A retooled Van Gogh immersive show has returned to downtown Cincinnati with new rooms, VR segments and a life‑size projection that invites conversation.

Cincinnati will induct a new class into the Black Music Walk of Fame on July 25 during Cincinnati Music Festival week, with names revealed at a Hard Rock Casino kickoff. The ceremony will mix hometown honorees with marquee acts and special legacy awards.

Cindependent is stewarding the Mariemont Theatre, raising funds and ordering new projection gear to reopen the historic neighborhood cinema by mid‑summer.

Summerfair returns to Coney Island May 29–31 with 340+ juried artists, a Gourmet Arts area and a limited‑edition Cincy Hat collaboration. Advance tickets are available.

Yayoi Kusama’s pumpkin Infinity Mirror Room arrives at the Cincinnati Art Museum July 17–Oct. 18, 2026. Timed $17 tickets and strict visitor rules will apply.

Cincinnati’s Cindependent and Over‑the‑Rhine festivals are merging into a single, more accessible Cindependent Film Festival set for Sept. 17–19, 2026 at Memorial Hall.

BLINK brought Cincinnati to Paris and London as organizers pitch the festival—and the region—to global arts and business audiences. The push leans on a 2M-attendee 2024 impact.

WGI Sport of the Arts returns to Dayton for two weekends in April, filling UD Arena, the Nutter Center and other area venues with color guard, percussion and winds competitions.

The Cincinnati Pops will mark America’s 250th at Riverbend on July 4 with Mandy Gonzalez, family activities, choral guests and a Rozzi fireworks finale.

A UC study finds murals can triple foot traffic on Cincinnati blocks, with the biggest gains near clusters of restaurants and shops.

Ohio handed out more than $3 million in film tax credits to seven productions — including "Exodus," a project state filings suggest may be tied to the Superman sequel.

The University of Cincinnati's art collection is on display at the Contemporary Arts Center until April 5, while a new book explores its history and educational significance.

The Feast of Carols returns to Cincinnati with choral holiday music featuring CCM Chamber Choir, Youth Choir, and local high schools across multiple concerts.