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The ICON Festival Stage At Smale Park Tickets

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Outdoor Concert Venue in Cincinnati, OH

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About The ICON Festival Stage At Smale Park

The ICON Festival Stage at Smale Park is an outdoor venue on the Smale Riverfront Park lawn in Cincinnati, OH. This permanent stage hosts a variety of concerts and festivals as part of MEMI's ICON Music Center complex, with an expansive GA lawn and accessible seating. The nearby Andrew J Brady ICON Music Center, plus parking and transit options, makes attending events here convenient for locals and visitors.

Whether you’re catching a major headliner or a festival lineup, secure your seats, know where to park, and plan how to get around town. We’ve got you covered with tips on parking, transit, and nearby hotels and dining to help you make the most of your night along the Cincinnati riverfront.

Nearby hotels within walking distance or a short ride include AC Hotel by Marriott Cincinnati at The Banks, Renaissance Cincinnati Downtown Hotel, Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza, and Marriott RiverCenter. For a full riverfront experience, pair your show with dining at nearby restaurants and lounges. Transit options include the Cincinnati Bell Connector streetcar and multiple bus routes. Parking options include the Central Riverfront Garage and other nearby lots. For the latest on dates, performers, and accessibility, check official venue pages and our listings.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 25 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
  • Capacity: up to about 8,000 for outdoor events (Smale Riverfront Park Event Lawn) per official coverage
  • Venue type: Permanent outdoor festival stage at Smale Riverfront Park, part of MEMI's ICON Music Center complex
  • Seating/chart: Outdoor GA lawn; some reserved sections (e.g., around sections 150–170) with ADA-accessible seating available; seating map shown on Ticketmaster/Chart sites
  • Parking: Nearby Central Riverfront Garage and other lots; Andrew J Brady ICON Music Center within walking distance; Cincinnati Bell Connector streetcar access
  • Transit: Nearby bus routes (e.g., 1, 11, 19, 33, 43) and streetcar access via the Cincinnati Connector
  • Nearby hotels: AC Hotel by Marriott Cincinnati at The Banks; Renaissance Cincinnati Downtown Hotel; Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza; Marriott RiverCenter, and several downtown hotels within walking distance
  • Notable events: Foo Fighters opened the outdoor stage (July 28, 2021); STEREO ’23 DJ Festival (August 12, 2023); Leon Bridges & Charley Crockett (September 10, 2025); The Red Clay Strays (September 6, 2025); Russell Dickerson (2026 tour dates)
  • Note on naming: The indoor venue adjacent to the riverfront was renamed Andrew J Brady Music Center (ICON branding removed in 2021); The outdoor festival stage at Smale Park retains the ICON Festival Stage branding