The Savannah Bananas return to Great American Ball Park June 19–21; resale prices are spiking and downtown expects heavy crowds. Here’s what local fans should know.

Sharkz, an Elm Street nightclub in Over-the-Rhine, announced it will close on June 27 after opening in November 2025. The club called its run "short lived."

Ault Park becomes a rolling museum this weekend as the 48th Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance brings 200+ Mercedes and rare cars to town. Weekend features tours, a hangar party and family events.

A free Thursday-night concert series returns May 21–Sept. 10 with 17 weeks of local bands, food vendors and beer gardens on the Cincinnati riverfront.

Western & Southern and WEBN say big upgrades are coming to Riverfest's 50th fireworks; organizers will lay out details at a 10 a.m. livestream. The changes promise a larger, more immersive riverfront show.

Eric Clapton left the stage in Madrid after a packaged vinyl struck him during the finale. Video of the moment circulated online and the set ended without an encore.

Kings Island revives Phantom Theater with Phantom Theater: Opening Nightmare — an interactive, family-friendly dark ride that blends animatronics, spellbound flashlights and 26 immersive scenes. Season passholders get a preview the day before opening.

The Strokes will play Riverbend Music Center on July 14 with Thundercat and Hamilton Leithauser opening. Artist presale Apr 15, general sale Apr 17.

Wu‑Tang Clan will stop at Riverbend Music Center on Sept. 5, 2026, with Bone Thugs‑N‑Harmony as special guests. Tickets are on sale via Ticketmaster and Riverbend.

Fishbowl Live in Clifton announced it will close and has canceled upcoming shows. Organizers said support details for patrons will be posted soon.

Jordan Davis was announced as the final headliner for the VOA Country Music Fest, joining Blake Shelton, Rascal Flatts and Brad Paisley for Aug. 6–9, 2026, in West Chester. Tickets are on sale now and prices will rise on March 8.

Cedar Point’s 2026 Gold pass now covers Kings Island and other Midwest parks. Here’s what the new benefits, prices and restrictions mean for local riders.

A Cincinnati ticket matched five Powerball numbers Monday and won $1 million, the Ohio Lottery says the net payout will be about $729K after taxes.