Live music in Fairfield, OH

A birthday celebration for Hannah and Q brings a packed lineup of punk and metal to Swine City Brewing. The bill features Your Disease, Yin Yang Sunflower, Verment, The Obnoxious Boot, Stuck In Autumn, Plain Sight, Peasant Crown, No Motive, Needle//Fear, MCRNR, Misunderstood, Jamonunido, Dedwurm, Daywalker, Clinically cliche, The Catnip Farts, Cam Against The Machine, and Best Samaritan. There is a $15 cover.

JamonUnido performs live at the Q-A-Palooza Festival.

At Pohlman Lanes, a community benefit will raise funds for Elijah, a 4-year-old diagnosed with Grade 4 glioma, a rare and aggressive brain cancer. The event features music from a guest DJ and a live set by Stagger Lee, along with basket raffles and a pot-splitting drawing. Food and drinks will be for sale, and bowling is available to purchase, creating a family-friendly setting focused on support. All proceeds go directly to Eli and his parents to help with the medical, emotional, and financial challenges of treatment and care. The goal is to show this young family that they are not facing this journey alone.

Liberty Inn hosts a high-energy weekend celebration with DJ Brian leading a combined karaoke and dance party. Step up to the microphone for your go-to songs or hit the floor for hours of music. Turn it into dinner plans too, with stone-oven pizza and beer buckets on ice.

Experience Appalachian heritage through music, dancing, crafts, and the work of regional artisans. The lineup blends traditional bluegrass with contemporary sounds shaped by Appalachian instruments, featuring Betsy Smith and Hearts of Pine, Pallin’ w/ Al, Vernon McIntyre and Appalachian Grass, and Rabbit Hash String Band. Meet banjo makers, weavers, and other creators who continue traditions shared across generations. The program also includes appearances by McCloskey Wonder Works Museum and poetry by Pauletta Hansel. Browse offerings from the Ohio Valley Basket Weaver’s Guild, the Ohio Valley Quilter’s Guild, Bill Saurber’s Cigar Box Guitars, and The National Dulcimer Museum. Food will be available from Mae’s Country Cookin’, a best in show winner at the West Chester Food Truck Rally. Admission is included with general park entry or with a membership, and registration is recommended. Sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts and 3rd Street Music.

Josh Lawson hosts a Sunday open mic at The Fairfield Pub one Sunday each month. Musicians can share their own songs or take part in a jam session.

Misterman and the Mojo Band bring live music to Century Inn on Mondays throughout the summer, with performances on the patio when the weather cooperates. Enjoy food and drinks while the band sets the groove for a laid-back evening.

Enjoy live music from Eyes Up Here at the Liberty Inn. Savor tasty pizza and chilled beer while the music plays.

Stagger Lee Acoustic brings a night of live music. Pair the performance with pizza baked on stone, classic hoagies, and chilled beer.

Test your music know-how in a high energy, family friendly trivia game featuring songs from past and present. Bring a team, compete for prizes and bragging rights, and enjoy two hours of quick rounds. Arrive early to secure a table and get ready for a fun challenge.

At Third Eye Brewing Company Hamilton, take part in a Name That Tune style music trivia experience featuring songs from past and present. The pace is lively with a family friendly vibe, and teams compete for prizes and bragging rights. Gather a team, plan to arrive early to secure a table, and enjoy a spirited session of tunes and trivia.

Kyla Mainous appears at The Grey at Carmagnola in Hamilton for a recurring engagement.

DJ Brian brings lively tracks to the Liberty Inn for a weekend celebration that blends a dance party with take-the-mic karaoke. Make it a night out with friends, step up to sing your favorites, and keep the fun going with dinner that includes stone-baked pizza and a bucket of chilled beer. Expect upbeat music, sing-along moments, and a welcoming party atmosphere throughout.