The ICON Festival Stage at Smale Park is a large open-air summer venue located beside the Andrew J Brady Music Center on Cincinnati's riverfront. Designed as a modern festival setting, it combines a permanent outdoor stage with a spacious audience area and can accommodate approximately 8,500 guests, depending on the event configuration. Views of the Cincinnati skyline and the Ohio River create a distinctive backdrop, while the venue is designed for major touring concerts, festivals and other large-scale outdoor events.
The experience is closer to a major music festival than a traditional indoor arena: audiences enjoy an open-air setting supported by professional concert production and a sound system designed for large outdoor shows. Layouts and ticketed areas can vary from event to event, so checking the specific configuration before purchasing tickets is recommended. Concession points with beverages and the facilities required for large concert crowds are available on site.
The venue address is 25 Race St, Cincinnati, United States. The main entrance for ICON Festival Stage events is the Carousel Entrance on Ted Berry Way, near Carol Ann's Carousel. The Central Riverfront Garage provides convenient access to the stage area, with elevators connecting to the venue level, while additional parking options are available nearby. For broader transportation options and getting around Cincinnati, see the city information below.