24/25 Pops Season

Anthony Parnther, conductor
John Legend

This special solo performance will feature songs and stories with 12-time GRAMMY winner John Legend. Experience intimate reimaginings of his greatest hits (“All of Me,” “Ordinary People,” "Tonight"), unexpected stories from Legend's life and career, and selections from his most recent release LEGEND ("Nervous," "Wonder Woman").

John Morris Russell, conductor
Rick Steves, narrator

Usually, you'll find Rick Steves touring the great destinations of Europe for his acclaimed PBS television series or within the pages of his numerous travel guides. Now you can join him on a different journey: A Symphonic Journey. From Italy, England, Austria, Norway and beyond, Steves combines Europe's most stirring orchestral classics with live, on-stage narration of his own insights into European history.

John Morris Russell, conductor

The action-packed adventure pits man against prehistoric predators in the ultimate battle for survival. Featuring visually stunning imagery and groundbreaking special effects, this epic film is sheer movie magic 65 million years in the making.

Now audiences can experience Jurassic Park as never before: projected in HD with the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra performing John Williams’ iconic score live to picture.   

Welcome… to Jurassic Park!

You're in for a magically good time as the joy of magic, juggling and music combine! Themes from Beauty & the Beast, Harry Potter, Sleeping Beauty, Mozart's The Magic Flute and more will enchant and enthrall our youngest listeners. 

Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros featuring The Wolfpack are bringing their groundbreaking symphony collaboration to Music Hall with the Cincinnati Pops!

Formed in 2018 by Weir, Grammy-winning producer and bassist Don Was, and drummer Jay Lane, Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros will perform selections from the expansive Grateful Dead catalogue, Bobby’s solo albums, and beloved covers.

Damon Gupton, conductor

“KEVIN!” Hilarious and heartwarming, Home Alone is holiday fun for the whole family! This Thanksgiving weekend, experience holiday hijinks and mayhem with Kevin, Harry and Marv as John Williams’ charming score is performed live by your Cincinnati Pops with the film projected on a giant screen in stunning high definition above the stage.

John Morris Russell, conductor
Norm Lewis, vocalist

There’s nothing quite as magical as the memories made during the holiday season and, thanks to you, Holiday Pops has allowed us to share and create those memories year after year. With sold-out performances in a decked-out Music Hall, we invite you to join us again this year as Broadway star Norm Lewis joins JMR and the Pops with choruses, vocalists and dancers from around the city bringing festive favorites and holiday classics to life!

John Morris Russell, conductor
Tony Desare, piano & vocals
Aubrey Logan, trombone & vocals
John Manzari, tap dance & vocals

Ring in the New Year with the Pops and the sophisticated and timeless music of Cole Porter, whose refined melodies and witty lyrics have become songbook standards on Broadway and in film. Join Tony DeSare and his guests Aubrey Logan (trombone/vocals) and John Manzari (tap dance/vocals) as they give their fresh spin on such hits as: “Night and Day,” “I Get A Kick Out of You,” “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” “It’s De-Lovely,” “You’re the Top,” and many more.

Join the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra for a wondrous journey into the mysterious world of Harry Potter. Using only music, with no film projections, the Pops will bring to life the magical music of all eight Harry Potter films, plus more from the “Potterverse,” featuring the iconic themes you know and love. The concert will also include insights from the books and films, interactive games and trivia experiences. 

Whether you're a devoted fan of the Harry Potter series or simply a lover of film music, prepare to step into a world where magic intertwines with music, where spells are cast through melodies, and where the enchantment of Harry Potter comes to life in an unforgettable live concert experience. 

*Note: there will NOT be film projections associated with this performance.

Damon Gupton, conductor

All hail the “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll." Tina Turner’s singular voice provided the soundtrack of a generation and her story inspired hearts and minds around the world. With a career including 12 Grammy wins and more than 100 million records sold worldwide, she was simply “better than all the rest.” Join the Pops for a tour of Turner’s iconic musical legacy featuring hits like “Proud Mary,” “What’s Love Got to Do with It,” “Disco Inferno” and more!

Spark your child's love for orchestral music at an early age with these fun, interactive family events. Each concert lasts just under an hour, with themes specially chosen to engage children ages 2-9. Come early for crafts and activities in the Family Fun Zone.

Tickets are just $10 for children and $15 for adults. Lap seat children ages two and under are free.

Steve Hackman, conductor

Experience the electrifying blend of “Queen Bey” and orchestral music’s King.

Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony, the 1800’s ultimate dance club track, becomes the backdrop for an innovative fusion. Fifteen chart-topping hits from Beyoncé’s iconic discography —including “Girls,” “Crazy in Love,” “Sorry,” “Halo,” “Cuff It,” “Single Ladies” and “Texas Hold ‘Em”— are seamlessly interwoven into this musical journey.

Prepare to be mesmerized as three powerhouse female soloists — accompanied by a guest drummer, guitarist/keyboardist, and bassist — team up with the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra to deliver a night of pure musical magic.

NOTE: This perfomance contains adult language and themes. Discretion is advised.

John Morris Russell, conductor

From Billie Holiday and Josephine Baker to Langston Hughes and Duke Ellington, the Harlem Renaissance was a period of Black creative cultural expression in the United States that greatly influenced the sound of Jazz and Blues as we know it today. JMR, the Cincinnati Pops and special guests celebrate the centennial anniversary of the beginning of the Harlem Renaissance, with the music, dance and poetry of an all-American movement known around the world.

Ben Folds, singer-songwriter/pianist

Emmy-award nominated composer, singer-songwriter, and pianist Ben Folds joins the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra for a night of exceptional performances. Widely regarded as one of the major musical influences of our generation, Folds’ enormous body of genre-bending music includes pop albums with Ben Folds Five, multiple solo albums, and numerous collaborative records. His latest album, 2023’s "What Matters Most", is a blend of piano-driven pop rock songs, while his 2015 "Concerto for Piano and Orchestra" soared to #1 on both the Billboard classical and classical crossover charts. For nearly two decades, Folds has performed with some of the world’s greatest symphony orchestras and currently serves as Artistic Advisor to the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center.

John Morris Russell, conductor
Mandy Gonzalez, vocalist

Best known for starring on Broadway in Wicked and Hamilton, and for her portrayal of Nina Rosario in the Tony Award-winning musical In the Heights, Broadway icon Mandy Gonzalez joins JMR and the Pops in a celebration of the Latine voices of Broadway, such as Lin-Manuel Miranda, Rita Moreno and Linda Ronstadt. Expect hits from In the Heights, Hamilton, Moana and many more!