Playhouse Square unveiled a blockbuster 2026-27 lineup headlined by Harry Potter and The Phantom, plus a Cleveland launch for Death Becomes Her.

Cleveland Public Theatre has launched a $12 million renovation as Raymond Bobgan marks 20 years leading the company. The work will update facades, unify lobbies and convert a nearby church into a performance space.

Durand Bernarr and the Ohio Players join Tri‑C JazzFest June 25–27 at Playhouse Square. The weekend mixes ticketed indoor concerts with free plaza performances.

Multi Music Fest returns to Cain Park on Aug. 29 with the Yellowjackets, Patrice Rushen and Hiroshima. The one‑night show benefits the M C Chatman Center.

Rockin' on the River returns to Black River Landing as the riverfront is rebuilt into a permanent amphitheater with a planned spring 2026 unveiling.

The Cleveland Orchestra released its 2026 Blossom and Summers at Severance lineups — a 13‑program Blossom run plus an in‑town Severance series, with tickets now on sale.

Summit Artspace will reopen in early March after a roughly $1M renovation that adds accessible restrooms, new lighting, upgraded HVAC and a reopened marble staircase. The county and local foundations funded the work.

Sponsorships have plunged heading into next Saturday’s Brite Winter, leaving organizers to lean on tickets, donors and a small volunteer team. The festival will still run stages and art in Waterloo.

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.

Loveland City Hall exhibits Joy Osborne's watercolor art, capturing local landscapes and historic scenes, accessible to the public during office hours.

Cleveland State University celebrates Pierre Boulez's centenary with a weekend of events including performances, discussions, and exhibitions, in collaboration with the Cleveland Orchestra and the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Cleveland police praised local artist Stina Aleah for transforming a vandalized wall into a mural, showcasing community spirit and positive change through art.

Cleveland artists will showcase their work at this year's Prizm Art Fair during Miami Art Week, with support from local institutions and a mission to highlight the African American and Black experience.