Cincinnati Events December 2026

Concerts, sports, comedy shows, Broadway performances, and live events across Cincinnati, OH.

  • Updated: November 13, 2026

Explore upcoming events in Cincinnati in December 2026, including concerts, sports events, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment across the city and nearby areas. Browse events by date, venue, category, and neighborhood throughout the month.

  • 215 Upcoming Events
  • 7 Event Categories
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Cincinnati Events by Date

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Cincinnati Events Schedule – December 2026

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Upcoming Confirmed Events 215
  • Dec 01, 2026, 7:30 PM Tue — CLASSICAL: Chamber Music Cincinnati: Isidore String Quartet & Sterling Elliott at Anderson Theater At Cincinnati Memorial Hall • 556 seats, 1225 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202, US. From $39, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $62, Tickets Available: 143. Select Seats
  • Dec 02, 2026, 11:00 AM Wed — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: Cincinnati Bearcats Women's Basketball vs. Bellarmine Knights at Fifth Third Arena, 2700 O'Varsity Way, Cincinnati, OH 45221, US. From $13, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $38, Tickets Available: 51. Select Seats
  • Dec 02, 2026, 7:00 PM Wed — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: Xavier Musketeers vs. Texas Southern Tigers at Cintas Center • 10000 seats, 1624 Herald Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45207, US. From $5, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $49, Tickets Available: 589, VIP Packages. Select Seats
  • Dec 02, 2026, 7:00 PM Wed — MUSICAL / PLAY: A Christmas Carol at Cincinnati Playhouse In The Park - Rouse Theatre, 962 Mt. Adams Circle, Cincinnati, OH 45202, US. From $87, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $376, Tickets Available: 61. Select Seats
  • Dec 02, 2026, 7:00 PM Wed — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Best Value: Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Monmouth Hawks at Fifth Third Arena, 2700 O'Varsity Way, Cincinnati, OH 45221, US. From $3, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $58, Tickets Available: 593. Select Seats
  • Dec 02, 2026, 7:30 PM Wed — JAZZ / BLUES: David Benoit at Ludlow Garage, 342 Ludlow Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45220, US. From $51, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $68, Tickets Available: 145. Select Seats
  • Dec 02, 2026, 7:30 PM Wed — MUSICAL / PLAY: The Twelve Dates Of Christmas at Cincinnati Playhouse In The Park - Rosenthal Shelterhouse Theatre • 225 seats, 962 Mt. Adams Circle, Cincinnati, OH 45202, US. From $96, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $112, 7 tickets remaining! Select Seats
  • Dec 02, 2026, 7:30 PM Wed — THEATRE: Cirque Du Soleil - Twas The Night Before at Procter & Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center • 2719 seats, 650 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, US. From $85, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $235, Tickets Available: 257. Select Seats
  • Dec 02, 2026, 8:00 PM Wed — POP / ROCK: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy at Taft Theatre • 2500 seats, 317 East 5th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, US. From $54, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $99, Tickets Available: 977. Select Seats
  • Dec 02, 2026, 8:00 PM Wed — ALTERNATIVE: Lord Huron at The Andrew J Brady ICON Music Center, 25 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202, US. From $69, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $310, Tickets Available: 198, VIP Packages. Select Seats
  • Dec 03, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — NEW AGE: Andrew Peterson at Taft Theatre • 2500 seats, 317 East 5th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, US. From $45, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $79, Tickets Available: 754. Select Seats
  • Dec 03, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand, Pay Later Available: A Christmas Carol at Cincinnati Playhouse In The Park - Rouse Theatre, 962 Mt. Adams Circle, Cincinnati, OH 45202, US. From $104, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $331, Tickets Available: 92. Select Seats
  • Dec 03, 2026, 7:30 PM Thu — MUSICAL / PLAY: The Twelve Dates Of Christmas at Cincinnati Playhouse In The Park - Rosenthal Shelterhouse Theatre • 225 seats, 962 Mt. Adams Circle, Cincinnati, OH 45202, US. From $96, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $112, 4 tickets remaining! Select Seats
  • Dec 03, 2026, 7:30 PM Thu — RELIGIOUS: Fred Hammond at Ludlow Garage, 342 Ludlow Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45220, US. From $86, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $157, 28 tickets remaining! Select Seats
  • Dec 03, 2026, 7:30 PM Thu — THEATRE: Cirque Du Soleil - Twas The Night Before at Procter & Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center • 2719 seats, 650 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, US. From $72, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $230, Tickets Available: 376. Select Seats
  • Dec 03, 2026, 8:00 PM Thu — RAP / HIP HOP: Bone Thugs N Harmony at Bogarts • 1500 seats, 2621 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45219, US. From $29, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $185, Tickets Available: 229. Select Seats
  • Dec 04, 2026, 11:00 AM Fri — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: Xavier Musketeers Women's Basketball vs. Marquette Golden Eagles at Cintas Center • 10000 seats, 1624 Herald Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45207, US. From $24, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $28, 14 tickets remaining! Select Seats
  • Dec 04, 2026, 11:00 AM Fri — CLASSICAL: Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra: Conrad Tao, Mozart & Prokofiev at Springer Auditorium At Cincinnati Music Hall • 2500 seats, 1243 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45210, US. From $51, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $111, Tickets Available: 207. Select Seats
  • Dec 04, 2026, 6:00 PM Fri — OTHER: The Jury Experience – The Killer AI: Will Cincinnati Deliver Justice? at Anderson Theater At Cincinnati Memorial Hall • 556 seats, 1225 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202, US. From $88, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $216, 24 tickets remaining! Select Seats
  • Dec 04, 2026, 6:30 PM Fri — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: Cincinnati Bearcats Women's Basketball vs. Ball State Cardinals at Fifth Third Arena, 2700 O'Varsity Way, Cincinnati, OH 45221, US. From $16, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $74, Tickets Available: 757. Select Seats
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About Events in Cincinnati During December 2026

December 2026 features concerts, sports games, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment across Cincinnati and nearby OH areas. Major arenas, theaters, clubs, and entertainment venues continue to update their schedules throughout the month.

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Chamber Music Cincinnati
Chamber Music Cincinnati
1225 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Event Dates 5
Dec 01, 2026 7:30 PM
Cincinnati Bearcats Women's Basketball
Cincinnati Bearcats Women's Basketball
2700 O'Varsity Way, Cincinnati, OH 45221
Event Dates 24
Dec 02, 2026 11:00 AM
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
962 Mt. Adams Circle, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Event Dates 1843
Dec 02, 2026 7:00 PM
Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball
Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball
2700 O'Varsity Way, Cincinnati, OH 45221
Event Dates 27
Dec 02, 2026 7:00 PM
Xavier Musketeers Basketball
Xavier Musketeers Basketball
1624 Herald Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45207
Event Dates 26
Dec 02, 2026 7:00 PM
Cirque Du Soleil - Twas The Night Before
Cirque Du Soleil - Twas The Night Before
650 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Event Dates 155
Dec 02, 2026 7:30 PM
David Benoit
David Benoit
342 Ludlow Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45220
Event Dates 9
Dec 02, 2026 7:30 PM
The Twelve Dates Of Christmas
The Twelve Dates Of Christmas
962 Mt. Adams Circle, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Event Dates 42
Dec 02, 2026 7:30 PM
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
317 East 5th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Event Dates 15
Dec 02, 2026 8:00 PM
Lord Huron
Lord Huron
25 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Event Dates 24
Dec 02, 2026 8:00 PM
Andrew Peterson
Andrew Peterson
317 East 5th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Event Dates 3
Dec 03, 2026 7:00 PM
Fred Hammond
Fred Hammond
342 Ludlow Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45220
Event Dates 9
Dec 03, 2026 7:30 PM
Bone Thugs N Harmony
Bone Thugs N Harmony
2621 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45219
Event Dates 13
Dec 03, 2026 8:00 PM
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
1243 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45210
Event Dates 42
Dec 04, 2026 11:00 AM
Xavier Musketeers Women's Basketball
Xavier Musketeers Women's Basketball
1624 Herald Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45207
Event Dates 19
Dec 04, 2026 11:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Cincinnati events, venues, schedules, and live entertainment.

What events are happening in Cincinnati during December 2026?

Cincinnati hosts concerts, sports games, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment throughout December 2026.

Where can I find Cincinnati events by date?

Use the monthly event calendar and date filters to browse concerts, sports events, comedy shows, and live performances happening across Cincinnati.

Are concerts happening in Cincinnati during December 2026?

Yes. Concert schedules include touring artists, arena shows, local performances, music festivals, and live entertainment events throughout Cincinnati and nearby OH areas.

What are the top event venues in Cincinnati?

Popular venues include arenas, theaters, comedy clubs, stadiums, music halls, and entertainment venues located across Cincinnati and nearby areas.

Do event prices change during December 2026?

Yes. Event prices can change based on demand, seating location, performer popularity, venue size, and event date.

Are there weekend events in Cincinnati?

Yes. Weekends are usually the busiest time for concerts, sports games, comedy shows, festivals, and major live entertainment events across Cincinnati.

Event Categories in December

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