Live music in Richmond, IN

Creative Connections offers an interactive music and movement program for people living with dementia at any stage, providing opportunities to connect through creativity. While participants take part in the movement activity, care partners can meet and connect with one another in a creative support group setting. The program is offered in partnership with Catholic Charities of Southwestern Ohio.

Get a first glimpse of the 2027 BMW X5 at an exclusive premiere night hosted at BMW of Cincinnati North. The latest model presents a new exterior look, upgraded technology, and a cabin experience that distinguishes it from previous X5 iterations. Guests can expect a curated bourbon tasting, a hand rolled cigar station, executive manicures, culinary selections, and a live musical performance, plus VIP access for an up close first look at the vehicle. Space is limited.

Pete Papania brings a gentle touch to classic songs from the American songbook at Muse. Expect live music in a welcoming setting, with food available and a relaxed vibe that suits time with friends.

Cincinnati pianist Phil DeGreg leads his trio in a tribute to the pivotal jazz year of 1959, focusing on music from Miles Davis’ Kind of Blue, John Coltrane’s Giant Steps, and the Dave Brubeck Quartet’s Time Out. The program revisits these touchstones, drawing out the cool lyricism, harmonic daring, and rhythmic invention that made them enduring classics while leaving space for the trio’s own creativity and spontaneity. Joining DeGreg are Aaron Jacobs on bass and John Taylor on drums, whose close-knit interplay supports an evening of improvisation in the intimate listening room at Caffè Vivace. A $15 food and drink minimum is charged per person, per set if the party’s beverage purchases do not meet that amount. Seats may be released without refund if check-in has not occurred within 15 minutes after the set begins. Tickets are nonrefundable, with a one-time transfer to a future show of equal value available when requested at least 24 hours before the performance start.

Test your music knowledge with two hours of fast-paced, family-friendly trivia featuring hits from then and now. Play for prizes and bragging rights.

Test your music knowledge with two hours of fast-paced, family-friendly trivia featuring hits from then and now. Play for prizes and bragging rights.

Part of the CCM Opera Series, Puccini’s La Bohème is staged by director Jose Maria Condemi with Aik Khai Pung conducting. In attic rooms above a Paris on the verge of rapid change as the first Metro lines begin service, Mimi, Rodolfo, Marcello, and Musetta navigate scarcity, friendship, and love while bills mount and warmth is hard to find. With a libretto by Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica, the story speaks across eras to artists, dreamers, and anyone who faces difficulties without letting go of connection and care. Sung in Italian with English supertitles projected. The estimated run time is two hours, including a 15 minute intermission. Performances are in Corbett Auditorium in CCM Village at the University of Cincinnati. Ticket pricing is $36 for adults, $20 for students, $15 for UC faculty and staff, $10 for UC students, and $5 for CCM students, with group discounts available.

At Cincinnati Music Hall, conductor Kwamé Ryan leads a program that celebrates Romantic breadth and technical brilliance. Violinist Gil Shaham takes center stage in Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto, bringing to life a vivid dialogue with the orchestra that moves from spirited contrast to effortless cohesion. The concert also includes Carlos Simon’s "Fate Now Conquers" and Schubert’s Symphony No. 9, The Great, two works shaped by Beethoven’s influence, even incorporating direct musical quotations. Expect wide sonic vistas, lyrical lines, and climactic moments across the evening. Support is provided by Western & Southern, CSO Season Sponsor, and Maple Knoll Village, Partner Sponsor.

Get into the Halloween spirit with a festive costume party powered by the house band. Soul Pocket, a 13-piece ensemble, delivers live grooves made for dancing and high-energy fun. A special live music menu will be available. Table reservations are released if guests arrive after the stated cutoff.

The Longshots perform live at Dougherty Orchards & Winery as part of the Free Friday Night Concerts presented by First Financial Bank. Admission is free, the atmosphere is family friendly, and everyone is welcome to enjoy music with food and drinks available from the Orchard. Outside food and beverages are not allowed, and any alcohol purchased on site must be enjoyed only in the permitted areas. Groups can reserve a table for priority seating to make the evening more comfortable. Limited seating is provided, so bringing personal chairs is encouraged. For the safety and comfort of guests and animals, disruptive or harmful behavior is not permitted, and service may be refused at staff discretion.

Pop punk outfit The Story So Far brings its tour to The Andrew J Brady Music Center with support from The Starting Line and Ultra Q. The band arrives on the heels of I Want To Disappear, a ten track release recorded and mixed by Jon Markson at The Animal Farm studio in Flemington, New Jersey. The album launches with the rapid energy of All This Time and Watch You Go, carries that drive through Jump The Gun, Big Blind, and Nothing To Say, and concludes with White Shores and the title track to highlight how the group has evolved while keeping its signature edge. The lineup includes Parker Cannon on vocals, Kevin Geyer on lead guitar and keys, Ryan Torf on drums, rhythm guitar, and keys, and Will Levy on guitars. They describe the new songs as the result of personal growth and careful focus, taking the time needed to align priorities and push their sound to meet a high standard they set for themselves. The venue enforces a clear bag policy for all events.

At Caffè Vivace in Cincinnati, Faux Frenchmen celebrates the spirit of gypsy jazz with Paul Patterson on violin, Brian Lovely and George Cunningham on guitars, and Don Aren on bass. Taking cues from Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli’s famed Hot Club of France, the quartet embraces that classic instrumentation and blends European roots with the swing of American jazz to shape its own re-Americanized sound. Their releases include Faux Frenchmen (2007), Oblivion (2008), The Swing Shift (2010), and 3 AM Waltz (2011). A $15 food and drink minimum is applied per person per set if the party’s beverage total does not meet the minimum. Please note that seats may be resold without refund if check-in has not occurred within 15 minutes after the set begins. Tickets are non-refundable, and a one-time transfer to a future show of equal value will be accepted when requested 24 hours before the start of the performance.

Vocalist Kelly MacKenzie-Thurley teams up with pianist Erwin Stuckey for an intimate duo set of live jazz at Muse Cafe, featuring classic standards alongside soul and Brazilian selections. There is no cover, and a $10 food and drink minimum applies.

Detroit-born pianist BLKBOK, also known as Charles Wilson III, emerged as a prodigy by eight, earning statewide recognition and winning competitions at the college level. Rooted in classical training and shaped by pop and hip hop, he has forged a neo-classical style that connects genres and generations. His concerts deliver high energy and culturally attuned piano performances, encouraging listeners to reconsider what classical music can include. Drawing from his debut Black Book, subsequent mixtape work, Urban Etudes: Vol. 1, and Peaceful Piano: The Self-Love Mixtape, The New Classical Tour arrives at Ludlow Garage with a program that highlights technical command and a forward-looking perspective.

Dryrot, Jesse & The Hogg Brothers, Narwhal Express, and The Steves perform live at E Street Pub in Richmond, Indiana. Costumes are encouraged, so feel free to dress up for the show.

Presented by MEMI in association with TCG Entertainment, this live-to-film event honors the 50th anniversary of Amazon MGM Studios’ Rocky with a special single-evening presentation at Taft Theatre. The original film appears on towering screens while a symphony orchestra and a pianist perform Bill Conti’s score live. Fans of every generation can root for the underdog as the music powers each iconic scene. Beyond the performance, explore lobby displays with rare memorabilia, take photos at selfie stations, and browse exclusive concert merchandise. The Rocky and Creed franchise, produced by Chartoff Winkler Productions and starring Sylvester Stallone, has earned more than 1.3 billion dollars worldwide along with three Academy Awards and ten nominations, and it continues to resonate through themes of ambition, passion, determination, and giving your all when the odds are against you. Produced by TCG Entertainment.

At Stanley’s Pub, the spookiest night arrives on the eve of Halloween. Admission is a $10 cover.

A lively prematch gathering fills the park before every FC Cincinnati home game, featuring music, interactive vendor booths, a variety of food trucks, inflatable soccer activities, and the inflatable FCC slide. Seating can be found throughout the park, and the atmosphere is friendly to both children and dogs. Across the season, rotating themes add extra energy, including Home Opener, Kids’ Day, Pride, AAPI, Kick Cancer, Salute to Service, Black Heritage, Noche Latina, Hell is Real, Halloween, and Fan Appreciation. This experience is supported by sponsors FC Cincinnati, Maxim Crane Works, Frost Brown Todd, CVG Airport, and Anthem.

El Asadero Forest Park hosts a Halloween celebration in Cincinnati with live performances from Banda Instinto and Sonido Master Internacional. A costume contest offers more than $2,000 in total prizes, awarding $1,000 for first place, $500 for second, and mystery prizes for third and fourth. The event also features cocktails, other drinks, and Mexican food for a festive night of music and costumes.

Witches, warlocks, zombies, ghosts, and goblins will feel right at home at a Halloween dance party and live music showcase as "Monster" Mike Cobb brings back the fourth annual FUNKin' Monster Mash to The Redmoor. Expect an all-star lineup of favorite performers alongside new faces, delivering a high-energy mix of funk, rock, and soul that keeps the dance floor moving. This edition supports a meaningful cause, with 50 percent of net ticket proceeds split evenly between The Bootsy & Patti Collins Foundation and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati, so each organization receives 25 percent. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door, and costumes are strongly encouraged. About "Monster" Mike Cobb: a Cincinnati native who began performing young, he later toured with his bass hero Bootsy Collins as backup bassist, bandleader, and musical director. He now leads a FUNKin' all-star cast focused on sharing unity, love, and peace through the power of live performance.

CLUTCH brings its US Fall Tour with Slomosa and Blood Vultures to The Andrew J Brady Music Center for a night rooted in experience, community, and connection. The Maryland quartet of Neil Fallon, Tim Sult, Dan Maines, and Jean-Paul Gaster formed their creative partnership in high school and have sustained it for decades, channeling sharp wordplay, free-spirited jams, and the bite of hardcore alongside thick, groove-forward stoner rock. Their catalog spans releases on major and independent labels and, since 2009, their own Weathermaker imprint. Sunrise On Slaughter Beach, the thirteenth studio album, distills what longtime listeners value while pushing their sound forward. Critics and fans worldwide have celebrated the band’s work, with accolades for albums like Earth Rocker, Psychic Warfare, and Book of Bad Decisions, and a live reputation built across tours with Slayer, System Of A Down, and Marilyn Manson, plus recent co-headlining runs with Dropkick Murphys, Killswitch Engage, and Mastodon. The venue enforces a clear bag policy for all events. For details on the bag policy and the full list of venue rules and prohibited items, please check the venue website.

Ramp up game day at the Cincinnati Orange Zone Tailgate as Cincinnati faces Tennessee. This pregame event offers all-inclusive food and beverages along with live music and entertainment. Enjoy lively football spirit just a short walk from Paycor Stadium for a full tailgate experience.

A day of heritage inspired expression invites families and friends to explore intergenerational storytelling, spoken word, poetry, folk music, personal reflection, and both visual and traditional folk arts. Stories rooted in natural and cultural home places weave connections that spark curiosity, empathy, and creativity. The program blends emerging voices with acclaimed artists, featuring regional authors Shelly Chatterelli, author of Knowin' Sugar, and Bonnie Proudfoot, author of Incomer. Performers and presenters include Pauletta Hansel, Dick Hague, Sherry Cook Stanforth, Zinnia (Zeda Stew) Stewart, and Silvia McClamrock, with live art by Froggie Leman of Magik Awakening and folk music from Whistle Stop and Tangled Roots. Members of the UACC Place Keepers artist collective also participate. A creative writing workshop titled “Home on Earth” Poetry and Flash Memoir, led by Bonnie Proudfoot and Sherry Cook Stanforth, is followed by a reception with tastings of heritage foods, live arts, cultural and book tables, and relaxed conversation. The day culminates in an expressive arts showcase highlighting new and established talent. Registration details include a $25 fee for the creative writing workshop. Showcase admission offers low cost adult tickets and free entry for anyone 18 and under, with advance adult tickets available for $5 and door admission at $7. Hosted by Carnegie Artist in Residence Sherry Cook Stanforth, with support from the Urban Appalachian Community Coalition in partnership with Originary Arts Initiative and the Carnegie Center of Columbia Tusculum. The gathering offers opportunities to connect with Urban Appalachian community artists and cultural leaders.

The Jordan Pollard Trio explores the original compositions of Harry Connick, Jr., bringing his quirky, swinging style to the stage. Jordan Pollard plays piano, with Peter Gemus on bass and Josiah Wolf on drums. Special guest Josh Kline joins on saxophone.

The Longest Johns perform in an all-ages show, welcoming audiences of all ages. Schedules, supporting acts, and entry requirements may change.

Turnover brings the Down On Earth Tour to Bogart's for an all-ages show. Everyone is welcome. Schedules and supporting bands may change without notice or refund, and entry requirements may change. Ticket holders are expected to follow the requirements in effect at the time of the event.

Aaron Jacobs will be joined by Brad Meyers and Jason Smart for a Tuesday night jazz performance at Muse.

Take an interstellar trip and ride the wave of sound at this event.

Sting brings the fall leg of his acclaimed Sting 3.0 tour to The Andrew J Brady Music Center in Cincinnati for an intimate performance featuring longtime guitarist Dominic Miller and dynamic drummer Chris Maas, known for work with Mumford & Sons and Maggie Rogers. The trio reimagines favorites and uncovers deep cuts from a storied catalog, offering a powerful close-up concert experience inspired by new creative interpretations. Following sold-out shows and praise across multiple continents, this tour also sparked the single I Wrote Your Name (Upon My Heart), mixed by four-time GRAMMY winner Robert Orton, and the live collection STING 3.0 LIVE, available digitally, on CD, and on 180g vinyl. The album includes the first official live release of Be Still My Beating Heart and a live version of Fragile. With 17 GRAMMY Awards, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame honors, and more than 100 million albums sold between his solo work and his years with The Police, Sting continues to expand his reach as a composer, singer-songwriter, actor, author, and activist. He also stars in his musical The Last Ship on a limited international tour and supports organizations including the Rainforest Fund, Amnesty International, and Live Aid. Chance Emerson is also on the bill. Please note that the venue enforces a clear bag policy for all events. For a complete list of rules and prohibited items, refer to the venue’s website.