, featuring entertainment, activities, food and drink, shopping, and more.
June 21
First Day of Summer
June 26–28
Artrageous
Emery Theater
High-energy visual concert blending the mesmerizing music of Artrageous’ original recording artists and composers with dynamic live painting by award-winning artists.
Tickets
Panegyri Greek Festival
Holy Trinity-St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
Family-friendly festival celebrating Greek culture and featuring Greek-style agora (open-air market), food, cooking demonstrations, live music and entertainment, plus so much more.
June 27
Hyde Park Blast
Hyde Park Square, 7a–11p
Full day of events, including 4-mile run/walk, Kids Fun Run, Cycling, block party, and Pro 1/2/3 Men’s Cycling, plus live music from 4 to 11. Have fun, be active, and raise money for a good cause: the fight against cancer. Benefiting The Cure Starts Now.
Have any questions or want specific recommendations about things to do? Just ask!
