Cincinnati Music Hall

Cincinnati Music Hall is a concert and opera house in Over-the-Rhine, a neighborhood of Cincinnati, known for its Venetian Gothic design with steep gable roofs and elaborate sandstone carvings of musical instruments. The facade displays detailed brickwork and decorative elements that recall Italian palaces.

Construction was finished in 1878 and the building served both musical performances in the central hall and industrial exhibitions in the side wings. It gained National Historic Landmark status in 1975 and reopened after major renovations in 2017.

The name reflects its role as a home for classical and popular music, where residents gather to attend orchestra concerts and opera performances throughout the season. Springer Auditorium serves as the main space where audiences dress up for evening events and maintain the tradition of live performance.

The main entrance sits on Elm Street across from Washington Park, making it easy for visitors to find. Springer Auditorium holds 2,289 (two thousand two hundred eighty-nine) seats with good sightlines and acoustics from all sections, while evening performances usually expect more formal attire.

The central chandelier in Springer Auditorium weighs 1,500 pounds (680 kilograms) and measures 21 feet (6.4 meters) across, making it one of the largest in American concert halls. This fixture was installed during the extensive restoration work in 2017 and illuminates the space during special occasions.

Location: Cincinnati

Architectural style: Venetian Gothic architecture

Website: http://cincinnatiarts.org/musichall

GPS coordinates: 39.10944,-84.51889

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:28