June

NEWSLETTER

1) Celebrate Black Music Month!

June is Black Music Month, and there’s no better place to celebrate than the Cincinnati Music Festival. Join us as we honor the artists, songs, and cultural impact that continue to shape generations through music.

2) Tyrese Takes the Stage!

Get ready for an unforgettable Friday night with Tyrese. From chart-topping R&B hits to fan favorites, he’s bringing the energy to Paycor Stadium this July. Watch his artist spotlight below and get a taste of what’s coming to the CMF stage.

3) No Service Fees Through June 19th!

Purchase your tickets directly through the Cincinnati Music Festival office and pay NO service fees through June 19th. Don’t miss this chance to save before festival weekend arrives.

4) Media Applications Still Open!

Interested in covering the 2026 Cincinnati Music Festival? Applications for media credentials are still being accepted through June 30. Learn more and apply below.

5) There’s Still Time to Volunteer!

Want to be part of the team behind one of the country’s longest-running music festivals? Volunteer opportunities are still available for CMF 2026. Learn more and sign up below.

6) We Answered Your Most Frequently Asked Questions...

As we continue preparing for festival weekend, we're updating our website with answers to many of the questions we receive most often.

7) Local Offer Applications Are Now Open!

Want to showcase your business to thousands of Cincinnati Music Festival attendees? Applications for the 2026 CMF Local Offers Program are now open! Eligible businesses can submit exclusive promotions and special offers that will be featured during Festival Week. Applications must be completed in full and businesses must align with the standards and values of the Cincinnati Music Festival to be considered. Apply below.

This month, we've added information about:

• Whether children are permitted at CMF

• Vendor opportunities and Festival513

• Lost or delayed tickets

• Multi-day ticket options

• Where to purchase tickets and office information

Be sure to check out the FAQ section below, and keep an eye on our website as we continue adding helpful information and important festival details leading up to July.

Tyrese Takes the Stage!

From smooth R&B ballads to crowd-favorite anthems, Tyrese is bringing decades of hits and unforgettable energy to the Cincinnati Music Festival this July. Get ready to sing along to some of your favorite songs as he takes the stage on Friday night at Paycor Stadium.

Click the image below to get a taste of what Tyrese is bringing to the CMF stage!

Click here to call our office!

Media Credential Applications Close June 30!

There's still time to apply for media credentials for the 2026 Cincinnati Music Festival! Photographers, videographers, journalists, and content creators interested in covering this year's festival are encouraged to submit their applications before the June 30 deadline.

Visit our website to apply. For questions regarding media credentials, please contact Jackie Reau with Gameday Communications at jreau@gamedaypr.com.

Don't wait—applications close June 30.

Volunteer Form LIVE!

Here's your chance to be a volunteer for this year's Cincinnati Music Festival! Help make CMF 2026 the best one yet by applying to be an official volunteer here.

Email CMF Volunteer & Intern Coordinator Josh Hardin at cmfvolunteers1@gmail.com with any questions.

Click here to apply!

Sponsor Features!

Scroll below to see what's new with some of our awesome partners and how they can help you plan for your CMF 2026 weekend:

Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame

Celebrate Cincinnati's Musical Legacy! The Homecoming Edition of the Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame Induction Ceremony returns on Saturday, July 25 at Noon. Join us as we celebrate the artists, innovators, and trailblazers who helped shape the soundtrack of our lives.

This year's ceremony will honor Heatwave and former WCIN Radio, with special appearances by Regina Belle, Shirley Murdock, and a special 50th Anniversary Performance by Midnight Star.

This free event is the perfect way to kick off your Saturday during Cincinnati Music Festival weekend. Click the image below to learn more!

Visit Cincy

Ready to make the most out of your trip to the Cincy region? Subscribe to Visit Cincy's email newsletter, The Current, to stay up to date on everything happening during Cincinnati Music Festival weekend and beyond. The best part? You can customize your subscription and choose what content interests you and how often you'd like to receive it!

Check it out now: https://www.visitcincy.com/plan-your-visit/newsletter/

Network for Hope

The call for hope is real. Thousands are waiting for a life-saving transplant, and every conversation matters. Voices of Hope encourages our community to use their voices to raise awareness, inspire action, and create lasting impact through organ, tissue, and eye donation.

Answer the call. Learn more and register at networkforhope.org.

Kroger

At the Cincinnati Music Festival, great music brings people together, and so does a shared commitment to our community. Kroger’s Zero Hunger | Zero Waste social impact plan is our mission to end hunger and waste in our local communities and make sure more fresh, nutritious food achieves its highest purpose: feeding people. Scan the QR code to learn more and see how you can be part of the solution.

Metro

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Jampack Hotel & Ticket Packages Still Available!

Ready to book your CMF 2026 weekend but don't want the hassle of navigating multiple websites? We're partnered with Jampack to help make it easier for our fans to lock in rooms and premium tickets at one bundled rate! Choose from Club, Lower Bowl Stadium, Gold Circle Floor Seats, and more when you book through this link:

Cincinnati Music Festival 2026 Ticket and Hotel Packages | Jampack

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