Where is the Cincinnati Music Festival 2022?

Cincinnati Music Festival Announces Return With Janet Jackson, Charlie Wilson, Anthony Hamilton & More

The event had to take the past two years off due to the pandemic, but is coming back strong in 2022.

Where is the Cincinnati Music Festival 2022?

Janet Jackson performs on stage during the MTV EMAs 2018 on Nov. 4, 2018 in Bilbao, Spain.  Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic

After canceling two editions due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, the beloved Cincinnati Music Festival is planning a major comeback this summer with a stacked lineup that dropped on Wednesday (Feb. 16). The July 21-23 event that balances R&B from the past, present and future will be top-lined by BJ the Chicago Kid on its opening night, followed by Charlie Wilson and Anthony Hamilton on night two and Janet Jackson and the O’Jays on the final evening.

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The fest will once again take place at Paul Brown Stadium — home of this year’s Super Bowl LVI competitors the Cincinnati Bengals — with a new venue added into the mix for the Thursday night kick-off party with BJ (and an artist to be announced soon): the new Andrew J. Brady Music Center, which sits right next to Paul Brown.

Joining Wilson on the first night in the stadium will be Toni! Tony! Tone!, Jonathan Butler and more artists to be announced, with Tank, After 7 and Kirk Whalum on tap for the closing night.

Like pretty much every live event, the Cincinnati Music fest was forced to take 2020 and 2021 off due to corona. The most recent edition in 2019 included Mary J. Blige, Maxwell, Kid Capri, EPMD, Earth, Wind & Fire, perennial audience favorites Frankie Beverly & Maze, Blackstreet featuring Teddy Riley & Dave Hollister, The Ohio Players, Tamia and Raheem DeVaughn and the New Edition spin-off RBRM.

See the announcement below.

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Where is the Cincinnati Music Festival 2022?

Cincinnati International Jazz Festival 2022

September 2-3, 2022

Smale Riverfront Park - Cincinnati, OH

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Tickets to the Cincinnati International Jazz Festival will only be available at the box office starting at 10:30am on Saturday, September 3.

Rainbow Promotions, in association with Robbie Todd Productions, presents the inaugural Cincinnati International Jazz Festival September 2-3, 2022 at the Smale Riverfront Park in Cincinnati, Ohio. This two-day celebration features award winning multi-instrumentalist Brian Culbertson, Avery* Sunshine, Norman Brown, and more amidst the backdrop of the incredible skyline on the scenic shores of the Ohio River.

“Cincinnati has a longstanding history of celebrating vibrant music that moves and inspires,” said Kim Benoit, President & CEO of Rainbow Promotions. “We are thrilled to present some of the most talented musicians in the world for a celebration that the city deserves.”

Boasting food, art, and culture, Day 1 of the festival features Avery*Sunshine, Norman Brown, and Alex Bugnon. Day 2 presents Brian Culbertson, Keiko Matsui, Gerald Albright, Damien Escobar, Nestor Torres, Maysa, Brian Simpson, Eric Roberson, and Jackiem Joyner.

With an exhilarating career that includes a 20-album catalog, Culbertson has earned more than 40 Billboard No. 1 singles as a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer—making him one of the most celebrated performers of our time.

“I’m excited to be back in Cincinnati, home of King Records, Bootsy Collins, Skyline Chili, and so much more,” said Culbertson. “Gonna be a blast!”

With a pavilion that includes creative retail options including clothes, accessories, art, and more, the Cincinnati International Jazz Festival follows Rainbow’s blueprint of creating a safe and invigorating environment that feels like family.

The September 3 date includes performances by Nestor Torres, Keiko Matsui, Damian Escobar, Gerald Albright, Brian Simpson Group, and Brian Culbertson.

Please note: there are updated venue policies for The Cincinnati International Jazz Festival. The following items will be permitted entry into The ICON Festival Stage at Smale Park:

  • Picnic Baskets/small personal coolers (up to 10 quarts)
  • Plastic Utensils and Plastic Food Containers only
  • Factory-Sealed Plastic Beverage Containers
  • A Sand Chair for Lawn Seating (low-back preferred)

Click here to view ticket prices. Tickets to the Cincinnati International Jazz Festival will only be available at the box office starting at 10:30am on Saturday, September 3.

The Andrew J Brady Music Center does not endorse using any secondary ticketing sources and cannot resolve any issues involving them. Please note that Artist VIP packages do not include access to venue amenities including the CityView Lounge.

All guests entering the venue are subject to a metal-detector screening, visual inspection, and bag inspection conducted by The Andrew J Brady Music Center security personnel. The purpose of the inspection is to detect prohibited items and is for the safety of our guests and our staff.

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Where is the Cincinnati Music Festival located?

About. Held each summer at Paul Brown Stadium - home of the Cincinnati Bengals, Cincinnati Music Festival has become one of the country's premier summer music events attracting more than 80,000 attendees annually from all over the country for two days and nights of music, dining, dancing, shopping, and entertainment.

Where is the jazz festival in Cincinnati?

proudly presents the Cincinnati International Jazz Festival at Smale Riverfront Park. Fusing a 2-day celebration with Cincinnati's incredible skyline on the scenic shores of the Ohio River, come enjoy great art, food, culture and groove to live music entertainment from various musicians from around the world.

Who will perform at the Cincinnati Music Festival 2022?

The 2022 lineup includes:.
Thursday: Ari Lennox, BJ The Chicago Kid and Cincinnati native Arin Ray..
Friday: Charlie Wilson, Fantasia, Anthony Hamilton, Toni! Tony! Tone! and Jonathan Butler..
Saturday: Janet Jackson, The O'Jays, Tank, After 7 and Kirk Whalum..

Where is Jazz Fest held 2022?

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