There’s always something happening in Cleveland. Right in our own backyard, there are festivals, live music, concerts, and performances constantly across Cleveland’s 30 neighborhoods.
Here’s the full list to keep you booked all summer through fall. No reason to drive hours when you can get your fest-fix at home!
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June 2026
Chamberfest Cleveland
June 10-27 | Times Vary
Locations Vary
📍University Circle
Season 14: “Continental Drifts” – ChamberFest Cleveland is a unique festival for the region, offering thematic programming and unique chamber music experiences in a variety of venues around town.
- Wed., June 17 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm – Appalachian Spring – Mixon Hall, 11021 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44106
- Sat. June 20 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm – Jurassic Jamboree – Cleveland Museum of Natural History, 1 Wade Oval Dr., Cleveland, OH 44106
- Sat., June 27 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm – Convergence – Kulas Hall, 11021 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44106
Juneteenth Celebration at Dunham Tavern Museum
June 20 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
6709 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44103
📍MidTown
This is MidTown Cleveland Inc.’s annual Juneteenth celebration in Hough. Event includes live music and spoken word performances, local food vendors and Black-owned businesses, interactive storytelling and history exhibits, and a communal space for reflection and celebration.
47.ª edición del Tri-C JazzFest de Cleveland
June 25-27 | 2:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Playhouse Square District, Cleveland, OH
📍Downtown
Presented by KeyBank, the Tri-C JazzFest is a huge festival with indoor and outdoor performances. This event honors everything jazz, bringing together local and globally recognized artists to tell the story and future of the music genre. Taking over the entire Playhouse Square District for two full days, there’s something for everyone from dawn til way past your bedtime. For a full list of performances, maps, and more, visit tri-c.edu/jazzfest.
3rd Annual Tremont Food Truck Festival
June 26-28
Lincoln Park, 1200 Starkweather Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113
📍Tremont
Another year of more than 25 food trucks gracing our Tremont streets with their presence.
Click here to view a list of vendors
– Authentic Nigerian Kitchen (also: IG, FB)
– Batch Whip Crazy, LLC (also: IG, FB)
– Birdies Food Truck (also: IG, FB)
– CLE Chicken Food Truck (also: IG, FB)
– Dr. Hibachi (also: FB)
– Fried Cle (also: FB)
– G’s Kitchen & BBQ (also: FB)
– Happy Camper Bar Car (also: IG, FB)
– Henry’s Creamery (also: IG, FB)
– K’Delícia Brazilian Gourmet (also: IG, FB)
– Kellz Diner
– Kind Tapas and Creations
– Mamma P’s Pretzels (also: Order site)
– Metropolis Popcorn (also: IG, FB)
– Momma’s Deli (also: IG, FB)
– The Naughty Lobstah (also: FB)
– Off the GRIDdle (also: IG, FB)
– Piccolo Food Truck (also: IG)
– RaKs BBQ (also: IG, FB)
– Ravencrest Pizza Co. (also: IG, FB)
– Rooster Kitchen (also: FB)
– Smooth Rider Smoothies (also: IG, FB)
– Southern Thangs Food Truck
– Sweet Doughlights (also: IG)
– Taco Veloz (also: FB)
– Thai It Up Food Truck (also: IG, FB)
– The Eccentric Panda (also: IG)
– The Twisted Jerk (also: IG, FB)
– Wagler Farms (also: FB)
– Wimpies
Ivan Kupala Festival
June 28 | 11:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Russian Cultural Garden, 730 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Cleveland, OH 44103
📍St Clair Superior
This is the first year for the Ivan Kupala Festival, dedicated to the celebration of Slavic traditions, music, dance, and history. The day will include live performances, artisan vendors, and plenty of activities for kids.
July 2026
Festival de teatro BorderLight
July 8–11 | Times Vary Daily
Main Box Office @ City Club Cleveland, 1317 Euclid Ave, 44115
📍Downtown
Boasting 43 shows and 123 performances including international artists—this is one of the biggest theatre festivals of the year for the 216. Purchase tickets to special performances, or take advantage of the free, all-ages performances. Free events held inside venues require advance registration due to limited seating. Please visit the show page at www.borderlightcle.org to register. Click here to download the festival guide.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish’s 100th Annual Italian Festival
July 8–12 | Times Vary Daily
6928 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, OH 44102
📍Detroit Shoreway
An exciting cultural festival with games, food, entertainment and more for the whole family. Check out the festival’s Facebook page for more details.
Click here for a list of live performances
- July 8: That Girl and her Band
- July 9: New Connection Motown, Funk and R & B
- July 10: Friday Disco Inferno
- July 11: Saturday Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band
- July 12: La Femme & Cats on Holiday
8th Annual Blazing Paddles Riverfest
July 18 | Starts at 10:00 AM
Nautica Waterfront District, 2398 Sycamore St, Cleveland, OH 44113
📍Downtown
Blazing Paddles Riverfest 2026 is an America 250-Ohio event celebrating everything about our Cuyahoga River, Ohio’s freshwater resources, and the Lake Erie to Ohio River Trail. Paddlers and non-paddlers are welcome. Enjoy a relaxed paddle ride, join the race, or come from the expo with info and food vendors. NOTE: There are registration cutoff dates and times for paddlers and racers. Please visit the website for more details.
El sabor de Tremont
July 19 | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
2406 Professor Ave., Cleveland, OH 44113
📍Tremont
If you’re looking for the best of Tremont’s food, arts, and entertainment, this is the event you need to attend. It’s a full day of live music performances, shopping with local vendors, and enjoying the Tremont community vibes. Find more information on the website.
2nd Annual Ohio City Food Truck Festival
July 24–25 | Times Vary Daily
Frank Novak Park, 1900 W 38th St, Cleveland, OH 44113
📍Ohio City
This is a free festival offering two days of food trucks and live entertainment. Local makers will also be on site, thanks to the Cleveland Bazaar.
Click here for a list of food vendors
Happy Camper Bar Car (also: IG, FB)
Rooster Kitchen (also: FB)
Piccolo Authentic Italian (Piccolo Food Truck) (also: IG)
Manna Truck (also: IG, FB)
Wimpy’s Roadside Diner
Metropolis Popcorn (also: IG, FB)
Sweet Doughlights (also: IG)
Off the GRIDdle (also: IG, FB)
BO’s Smokey Sticks (also: IG, FB)
Big Plate Bo’Z (also: FB)
Henry’s Creamery (also: IG, FB)
Thai It Up Food Truck (also: IG, FB)
Coyne’s Caribbean Coffee (also: IG, FB)
Tequila Fest Cleveland
July 25 | 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Voinovich Bicentennial Park, 800 E 9th Street Pier, Cleveland, OH 44114
📍Downtown
Take a trip to the lake for Cleveland’s 12th Tequila Fest. Come to enjoy 50 different tequila samples, live music, food trucks, a full bar, and more. Check out the Facebook page for more details. Looks like Condado Tacos will be there, too!
DANCE Cleveland’s Community Dance Day and Northeast Ohio Student Showcase 2026
July 25 | Starts at 10:00 AM
Playhouse Square District, 1501 Euclid Ave., Ste. 200, Cleveland, OH 44115
📍Downtown
A day of dance for the whole family! Enjoy free dance classes for all ages including contemporary, ballet, African drum & dance, hip hop, Polynesian, Flamenco, ballroom, jazz and more. Learn more from the website.
3rd Annual Riverside Cemetery Music & Arts Festival
July 26 | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Riverside Cemetery, 3607 Pearl Road, Cleveland, OH 44109
📍Brooklyn Centre
Visit this 150-year-old cemetery to meet local artists, musicians, and business owners. There will be live music, food trucks, a raffle, and a silent auction. Follow the Riverside Cemetery Facebook page for festival updates.
Click here for a list of food vendors
- Off the GRIDdle (also: IG, FB)
- Glizzy’s (also: FB)
- SIG Tacos (also: IG, FB)
- Mooncat Boba Cafe (also: IG)
- The Lemon Shack
- Parked Pierogi (also: FB)
August 2026
Dominican Cultural Festival / Festival Cultural Dominicano
August 8 | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Cleveland Estabrook Recreation, 4125 Fulton Rd, Cleveland, OH 44144
📍Old Brooklyn
This is the fourth year for this family-friendly festival highlighting Dominican culture and pride. Expect authentic music, food, and activities.
Cleveland International Kite Festival
August 9 | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Edgewater Park, 6500 Memorial Shoreway (Rt. 2) Cleveland, OH 44102
📍Edgewater
Celebrate kites and kite flying with our beautiful city as your backdrop. Learn, compete, and enjoy a day of flight with the family. Learn more about this free event when you visit the website.
Feast of the Assumption
August 13–16 | Times Vary Daily
Near Holy Rosary Catholic Church (12021 Mayfield Road, Cleveland, 44106)
📍Little Italy
This is the 125th year the Parish of Holy Rosary has hosted the Feast of the Assumption in Cleveland’s Little Italy neighborhood. Join the crowd packing the narrow streets food, games, and entertainment. A casino will be available in the church hall Friday-Sunday. Find the full schedule of events here.
10th Annual Harvard Cultural Festival
August 29 | 2:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Harvard Community Services Center, 18240 Harvard Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44128
📍Lee Harvard
Formally known as Jazz for Harvard: Healing Arts, the Harvard Cultural Festival is a free outdoor event featuring live music, DJs, vendors, food trucks, family activities, and more.
Click here for a list of entertainment
Cleveland Dragon Boat Festival
August 29 | Starts at 8:00 AM
Merwin’s Wharf, 1785 Merwin Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113
📍Downtown
Have you ever paddled a dragon boat? This is your chance! Bring friends and family to create an unforgettable experience. All equipment is provided. Find more information and sign up for the race on the website.
Festival del Ajo de Cleveland
August 29–30 | Starts at 12:00 PM Daily
Taking over Shaker Square, Cleveland, OH
📍Greater Buckeye
Brought to you by the North Union Farmers Market, this flavorful festival offers support for small farms and expands Cleveland’s access to healthy food options. Bring the whole family for the food, drinks, games, activities, and aromatic smells. For a list of vendors and musical acts, visit the website.
80th Annual One World Day
August 30 | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Cleveland Cultural Gardens, along MLK Jr. Dr. & East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44108
📍Glenville
Come to see the Parade of Flags kicking off at the Ethiopian Cultural Garden, then stay for the opening ceremony and live performances. Grab a golf cart or hop on the tram to see new U.S. citizens sworn in and visit each cultural garden Cleveland has to offer. More information is available on the website.
September 2026
Espectáculo Aéreo Nacional de Cleveland
September 5–7 (Labor Day Weekend) | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Daily
Burke Lakefront Airport, 1501 North Marginal Rd., Cleveland, OH 44114
📍Downtown
This annual Cleveland tradition is back with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels doing what they do best—show off in the skies. Bring your date or the whole family to see amazing aerial tricks, enjoy interactive exhibits, and take tours of special displays. Purchase tickets here. Children 5 and under get in for free.
Microteatro CLE: Tremont Reloaded
September 11–12 | 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM Daily
Locations Vary
📍Tremont
Really recommend you check out the website description of this event! Imagine going to a pop-up festival with random 10-15 minute long theatrical performances happening in hallways, back rooms, and closets all over Tremont. And, it’s free. Cleveland has everything. Learn more here.
Cleveland Gaming Classic
September 11–13 | Times Vary Daily
Huntington Convention Center, 300 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44113
📍Downtown
Gamers unite! This is one of Ohio’s largest weekends of gaming, checking off bucket lists and bringing fandom dreams to reality. Come for the vendors, live gaming, cosplay, special guests, and more. Bring all the kids 10 and under—they get in for free! A great collectors event. See the size of the exhibit hall and find more information on the website.
Fresh Fest Cleveland
September 12 | 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Rid-All Farm + Otter Park, 8129 Otter Ave, Cleveland, OH 44104
📍Kinsman
Hosted at one of the largest urban farms in Cleveland, this event brings together live music performances, art installations, health and wellness activities, a farmers market, tastings, vendors, workshops, and more. There’s a kid zone, too! Find all the details on the website.
Click here for a list of music performances
- Rakim (also: IG, FB)
- Rebirth Brass Band (also: IG, FB)
- DJ BLCKUNICORN (also: IG)
- Eliy Orcko
- RETRO PHARAOH
- MYNAMEISBRAVO
- EliJah
- DJ Cooley High
- Sierra Delaine (also: site)
Waterloo Arts Fest
September 12 | 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Waterloo Rd. from Calcutta to E 161st St., Cleveland, OH 44110
📍Collinwood
Visit the Waterloo Arts & Entertainment District in Collinwood for bands, art, and food. Come ready for local makers, fine art galleries, multiple festival stages with local bands, and creative stations for all ages. Find all the details on the website.
Greater Cleveland Urban Film Festival
September 17–25 | Times TBD
Atlas Cinemas, 13116 Shaker Square, Cleveland, OH 44120
📍Greater Buckeye
This event is all about Black arts, culture, and cinema. Known around town as GCUFF, visit Shaker Square for in-person and virtual screenings for a full week. More details to come. Visit the website for updates.
13th Annual Sips & Swigs
September 19 | 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
78th Street Studios, 1300 W 78th St., Cleveland, OH 44102
📍Detroit Shoreway
Come to this event to support individuals and families in the Gordon Square neighborhood seeking food, clothing, and affordable housing. Hosted by the West Side Catholic Center, enjoy craft beverages, food, music, raffles, and more. Visit the website for more information.
Tremont Arts and Cultural Festival
September 19 | 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Lincoln Park, 1200 Starkweather Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113
📍Tremont
This is the 27th year for the Tremont Arts & Cultural Festival, a gathering of the neighborhood’s diverse artists and their work. Visit the four themed villages and food court during the day, and spend the evening listening to world class jazz musicians. Learn more on the website.
IngenuityFest
September 25–27 | Times Vary Daily
IngenuityLabs, 5401 Hamilton Ave., Cleveland, OH 44114
📍St Clair Superior
If it’s the last full weekend of September, IngenuityFest should be on your calendar. This is a massive acknowledgement of artists, engineers, creators, musicians, and the Cleveland community. In 2026, IngenuityFest will show off its 100,000-square-foot expansion of its IngenuityLabs, open to the public for creativity and innovation. Many more details to come. Visit the website to prepare in the meantime.
October 2026
Fiesta del Encurtido de Cleveland
October 3 | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Mall C – Lakeside Ave E. Cleveland, 44114
📍Downtown
Pickles and live music—what a combo! Show up in the morning for the new Cleveland Pickle Fest® 5K Race and stay for all the pickle-themed treats.
Click here for a list of music performances
St. John Cantius Polish Festival
October 24 | 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM
St John Cantius Church, 906 College Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113
📍Tremont
All your Polish favorites will be on deck including kielbasas, sauerkrauts, stuffed cabbages, beers, polkas, and pierogis. Enjoy music from Jody Maddie’s Uptown Sound and Lenny Gomulka and the Chicago Push. Keep an eye on the website for updates.
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