The popular free summer concert series returns to Wade Oval every Wednesday from June 12-Aug. 14, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Here’s the lineup:
2024 Wade Oval Wednesdays Concerts
JUNE 12
Headliner: Councilman Conwell & The Footprints (Jazz)
Halftime: Cleveland Guardians Hotdog Mascots
JUNE 19 – JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION
Headliner: The Unit eXperience Project (Soul and R&B)
Pre-Show: Djapo Cultural Arts Institute, African Dance/Drumming
Halftime: Free Black! Rap duo
JUNE 26
Headliner: The Cleveland Orchestra (Classical)
In the event of adverse weather, The Cleveland Orchestra performance will move indoors to Severance Music Center (located across the street at 11001 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH 44106).
Pre-Show: Cleveland School of the Arts Student Band “Stix” and student vocalist
No halftime performance
JULY 3
Headliner: Carlos Jones (+) (Reggae)
Pre-show: Sam Poetry
Halftime: Kelli Michelle Zumba
JULY 10 – LATINX CELEBRATION
Headliner: Son Gitano (Latin/Salsa)
Pre-Show: Victor Samalot
Halftime: Salsa Dancing Lessons with Viva Dance Studio
JULY 17
Headliner: Duck Island Bootleggers (Country)
Pre-Show: Klezmer performance w/ Shifter Kin
Halftime: Kelli Michelle Zumba
JULY 24 – DISABILITY PRIDE
Headliner: Hubb’s Groove (Jazz)
Pre-Show: Piano Cleveland, The Concert Truck
Halftime: Dancing Wheels
JULY 31
Headliner: The Michael Weber Show (Rock & Roll)
Pre-Show: Kelli Michelle Zumba
Halftime: Shaw High School Marching Band
AUGUST 7
Headliner: PCB Presents Cleveland Soul Kitchen (Soul)
Pre-Show: Val B. King
Halftime: Crooked River Circus
AUGUST 14 – LGBTQ+ PRIDE
Headliner: Apostle Jones (Covers)
Pre-Show: Grumpy Plum
Halftime: Pride Zumba with Linda Hogan
Opening acts featuring up-and-coming local talent and intermission acts will accompany many shows. Returning for a third year are four cultural celebration nights that highlight Cleveland’s diverse communities, including Juneteenth (June 19), Disability Pride (July 24), Latinx Heritage (July 10) and LGBTQ+ Pride (Aug. 14). Each celebration night will highlight organizations and individuals that work in and represent these communities.
The concert series includes local food trucks and vendors, a beer & wine garden, and kid-friendly activities.
Photo courtesy: University Circle Inc.
