Concerts
John Mellencamp at Riverbend Music Center!
John Mellencamp brings his “Dancing Words Tour – The Greatest Hits” to Riverbend Music Center on Sunday, July 19th
Tickets on sale at Ticketmaster.com
ABOUT THE SHOW:
John Mellencamp will embark on a landmark tour this summer—Dancing Words Tour — The Greatest Hits will take place across 19 U.S. cities including a stop in Cincinnati, OH at Riverbend Music Center on Sunday, July 19. The tour marks the first time Mellencamp will be performing all his most beloved songs in a single night, some of which haven’t been played live in many years.
Watch the cinematic tour trailer featuring Sean Penn HERE.
Mellencamp’s Dancing Words Tour — The Greatest Hits will also offer a variety of different VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. Packages vary but include premium tickets, invitation to the pre-show Scarecrow VIP Lounge, autographed VIP tour poster, specially designed gift item & more. For more information, visit vipnation.com
Poised to be one of the most anticipated tours of the summer, fans can expect to hear Mellencamp’s best known songs including “Pink Houses,” “Jack and Diane,” “Small Town,” “Hurts So Good,” “Authority Song,” “Key West Intermezzo (I Saw You First),” as well as beloved tracks that he hasn’t performed live in ten plus years, including “R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A.,” “I Need a Lover,” “Wild Nights,” “Ain’t Even Done With the Night” among other long unplayed gems.
Dancing Words Tour – The Greatest Hits kicks off July 10 and brings Mellencamp and his band to major markets and iconic venues across the U.S., including Hollywood Bowl, Northwell at Jones Beach Theater, Xfinity Center and more. The Indiana-native will also be stopping at Indianapolis’ Ruoff Music Center. Complete list of dates below.
Mellencamp’s previous tour, the massive “Live and In Person 2023,” saw sold-out dates across the U.S. and a host of critical praise, leading to its expansion with “Live and In Person 2024” in 27 additional cities. Forbes praised the run, saying “…it doesn’t appear that Mellencamp has any intention of slowing down or abandoning his trademark feistiness.” Additionally, The Chicago Tribune noted, “Identity, pride, purpose, trust, understanding: These motifs coursed through Mellencamp’s narratives.”
Mellencamp is one of the most highly respected singer-songwriters of his generation, with a career in music spanning five decades. He is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. He is a recipient of the John Steinbeck Award, ASCAP Foundation’s Champion Award, Woody Guthrie Award, Americana Music Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award and, more recently, the Founders Award, the top honor assigned by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. He is also one of the most successful live concert performers in the world. The social activism reflected in his songs helped catalyze Farm Aid, a concert series and organization created by Mellencamp, Willie Nelson and Neil Young in 1985 to address the struggle of American family farmers.
Styx & Don Felder @ Ohio State Fair!
ANOTHER OHIO STATE FAIR CONCERT ANNOUNCED!
Styx with special guest Don Felder added to Line-Up
COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Fair announced another concert to be held during the upcoming 2026 Ohio State Fair.
On opening day, Wednesday, July 29, fairgoers will have the opportunity to see classic rock legends Styx, joined by special guest Don Felder, in the indoor, air-conditioned WCOL Celeste Center at the Ohio State Fair. Styx, the who have remained a touring juggernaut for 25 years, will deliver their signature blend of progressive rock and thought-provoking storytelling. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Don Felder, best known for co-writing and performing the iconic guitar solo on the Eagles’ “Hotel California,” continues to maintain a rigorous touring schedule, including this summer’s tour with Styx.
Tickets for this show announced today go on sale this Friday, Feb. 6 at 10 a.m. at ticketmaster.com/ohiostatefair.
Concert tickets purchased in advance include admission to the Fair, giving concertgoers and Fair fans the opportunity to enjoy the food, rides, entertainment, agriculture, arts, and all other aspects of the Ohio State Fair before attending a show. All paid Ohio State Fair concerts take place in the indoor, air-conditioned WCOL Celeste Center.
Unless otherwise noted, there is a limit of eight tickets per person, per show on the first day of sale. Please note that Ticketmaster no longer offers retail outlets.
The Ohio Expo Center is proud to host the Ohio State Fair. With big-name entertainment, educational activities, hundreds of exhibits and one of the largest junior livestock shows in the nation, the 2026 Ohio State Fair will run July 29 – Aug. 9. For more information, visit ohiostatefair.com, call 1-888-OHO-EXPO or 1-614-644-FAIR.
S.O.S. Band & Dazz Band at the Ohio State Fair!
ANOTHER OHIO STATE FAIR CONCERT ANNOUNCED!
The S.O.S. Band and the Dazz Band have been added to Line-Up
COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Fair announced an additional paid concert that will be held during the upcoming 2026 Ohio State Fair in the indoor, air-conditioned Celeste Center.
On Friday, July 31, the S.O.S. Band and the Dazz Band will coheadline a concert. The S.O.S. Band, the Atlanta-born funk and R&B group behind platinum hits like “Take Your Time (Do It Right)” and “Just Be Good To Me,” continues to tour nationally and internationally. They are joined by the Dazz Band, the first group from Cleveland, Ohio, to win a Grammy for their 1982 smash hit “Let It Whip.” The group has racked up more than 20 Billboard R&B and pop chart hits with their electrifying blend of funk, R&B and soul.
Tickets for shows announced today go on sale this Friday, March 6 at 10 a.m. at ticketmaster.com/ohiostatefair. Concert tickets purchased in advance include admission to the Fair, giving concertgoers and Fair fans the opportunity to enjoy the food, rides, entertainment, agriculture, arts, and all other aspects of the Ohio State Fair before attending a show. All paid Ohio State Fair concerts take place in the indoor, air-conditioned WCOL Celeste Center.
Barry Manilow at Nationwide Arena! NOW AUGUST 2ND!
Barry Manilow brings “The Last Columbus Concert” to Nationwide Arena on NEW DATE– AUGUST 2ND, 2026.
Tickets on sale at Ticketmaster.com
The Barry Manilow concert originally scheduled for January 18 then rescheduled to March 6 at Nationwide Arena has been rescheduled to Sunday, August 2, 2026.
All previously purchased tickets will be honored at the new date.
ABOUT THE SHOW:
Fans can look forward to an unforgettable evening as Manilow performs his greatest hits, including “Mandy,” “I Write the Songs,” “Looks Like We Made It,” “Can’t Smile Without You,” and “Copacabana (At the Copa).” With his signature showmanship and timeless catalog, each performance will be a once-in-a-lifetime celebration with one of music’s most legendary performers.
With a career spanning more than five decades, Barry Manilow has become one of the most celebrated entertainers in history. Named the #1 Adult Contemporary Artist of all time by Billboard and R&R magazines, he has sold more than 85 million albums worldwide, released over 40 albums, and earned 51 Top 40 singles, including 13 #1s and 28 Top 10 hits. A Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, Manilow has earned GRAMMY®, TONY®, and EMMY® Awards and has been honored with the BMI Icon Award.
His long-running Las Vegas residency has been hailed among the city’s best, and his record-breaking appearances at Radio City Music Hall cement his place as one of the venue’s all-time greats. In addition to his recording and touring success, Manilow’s original Broadway musical Harmony was named a 2023 New York Times Critic’s Pick, further underscoring his enduring creativity. Beyond the stage, he founded the Manilow Music Project, which has donated millions of dollars in instruments and resources to schools across the country, ensuring future generations have access to music education.
Weird Al Yankovic at The Ohio State Fair!
After bringing his BIGGER & WEIRDER Tour to over 500,000 fans in 67 cities in 2025, Weird Al will be hitting the road again this year with his even bigger BIGGER & WEIRDER 2026 TOUR, playing his iconic hits as well as a few fan favorites and deep cuts. Al’s long-time band is joined by four additional players to create a super-sized concert experience.
Weird Al comes to The Ohio State Fair on Wednesday, August 5th!
Purchase tickets now at Ticketmaster.com and your tickets will include admission into the fair that day.
Show Starts at 7pm.
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