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Things to do in Cincinnati, October 2026

Browse 61 upcoming events and things to do in Cincinnati during October 2026. Highlights include Tig Notaro: Out of Nowhere!, Benjamin Tod and the Inline Six 2026 Tour, Los Lonely Boys and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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Tig Notaro: Out of Nowhere!

Tig Notaro: Out of Nowhere!

Cincinnati · Taft TheatreFri, Oct 2Culture & Art
Benjamin Tod and the Inline Six 2026 Tour

Benjamin Tod and the Inline Six 2026 Tour

Cincinnati · Bogart'sFri, Oct 2Music
Los Lonely Boys

Los Lonely Boys

Cincinnati · Ludlow Garage CincinnatiFri, Oct 2Music
DEMOLA LIVE!

DEMOLA LIVE!

Cincinnati · Ludlow Garage CincinnatiSat, Oct 3Music
John Waite

John Waite

Cincinnati · Taft TheatreSat, Oct 3Music
Don Lemon & DL Hughley: DL + DL 'Anything Goes'

Don Lemon & DL Hughley: DL + DL 'Anything Goes'

Cincinnati · Taft TheatreSun, Oct 4Culture & Art
Lyfe Jennings

Lyfe Jennings

Cincinnati · Bogart'sSun, Oct 4Music
Freya Skye - Stars Align Tour

Freya Skye - Stars Align Tour

Cincinnati · The Andrew J Brady Music CenterSun, Oct 4Music
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

Cincinnati · Paycor StadiumSun, Oct 4Sport
Bright Eyes

Bright Eyes

Cincinnati · Bogart'sWed, Oct 7Music
Vanilla Fudge

Vanilla Fudge

Cincinnati · Ludlow Garage CincinnatiThu, Oct 8Music
Robin Trower

Robin Trower

Cincinnati · The Andrew J Brady Music CenterThu, Oct 8Music
CeCe Winans-COME WORSHIP! Tour

CeCe Winans-COME WORSHIP! Tour

Cincinnati · Heritage Bank CenterFri, Oct 9Music
Cece Winans: Vibes Hi-Fidelity Concert Earplugs

Cece Winans: Vibes Hi-Fidelity Concert Earplugs

Cincinnati · Heritage Bank CenterFri, Oct 9Music
Melissa Manchester

Melissa Manchester

Cincinnati · Ludlow Garage CincinnatiFri, Oct 9Music
Michael Franti Trio - Heartstrings & Dynamite

Michael Franti Trio - Heartstrings & Dynamite

Cincinnati · Bogart'sSat, Oct 10Music
Mike Epps

Mike Epps

Cincinnati · Hard Rock Cincinnati BallroomSat, Oct 10Culture & Art
Tab Benoit w/ Ghalia Volt

Tab Benoit w/ Ghalia Volt

Cincinnati · Taft TheatreSat, Oct 10Music
The Beach Boys

The Beach Boys

Cincinnati · PNC PAVILIONSun, Oct 11Music
Cincinnati Bearcats Women's Volleyball vs. Iowa State Cyclones Volleyball

Cincinnati Bearcats Women's Volleyball vs. Iowa State Cyclones Volleyball

Cincinnati · Fifth Third Arena At Shoemaker CenterSun, Oct 11Sport
Here Come the Mummies

Here Come the Mummies

Cincinnati · Bogart'sMon, Oct 12Music
Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel

Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel

Cincinnati · Ludlow Garage CincinnatiMon, Oct 12Music
Stryper

Stryper

Cincinnati · Bogart'sWed, Oct 14Music
HIROMI: THE TRIO PROJECT FEATURING JAMES GENUS AND SIMON PHILL

HIROMI: THE TRIO PROJECT FEATURING JAMES GENUS AND SIMON PHILL

Cincinnati · Ludlow Garage CincinnatiWed, Oct 14Music
FC Cincinnati vs. New England Revolution

FC Cincinnati vs. New England Revolution

Cincinnati · TQL StadiumThu, Oct 15Sport
JOHN SCOFIELD: ELECTROSPECTIVE

JOHN SCOFIELD: ELECTROSPECTIVE · Oct 14

Cincinnati · Ludlow Garage CincinnatiThu, Oct 15Music
Earl Sweatshirt & MIKE: Home on the Range Tour 2026

Earl Sweatshirt & MIKE: Home on the Range Tour 2026

Cincinnati · Bogart'sFri, Oct 16Music
JOHN SCOFIELD: ELECTROSPECTIVE

JOHN SCOFIELD: ELECTROSPECTIVE · Oct 15

Cincinnati · Ludlow Garage CincinnatiFri, Oct 16Music
Catch Your Breath - Not Broken Enough Tour

Catch Your Breath - Not Broken Enough Tour

Cincinnati · Bogart'sSat, Oct 17Music
BRANTLEY GILBERT REAL AMERICAN TOUR

BRANTLEY GILBERT REAL AMERICAN TOUR

Cincinnati · PNC PAVILIONSat, Oct 17Music
Euge Groove

Euge Groove

Cincinnati · Ludlow Garage CincinnatiSat, Oct 17Music
AFI

AFI

Cincinnati · Bogart'sSun, Oct 18Music
FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew

FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew

Cincinnati · TQL StadiumMon, Oct 19Sport
An Evening of Alton Brown

An Evening of Alton Brown

Cincinnati · Taft TheatreWed, Oct 21Culture & Art
GODSMACK - The Rise of Rock World Tour 2026

GODSMACK - The Rise of Rock World Tour 2026

Cincinnati · PNC PAVILIONThu, Oct 22Music
Cincinnati Bearcats Women's Volleyball vs. Kansas State University Volleyball

Cincinnati Bearcats Women's Volleyball vs. Kansas State University Volleyball

Cincinnati · Fifth Third Arena At Shoemaker CenterFri, Oct 23Sport
Vitamin String Quartet & Girl Named Tom

Vitamin String Quartet & Girl Named Tom

Cincinnati · Ludlow Garage CincinnatiFri, Oct 23Music
Wheeler Walker Jr. - Pullin? Out: The Farewell Tour

Wheeler Walker Jr. - Pullin? Out: The Farewell Tour

Cincinnati · Bogart'sSat, Oct 24Music
Jo Koy: Koy Meets World Tour

Jo Koy: Koy Meets World Tour

Cincinnati · Taft TheatreSat, Oct 24Culture & Art
ZARNA GARG: MILLION DOLLAR EXCUSES

ZARNA GARG: MILLION DOLLAR EXCUSES

Cincinnati · Hard Rock Cincinnati BallroomSat, Oct 24Culture & Art
Cyclones v. Bison | First Face-Off

Cyclones v. Bison | First Face-Off

Cincinnati · Heritage Bank CenterSun, Oct 25Sport
The Brook & The Bluff: Werewolf Tour

The Brook & The Bluff: Werewolf Tour

Cincinnati · Bogart'sSun, Oct 25Music
Zach Williams With Cochren & Co. And Christian Hohn: Revival Nights

Zach Williams With Cochren & Co. And Christian Hohn: Revival Nights

Cincinnati · Taft TheatreSun, Oct 25Music
Nurse John: Against Medical Advice Tour

Nurse John: Against Medical Advice Tour

Cincinnati · The Andrew J Brady Music CenterSun, Oct 25Culture & Art
Pink Talking Fish

Pink Talking Fish

Cincinnati · Ludlow Garage CincinnatiSun, Oct 25Music
Collective Soul

Collective Soul

Cincinnati · Hard Rock Cincinnati BallroomSun, Oct 25Music
Cincinnati Bearcats Women's Volleyball vs. University of Arizona Wildcats Women's Volleyball

Cincinnati Bearcats Women's Volleyball vs. University of Arizona Wildcats Women's Volleyball

Cincinnati · Fifth Third Arena At Shoemaker CenterSun, Oct 25Sport
The Fab Four: A Hard Day's Night

The Fab Four: A Hard Day's Night

Cincinnati · Taft TheatreMon, Oct 26Music
PET SOUNDS - Tribute To The Beach Boys

PET SOUNDS - Tribute To The Beach Boys

Cincinnati · Ludlow Garage CincinnatiMon, Oct 26Music
CRADLE OF FILTH: Majestic In Death II w/ Moonspell and Black Satellite

CRADLE OF FILTH: Majestic In Death II w/ Moonspell and Black Satellite

Cincinnati · Bogart'sTue, Oct 27Music
Orleans The Final Tour

Orleans The Final Tour

Cincinnati · Ludlow Garage CincinnatiTue, Oct 27Music
Cinderella by The United European Ballet Company

Cinderella by The United European Ballet Company

Cincinnati · Taft TheatreWed, Oct 28Culture & Art
Sammy Rae & The Friends with special guest Melt

Sammy Rae & The Friends with special guest Melt

Cincinnati · Bogart'sWed, Oct 28Music
Cyclones v. Fuel

Cyclones v. Fuel

Cincinnati · Heritage Bank CenterThu, Oct 29Sport
All Them Witches - 21 Shows / 21 Days

All Them Witches - 21 Shows / 21 Days

Cincinnati · Bogart'sSat, Oct 31Music
The Story So Far

The Story So Far

Cincinnati · The Andrew J Brady Music CenterSat, Oct 31Music
Rocky In Concert: 50th Anniversary

Rocky In Concert: 50th Anniversary

Cincinnati · Taft TheatreSat, Oct 31Music
Cincinnati Bearcats College Football vs. Utah Football

Cincinnati Bearcats College Football vs. Utah Football

Cincinnati · Nippert StadiumSat, Oct 31Sport
FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union

FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union

Cincinnati · TQL StadiumSat, Oct 31Sport
The Amity Affliction: HOUSE OF CARDS 2026

The Amity Affliction: HOUSE OF CARDS 2026

Cincinnati · Bogart'sSun, Nov 1Music
CLUTCH: US Fall Tour

CLUTCH: US Fall Tour

Cincinnati · The Andrew J Brady Music CenterSun, Nov 1Music

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Autumn arts season

October tends to bring a strong indoor cultural calendar — film festivals, theatre and live music pick up as the weather cools.

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