Established in 1908 and reborn in 2016, the Beaux Arts masterpiece celebrates a decade of extraordinary performing arts and culture experiences with a slate of specially-curated events highlighting the vibrant programming that has reinforced Memorial Hall as one of Cincinnati’s most treasured venues.
FEATURED SHOWS
Jazz
Giants of Jazz at the Memo: The Compositions of Harry Connick, Jr., feat. Jordan Pollard Trio
November 02, 2026
Emerging as a Jazz at the Memo favorite for their thoughtful musical profiles, The Jordan Pollard Trio set their autumn sights on the work of Harry Connick, Jr. The acclaimed pianist, vocalist, actor and big band leader has composed original…
All Others
Horror Circus
November 03, 2026
Step into the twisted world of Horror Circus, where thrilling circus acts, creepy characters, and outrageous comedy come together for an unforgettable night of live entertainment. This theatrical production blends circus artistry with a dark carnival atmosphere, mixing suspense and…
Chamber Music Cincinnati
Classical
Chamber Music Cincinnati: Jean-Guihen Queyras, cello and Alexandre Tharaud, piano
November 04, 2026
Quick Summary · We welcome to Cincinnati for the second time one of the world’s great cellists. · A two-time Gramophone Award winner, Jean-Guihen Queyras returns with pianist Alexandre Tharaud. · Jean-Guihen was first here as a member…
Spoken Word
The Moth Mainstage: Tightrope
November 05, 2026 & November 06, 2026
One foot in front of another… Join The Moth this fall for TIGHTROPE, an evening of extraordinary true stories about what happens when there’s no clear path—only the courage to keep moving forward. Stories…
Americana
Folk
Jake Speed & the Freddies 25th Anniv. Concert and Album Release to Benefit Cincinnati Public Radio
November 07, 2026
Jake Speed & the Freddies, Cincinnati’s long-running folk/Americana band, host a night rooted in toe-tappin’, foot-stompin’ original tunes that muse on Cincinnati’s unique past & present. Known as the Woody Guthrie of Cincinnati, Jake Speed uses a traditional…
Family
The Griot presents Tales from the Diaspora – The Tricksters
November 07, 2026
The Trickster is found in cultures around the globe, causing mischief and escaping by the skin of his teeth! Enjoy the musical and movement-infused tales of Elegba of the Crossroads, Anansi the Spider, the whirlwind Saci-Pereré and Br’er Rabbit of…
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