Theatres and performance venues in Cincinnati

Cincinnati's performing arts district centers on the historic Over-the-Rhine and downtown areas. Key venues include the 1878 Music Hall, a National Historic Landmark, and the modern Aronoff Center for the Arts. The city supports a diverse range of companies, from the Tony Award-winning Playhouse in the Park to the contemporary Ensemble Theatre. For alternative performances, the Know Theatre and Cincinnati Shakespeare Company offer specialized programming, while the Pendleton Arts Center provides space for visual arts within the performance-heavy landscape.

Theatres and Performance Venues — Map

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Aronoff Center for the Arts

The Aronoff Center is a large performing arts center in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio.

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B

Music Hall

Music Hall, commonly known as Cincinnati Music Hall, is a classical music performance hall in Cincinnati, Ohio, completed in 1878.

C

The Carnegie

A multidisciplinary arts venue housed in a former 1904 Carnegie Library. It features a gallery space and a 447-seat theatre for live performances.

D

Playhouse in the Park

The Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park is a regional theatre in the United States.

E

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company

A resident ensemble theatre company focused on classical works, performing in a purpose-built venue in Over-the-Rhine.

F

Pendleton Arts Center

A large collection of artist studios housed in a historic building, known for monthly Final Friday events where the public can view and purchase local art.

G

Hamilton County Memorial Building

A Beaux-Arts style building completed in 1908, featuring a 550-seat theater used for concerts, films, and community events.

H

Ensemble Theatre

A professional theatre located in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood, specializing in contemporary plays and socially conscious premieres.

I

Know Theatre

An experimental theatre company in Over-the-Rhine that produces contemporary works and manages the annual Cincinnati Fringe Festival.

J

AMC

Multi-screen cinema complex screening major Hollywood releases and independent films.

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