Cincinnati Music Festival

The Cincinnati Music Festival is back for another year with live concerts at Paycor Stadium and the Andrew J Brady Music Center.

The original headliner, Janet Jackson, pulled out of the festival last month citing personal matters.

In a statement, she apologized to fans, saying personal matters have come up.

The Cincinnati Music Festival celebrates more than 60 years of local and national R&B talent this weekend. Events will take place at Paycor Stadium, the Andrew J. Brady Music Center and Fountain Square.

The event will take place July 25-27, 2024, at the Andrew J. Brady Center and Paycor Stadium.

This weekend, tens of thousands of festivalgoers will sample songs from Snoop Dogg and Al Green and bites from Cincinnati eateries. Organizers say it'll be a valuable economic opportunity for black-owned businesses.

There's the Cincinnati Music Festival, Festival 513, Cincy Soul and the Queen City 5k — not to mention the Reds and FC Cincinnati have games in town.

The Cincinnati Music Festival kicks off Thursday for the 59th year. Up to 60,000 people are expected to attend over the three-day festival.

The Board of Commissioners approved "large tourism" grants Thursday for three big events in 2023.

The festival's producer says tickets could sell out for Saturday night's performances, which feature Janet Jackson, The O’Jays, Tank, After 7 and Kirk Whalum.