CINCINNATI — Cincinnati Parks is offering free, family-friendly outdoor concerts along the riverfront this summer, which will showcase more than 40 live music events. 

Along with a mix of local and regional bands, there will be a car show and fireworks, giving families many options to choose from for some summer fun.

Check out the list of events below:

Stereo 24 DJ Fest

When: June 1, 2024 

Time: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

This event at Sawyer Point features DJs from Cincinnati and abroad, and tons of electronic music.

All-American Birthday Bash

When: June 29, 2024

Time: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.

If you love car shows, this event is for you. Sawyer Point will have a showcase of cars with tons of horsepower, as well as live music and fireworks for guests to enjoy.

On Point Music Festival

On Point P&G Stage on Aug. 9:
Gee your Band Smells Terrific 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Cassette Junkies 8 p.m.-10 p.m.

On Point Schott Stage on Aug. 9:
The Dreaded Mids 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Static Falls 7 p.m.-8 p.m.
Tweens 8:45 p.m.-10 p.m.

On Point P&G Stage on Aug. 10:
Bershy 2 p.m.-2:45 p.m.
Dead Humor 3:15 p.m.-4 p.m.
Run Katie Run 4:30 p.m.-5:45 p.m.
Coastal Club 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m.
Harbour 9 p.m.-10:30 p.m.

On Point Acoustic Stage on Aug. 10:
Tracey Walker 2:30 p.m.-3:15 p.m.
Knowrules-4 p.m.-4:45 p.m.
Temani 5:45 p.m.-6:45- p.m.
Catlea 8 p.m.-9 p.m.

On Point Schott Stage on Aug. 10:
The Traveling Jam 2 p.m.-2:45 p.m.
The Foles 3:15 p.m.-4:15 p.m.
Jake Speed and the Freddies 5 p.m.-6:15 p.m.
The Tillers 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Amped Up

When: Various dates from May 10 – Oct. 5, 2024
Where: Sawyer Point at the Schott Amphitheater and Stage

  • May 10, 2024: Vinyl Countdown (6 p.m. – 9 p.m.)
  • May 11, 2024: Union Son (7 p.m. – 10 p.m.)
  • June 28, 2024L What about Jane (6 p.m. – 9 p.m.)
  • July 26, 2024: Timestamp (6 p.m. – 9 p.m.)
  • Sept. 27, 2024: Pandora Effect (6 p.m. – 9 p.m.)
  • Oct. 4, 2024: Union Son (6 p.m. – 9 p.m.)
  • Oct. 5, 2024: Dangerous Jim and the Slims (6 p.m. – 9 p.m.)

Rockin’ The Roebling

When: Every Thursday from May 18 – Aug. 31, 2024
Where: Smale Riverfront Park at the Schmidlapp Event Lawn

  • May 16, 2024: Floyd and the Walkmen (7 p.m. – 10 p.m.)
  • May 23, 2024: Naked Karate Girls (7 p.m. – 10 p.m.)
  • May 30, 2024: Noah Smith (7 p.m. – 10 p.m.)
  • June 6, 2024: DV8 (7 p.m. – 10 p.m.)
  • June 13, 2024: Push Play (7 p.m. – 10 p.m.)
  • June 20, 2024: Noah Wotherspoon (7 p.m. – 10 p.m.)
  • June 27, 2024: Zach Attack (7 p.m. – 10 p.m.)
  • July 4, 2024: Ernie Johnson from Detroit (7 p.m. – 10 p.m.)
  • July 11, 2024: Sungaze (7 p.m. – 8 p.m.) and Sylmar (8:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.)
  • July 18, 2024: Erin Coburn (7 p.m. – 10 p.m.) 
  • July 25, 2024: Buzz Bins (2 p.m. – 5 p.m.)
  • Aug. 1, 2024: Brother Smith (7 p.m. – 10 p.m.)
  • Aug. 8, 2024: The Menus (7 p.m. – 10 p.m.)
  • Aug. 15, 2024: Crown Watts (7 p.m. – 10 p.m.) 
  • Aug. 22, 2024: Trauma Illinois (7 p.m. – 10 p.m.)
  • Aug. 29, 2024: Natural Progression (7 p.m. – 10 p.m.)

Music at the Esplanade

When: Every Saturday from June 1 – Aug. 31, 2024
Where: Smale Riverfront Park at the Castellini Esplanade

  • June 1, 2024: Acoustic Abuse (5 p.m. – 7 p.m.)
  • June 8, 2024 :Temani (5 p.m. – 7 p.m.)
  • June 15, 2024: Anno' (5 p.m. – 7 p.m.)
  • June 22, 2024: Tracy Walker (5 p.m. – 7 p.m.)
  • June 29, 2024: Sawyer Roberson (5 p.m. – 7 p.m.)
  • July 6, 2024: Catlea (5 p.m. – 7 p.m.)
  • July 13, 2024: The Foles (5 p.m. – 7 p.m.)
  • July 20, 2024: Gettier (5 p.m. – 7 p.m.)
  • July 27, 2024: Positive Vibe Band (5 p.m. – 7 p.m.)
  • Aug. 6, 2024: Catlea (5 p.m. – 7 p.m.)
  • Aug. 13, 2024: The Foles (5 p.m. – 7 p.m.)
  • Aug. 20, 2024: Gettier (5 p.m. – 7 p.m.)
  • Aug. 27, 2024: Positive Vibe Band (5 p.m. – 7 p.m.)
  • Sept. 3, 2024: Tooth Lures a Fang (5 p.m. – 7 p.m.)
  • Sept. 17, 2024: Jet Jurgensmeyer (5 p.m. – 7 p.m.)
  • Sept. 24, 2024: The Sweat Peas (5 p.m. – 7 p.m.)
  • Sept. 31, 2024: Union Son (5 p.m. – 7 p.m.)