Live Acoustic Music Near Cincinnati, Ohio

If you've never experienced hearing talented musicians perform in a small, intimate environment, you are in for a treat.

House concerts are a growing trend across the country, where people invite friends and neighbors into their homes for an up-close concert experience. And there are several house concerts being held in and around the Cincinnati area that you can check out - you just need to contact the host and ask to be invited.

Churches and non-profit community groups around Cincinnati host occasional coffeehouses that feature traditional folk musicians and other acoustic artists as a way of bringing the community together.

In addition, live acoustic music can be heard in several listening rooms and small theaters in Cincinnati. Local vineyards and restaurants and cafes in the area sometimes host nationally touring musicians as well.

Below you can find a listing of upcoming shows in these smaller venues by nationally and internationally touring artists.

Upcoming Acoustic Shows

November 17
Southgate House Revival (Nightclub)
Newport, KY
November 21
Taft Theatre (Concert Hall)
Cincinnati, OH
November 22
Taft Theatre (Concert Hall)
Cincinnati, OH
November 22
Taft Theatre (Concert Hall)
Cincinnati, OH
November 22
Donna is a touring singer/songwriter/multi instrumentalist, performing 250 dates a year all over the US. She is currently recording her 6th CD, The Cosmic Cowgirl"
The Blind Lemon (Neighborhood Bar)
Cincinnati, OH
November 23
SOULFUL FOLK CO-BILL: Mark Gibson & Danni Nicholls Nov. 23, 2024 DownTowne Listening Room (Covington, KY) /www.downtownelisteningroom.com
DownTowne Listening Room (House Concert)
Cincinnati, OH
November 30
The Montvales play stripped-down, banjo-and-harmony-driven songs that stick with you. Their shows will take you to places both raucous and reverent, equal parts honky-tonk mischief and earnest meditation on friendship, heartbreak, and place.
Southgate House Revival (Nightclub)
Newport, KY
December 4
Southgate House Revival (Nightclub)
Newport, KY
December 7
British multi-award nominated artist Danni Nicholls recently fulfilled her dream of moving to Nashville TN. She has released three critically acclaimed albums, toured the world, & offers stunning self penned songs that’ll make you move, laugh & weep.
Southgate House Revival (Nightclub)
Newport, KY
December 8
Southgate House Revival (Nightclub)
Newport, KY
December 18
Plain Folk Live (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Pleasant Plain, OH
December 19
Greg Klyma is a road-tested troubadour and a relentless songwriter. You'll find him weaving lanes between Tom Petty and Merle Haggard on music's highway.
Big Ash Brewing (Brewery)
Cincinnati, OH
January 17
Southgate House Revival (Nightclub)
Newport, KY
January 19
Southgate House Revival (Nightclub)
Newport, KY
January 24
Memorial Hall OTR (Small Theater)
Cincinnati, OH
January 28
Memorial Hall OTR (Small Theater)
Cincinnati, OH
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Cincinnati, Ohio

House Concerts

DownTowne Listening Room (Cincinnati)
Poet and Song Series (Newport)

Listening Rooms

Fitton Center For Creative Arts (Hamilton)
Moonrise Music Hall (Cincinnati)
Waynesville Music (Waynesville)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Leo Coffeehouse (Norwood)

Vineyards & Breweries

Hanover Winery (Hamilton)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Plain Folk Live (Pleasant Plain)
Rabbit Hash General Store (Burlington)

Small Theaters

Live at the Ludlow Garage (Cincinnati)
Madison Theatre (Covington)
Memorial Hall OTR (Cincinnati)

Outdoor Music Series

Clifton Plaza (Cincinnati)
Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum (Hamilton)

Bars & Nightclubs

The Blind Lemon (Cincinnati)
The Listing Loon (Cincinnati)