Stay a little longer.
Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.
Feb 18 – Feb 22, 2026
BUCKEYE DULCIMER FESTIVAL
Ashley
The Buckeye Dulcimer Festival (March 9 -13) features intensive instruction for all levels of mountain…
Ohio
Music Festivals in Ohio
22 events found
Start early. Stay late.
The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.
Mar 13 – Mar 14, 2026
Annual River Cities Blues Festival
Marietta
Presented by The Blues, Jazz & Folk Music Society, Inc. Passes & tickets to individual…
A place to slow down.
Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.
Apr 11 – Apr 18, 2026
Ohio Mozart Festival
Hamilton
The Hamilton-FairfieldSymphony Orchestra and Chorale presents the only Mid-West Mozart Festival, having presented over 200…
Somewhere between here and nowhere.
The spaces in between are often the most memorable.
May 29 – May 31, 2026
Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival
Gahanna
The Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival is quickly becoming the showcase for the best blues…
Take the detour.
The extra miles are often where the story begins.
May 30 – May 30, 2026
Lebanon Country Music Festival
Lebanon
The Lebanon Country Music Festival is an annual festival held in Lebanon, Ohio to celebrate…
Go a little further.
The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.
Jun 5 – Jun 5, 2026
Red, White & Blues Festival
Marietta
Friends of Front Street invite you to the Annual Red, White & Blues Festival. Bring…
Somewhere between here and nowhere.
The spaces in between are often the most memorable.
Jun 5 – Jun 7, 2026
Ole Tyme Music Festival at Caesar’s Creek Pioneer Village
Waynesville
The Ole Tyme Music Festival brings together musicians from around the region to play a…
Stay curious.
A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.
Jun 12 – Jun 12, 2026
Bluegrass in the Grove
North Robinson
Enjoy an evening of lively bluegrass music with Vernon McIntyre's Appalachian Grass plus LOT more…
Leave room for the unexpected.
The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.
Jun 20 – Jun 20, 2026
Appalachian Music Festival at Pike Lake State Park
Bainbridge
Come to Pike Lake's amphitheater and enjoy old fashioned entertainment with an Appalachian theme.
Let it unfold.
Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.
Jun 27 – Jun 27, 2026
Rockin’ River Rally
Valley City
The Rockin' River Rally is a community event to celebrate the heat of the summer!…
Simple trips are often the best.
You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.
Jun 28 – Jun 28, 2026
Music in the Firelands- North Coast Concert Band
Marblehead
Enjoy fresh Lake Erie perch sandwiches, homemade pies and ice cream. At 12pm, hear a…
Stay curious.
A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.
Jul 1 – Jul 11, 2026
Lancaster Festival
Lancaster
Summer's Sizzling Salute to the Arts. Over 25 years for this world-class music and arts…
Jul 6 – Jul 6, 2026
Boogie on the Bricks
Athens
The "Boogie on the Bricks" Summer Music Festival is an idea whipped up by local…
Keep moving.
Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.
Jul 10 – Jul 12, 2026
Columbus Jazz & Rib Fest
Columbus
The Jazz & Rib Fest is one of the most anticipated downtown events in Columbus…
Follow what feels interesting.
Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.
Jul 17 – Jul 19, 2026
Painesville Party In The Park
Painesville
Painesville Party In The Park is the largest free music festival in Ohio! Located in…
Take the long way.
The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.
Jul 18 – Jul 18, 2026
APPALACHIAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL
Harrison
Vernon McIntyre's Appalachian Grass plus lots more Appalachian Crafts, boating, fishing, water park, and a…
Simple trips are often the best.
You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.
Jul 24 – Jul 24, 2026
Creedence Revived Summer Concert – Sauder Village Summer Concert on Main Street
Archbold
Bring back live music to Sauder Village this summer with a spectacular concert featuring Creedence…
Stay a little longer.
Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.
Aug 8 – Aug 8, 2026
Annual Barbershop Quartet Festival
Lakeside
Lakeside will celebrate the annual Lakeside Barbershop Quartet Festival at 8:15 p.m. in Hoover Auditorium.…
Simple trips are often the best.
You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.
Aug 8 – Aug 8, 2026
Raccoon County Music Festival
Burton
Day-long festival celebrating bluegrass and folk music performed by a variety of musicians. Come listen…
Aug 20 – Aug 20, 2026
Bash at the Bay – Rascall Flatts Concert
Put-in-Bay
Rascal Flatts will be the headline entertainment act for the second annual "Bash At The…
Aug 29 – Aug 29, 2026
Jazzin’ Tiffin
Tiffin
Make Tiffin, Ohio the place to be in September!! 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Enjoy…
Let the road decide.
Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.
Oct 23 – Oct 24, 2026
Southern Ohio Indoor Music Festival
Wilmington
Bluegrass and acoustic music have outsold and outgrown all other American music forms in the…