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The Andrew J Brady Music Center

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The Andrew J Brady Music Center is a modern indoor-outdoor music complex at The Banks with a flexible main hall and adjacent outdoor programming capability.

Empty main floor looking back toward the two balcony levels inside The Andrew J Brady Music Center. Undated THP Limited project photograph; the floor may be standing or seated depending on the show.
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Empty main floor looking back toward the two balcony levels inside The Andrew J Brady Music Center. Undated THP Limited project photograph; the floor may be standing or seated depending on the show.

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FanProof verdictStanding and reserved configurations, nearby stadium events, and district parking demand can change by date. Choose a current Banks garage or official event option before departure and confirm its entrance. Check current Cincinnati streetcar, bus, rideshare, and riverfront pedestrian routes, especially when stadiums are active.

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Bags & entry

Andrew J Brady Music Center permits CLEAR bags up to 12 × 12 × 6 inches, without patterns/tint obscuring contents, or non-clear clutches up to 6 × 9 inches. Medical/diaper bags must accompany the person using them and are searched. Tour-distributed official VIP bags are a stated show-day exception; confirm actual performance rules.

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Andrew J Brady Music Center bag size limit

Clear bag

up to12 × 12 × 6 in

12 in12 in6 in

Small clutch

up to9 × 6 in

9 in6 in

Depth not listed by source.

Clear bags must not have patterns or tint obscuring contents.

Necessary medical/diaper bags and official show-day VIP bags have stated exceptions.

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Events, tickets & arrival timeline

Your event day

Travel time
  1. 6:30 PMLeave30 minutes to get there, then into the gates by your arrival time.
  2. 7:00–7:24 PMArriveThis guide's arrival window: 36–60 minutes before start.
  3. 8:00 PMStartListed start time. Doors usually open earlier; check your ticket.
  4. AfterGetting homeCheck your ride or last train home

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Venue details
Venue typeMusic Venue
CapacityNot publishedno reliable fixed total found
Getting thereArrival timing, parking, transit and getting home
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When to arrive

The indoor Andrew J Brady Music Center is at 25 Race Street in Cincinnati; the outdoor ICON Festival Stage is a separate setup. The venue asks fans to line up on Race Street no earlier than one hour before doors. Main-floor and balcony tickets have separate access, so use the entrance indicated for your ticket. Central Riverfront Garage is nearby; check current garage rates and availability. The official guide lists Freedom Way, Mehring Way, Ted Berry Way and Elm Street as rideshare options, subject to traffic controls.

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Parking

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Location

25 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

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Seats & views

Accessibility

Andrew J Brady Music Center’s indoor/outdoor venues offer accessible entrances and seating. Specify mobility, hearing or vision seating needs WHEN BUYING; marked ADA inventory through Ticketmaster or the box office is best-available. Guests may be asked to remain seated in that section. Request interpretation at info@bradymusiccenter.com at least THREE WEEKS ahead; confirm companions and your indoor/outdoor route.

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Seating maps & views

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Event example: for Sting for reference only
Andrew J Brady Music Center — main floor amenities
Andrew J Brady Music Center — balcony 1 amenities
Andrew J Brady Music Center — balcony 2 amenities
Andrew J Brady Music Center — general-admission floor
Andrew J Brady Music Center — seated floor with GA premium areas
Andrew J Brady Music Center — seated floor and reserved premium boxes
Andrew J Brady Music Center — GA floor, reserved boxes and rear balcony GA
Andrew J Brady Music Center — GA floor and reserved boxes
Seating & atmosphere notes

Inside the Venue At A Glance

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Event-day character

The purpose-built room offers strong touring production within walking distance of downtown sports and dining.

Inside the venuePayment, water and the atmosphere

Payment

Andrew J Brady Music Center explicitly accepts CASH and CREDIT CARDS at all CONCESSION stands. Confirm separate box-office/merchandise methods, debit/wallet brands and any show-specific arrangements.

Water & drinks

Andrew J Brady Music Center permits up to FOUR unfrozen, commercially SEALED non-alcoholic beverages in PLASTIC bottles, EACH up to 33.8 fluid ounces, for indoor/outdoor events. Alternatively, EMPTY SOFT SQUEEZABLE PLASTIC bottles may be brought and filled at fountains on the Floor, Balcony 1 and Balcony 2. Canned beverages are prohibited.

The experience

  • Best for: National tours in a central riverfront entertainment district
  • Watch out for: Brady permits clear bags up to 12 × 12 × 6 inches and small clutches up to 6 × 9 inches, with medical and diaper-bag exceptions. Its current rules allow up to four factory-sealed nonalcoholic plastic bottles of 33.8 fluid ounces each, or an empty soft squeezable plastic bottle; metal, glass and cans are prohibited. Cash and credit are accepted. Re-entry is prohibited. Compare the show’s standing or seated configuration before buying; official charts identify poles and beams that may obstruct views.
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Andrew J Brady Music Center permits CLEAR bags up to 12 × 12 × 6 inches, without patterns/tint obscuring contents, or non-clear clutches up to 6 × 9 inches. Medical/diaper bags must accompany the person using them and are searched. Tour-distributed official VIP bags are a stated show-day exception; confirm actual performance rules.

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Destination: The Andrew J Brady Music Center, 25 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. The indoor Andrew J Brady Music Center is at 25 Race Street in Cincinnati; the outdoor ICON Festival Stage is a separate setup. The venue asks fans to line up on Race Street no earlier than one hour before doors. Main-floor and balcony tickets have separate access, so use the entrance indicated for your ticket. Central Riverfront Garage is nearby; check current garage rates and availability. The official guide lists Freedom Way, Mehring Way, Ted Berry Way and Elm Street as rideshare options, subject to traffic controls.

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Andrew J Brady Music Center’s indoor/outdoor venues offer accessible entrances and seating. Specify mobility, hearing or vision seating needs WHEN BUYING; marked ADA inventory through Ticketmaster or the box office is best-available. Guests may be asked to remain seated in that section. Request interpretation at info@bradymusiccenter.com at least THREE WEEKS ahead; confirm companions and your indoor/outdoor route.

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Andrew J Brady Music Center explicitly accepts CASH and CREDIT CARDS at all CONCESSION stands. Confirm separate box-office/merchandise methods, debit/wallet brands and any show-specific arrangements. Andrew J Brady Music Center permits up to FOUR unfrozen, commercially SEALED non-alcoholic beverages in PLASTIC bottles, EACH up to 33.8 fluid ounces, for indoor/outdoor events. Alternatively, EMPTY SOFT SQUEEZABLE PLASTIC bottles may be brought and filled at fountains on the Floor, Balcony 1 and Balcony 2. Canned beverages are prohibited.

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