When is Riverbend Music Center open?

Riverbend Music Center is open: Mon - Fri 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sat - Sat 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

What hotels are near Riverbend Music Center?

Hotels near Riverbend Music Center: (5.65 mi) The Lytle Park Hotel, Autograph Collection (5.71 mi) Residence Inn Cincinnati Downtown/The Phelps (6.84 mi) Best Western Premier Mariemont Inn (5.34 mi) Hotel Covington (3.74 mi) Hampton Inn & Suites Wilder View all hotels near Riverbend Music Center on Tripadvisor

What restaurants are near Riverbend Music Center?

Restaurants near Riverbend Music Center: (0.26 mi) Favorites Steak and Pasta (0.34 mi) Chef's Table at Favorites at Belterra Park (0.41 mi) STADIUM Sports Bar & Grill (0.48 mi) Burger Brothers (4.61 mi) Jeff Ruby's Precinct View all restaurants near Riverbend Music Center on Tripadvisor

What attractions are near Riverbend Music Center?

Attractions near Riverbend Music Center: (0.21 mi) Coney Island (0.41 mi) Belterra Park Gaming and Entertainment Center (2.32 mi) Cincinnati Cycleboat (2.49 mi) Sherlock's Escape Rooms (5.90 mi) The Escape Game Cincinnati View all attractions near Riverbend Music Center on Tripadvisor

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Michelle W

Columbus, OH1,145 contributions

Riverbend Music Center

Sep 2021 • Couples

Very easy to find parking next to the venue- easy walk to the stage. Security only took about 5 seconds. The seats were a bit close to each other in the pit- but it was still nice. Sound and lights were awesome.

Written September 17, 2021

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drdavthomp

Columbus, OH2 contributions

Needs a major renovation

Jul 2021 • Couples

The roof with multiple support beams makes the lawn section completely worthless. Massive beams every 20 feet. After trying to spot a musician becomes impossible, you just watch the video screens. They over sell the lawn, so don’t bother bringing a beach chair or a blanket, as it ends up standing room only. The audio is balanced and adequate for music, however any spoken word from performers is lost, but may be due the people standing 1 foot from you having inane conversations with each other. Why would you spend so much money, take hours to drive and park, pay $20 for a beer and not listen to the artist?

Written July 14, 2021

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Michelle G

Twinsburg7 contributions

Best Venue ever!

Aug 2019

Went here on a girls trip- to see Thomas Rhett last August. This place is beautiful. Tucked along the river and mountain views. I will go back anytime. I used to work at a local outdoor amphitheater and believe me it was worth the drive to CInci. We stayed at the Marriott not far from the venue. They really don't want you to tailgate but we might have anyways. Very clean- articial turf and great views of the stage from the "lawn".

Written March 1, 2020

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Eric J

Fort Thomas, KY25 contributions

Nice Venue, But Hard to Get Through Parking and Traffic

Aug 2019

Pavilion seating is the way to go if you want to see the show, and the lawn seating is the way to go if you want the experience. This venue can be awful getting in and out of. I have been stuck in traffic trying to leave a show for up to 2 hours. The atmosphere along the river, and old time picnic grounds is fun in the summer time.

Written December 12, 2019

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ZacBuffett

Miamisburg, OH80 contributions

Average!

Jul 2019

Traffic can be a nightmare in conjunction with the casino and Coney Island. Depending on the artist and the size of the crowd you can get shoved into a parking area that can take easily two hours to get out. Tailgaters only add to the mess. Buffett and so on. I have found that in the lawn seats if you are not in the center area it can be very difficult to hear the music due to the concession area. There are much better places to see a great show.

Written October 7, 2019

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dloupe

Baton Rouge, LA171 contributions

Great venue

Aug 2019 • Couples

The facility was great. We enjoyed Carlos Santana and the Doobie Brothers concert. The sound system was really nice. We would highly recommend this venue for concerts

Written September 9, 2019

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theresaa599

The Cincinnati Region18 contributions

4th of July Red White and Boom

Jul 2019

Lots of food options available, covered seating in inclement weather and fans for the hot / humid days

Written September 8, 2019

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53castle

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Kiss concert

Sep 2019 • Couples

Great atmosphere, great people and a great concert. 10/10 if I could rate it that high. Had a little trouble getting back to the interstate but wasn’t to bad.

Written September 3, 2019

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michelle s

Columbus, OH71 contributions

Was there for many concerts most recently iron maiden

Aug 2019 • Couples

Love this venue. Lots of bathrooms so you never have to wait in line even if it is a sold out show. Also there are tons of bars too so you don't have to wait in long lines. Merch stands are everywhere to keep the lines short. And there's is a variety of food to choose from.

Written August 20, 2019

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bobeboo

Carlisle, KY18 contributions

FGL concert

Aug 2019 • Friends

Riverbend is the best place in the area for a concert. Music is loud, atmosphere is always pleasant with a great variety of drinks and food. However; prices are a bit high for those items.