Bedrock to Build 6,200-Seat Outdoor Music Venue on Cuyahoga Riverfront

The new venue will be run by Live Nation and aims to attract more national touring acts to Cleveland.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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Downtown Cleveland developer Bedrock announced plans to construct a 6,200-seat outdoor music amphitheater along the Cuyahoga River, to be operated by Live Nation. The new venue will be slightly larger than the existing Jacobs Pavilion and is part of Bedrock's broader $2 billion Riverfront development plans.

Why it matters

The new music venue is seen as a way to help Cleveland compete with other regional markets for major touring acts and reverse the trend of bands skipping over the city. It also reflects the broader development boom happening in downtown Cleveland, with several new or planned entertainment and sports venues in the works.

The details

The new amphitheater will be located on the southeastern edge of Bedrock's Riverfront development, next to the Cleveland Cavaliers' new training facility. Live Nation Ohio President Michael Belkin said the 'intimate' yet sizable venue will give artists 'another reason to play Cleveland' and provide fans more access to big-name concerts close to home. The venue will be slightly larger than the existing 5,000-capacity Jacobs Pavilion.

  • Bedrock announced the plans on February 26, 2026.
  • The new Cavaliers training facility is set to open in 2027.

The players

Bedrock

The real estate developer behind the $2 billion Riverfront plans in downtown Cleveland.

Live Nation Ohio

The regional division of the live entertainment company that will operate the new music venue.

Michael Belkin

The president of Live Nation Ohio, who oversees venues like Blossom Music Center and House of Blues.

Justin Bibb

The mayor of Cleveland, who framed the new venue as part of the city's efforts to drive economic development and improve the downtown experience.

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What they’re saying

“We're giving artists another reason to play Cleveland, giving fans more of the shows they want close to home.”

— Michael Belkin, President, Live Nation Ohio (clevescene.com)

“This investment not only honors the city's rock 'n' roll roots, it positions Cleveland to compete with other regional markets for the biggest tours in the country.”

— Michael Belkin, President, Live Nation Ohio (clevescene.com)

“A new outdoor music venue along the Cuyahoga riverfront reflects the type of resident and visitor experience that we want here in downtown Cleveland.”

— Justin Bibb, Mayor of Cleveland (clevescene.com)

What’s next

No specific date or design plans for the new music venue have been released yet by Bedrock or Live Nation.

The takeaway

The new 6,200-seat outdoor music amphitheater is part of a broader wave of entertainment and sports venue development in downtown Cleveland, as the city aims to attract more visitors, boost its cultural offerings, and compete with other regional markets for major events and concerts.