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West End

TQL Stadium, a soccer-specific stadium holding about 26,000 spectators, sits in the West End on Central Parkway at Wade Street. It is the home of MLS club FC Cincinnati, open since May 2021. Beyond soccer, the stadium hosts concerts on an occasional basis. The Who played the venue's first concert on May 15, 2022, drawing nearly 17,000 spectators. That show began what has become a pattern of at least one major concert per summer. FC Cincinnati also announced plans in 2023 to build a mixed-use entertainment district on the stadium's north side, which would include a dedicated music venue alongside a hotel, housing, and restaurants. Outside the stadium, West End has no active small venue scene to speak of. The neighborhood's musical legacy is rooted in its pre-1960s role as a hub for blues and jug band traditions, tied to artists like Sam Jones (Stovepipe No. 1) and the Cincinnati Jug Band. That history has not translated into a current concentration of live-music bars or clubs in the area.

Venues1

Upcoming shows12

Saturday, September 5 · 1 show

Saturday, September 12 · 1 show

Saturday, September 19 · 1 show

Wednesday, October 14 · 1 show

Sunday, October 18 · 1 show

Saturday, October 31 · 1 show

Saturday, November 7 · 1 show

Tuesday, November 24 · 1 show

Thursday, November 26 · 4 shows

TQL Stadium
9:00am

TDR 5K

The Chick-fil-A 5K is the perfect distance for an easy run or a casual walk. Wear a costume and soak up the holiday atmosphere and community!

TQL Stadium
9:00am

Western & Southern 10K

Get ready for your favorite family tradition! The Western & Southern 10K and Thanksgiving Day Race 5K will start together, taking runners on separate courses before reuniting for an unforgettable finish at TQL Stadium.

TQL Stadium
9:30am

Pella Recovery Zone

See yourself on the big screen when you step onto the field after your winning performance! There will be plenty of refreshments and food at this post-race party.

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