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.
June 1–August 8
Read Around the Block
College Hill
Join the College Hill Forum this summer for a a celebration of reading. Visit Little Free Libraries, CHPL – College Hill Branch, and local bookstores to get stamps on your passport. There will be books, prizes, and events. Follow along with College Hill Forum and check back to the Weekend Rundown for events throughout the month.
June 1: Kickoff Party at Patrick’s Park, 6–8p
August 8: Wrap Party at Patrick’s Park, 6–8p
All events and activities are free
June 4
Throwback Thursday
Riverfront Rink, 6p (VIP admission), 7p (general admission)
A night of skating, dancing, nostalgia, and riverfront fun. All tickets include food from Fifty West and two beer/seltzer/soda tickets. There will also be Special appearance and skate lessons by Skate Downtown Cincy. All proceeds benefit Cincinnati Parks through Cincinnati Parks Foundation and support vibrant, welcoming, and accessible public spaces for all.
21+; tickets
June 4, 13, 21, 28
Brady Block Parties
An evening of food music by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, activities, art, and community. Each Brady Block Party is unique to the neighborhood in which it is held thanks to partnerships with local community organizations.
June 4: Pride (ICON Festival Stage at Smale Park), 6:30p
June 13: Evanston Playground, 6:30p
June 21: Ezzard Charles Park (West End), 6:30p
June 28: Madisonville Recreation Center, 6:30p
Additional date: July 17 (Woodlawn/Lincoln Heights)
Free admission
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 10–July 5
The Lion King
Aronoff Center
The final stage production of Broadway in Cincinnati’s 2025–26 season is the winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical.
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 adventures, 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; take 10% off tickets with code Lin10
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
Juneteenth
5th Annual Juneteenth Block Party
ULGSO (3458 Reading Road), 10a–1p
Bringing the community together to celebrate with food trucks, family activities and entertainment, and community resources.
Free and family friendly
Juneteenth Jubilee
Freedom Center, 11a–5p
Music, food trucks, pop-up programming, and Community Market to shop small businesses.
Free and open to the public
For more Juneteenth events, check out The Voice of Black Cincinnati’s post here.
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
CFTA Food Fest
Summit Park, 11a–10p
Cincinnati’s biggest food truck festival.
Free admission
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 20–21
39th Annual Juneteenth Festival
Eden Park
Celebrate Emancipation with a full lineup of music, family friendly activities, vendors, and food.
Free admission
June 21
First Day of Summer
Father’s Day
Free admission for dads
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Free admission for dads
Cincinnati Museum Center
June 26
Zoo La La
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, 7:30–11p
Fundraiser supporting the Zoo’s education efforts (Zoo Troop, Zoo Field Trips, Zoo Teens, and Zoo Camps) featuring food samples, cocktails and beverages, animal encounters, live entertainment, carousel and train rides, games, and more.
21+; tickets
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!
