2026 May Festival Calendar of Events
IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE MAY FESTIVAL
Discovering the voice that connects us all at the 2026 May Festival. Experience the inspiration of the May Festival by exploring our calendar of events.
| TUE MAY 12 |
10:30 AM MAY FESTIVAL YOUNG PEOPLE’S CONCERT | WE ALL SHINE: HEROES OF THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE for CPS students, Springer Auditorium |
| FRI MAY 15 |
5 PM Dîner en Fleur with a performance by Cincinnati Jazz Academy Pre-concert 6:15 PM Performance in the Foyer by Kings High School Choir |
| SAT MAY 16 |
5:30 PM MAY FESTIVAL FAMILY LOUNGE SPECIAL EVENT in Wilks Studio Pre-concert 6 PM Performance in Springer Auditorium by the May Festival Youth Chorus and Cincinnati Boychoir Pre-concert 6:30 PM Conversation in Corbett Tower by Matthew Swanson and CSO Music Director Cristian MÄcelaru Pre-concert 6:30 PM Performance in the Foyer by Meridian 8 from the School for Creative and Performing Arts |
| SUN MAY 17 |
3:00 PM A DREAM DEFERRED: LANGSTON HUGHES IN SONG at Memorial Hall Post-concert Talk back with Festival Director Julia Bullock
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| TUE MAY 19 |
7:30 PM VOCAL ARTS ENSEMBLE: ROSSINI’S PETITE MESSE SOLENNELLE at Christ Church Cathedral |
| THU MAY 21 |
7:30 PM ON LOVE AND LUST Pre-concert 6:30 PM Conversation in Corbett Tower with Jason Alexander Holmes and CB2 Director Yoshihisa Arai |
| SAT MAY 23 |
7:30 PM PORGY AND BESS: FESTIVAL FINALE Pre-concert 6:15 PM Performance in the Foyer by The Loretta C. Manggrum Chorale Pre-concert 6:30 PM Conversation in Corbett Tower with Jason Alexander Holmes, Dr. Kristi Swift and Dr. Tammy Kernodle |