Live music in Cuyahoga Falls, OH

George's Lounge hosts a weekly open mic and jam night that turns the stage over to local talent, unexpected collaborations, and lively jams. The evening opens with an acoustic segment, then shifts to an all-electric session for those ready to plug in and play. Whether performing, singing, or simply taking it in, there is plenty of live music from start to finish. The kitchen stays open late on weekdays with burgers on the menu, and carryout is available.

An enduring Irish session has settled into a new home at The Rialto Theatre in Kenmore. Founded over 25 years ago as the Gordon Shaffer Irish Session at the Ancient Order of Hibernians, it carries on a tradition of shared tunes and community. Players from across northeast Ohio and beyond are encouraged to take part, and musicians of any experience level can join in. Those who would rather listen can relax and enjoy the Irish jams and the warm, friendly atmosphere.

Bianca's features karaoke hosted by Bobby Bruno.

Gorillaz brings The Mountain Tour to Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. The band takes the stage for a live arena concert on this Cleveland stop.

Martin Sexton tours in celebration of the 25th anniversary of Live Wide Open, his widely praised live double LP. The performance features longtime favorites from that release alongside new songs and unexpected covers. Reviewers at Billboard, Rolling Stone, and The Wall Street Journal have highlighted his authenticity, soulful tone, and the deep emotional impact of his shows. Artists such as John Mayer and outlets like Acoustic Guitar have also noted his remarkable dynamics, moving from a resonant baritone to a delicate falsetto. Expect a performance that honors the past while exploring new directions.

Judd’s City Tavern hosts a lively karaoke night led by DJ Z of Shell Yeah Events. Attendees can step up to the mic for favorite songs or cheer on friends while the music keeps the atmosphere upbeat. The evening features great drinks, a fun crowd, and plenty of sing along energy.

AEG Presents a stop on Interpol’s 2026 North American tour at The Agora in Cleveland, featuring Interpol and DIIV. This is an all-ages concert. Ticket prices may fluctuate based on demand. The event organizer has delayed ticket transfers, which will be available about three weeks before the event in accordance with AXS’s Purchase Agreement.

Celebrating a trailblazing 26-year run, The Bad Plus brings its 2026 farewell tour with the audacity and clarity of purpose that have defined the group from the start. Known for a cooperative spirit and a taste for risk, the band stretches jazz in surprising directions onstage, favoring energy, curiosity, and invention over convention. The quartet features founding members Reid Anderson (bass) and Dave King (drums) alongside Ben Monder (guitar) and Chris Speed (tenor saxophone), a lineup that emerged after two decades as a piano, bass, and drums trio and opened up fresh musical possibilities. Their 2022 self-titled release introduced this evolution, and Complex Emotions from 2024, the group’s 18th album, continues to venture into new territory while preserving a recognizable identity. Acclaimed for live performance and creative range, the ensemble has attracted worldwide attention, with These Are the Vistas from 2003 placed by NPR’s All Songs Considered among the decade’s 50 essential recordings. Outlets such as JazzTrail have underscored the band’s post modern edge. This performance offers an opportunity to hear music that resists easy labels, delivered by players in close synchronicity.

Garwood performs an acoustic set at Leo's Italian Social.

An open decks and DJ workshop focused on connecting, collaborating, and learning within Cleveland’s DJ community. Volunteer mentors are available to answer questions and guide attendees through club-standard equipment such as the Pioneer V10 mixer and CDJs. Participants can bring a laptop, USB drives, or personal gear for practical help with Rekordbox, Serato, organizing music libraries, refining workflow, and general DJ techniques. A guest speaker from the local scene shares their story and offers advice for developing artists. The environment is supportive and centered on electronic music culture, creating space to practice, create, and build your network. Signups are first come, first serve, and there is no cover.

Fresh from Off-Broadway and London’s West End, this Irish music and dance sensation arrives at Canton Palace Theatre with a cast that includes former world champions in Irish dance and performers from Riverdance and Lord of the Dance. The show brings modern Ireland to life through exhilarating choreography, live music, and heartfelt storytelling, all wrapped in unmistakable Irish charm. Expect rapid-fire a cappella tap showdowns and spirited takes on classics like Danny Boy, Tell Me Ma, and Wild Rover, building a high-energy celebration of Irish culture that has thrilled audiences worldwide.

Presented by Celebrity Etc Presents, Silverada teams up with Low Gap at Musica for an all-ages show. Advance tickets are $25 and the door price is $30. Attendees under 21 will need to provide a $2 cash gratuity at entry.

At TJ Dillon's Pub in Massillon, Ohio, Naturally Blue Jam Band leads a weekly jam night that gathers an ever-changing mix of local musicians. Expect a true live collaboration with spontaneous moments, standout solos, and an upbeat atmosphere that welcomes both performers and listeners. Each week brings a fresh feel, and cold drinks are available while the band sets the groove and the jams keep flowing.

A weekly karaoke party set on the patio, continuing rain or shine. This upbeat outdoor gathering centers on singing and a festive atmosphere.

The Jon Cross Band heads to Jolene's CLE with a signature mix of classic and contemporary country favorites, bringing the party-ready energy that has made them a Columbus favorite.

Rumours Ohio, billed as Ohio's number one Fleetwood Mac tribute band, will perform as part of Louisville's 2nd Friday Concert Series. Additional details will be announced.

Enjoy an event featuring Ian McConnell and Cherokee Social, with both acts appearing on the same lineup.

Celebrate Halloween on the dance floor with spooky favorites at this October-themed dance night. Presented by Catholic Charities, Disability Services & Ministries, this long-running series has welcomed adults 18 and older of all abilities for more than three decades. The gathering takes place at St. Augustine Family Center, formerly OLA/St. Joseph Center, a fully accessible venue in the Tremont community. Expect a friendly atmosphere for catching up with friends and meeting new ones, plus lively music, refreshments, and prizes for dance contests. Admission is $5 and open to people with and without disabilities, and it includes a ticket for pop and chips. Families or caregivers provide supervision and transportation, and caregivers receive free admission. Everyone is welcome, and Halloween costumes are encouraged.

SUGAR brings its world tour to The Agora in Cleveland, presented by AEG Presents. This concert welcomes attendees of all ages, and doors will open ahead of showtime. Through a partnership with PLUS1, two dollars from every ticket supports The Trevor Project and its efforts to provide crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth. Ticket transfer is delayed for this event and will become available about three days before the show, with further details outlined in AXS’s Purchase Agreement.

Feeling 22: A Tribute to Taylor Swift brings a concert experience to The Goodyear Theater that celebrates the music of one of today’s most influential artists. Rather than an impersonation, this production focuses on recreating her catalog with striking detail, featuring faithfully matched vocals and expert musicians with over 50 years of combined experience. It is a family-friendly event that welcomes fans of all ages to sing along to favorites spanning every era.

Evil Dead The Musical, presented by Millennial Theatre Project, brings the cult horror films to the stage as a campy rock spectacle. Five college friends head to a secluded cabin for a quiet break, and the getaway unravels into gleeful mayhem when demons arrive. The show blends outrageous humor, splashy stage gore, catchy songs, and constant chaos for a wildly entertaining experience. Audience members should be prepared, since blood is definitely part of the fun. Directed by Francine Parr.

Los Angeles theatrical psych rock project Mary Chicken Soup and Rice presents the solo vision of musician, filmmaker, and journalist Matthew Dunehoo, a Midwesterner who spent years leading little-known bands before moving to L.A. and committing to performing on his own. The character of Mary arrives as a mischievous persona with painted face, scuffed suits, and haunting stagecraft, while the music sets live guitar and vocals against otherworldly backing tracks. Listeners who appreciate David Bowie, Def Leppard, or Cocteau Twins may find a shared sensibility in this sound. This appearance is part of an East Coast tour supporting last year’s debut album, Que Linda. Tickets are $10.00.

DJ GramPappy James brings a crowd-pleasing mix of karaoke, dancing, and all-request music to Flyers Bar & Grill. Singers step up to the mic while the playlist follows audience choices, creating an interactive night built around favorite songs.

Dressed 2 Kill, billed as Nashville’s top KISS tribute, brings a full-costume, full-makeup rock spectacle to The Celestia Theater. The lineup features actor, songwriter, and film producer Benjy Gaither as Gene Simmons, with credits that include work with George Strait, the film Hoodwinked, and the Gaither Band. Joey Scrima channels Peter Criss, Will Jennings takes on Ace Frehley, and renowned Nashville guitarist Chris Rodriguez portrays Paul Stanley, known for collaborations with Kenny Loggins, Amy Grant, Kenny G, Jason Scheff, and Jay Demarcus. Expect a note-for-note recreation by top Nashville session players. A preshow concert will take place in the Flame Backstage Bar, and a KISS look-alike costume contest offers 300 dollars in cash prizes to kick off the Halloween season.

Boy Band Brunch with The Boy Band Project delivers a throwback celebration of 90s and 2000s pop at E.J. Thomas Hall at the University of Akron. A cast of Broadway-trained vocalists reimagines favorites from groups such as NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, Hanson, One Direction, and 98 Degrees, bringing lively harmonies and choreography that spark a room-wide singalong. A buffet brunch is included, a cash bar is available, and the event is open to all ages.

Presented by AEG, this stop on the Toddler Rave World Tour features Lenny Pearce and welcomes guests of all ages. Doors will open ahead of the performance. The organizer has set a delayed ticket transfer policy, with transfers expected to become available about three weeks before the event. For full details on ticket terms, please review the AXS Purchase Agreement.

Mark Winters brings his Good Vibes Highway Tour to The Rialto Theatre in Akron for an evening of acoustic rock with an upbeat, affirming spirit. This traveling project moves across the U.S. and Canada to share positive, nerdy energy, blending humor, heartfelt moments, and warm harmonies into feel-good sets that encourage curiosity, kindness, and connection. Listeners can expect science enthusiasm woven with storytelling that helps everyone unplug, laugh, and share a little light in settings that range from campgrounds to coffeehouses and community stages. A Texas-based rock singer-songwriter, Winters combines poetry, a science background, and a love of community to shape an uplifting sound influenced by rock, blues rock, and pop, with touchstones that include John Mayer, Tom Petty, and Jason Mraz. He began playing guitar to surprise his wife on their anniversary, then discovered the joy of connecting through music, and his creative process often starts with poetry and structured forms like haiku, a path encouraged early on by his grandmother.

Strings, horns, and woodwinds meet Hip Hop in a high-voltage concert from Thee Phantom & The Illharmonic Orchestra. Fronted by the husband and wife duo Phantom and Phoenix, the ensemble merges the pulse of Hip Hop with the sweep of a full orchestra, powered by a high-energy DJ, a powerhouse soul vocalist, and a fiery MC. Breaking genre boundaries and winning fans across the country, the group delivers a single-performance Cleveland debut.

Here Come the Mummies brings a live show to House of Blues Cleveland in Cleveland. This is an all ages event. The main floor is general admission with standing room, while the balcony features reserved seating. For accessible seating, apply the accessible tickets filter on the purchase page. The lineup may change without notice. Public onsale, Live Nation presale, and T-Mobile Concert Perks + Fast Lane are listed for this show.

Enjoy live musical performances in Cleveland, OH.

At The Goodyear Theater, The Rush Experience presents a trio tribute from the Baltimore and Washington metropolitan area, mirroring the classic roles of Geddy, Alex, and Neil. Vince Tricarico drives drums and percussion, Burke Hunn handles guitars and synthesizer pedals, and David Kidd covers bass, vocals, keyboards, and pedals. The set spans Rush's entire run, from the 1974 debut through 2012's Clockwork Angels, reflecting four decades of music. The performance features signature hits from the 70s and 80s, adds key moments from the 90s, and extends through the band's retirement from touring in 2015, with plenty of deep cuts that listeners rarely hear outside Rush's own shows.

Maurice Cohn conducts a program that travels from the rhythms of Buenos Aires to the pillars of the symphonic tradition, highlighting how dance shapes the concert experience. Guest artist Hanzhi Wang showcases the expressive voice of the bandoneón. The program features Astor Piazzolla’s Tangazo and his bandoneón concerto Aconcagua, Florence Price’s Andante Moderato, and Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 1.

Pop Fiction, a Cleveland party band, brings a high-energy night to The Workz with a set packed with hits for singing along and dancing with friends. Expect 80s rock favorites like Livin' on a Prayer and Sweet Child O' Mine, 90s staples such as All Star and Semi-Charmed Life, and 2000s pop punk including Mr. Brightside and All the Small Things. The lineup also features current chart-toppers like Anti-Hero, As It Was, and Flowers, plus hip-hop classics such as Yeah, Hot in Herre, and Jump Around. From Don't Stop Believin' to Blinding Lights, the music spans more than four decades for a party-ready soundtrack all night.

Enjoy a live set that weaves together folk, blues, and roots music.

feeble little horse brings the bitknot tour to Grog Shop with Snuggle. The band marks the release of its third full-length album, bitknot, created by Sebastian Kinsler, Lydia Slocum, and Jake Kelley and written, arranged, produced, and recorded across their homes in Pittsburgh. The record explores the tension between human nature and a culture of convenience and leans toward connection and interdependence rather than materialist self-sufficiency. Its artwork nods to vintage core memory grids that stored data as 0s and 1s, a metaphor for knotting together shared details and memories. The set blends buoyant arrangements and introspective vocals with catchy melodies, dense noise, bursts of synths and samples, guitar-led songwriting, and precise drums. Open to all ages. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 on the day of the show, with a $3 charge at entry for guests under 21.

Daze Gone Bye takes the stage at Clutch Lanes with favorites spanning 80s dance rock, disco, and country. The set is all about dance-friendly tunes across these styles.

This weekly Saturday night series at JoJo's Sports Bar & Grille in Medina is currently on hold. When it is running, attendees can request the songs they want to hear and step up for karaoke favorites, and the kitchen remains open.

A collection of local vendors sets up in the space between Ray's and Zub's front patio, followed by live music. For updates, check @thewestside_bazaar.

Symphony at Sunset makes a special one-night return with An Autumn Encore at Voinovich Bicentennial Park in Cleveland. The event features mini pumpkin painting, yard games, crafts, and food trucks, followed by a performance by OPUS 216.

Welcome to Recovery Project hosts its first annual benefit dinner at Diamond Match Party Center in Barberton, supporting ongoing services for the recovery community. The evening features reception music by Marc Lee Shannon, a buffet, basket raffles, a 50/50 drawing, and a spirited round of Heads or Tails, offering plenty of ways to take part while contributing to the cause. Attendees will also hear the announcement of a new program, listen to personal testimonies from people who have received support, and see recognition given to individuals who have helped make this work possible. Tickets are presale only and are priced at $30 each or two for $50.

AEG Presents brings Pat Metheny to the stage for a concert open to all ages. Doors will open ahead of the performance. Ticket transfer is delayed for this event, with transfers expected to become available about three weeks before the show. For details on purchasing and transfers, review the terms in AXS’s Purchase Agreement.

Candlelight brings an intimate, multi-sensory tribute to the music of Queen and ABBA at The Cleveland Museum of Art in the Gartner Audiorium, performed by the Listeso String Quartet amid a warm glow of candles. This 60 minute program features classical renditions of favorites including Bohemian Rhapsody, We Will Rock You, We Are the Champions, Don’t Stop Me Now, and I Want to Break Free alongside Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, Waterloo, Gimme Gimme Gimme, Voulez Vous, SOS, Money, Money, Money, and Super Trouper. Doors open 45 minutes before the performance, and late entry is not permitted. Seats are assigned within each zone in order of arrival. Guests must be at least 8 years old, and anyone under 16 must attend with an adult. The venue offers ADA accessibility, with the exception of Zone C. This is a tribute experience and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any artist, estate, or official representative.

A performance is scheduled for Friday evening at The Still House.

Huntertones return to BOP STOP for one night only to celebrate their newest album, Transmission. The horn-driven ensemble channels high energy and creativity into a mix of jazz, funk, pop, soul, hip hop, and R&B, pairing adventurous originals with unexpected covers. Each performance fosters a shared celebration of music. Two separate seatings are available. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 the day of show, plus a $3 per ticket processing fee. The group features Dan White on saxophone, Jon Lampley on trumpet and sousaphone, Chris Ott on trombone, Joshua Hill on guitar, Adam DeAscentis on bass, and John Hubbell on drums. The band and its horns have appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and have performed with Lawrence, Lake Street Dive, Louis Cato, Kurt Elling and Charlie Hunter, and Cory Wong. This event will not be livestreamed.

Chasing Abbey appears with Achill Crossing at Grog Shop. The award-winning trio from Tullamore, Ireland brings a blend of modern electronic production and the soul of traditional Irish music as part of a 24-date North American return in autumn 2026. Their catalog features tracks such as "Ars is Ars", "ornta", and "Oh My Johnny", and they have earned multiple platinum singles alongside a reputation for high-energy live performances. Their latest release, oronta, is climbing the charts and fueling momentum for this American tour. This event welcomes all ages. Advance tickets are $25 and increase to $28 on the day of the show, with an additional $3 due at the door for attendees under 21.

Cleveland’s Platform 13 hosts a lively blues jam led by vocalist and pianist Pam-E Williams. With a career spanning more than two decades across the United States and internationally, including appearances in Las Vegas and performances in Oman and China, she brings a distinctive mix of soul, blues, R&B and classic sounds. For this session she leads the house band on keys with Dale Jones on drums, James Mitchell on guitar and Jake Ghaffari on bass. The venue features gated and enclosed parking, a large dance floor and ample seating, plus a menu with sandwiches and dinner options.