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Things to Do in Cincinnati This Weekend July 23

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It’s the weekend we wait for all summer….

Cincinnati Music Festival is here!

The streets, rooftops, and riverfront are filled with major BLACK energy as artists, fans, and travelers take over the city. Between day parties, live broadcasts, cultural pop-ups, and back-to-back performances, the city’s pulse is on fire starting Wednesday.

RELATED: 2025 Cincinnati Music Festival: Everything You Need to Know

Here’s a list of events happening in Cincinnati this weekend:

CMF Weekend: Things to Do in Cincinnati July 23-27  was originally published on wiznation.com

1. Wednesday: Bengals Training Camp 2025

Wednesday: Bengals Training Camp 2025 Source:Radio One Cincinnati

Kettering Health Practice Fields

 

2. Reggae Wednesday

Reggae Wednesday Source:Radio One Cincinnati

Washington Park | 7PM–9PM

3. Frankie Beverly: The Man in White Exhibit (Ongoing)

Frankie Beverly: The Man in White Exhibit (Ongoing) Source:Radio One Cincinnati

National Underground Railroad Freedom Center | Opens July 23

4. Thursday: Rickey Smiley Morning Show Live Broadcast (Free)

Thursday: Rickey Smiley Morning Show Live Broadcast (Free) Source:Radio One Cincinnati

Fountain Square | 6AM–10AM

5. Thursday: Visit Cincy Marketplace

Thursday: Visit Cincy Marketplace Source:Radio One Cincinnati

Fountain Square | 11AM–5PM

 

6. Thursday: Cincinnati Music Festival Night 1 – A Celebration of Hip-Hop

Thursday: Cincinnati Music Festival Night 1 - A Celebration of Hip-Hop Source:Radio One Cincinnati

Andrew J Brady Music Center

7. Thursday: Glier’s Goettafest (Opening Day)

Thursday: Glier’s Goettafest (Opening Day) Source:Radio One Cincinnati

Newport on the Levee | Opens at 5PM

8. Friday: Rickey Smiley Morning Show Live Broadcast (Free)

Friday: Rickey Smiley Morning Show Live Broadcast (Free) Source:Radio One Cincinnati

Fountain Square | 6AM–10AM

 

9. Friday: Festival513 (Free)

Friday: Festival513 (Free) Source:Radio One Cincinnati

The Banks | All Day

 

10. Friday: Culture, Creativity & Connections: LL Cool J, Daphnée Duplaix, Keith D. Robinson + more

Friday: Culture, Creativity & Connections: LL Cool J, Daphnée Duplaix, Keith D. Robinson + more Source:Radio One Cincinnati

Freedom Center | 12:30PM

11. Friday: P.T.O. Day Party

Friday: P.T.O. Day Party Source:Radio One Cincinnati

Revel OTR | 2PM–6PM

12. Friday: Cincinnati Music Festival – Friday Night Lineup

Friday: Cincinnati Music Festival - Friday Night Lineup Source:Radio One Cincinnati

Paycor Stadium

 

13. Friday: Cincinnati Reds Fireworks Friday

Friday: Cincinnati Reds Fireworks Friday Source:Radio One Cincinnati

Great American Ball Park | 7PM Game

14. Friday: Rob Schneider (Comedy Show)

Friday: Rob Schneider (Comedy Show) Source:Radio One Cincinnati

Funny Bone Liberty | 7:30PM & 10PM

15. Friday: The Official Music Fest After Party: Pt. 1

Friday: The Official Music Fest After Party: Pt. 1 Source:Radio One Cincinnati

LoVe on Fourth | Doors at 10PM

16. Saturday: Festival513 (Free)

Saturday: Festival513 (Free) Source:Radio One Cincinnati

The Banks | All Day

17. Saturday: Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame Induction & Celebration

Saturday: Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame Induction & Celebration Source:Radio One Cincinnati

Andrew J Brady Music Center | 12PM

18. Saturday: All White Day Party Hosted by Larenz Tate

Saturday: All White Day Party Hosted by Larenz Tate Source:Radio One Cincinnati

Contemporary Arts Center | 1PM–5PM

19. Saturday: BIG3 Basketball: Summer in the City

Saturday: BIG3 Basketball: Summer in the City Source:Radio One Cincinnati

Heritage Bank Center

20. Saturday: On The B-Side Day Party

Saturday: On The B-Side Day Party Source:Radio One Cincinnati

Nostalgia Wine & Jazz Lounge | 3PM–7PM

21. Saturday: Cincinnati Music Festival – Saturday Night Lineup

Saturday: Cincinnati Music Festival - Saturday Night Lineup Source:Radio One Cincinnati

Paycor Stadium