Take Me to the River: Painesville announces inaugural concert season at new amphitheater
This summer, the City of Painesville has a simple invitation for residents and visitors alike: take me to the river.
The new Painesville Amphitheater will host a full season of weekly concerts at Kiwanis Park along the Grand River The eight-week concert series will run every Wednesday from June 10 through July 29, from 6 to 8 p.m., bringing some of Northeast Ohio’s most popular bands to Painesville.
“This amphitheater was designed to bring people together,” said Painesville City Manager Doug Lewis. “Launching our first concert season here is an exciting milestone for the city, and we’re looking forward to welcoming residents and visitors for a summer of great music in Painesville.”
The 2026 season opens June 10 with Rock the House Live, a high-energy cover band known for performing everything from Top 40 hits and Motown classics to rock and pop favorites. The band has been voted “Best Band” by Cleveland Magazine.
The rest of the inaugural concert lineup includes:
June 17 — Revolution Pie
A premier Beatles tribute band
recreating the sound and spirit of the Fab Four for Northeast Ohio audiences
for more than two decades.
June 24 — Chardon Polka Band
The self-proclaimed “most feared and powerful polka band in the industry
today,” the Chardon Polka Band returns to Painesville.
July 1 — Rumours
A Fleetwood Mac tribute band celebrating nearly three decades of bringing the
legendary band’s catalog to life on stage. Rumours will also perform songs from
the solo careers of Fleetwood Mac members.
July 8 — Audiophile
Like a live mix tape, Audiophile is a pop-rock cover band delivering energetic
performances of hits from the 1980s, ’90s and early 2000s.
July 15 — Carlos Jones and the
P.L.U.S. Band
Cleveland’s legendary reggae band, Carlo Jones and the P.L.U.S. Band has been spreading
a message of peace, love and unity for more than three decades.
July 22 — That 80s Band
A nostalgic tribute to the music, style and spectacle of the 1980s, complete
with authentic costumes and stage production. That 80s Band has performed at
corporate events, weddings, and class reunions across the eastern United States.
July 29 — Country Redford
A
modern country cover band from Cleveland, Country Redford delivers a
high-energy country rock show. A three-time winner of Best Country Band at the
Cleveland Music Awards.
The concert series is made possible thanks to community partners. Gold sponsors include GDB Ventures and Loreto Development Company, with additional support from Cleveland Clinic Mentor Hospital, Best Truck Equipment, Inc., and the Ohio Arts Council.
The amphitheater itself was made possible largely through state and regional grant funding. The new venue is expected to host concerts, festivals and community events for years to come — beginning with this historic first season.