Additional Acts Announced for 2025 Cincinnati Music Festival July 24-26

The Cincinnati Music Festival presented by P&G (CMF) announces more acts for the three-day event at Paycor Stadium July 24–26, 2025, with an exciting lineup of R&B music featuring Earth, Wind & Fire, Janet Jackson, Anthony Hamilton, a Special Tribute to Frankie Beverly and more headlining the event. The Thursday night concert will celebrate Hip Hop Music at The Andrew J. Brady Center.  

The 2025 lineup includes

• Thursday, July 24 (Andrew J. Brady Center): A Tribute to Hip Hop Music
• Friday, July 25 (Paycor Stadium): Joining Earth, Wind & Fire and Anthony Hamilton are Jazmine Sullivan, PJ Morton and The Zapp Band with a Tribute to King Records Legacy featuring Dreion
• Saturday, July 26 (Paycor Stadium): Janet Jackson, a Special Tribute to Frankie Beverly, featuring Jubu with special guest appearances by Ronald Isley, Joe, After 7, Dave Hollister and Raheem DeVaughn. Added to Saturday’s lineup are Lucky Daye, 112 and The Bar-Kays

Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com.

“Cincinnati has always been a funk capital, and the Cincinnati Music Festival keeps that spirit alive!,” said Funk Music Legend Bootsy Collins. “This lineup is straight fire—bringing the soul, the groove, and the legends to Cincinnati. From R&B royalty to hip-hop pioneers, we’re making history again in the Queen City. Y’all better get ready to put some stank on it and funk it up!”

"The Cincinnati Music Festival has become a cornerstone of our city's annual entertainment schedule, and we're thrilled to bring this incredible lineup to Paycor Stadium in 2025,” said Joe Santangelo, the festival's producer. “This year’s lineup, featuring legends like Earth, Wind & Fire and Janet Jackson, along with a special tribute to Frankie Beverly, showcases the best of R&B. Beyond the unforgettable performances, CMF continues to drive significant economic growth, bringing millions of dollars into the region while celebrating music and culture." 

CMF is not just a celebration of music; it's an economic powerhouse, continuing to contribute $107.4 million annual economic impact to the region, according to a recent study by the UC Economics Center commissioned by the Cincinnati USA Convention & Visitors Bureau.

About the Cincinnati Music Festival

The Cincinnati Music Festival began in 1962 and is one of the largest music festivals in the United States attracting over 90,000+ people from around the country with its roster of leading R&B, jazz, soul and hip-hop artists creating an economic impact of $107 million for Cincinnati. CMF is held at Paycor Stadium in partnership with the Cincinnati Bengals. Procter & Gamble is the presenting sponsor for the Cincinnati Music Festival for the 11th year.

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