It's a great venue for smaller concerts Every seat is pretty good We saw Dwight Yoakam and it was a perfect night read more

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I hadn't been to a concert at the PNC Pavillion before but got the opportunity this week. I have to say I'm impressed. The parking was super close and included in your ticket cost so no crazy expensive surprise parking costs when you get there. The people working the venue were nice enough and could answer most questions people asked. Once inside the venue, I was surprised by all that they had to offer. I also loved that they had a water station, considering it can get ungodly hot in the summer in Ohio. I had pit tickets and honestly, anywhere you stood in the pit was a good spot. It wasn't so big that you had to fight off thousands of people and it was crushingly packed in or anything (and the show I went to was sold out!). Great venue and I will definitely be looking out for more shows here so I can go back! read more

A very cool place to see a show. you are of course at the mercy of the weather, but that's not the fault of the venue.

Went to a concert in the PNC stadium. Really great venue, I would definitely come here again just maybe not in the summer as it was so hot. My only complaint about the venue is that they don't really regulate smoking or vaping in the actually stadium area. We had people in front of us vaping and we got a face full of smoke but otherwise great place! Other complaint goes out to the police directing traffic. I don't know what was going on but it took us over an hour to get home when it should've taken 10 minutes. They had random streets just blocked off for no apparent reason and it was just a pain. Figure that part out and I'll 100% be returning read more

PNC Pavilion - Jon Bellion! - Music Venues Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Nice Venue at Coney island. Musical groups of all quality. Wish you could buy tickets oytside of ripoff Ticketmaster. Went recently for Rick Springfield. Very low tech. Food and drinks are overpriced. Alcoholic drinks are a major ripoff! read more

Just saw Steve Martin, Martin Short and the Steep Canyon Rangers. You know PNC and Riverbend are big venues and yet we've found them to be intimate too. This was our first PNC Pavilion event and it was great. Steve and Martin did a very funny show. There's a part in the show where they sat in two easy chairs and chatted with each other and us. It was so cool. The comedy was first rate and we could have listened to the superb Bluegrass music from Steep Canyon Rangers for lots longer. A great evening at a great venue! True showmen and comedic and musical stars! Would have been five stars but the traffic was terrible and the restrooms were just nasty - even before the crowd was there. Breathtaking..... but not in a good way. Just hose the place down can ya? Gosh! read more

PNC Pavilion is a nice, outdoor, covered concert venue. I'm not sure there's truly a bad seat in the house. Even the nose bleed seats aren't too bad here. Parking is free and there are numerous vendors to choose from for drinks and food. My daughter and I drove up to see Jason Mraz perform here a couple of weeks ago and were pleasantly surprised that our cheap seats weren't that awful. The hard stadium seats bothered my hip but I can't complain too much otherwise. read more

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PNC Pavilion is an awesome venue, not a bad seat in the house. Will be returning to see Govt Mule. Woot read more

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What an awesome venue for a show. Grear breezes from the bigass fans. Great sound anywhere. All covered. Only downside is huge rows means lots of up and down, in and out but on the good side is no aisles. Enjoyed YES 50 tour but plan to see more now! read more

The venue is awesome BUT be prepared...........ugggg.....the concert goers--e--gads!!! for the most part...inconsiderate at best.... arrive as late as possible to stand in aisle without clue as to where they belong for seating, Spill their drinks on you without apology, can't make it between 45 minute sets ( like toddlers) without traipsing in and out of their seats 3-4 times, stand the entire show in front of show or hold their cell phone up to record the event the entire night thus ruining your view (because they didn't come in person for nothing ) ...It's the ever current "me" society mentality here or I'd give it a 5 star...there's really not a bad seat the first two levels. Drove right in, drove right out..no problems with parking that I saw at all. read more

I am a fan of much smaller venues, such as Bogarts or the Madison Theater. However, for an outdoor concert venue, the PNC Pavilion is a much better alternative than Riverbend, particularly if you prefer more intimate concerts. It is located on the property of Riverbend seats a little over 4,000, I believe. There is a pit section and no lawn seating. I have now seen The Fray and Ray Lamontagne perform, and I have also seen President Obama speak. I have been lucky enough to snag seats in the lower sections for each event, but they do have two screens for those who are closer in the back. The venue has access to the same exact bathrooms and concession stands as the main stage at Riverbend, and, in addition, there is a PNC lounge for PNC bank members, along with another bar as well. This summer they are also offering free wine and beer tastings before 3 selected concerts. Ray was one such concert where there was a beer tasting sponsored by Time Warner Cable. You received 4 free samples with your ticket and were able to purchase additional tastings and you could purchase a bottle or can of all of the beers offered for $7. (Side note: I now highly recommend Hell or High Watermelon from the 21st Amendment Brewery) The next two tastings are both wine and more information can be found on their website! read more

We got vip seats so I am really enjoying the venue. In the pavilion & not too far from the stage. The parking was really convenient & close. The food was as expected- ok so if you can eat before you come I suggest you do! Everyone working here has been really nice & helpful. That makes the experience much more enjoyable. read more

PNC Pavilion - Natasha Bedingfeld - Music Venues Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Well, where to begin? We decided to spring for row J in the pit of PNC Pavillion which should be great seats, right? The seats were pretty good, yay! Now, the aging hippie woman in front of us decided to stand on the seat of her folding chair. Really? We point this infringement out to the usher who promptly taps her and does a disgusted eye roll toward hippie granny. Effective, she hops down and we can now see the stage again! Strangers around us thank me profusely! The folding chairs in the pit section are cushioned and comfortable. The problem for me is that they are placed so closely together that one can not pass through the row to access the aisle. People were literally falling on top of each other to exit the aisle. It was a warm night and while the BigAss ceiling fans( brand name, no kidding) are installed in the rear of the venue, there was little air circulation in the forward section. It was very hot in the pit seats, uncomfortable and seemingly preventable. Why no descent food options at PNCPavillion. I don't care for fast food/junk food, but that is the only option. If you don't eat pizza, coneys or hot dogs, you're out of luck! Yuck. Lastly, really wished we saw Bob Dylan 40 years ago, his discombobulated mumbling was really tough to listen to and is the reason we left after 3 songs...I am a fan and have enjoyed several of his older albums over the years. My husband actually thinks he might be laughing at us ticket paying customers. Yes, it seemed crazy to have paid for this unfortunate experience. I did not even recognize his most recognizable songs. Well, we certainly beat the exiting traffic! read more

Awesome venue! If you have the chance to visit here for a show please do. Easiest and closest parking I've ever had at a concert. Nice small spot to hear something amazing. I just witnessed David Byrne. The Pnc pavilion is sweet. Lots of bathrooms, free water, giant fans to keep everyone cool, and a free beer tasting while we were there. Love this spot, will specifically look for cool shows coming thru this venue. The sound wasn't really on point for my show but could be a fluke. read more

Parking was the breeze the staff are friendly assisted us to our seats, the production of the Logic concert was EPIC!!! Concessions stands were within a minute walk from the entertainment area. I can not wait for the next concert here read more

Great experience tonight. Easy parking, great seats and incredible sound quality. Food and drinks were EXPENSIVE, but it's expected.

i am the duke here for a reason. the reason? it is way better than riverbend proper. intimate, no bad seats, easy access and killer bands. this is my outdoor venue of choice. from weird al to tony bennet to bush to perfect circle to widespread panic - it works for all of them. 4 stars because the beer prices are outrageous. of course, i'm gonna pay, so i suppose i shouldn't complain. read more

Drove there from Indiana to go to a GRiZ show and it was worth the drive! I'd really like to go back to the venue. I doubt there is a bad seat in the house. Sound was great. There were lots of bathrooms and no lines to go. It's outdoor but totally covered, so you'd be good if it rained, and there was a nice breeze rolling through. read more

I don't think there's a bad seat at this venue! It's so nice that everyone gets a seat and concerts are a bit more intimate. The pavilion is so much better than Riverbend! read more

Horrible traffic control when leaving a concert. Way too long for only 15,000 people. I've seen 200,000 people controlled better while leaving. read more

PNC Pavilion - Exiting the parking lot at a snails pace. Disorganization is the issue with getting cars out of the parking lot. - Music Venues Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

The last time I was at Riverbend, the lawn was grass and dirt. So I was surprised to see the changes that have been made at the venue. I was also surprised to see they built a mini-Riverbend right next to it. The new pavilion is smaller and is definitely a more intimate setting. It seems like there were no bad seats in the house and if you were too far away, the jumbo-trons could help you make out the fine details you were missing. We saw Ray LaMontagne there last Friday and it had the potential to be the best concert I have ever seen. Unfortunately, there is one major flaw in the design of this venue. It is located right over the fence from Coney Island Amusement Park. The problem being that the amusement park plays loud, bassy pop-music at its rides. So, during what could have been a beautiful and touching acoustic set, booty shaking bass was bleeding over the stage from the bumper car ride. I complained to various staff members about this. To their credit, they were polite and professional, but unapologetic and helpless. So, the acoustic set was ruined. Thank goodness the Jacket Boys came out to back up Ray and the volume of the show increased. But the underlying crappy bass thump continued throughout the night. Even when the rides went dark, it continued. So, this spoiled a great show for me. I will never see another show at this venue. read more

OK. I am a very veteran concert goer w/ many, many good and bad experiences under my belt. Here's the skinny on PNC Pavilion. It is a wonderfully sized venue on the grounds of Riverbend. I much prefer it to Riverbend, because it is smaller. It is a bit "unfriendly" feeling, because it's all concrete. It would be nicer w/ some grass and trees immediately where you enter and exit the seating areas. As some have stated, the seats down low are very close to each other, and that plays into my main problem w/ the place. It is brutally hot and humid for Summertime shows in there. But, I have a very helpful piece of advice. On the top row (Row M), there is ALWAYS a slight breeze. So, I always buy a seat in the very top row, where you can stand and look around, and enjoy the nice breeze. Many people have complained about the parking and the process of emptying out after shows. Indeed, it is a big cluster_ uck. But, two ways to beat it and have a great time. (1) Arrive early, and you can park 20 yards from the door. (2) Leave as soon as the show is over and it's easy going out of the parking lot. Mess around for ten minutes, and you are sure to wait for an hour to get out. They have great shows, and their fees are very high. Whenever I have sat on the right side of the venue (facing the stage), I have been able to hear busses running and smell diesel fuel, also. read more