Nice venue. Images are from the lawn seats. Views have improved significantly since their renovation work a few years back. They seem to do a nice job bringing in a variety of acts, and I have never had an issue with staff. Be prepared for some lines for bathrooms during sold out shows.

This place was awesome! The lawn tickets were really affordable and available at the gate. The grounds were clean and well lit and beautifully landscaped. I will definitely go back!

This place is huge. I do love going here for shows. last time I saw the twins of evil tour. I had lawn seats which is behind the actual covered chairs. the sound quality was great. and I was just as excited to see Manson as I was 16 years ago. if you ever have the chance get some seats closer to the stage, you will not regret that experience one bit. I never regret it any time I go!

Thank Goodness for CHILI VISION! Do images become more delicious when viewed through CHILI VISION? You be the judge.Riverbend pulls off some impressive events with great skill and coordination.

Love this outdoor venue. Employees are very courteous and helpful. Not a bad seat in the house. Even on the hottest days the giant fans keep you comfortable.

Great time had by all. Should be no chairs allowed at a sold out show. Liked the turf rather than the usual lawn. Plenty of parking and didnt have to wait long to get out.

We saw Cage the Elephant and Beck here and I was super impressed. We were in the lawn area and they had astroturf down which for venue like this was very nice...no dirt/mud everywhere. The facilities were very good and the staff did a great job of getting people through. The setting is just beautiful right on the Ohio river. Great experience!

I love this venue. They always sign with the best shows and the concerts are always an absolute blast. I love coming here for shows. And I will continue to keep going to shows here for as long as Im nearby. Only thing that disappoints me is the concession prices. Way too over priced in my opinion. But other than that its an amazing place to go see a show. Even if you do only have lawn seats.

Janet Jackson State of the Union Tour 2018 was fabulous. Riverbends acoustics were great. Very nice view from section 200 row N.

Great outdoor concert venue. Lawn seats are reasonable and the lawn is astroturf, so no mud.you can bring in sealed water bottles and food. Not a fan of the covered seats. The lighting console can block view unless you are up front.

We go to as many concerts as possible every year and definitely love sitting under the big ceiling fans that have been installed especially during the really hot summer months (when its really humid and sticky)! Bathrooms have definitely been improved but could still use a little love (ex. making sure all stalls have toilet paper, making sure there are plenty of paper towels, etc.). Food and drinks are still overpriced but anyone could say that about any concert venue or stadium so thats just something youll have to expect if you want to see a show. Overall; nice venue, good breezes blowing through thanks to being close to the river and for those who want a little extra fun, its located right next to Coney Island!

Riverbend is a wonderful venue that weve visited multiple times! The lawn is a great place to sit for shows and every spot is a good seat. We will br back plenty!

I seen Breaking Benjamin 3days Grace and chevelle concert it was awesome

Probably my favorite outdoor venue! Granted, Im from up north where there are less amphitheaters, but Riverbend has it all. Parking on site, great views from any location. Being in the lawn, I was more than happy with the view. AstroTurf was soft but didnt have to worry about wet grass or dirt. Clean and easily accessible restrooms. Beautiful views of the Ohio river.

Love the AstroTurf lawn. The venue is easy to get around in. Everything is easy to find.

It’s a good venue. Bring a blanket or a chair and a bottle of water. I prefer the lawn seats but the assigned seats have great air flow in the summer. Here are some pics from KISS.

KID ROCK AND HANK WILLIAMS JR....Awesome concert venue, excellent seats and great sound

Great artists and good sound quality. Parking is easy...and leaving relatively organized. Lots of food and bev stands but be prepared to pay $5 for a water! Nothing beats the people watching here...its the best part.

Some great shows at Riverbend. I especially like the pavilion, it’s such a great medium sized venue.

This place is amazing! First time here I saw Santana and it was great. The seat up is nice acoustically and the lawn is astroturf so its way more comfy then sitting on the actual ground. Im deffinately coming back, Im already looking for shows lol. Tip for drinks dont buy from the ones by the main gate walk to either side a little a beer is around two dollars cheaper.

Omg... best...I mean BEST concert venue Ive ever been to. We happened to get VIP seats but didnt realize all that went with them. Separate early entrance into a private area with restaurant style service, bar, etc. When main venue opened, there was so many vendor stands that there was no lines at any of them... plus we had access to vip bar/ lounge/ restroom area right by the stage.You have LAWN seats?? Its artificial turf!!Arrive early? Right next door to a casino, Belterra Park.

Place is frickin sweet. Carlos Santana was there with the Doobie Brothers. What a time. Best concert ever and I cant wait to see kid rock and hank jr. This place is the best . The food was pretty ok too and nothing like buying 11 dollar beers! At least the water is free. DRINK UP!

Had a great time in the rain!! Brantley Gilbert was awsome..... but Kidd Rock put on a show like I have never ever seen before.... Wheeler Walker was pretty good but needed to play more...

Love this venue! Ive been here many times and have seen many shows, and every time is amazing.

Fun venue, super organized, and easy parking with a sold out show!!! Very impressive! Staff was professional and the bands put on a great show!

Perfect place for a summer concert!! Great Bands!

Saw KISS here the other night, it was first time to attend a show at Riverbend. The sound was very good. My biggest complaint is with seating on the sides of the stage. My seat was expensive, bit to the side and my view was blocked by the wall on the side of the stage. Other than that, everything was great.

Awesome venue! Saw Jimmy Buffet

Deep Purple / Judas Priest

Pretty good outdoor venue. The pit area was small and left zero room for mosh pits or anything like that so if you want a really close spot but arent into the action of the usual pit area those are the seats for you. To be honest even the lawn isnt bad.

First time at Riverbend and enjoyed the time there. The large screens were great when heading out for more beer or food.

The seating is comfortable. The staff was friendly and accommodating. I would not recommend section 100 as the view is very limited. We missed a lot that was happening on stage.

Beautiful space to be at for a later summer concert. Staff was quick and efficient on getting us through the lines. Place was clean and cool thanks to the river. Parking was the only draw back but that’s to be expected at big events like this.

Been to numerous shows this season over at Riverbend very poor design for the seating on the lawn there is no Pathways for people to walk up to the top of the walkway people are constantly cutting in front of you they have beer sales facing the stage so therefore everybody is coming up through the lawn trying to get beer cutting in front of you bumping into you about knocking you over and not even saying excuse me. Riverbend should look at the way ruhof did there Arena up and Noblesville Indiana that is a very well-designed venue Riverbend is a joke but unfortunately if you want to see the shows in this area thats where you have to go

Nice venue that brings in some great acts. Parking is close and convenient. Adequate staff but not always polite. Lawn portion is astroturf and can get slippery when wet. PS. This facility will not upgrade tickets!

Best place to go for summer concerts! Love it!! Always a good time!

It was a decent place to go see a concert. The picture was taken from row 809ish. I was able to clearly see all the artists on stage and the price was far less then the rows closer. I wasnt impressed with how they hurried everybody out once the concert was done and closed the gate to the amusement park which is where I was parked. The detour had me walking in front of exiting traffic to get back to my truck.

Not a bad seat in the whole place from the pavilion to the lawn freakin awesome. Favorite place to see concerts

A really lovely venue. Lawn is AstroTurf which avoids mud. A few areas of rough visibility, but theres lots of open space and good amenities.

Hell of a place for a live show. Security could be better at managing the obnoxious drunks though instead of letting them aimlessly wander around in the pavillion mid-show.

Always have a wonderful time at Riverbend. No matter the show I see. Prefer to stay out on the lawn myself. Makes it easier to get to and from Beer stands, bathrooms and the exit when the show is over. Staff are usually always polite and helpful.. Been going for 20+ years and will continue to go as long as I am able.

KISS!!! Easy in, easy out, friendly staff. Great sound, seating was great for shorter people.

I absolutely love coming to this concert Venue. The lawn is a great experience, but I really enjoyed being up front under the canopy when I seen Heart in the summer of 2019

Had yard tickets and still had a great view of the band. Prepare for nine dollar drinks though.

This is the second time Ive been to the venue! Its so spacious and the sun sets fast over the treeline so you dont have to sit in the sun too long for summer events. I think the sound quality is great. The lines move fast. Obviously the beer prices are pretty high but thats to be expected. Overall, its well laid out to support huge crowds and as someone who normally hates crowds, I think the design works great.

The Bobby Tarantino vs Everybody Tour was phenomenal. Cincinnati came out and packed out Riverbend. I love going there for concerts. Get time for all. A must go for concerts

Pretty decent venue, compared to others that are similar/similarly set up. Even the general admission/nosebleed area wasnt too bad, with astroturf down on the ground, food and other concessions really close, a really nice view of the river through the trees, decent acoustics and screens and parking is basically just a big paved lot right outside of the venue, so you dont have to walk 10 miles just to get where you are going. I would definitely visit again (from Indiana) for the right bands/events. :)They also have REAL bathrooms, which is a huge huge plus if you have been to enough concerts at this type of venue that you know what it is like to stand and wait 45 minutes or more for a skanky port a potty!!

Beautiful arena! Very clean and also comfortable thanks to their large fans moving air around. The staff were wonderful, kind and compassionate. Only issue was buying their version of accessible seats does not work out when its a concert and everyone stands up and your confined to a chair or can not stand for long periods of time. The staff did everything to try to make things right or better. They would have gave us access to the pit but it was already full. Very impressed over all.

Pretty cool place to checkout a concert. The capacity is around 5000, and can get kind of tight in the lawn. However, decent views from just about anywhere.I recommend bringing in a water during the summer, otherwise you’re paying $5 for one. $10 a beerLastly, prepare for traffic in and out of the venue.

Great seating! Nice bathrooms and pricing was not ridiculous! Great view behind the stage!

Good venue with free parking and nice atmosphere. I like the AstroTurf lawn seats over real grass as there is never any mud to deal with

Here to see Santana now. Great venue. Saw Janet Jackson last fall.

Once again another great evening at Riverbend Music Center. This time we the legendary John Fogerty and ZZ Top. Not a bad seat anywhere unless you didnt have a ticket. Always go back. Highly recommended.

Venue is awesome. very clean, very spacious, and I plan on seeing several shows next summer

Favorite place ever just seen breaking benjamin 3 days grace chevelle there tonight and it was amazing!

Awesome place to catch a concert... especially Jimmy Buffett

They really know how to move traffic in and out here. That makes it nice to see a show. I have been here numerous times to see concerts. Tonight was KISS. They were obviously fantastic. Always put on a great show. Cant wait until the KISS Kruise in October. Venue is very good.

I have loved Steve Miller for years and the show was awesome! Ive always liked Frampton for the most part, but his half of the show let me see how much more credit he deserved! Both of them were awesome!

Great venue! Comfortable and has lots of food and drink options. On the pricey side but I was pleasantly surprised to see the lawn seating was actually fake grass! There was a torrential storm earlier that day and I was worried about mud, but it was clean and dry!

1154 a beer 750 for a slice of pizza $5 for a bottle of water have a fat lazy lethargic performance by Manson I think Id rather stay home and watch YouTube videos next time Rob Zombie was pretty entertaining

If you dont like smoking dont get lawn seating. I have usually been happy with concerts here and have seen many. Last night I happened to have lawn ticket arrived early, with my teenage son. We picked a great spot, then moved because someone lit up right next to us, then moved again.. and again... until I asked and was informed the lawn is a smoking AREA except for the family zone in the very back. (still surrounded by smoke) . So we sat in the Family zone. Slightly better. No View. Please be advised.

Riverbend attracts top quality acts in all genres! I love to watch outdoor concerts and Riverbend is THE place to watch them. The breeze off the Ohio River always makes it an awesome night. I love how they opened it up across the top of the pavilion so now you can see even more from the lawn. Theres no bad seat! The staff is great..never had any problems.

Always a great time, large screens on the pavilion allows every seat to be a great one!

Close parking and a myriad of shows! Many nearby vendors to suit your needs.

Venue isnt big enough to show a full stage from all parts of the viewing area. Completely obstructed for a larger shows. Was a shame in that worth the trip.

Great venue.Traffic has greatly improved. Remember on soldout concerts arrive early and use exit 71 off 275.

Really good venue to see a concert, I would seriously recommend spending a few extra dollars for pavilion seats. Lawn tickets are ok if you are content with either just listening or watching the screens set up around the public areas. The main drawback for Riverbend is the expense of concessions and you will almost always get something from there as you can only bring 1 bottle of water (unfrozen and factory sealed) into this venue. The sound quality is pretty good if it is set up correctly by the bands crew.

It nice place to go see a concert just make sure if you get lawn tickets you get there a little early to get a good spot because that area gets crowded fast..

Third Eye Blind and Jimmy Eat World

Great venue. Good visablity, sound was excellent and securitys presence was noticeable but not over-powering. The only down side is the weather. Since its an outdoor venue, heat and rain can make it miserable. Last night the heat was pretty bad. So just come prepared for what mother nature might throw at you.

I attended the Janet Jackson State of the World tour at Riverbend last night, and as an avid concert goer (this was my fourth concert out of six this month), this is a venue that Ive always struggled to decide if I like it or not.I like the lawn aspect of the venue. This was my first time not sitting in the pavilion and being in the lawn instead. I liked the party atmosphere of the lawn and the screens were well placed. The sound and accoustics were very clear.As a lawn newbie, I was unaware that a typical bag chair was considered too tall for the venue. I was a bit taken aback when a security lady ran up on me like a park ranger stopping someone from starting a forest fire over the simple mistake of me bringing one to the arena. Luckily, I had a blanket in my car to use so that we didnt have to sit on the itchy AstroTurf with no barrier. I wish the rules were uniformly enforced. I saw quite a few people with similar chairs as mine who were permitted to bring them in. Thankfully, with it being so hot, we were able to bring in sealed bottles of water without issue, just be mindful they cannot be frozen.The inconsistency of security and parking lot catastrophe keeps me from visiting this venue too often, but you really cant beat the decent pricing of the lawn!Leaving the parking lot is always a headache at this venue. Theres always a ton of officers to help direct traffic, but the problem is theyre always clumped in one spot vs being spread out to direct the traffic jams deeper in the parking lot. Last night there were so many aggressive drivers who nearly caused accidents just to keep people from being able to mergen into the exit line. Had more of the officers been in that region, it might have been easier to exit the parking lot.

Riverbend is a great outdoor venue! Been going here for years and just gets better! Seen countless concerts in pavilion and lawn, always great sound and views! Buffet concerts are legendary here, been to most.... Fins to the left!

Riverbend has a nice Ambiance. It did the evening I visited- Chris Brown, HER, 6lack, Rich the kid performed. This was a mixed crowd--young and not as young showed up. A concert/ performance venue nestled in with Coney Island. This is not a place for people who dont like crowds. The parking was organized. The staff has it down to a science. There were a lot of people therefore a lot of cars. If you have any trouble walking or getting around you may want to get there extra early in order to get closer to the park and or venue area. There is handicap accessible parking. Im just not sure how to get to it in a car. But I did see it while walking. When going into the venue/ concert area you are scanned with a metal detector and if you have a purse or small bag they do check it. Bookbags/ Backpacks Are Not Allowed. People were smoking so if you are sensitive to that you may want to keep that in mind. The lawn area has turf instead of grass so it wasnt wet from the previous days rain. The area close to the stage appeared compact and there you had to verify that you have a ticket to gain access to the area. There are places to eat. I saw people with Larosa boxes and beverages. There are stairs to get to the lawn area and you can see the performance on the stage or on the screens that are up. There are public restrooms. I did not access the restrooms so I am not sure of its cleaniness. You can bring chairs, blanket to sit on, unopened water bottle. The most inconvenient thing you may experience is the Heavy traffic coming and going. But the volume of traffic is to be expected. Make sure you leave Riverbend early if you dont want to experience the wait. Make sure you arrive early if you want to minimize the wait of getting in. Also if you park in the grass area, this area is not well lit (after the sun goes down). Make sure you pay attention to the number that is listed on the pole. That will help you find the area you parked in faster. Take a flashlight or use your phones flashlight. Overall, The Riverbend Music Center lives up to its Hype. It did this night.

Great music venue! Saw Breaking Benjamin, Three Days Grace and Chevelle

Every seat is good seating. Lawn seats are affordable, with a good view still. The stadium seats are somewhat comfortable, the location is great too. Being off the river theres usually a good breeze to keep you cool. Enjoy!

Been to alot of concerts and always have a great time.

Great concert venue. Great seating everywhere.

We had a blast at the Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson concert here! The atmosphere was great as usual and the prices in the concession werent as bad as I feared. I love this concert venue.

You can make some of your most cherished memories here ️

The new AstroTurf type lawn is so much nicer than the grass!!

I have been visiting Riverbend for over 30 years. From Rock Concerts to the Cincinnati Symphony the venue is awesome (my taste have evolved over the years). If your preference is to have a specific seat - which I recommend for Rock Concerts or the Lawn which I recommend for Cincinnati Symphony or Pops you will have a great experience. Riverbend Crews keep the grounds safe and provide ample direction before, during and after the performances. Parking is well coordinated and although there is a bit of a wait upon exiting ...it is what one would expect when several hundred people are dismissed from an event at the same time. I highly recommend the July 4th celebration with friends and family. Great to bring a lawn chair and cooler and have a picnic dinner on the lawn with the family as the Pops play music that celebrates the USA. At the end there is a wonderful fireworks display that makes caps off any Independence Day celebration with a Bang!

The concert itself was great. I dont like that youre often not allowed to bring in your own sealed bottled drinks. The website says you can. But for some shows, youre forced to open your water and pour it into a plastic cup. Its just a ploy to get you to have to pay $5 for a bottle of water once youre inside. Its a racket.

Went to see Heart, they were outstanding! Awesome time. Nice venue. Leaving with the crowd went very smooth. All around great experience.

Loved the rob zombie and marilyn Manson concert

One of my favorite venues. Arrive early and plan on being in the parking lot for a while before leaving afterwards. No bad seats. Worth upgrading to pavilion, but lawn has stage that many performers leave main stage to visit.

First time here and I enjoyed it! Pretty nice venue in a nice location. The free parking was a plus! Absolutely LOVE that the lawn area is soft, fake grass. I wish more amphitheater’s did this.

What an amazing venue! Went to a Jack Johnson concert and had seats on the lawn. Great sound system! Fun place for a concert!

Great times, this is where the majority of Cincinnatis concerts are held.

Nice place. Beers overpriced and sound quality varies depending on who you see and where you sit. They tend to have the larger groups though. So much nicer than concerts in an arena.

Great, fun concert, but it seems very poorly designed, as traffic in and out is an absolute mess, and there are six or eight sets of steel beams holding up the pavilion that gave way too many blocked views of the stage. The sound was great, but unless you are in one of the middle three sections with a clear view, you would have to rely on the video monitors to enjoy from the GA section.

I have been to many concerts here. Hootie and the Blowfish was sold out, and there was too many lawn seats sold for sure. There were people pushing and shoving and spilling beer on us this time. People were sitting on the hillsides facing away from the stage. After paying for tickets and waiting for months it was hard to hear the music.

This is my first experience at Riverbend. I saw Luke Bryan concert. it was in fact one of the only concerts Ive been to. For as many people as there were, it was a sold-out show, it was a environment that you could bring your children to. It was fun. the bathroom line got a little long but it cleared help after a while. This is a great place to go and have fun

This is from section 700 row CC. Good seats.

My first time a Riverbend we went and saw Kid Rock and BG they were absolutely awesome!! We got pavilion seats had a great view! I got my tickets 5 months before, so glad I got pavilion because it steady rained the entire concert and the whole weekend, I really liked how it was laid out, drinks are expensive at any venue but here was a little overkill and food etc. Was over priced...bathroom was not as bad as I thought but still was pretty bad. Everytime you go smoke or out for drinks and food seems we had to keep showing our tickets which were soaked from the rain .. if your gonna uber or catch a cab be prepared to pay and they wont pick you up at Riverbend you have to walk to the Casino, there was like a hundred of us trying to get a ride, 2 hour wait time with $150 back to our room 8 miles away $20 including tip on the way there. cars were back to back trying to get out of parking lot.. this isnt a bad review but a bad night being somewhere that you dont know how to avoid all of this.. so Im sharing incase you have never been.. other than the rain and leaving part it was awesome Ill definitely be back.. but Ill know what not to do!

Great concert from my favorite band of all time. Traffic was somewhat difficult getting out of the parking lot but overall not awful. Would definitely go back.

Always a great place for a concert. I got to move up to closer seats because the ushers could tell by watching us that we were celebrating something. They also saw I was a veteran and we got moved up to the center section 15 rows from the stage

Saw Blink-182 and Lil Wayne at Riverbend. We actually love the lawn seats! If you went to Riverbend before 2012ish; the lawn seats are now more enjoyable because it is made out of turf rather than actual grass!

This a wonderful place for venues. Staff was very helpful in finding my phone I lost

We love that the lawn seats are close enough and cheap! We always have a blast here

Great venue for concerts! The lawn seats were still great for viewing the show. Parking was a bit of a nightmare and Uber is almost impossible to use for these events, but we managed. Drinks werent too unreasonably priced. Overall a good value for the price paid and a great place for events!