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About the festival
The Cincinnati Music Festival presented by P&G returns to Paycor Stadium for three days of R&B, soul, and hip-hop along the Ohio River.
The 2026 edition
13artists
1stage
3days
Who played in 2026
13 artists
DS
DJ Spinderellahip-hopDJ Spinderella, born Deidra Roper, is best known as the DJ for the pioneering hip-hop group Salt-N-Pepa. She joined the group in the late 1980s and became one of the most recognizable female DJs in rap history, contributing to classic hits throughout the group's career.
Set times
2026 set times
Full running order in the festival's local time. Collected by Setline, so the festival's own schedule is the last word.
Thursday, 23 July
Paycor Stadium
- 19:00 Hi-Tek
- 19:00 Talib Kweli
- 19:00 DJ Spinderella
- 19:00 DJ Vader
Friday, 24 July
Paycor Stadium
- 19:00 803 Fresh
- 19:00 Ledisi
- 19:00 Charlie Wilson
- 19:00 Tyrese
- 19:00 Nelly
Saturday, 25 July
Paycor Stadium
- 19:00 Heatwave
- 19:00 SWV
- 19:00 Trey Songz
- 19:00 Mary J. Blige
Getting there
Where it happens
LocationCincinnati, Ohio, United States
