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Things to do in Cincinnati, September 2026

Browse 71 upcoming events and things to do in Cincinnati during September 2026. Highlights include DOWN: Strap It DOWN Tour '26, Cincinnati Bearcats Women's Volleyball vs. Santa Clara Broncos Volleyball, Cincinnati Reds vs. San Diego Padres and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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DOWN: Strap It DOWN Tour '26

DOWN: Strap It DOWN Tour '26

Cincinnati · Bogart'sWed, Sep 2Music
Cincinnati Bearcats Women's Volleyball vs. Santa Clara Broncos Volleyball

Cincinnati Bearcats Women's Volleyball vs. Santa Clara Broncos Volleyball

Cincinnati · Fifth Third Arena At Shoemaker CenterWed, Sep 2Sport
Cincinnati Reds vs. San Diego Padres

Cincinnati Reds vs. San Diego Padres · Sep 1

Cincinnati · Great American BallparkWed, Sep 2Sport
Margo Price - Wild At Heart Tour

Margo Price - Wild At Heart Tour

Cincinnati · Ludlow Garage CincinnatiWed, Sep 2Music
Cincinnati Reds vs. San Diego Padres

Cincinnati Reds vs. San Diego Padres · Sep 2

Cincinnati · Great American BallparkWed, Sep 2Sport
RÜFÜS DU SOL NORTH AMERICA 2026

RÜFÜS DU SOL NORTH AMERICA 2026

Cincinnati · Riverbend Music CenterThu, Sep 3Music
Chance The Rapper - Coloring Book 10 Year Anniversary Tour

Chance The Rapper - Coloring Book 10 Year Anniversary Tour

Cincinnati · The Andrew J Brady Music CenterThu, Sep 3Music
Cincinnati Reds vs Milwaukee Brewers: Ludacris Postgame Concert

Cincinnati Reds vs Milwaukee Brewers: Ludacris Postgame Concert

Cincinnati · Great American BallparkSat, Sep 5Sport
O.A.R. Three Decades Tour

O.A.R. Three Decades Tour

Cincinnati · The Andrew J Brady Music CenterSat, Sep 5Music
Cincinnati Bearcats Women's Volleyball vs. Valparaiso University Volleyball

Cincinnati Bearcats Women's Volleyball vs. Valparaiso University Volleyball

Cincinnati · Fifth Third Arena At Shoemaker CenterSat, Sep 5Sport
Cincinnati Bearcats College Football vs. Boston College

Cincinnati Bearcats College Football vs. Boston College

Cincinnati · Nippert StadiumSat, Sep 5Sport
Cincinnati Reds vs Milwaukee Brewers: Elly De La Cruz Bobblehead

Cincinnati Reds vs Milwaukee Brewers: Elly De La Cruz Bobblehead

Cincinnati · Great American BallparkSun, Sep 6Sport
FC Cincinnati vs. D.C. United

FC Cincinnati vs. D.C. United

Cincinnati · TQL StadiumSun, Sep 6Sport
Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber

Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber

Cincinnati · Riverbend Music CenterSun, Sep 6Music
Jubu Smith

Jubu Smith

Cincinnati · Ludlow Garage CincinnatiSun, Sep 6Music
Kawaii Rave (18+ with VALID ID)

Kawaii Rave (18+ with VALID ID)

Cincinnati · Bogart'sSun, Sep 6Music
Cincinnati Reds vs. Milwaukee Brewers

Cincinnati Reds vs. Milwaukee Brewers

Cincinnati · Great American BallparkSun, Sep 6Sport
slayr - Half Blood Tour

slayr - Half Blood Tour

Cincinnati · Bogart'sMon, Sep 7Music
Sam Barber - The American Route Tour

Sam Barber - The American Route Tour

Cincinnati · The Andrew J Brady Music CenterWed, Sep 9Music
Eric Clapton Vibes Hi-Fidelity Concert Earplugs

Eric Clapton Vibes Hi-Fidelity Concert Earplugs

Cincinnati · Heritage Bank CenterWed, Sep 9Music
John Craigie

John Craigie

Cincinnati · Ludlow Garage CincinnatiThu, Sep 10Music
Shinedown: Dance, Kid, Dance Act II

Shinedown: Dance, Kid, Dance Act II

Cincinnati · The Andrew J Brady Music CenterThu, Sep 10Music
$uicideboy$ Present Grey Day Tour 2026 W. Destroy Lonely & More

$uicideboy$ Present Grey Day Tour 2026 W. Destroy Lonely & More

Cincinnati · Riverbend Music CenterSat, Sep 12Music
Gladys Knight

Gladys Knight

Cincinnati · Taft TheatreSat, Sep 12Music
Taj Farrant

Taj Farrant

Cincinnati · Ludlow Garage CincinnatiSat, Sep 12Music
Hank Williams Jr.

Hank Williams Jr.

Cincinnati · Riverbend Music CenterSun, Sep 13Music
Cincinnati Bearcats College Football vs. Western Carolina Catamounts Football

Cincinnati Bearcats College Football vs. Western Carolina Catamounts Football

Cincinnati · Nippert StadiumSun, Sep 13Sport
Lewis Black

Lewis Black

Cincinnati · Hard Rock Cincinnati BallroomSun, Sep 13Culture & Art
Beth Hart

Beth Hart

Cincinnati · Taft TheatreSun, Sep 13Music
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Cincinnati · Paycor StadiumSun, Sep 13Sport
Cincinnati Reds vs. Los Angeles Dodgers

Cincinnati Reds vs. Los Angeles Dodgers · Sep 14

Cincinnati · Great American BallparkTue, Sep 15Sport
Cincinnati Bearcats Women's Volleyball vs. Ball State University Cardinals Women's Volleyball

Cincinnati Bearcats Women's Volleyball vs. Ball State University Cardinals Women's Volleyball

Cincinnati · Fifth Third Arena At Shoemaker CenterWed, Sep 16Sport
Cincinnati Reds vs. Los Angeles Dodgers

Cincinnati Reds vs. Los Angeles Dodgers · Sep 15

Cincinnati · Great American BallparkWed, Sep 16Sport
Pitbull - I'm Back with special guest Lil Jon

Pitbull - I'm Back with special guest Lil Jon

Cincinnati · Riverbend Music CenterWed, Sep 16Music
Cincinnati Reds vs. Los Angeles Dodgers

Cincinnati Reds vs. Los Angeles Dodgers · Sep 16

Cincinnati · Great American BallparkThu, Sep 17Sport
Boyz II Men with the Cincinnati Pops

Boyz II Men with the Cincinnati Pops

Cincinnati · Cincinnati Music HallThu, Sep 17Music
TURNSTILE: THE NEVER ENOUGH TOUR PT. 2

TURNSTILE: THE NEVER ENOUGH TOUR PT. 2

Cincinnati · The ICON Festival Stage at Smale ParkThu, Sep 17Music
Cincinnati Reds vs. Los Angeles Dodgers

Cincinnati Reds vs. Los Angeles Dodgers · Sep 17

Cincinnati · Great American BallparkThu, Sep 17Sport
Gin Blossoms/Blues Traveler with Spin Doctors

Gin Blossoms/Blues Traveler with Spin Doctors

Cincinnati · Riverbend Music CenterFri, Sep 18Music
THE BOUNCING SOULS: Born To Be Tour with The Suicide Machines

THE BOUNCING SOULS: Born To Be Tour with The Suicide Machines

Cincinnati · Bogart'sSat, Sep 19Music
Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs

Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs · Sep 18

Cincinnati · Great American BallparkSat, Sep 19Sport
The FIXX, Colin Blunstone (The voice of the Zombies), and Peter Asher

The FIXX, Colin Blunstone (The voice of the Zombies), and Peter Asher

Cincinnati · Ludlow Garage CincinnatiSat, Sep 19Music
CANN PRESENTS: YACHT ROCK REVUE - PRIMETIME

CANN PRESENTS: YACHT ROCK REVUE - PRIMETIME

Cincinnati · Hard Rock Cincinnati BallroomSat, Sep 19Music
Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs

Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs · Sep 19

Cincinnati · Great American BallparkSun, Sep 20Sport
Derrick Stroup: Running Hot Tour

Derrick Stroup: Running Hot Tour

Cincinnati · Taft TheatreSun, Sep 20Culture & Art
Peaches - No Lube So Rude Tour

Peaches - No Lube So Rude Tour

Cincinnati · Bogart'sSun, Sep 20Music
Brooks & Dunn: Neon Moon Tour 2026

Brooks & Dunn: Neon Moon Tour 2026

Cincinnati · Riverbend Music CenterSun, Sep 20Music
Ron Pope with special guest Zach Berkman

Ron Pope with special guest Zach Berkman

Cincinnati · Ludlow Garage CincinnatiSun, Sep 20Music
Air Supply - A Matter of Time Tour

Air Supply - A Matter of Time Tour

Cincinnati · Hard Rock Cincinnati BallroomSun, Sep 20Music
Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs: Fan Appreciation Day

Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs: Fan Appreciation Day

Cincinnati · Great American BallparkSun, Sep 20Sport
Gogol Bordello

Gogol Bordello

Cincinnati · Bogart'sMon, Sep 21Music
Asleep at the Wheel

Asleep at the Wheel

Cincinnati · Memorial Hall - OHMon, Sep 21Music
Daley

Daley

Cincinnati · Ludlow Garage CincinnatiMon, Sep 21Music
Mariachi El Bronx

Mariachi El Bronx

Cincinnati · Taft TheatreMon, Sep 21Music
Judah & the Lion

Judah & the Lion

Cincinnati · Bogart'sTue, Sep 22Music
"The Hayley Williams Show"

"The Hayley Williams Show"

Cincinnati · Riverbend Music CenterThu, Sep 24Music
Thee Sacred Souls, LA LOM, & The Womack Sisters

Thee Sacred Souls, LA LOM, & The Womack Sisters

Cincinnati · The Andrew J Brady Music CenterThu, Sep 24Music
The Disco Biscuits

The Disco Biscuits

Cincinnati · Bogart'sFri, Sep 25Music
Let Me Be Frank - A Tribute to Frank Sinatra feat. Jack Garrett and the Atomic Wise Guys

Let Me Be Frank - A Tribute to Frank Sinatra feat. Jack Garrett and the Atomic Wise Guys

Cincinnati · Memorial HallFri, Sep 25Music

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Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country + Molly Tuttle

Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country + Molly Tuttle

Cincinnati · Taft TheatreFri, Sep 25Music
Mom Jeans

Mom Jeans

Cincinnati · Bogart'sSat, Sep 26Music
Logic & G-Eazy: The Endless Summer Tour Part II

Logic & G-Eazy: The Endless Summer Tour Part II

Cincinnati · Riverbend Music CenterSat, Sep 26Music
Pokey LaFarge with guest Cicada Rhythm

Pokey LaFarge with guest Cicada Rhythm

Cincinnati · Ludlow Garage CincinnatiSat, Sep 26Music
Cincinnati Bearcats College Football vs. Kansas State Football

Cincinnati Bearcats College Football vs. Kansas State Football

Cincinnati · Nippert StadiumSat, Sep 26Sport
Sara Bareilles: The Good Grief Tour

Sara Bareilles: The Good Grief Tour

Cincinnati · Taft TheatreSat, Sep 26Music
Hulvey - "Could Be Tonight" Tour

Hulvey - "Could Be Tonight" Tour

Cincinnati · Bogart'sSun, Sep 27Music
Treaty Oak Revival: West Texas Degenerate Tour

Treaty Oak Revival: West Texas Degenerate Tour

Cincinnati · Riverbend Music CenterSun, Sep 27Music
Cincinnati Bearcats Women's Volleyball vs. Arizona State Sun Devils Women's Volleyball

Cincinnati Bearcats Women's Volleyball vs. Arizona State Sun Devils Women's Volleyball

Cincinnati · Fifth Third Arena At Shoemaker CenterSun, Sep 27Sport
Buena Vista Orchestra

Buena Vista Orchestra

Cincinnati · Bogart'sTue, Sep 29Music
Bleachers Forever

Bleachers Forever

Cincinnati · The Andrew J Brady Music CenterThu, Oct 1Music
Jim Henson's Labyrinth: In Concert 40th Anniversary

Jim Henson's Labyrinth: In Concert 40th Anniversary

Cincinnati · Taft TheatreThu, Oct 1Music

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Back to culture

September is when indoor culture typically returns in force — theatre, gallery and concert seasons reopen alongside the last open-air events of the year.

  • Look for season-opening concerts, theatre premieres and gallery shows
  • Catch harvest festivals and the last open-air markets before autumn
  • Book ahead for autumn arts and film festivals that often launch this month