Homecoming Cincinnati Tickets - The ICON Festival Stage at Smale Park

LineUp

The National

3 concerts

The National, formed in Brooklyn by Cincinnati natives in 1999, blend indie rock, Americana, and chamber pop. Known for hits like "Bloodbuzz Ohio," they've won a Grammy and collaborated with Taylor Swift, Bon Iver, and Sufjan Stevens.

Arooj Aftab

10 concerts

Arooj Aftab, hailed as "the coolest rock star" by UNCUT, blends risk with nonconformity in her music. Her album "Night Reign" won Grammy nods, while her song "Mohabbat" secured a Grammy win. Featured on Obama's playlist, she's performed at Primavera, Glastonbury, and Coachella, and appeared on The Late Show and Jools Holland.

Bartees Strange

2 concerts

Raised in rural America, Bartees Strange fuses diverse influences like Parliament Funkadelic and Neil Young with hip-hop and indie rock, creating a unique sonic pastiche.

Carriers

1 concert

Carriers, led by Curt Kiser from Cincinnati, create breezy, psychedelic music addressing universal themes. Mentored by The National's Bryan Devendorf, Curt's style suits classic road trips. Collaborations include John Curley and praise from Sharon Van Etten.

Pavement

2 concerts

California-born Pavement defined ’90s indie rock with lo-fi, alt-rock hits like “Cut Your Hair.” Led by Stephen Malkmus and Scott Kannberg, they influenced generations and reunited multiple times.