Soak up the summer at Playhouse Square Plaza, located at the corner of East 14th Street and Euclid Avenue, as Playhouse Square continues to offer experiences beyond the stage. The event line-up features live music, fitness classes, outdoor games, video game trucks, a FIFA World Cup watch party, and much more. The full schedule is available at playhousesquare.org/summer. For the latest updates, follow @PSQDistrict on Facebook and Instagram.
Something Good Social Kitchen will be open on the plaza to serve participants along with the many other bars and restaurants in the Playhouse Square District.
Fitness Fridays presented by Medical Mutual
Fridays, 7-8 a.m.
June 5-August 28 (no classes June 26 or July 3)
Start your summer Fridays with energizing, instructor-led group fitness classes. This free outdoor series features a rotating mix of workouts. Enjoy summer wellness in the heart of Playhouse Square! June’s classes will be yoga.
Summer Sounds presented by Tito’s Handmade Vodka
Varying schedule
This free live music series features a rotating lineup of performers and creates the perfect soundtrack for summer days in downtown Cleveland. Gather, relax and enjoy the season.
Tuesday, June 2, 7 p.m.
Djapo Cultural Arts Institute in partnership with BorderLight Theatre Festival
Thursday, June 4, 11 a.m.
Tri-C JazzFest Academy Ensemble in partnership with Tri-C JazzFest
Thursday, June 11, 11 a.m.
Tri-C JazzFest Academy Ensemble in partnership with Tri-C JazzFest
Thursday, June 18, 11 a.m.
Tri-C JazzFest Academy Ensemble in partnership with Tri-C JazzFest
Additional dates to be announced.
Get Your Game On
Thursdays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
July 23-August 27
This free interactive event series turns Playhouse Square Plaza into a summer playground featuring classic outdoor games and video game trucks.
Public Tours presented by Medical Mutual
Saturdays
July 18 & August 15
With five fully restored historic theaters (opened 1921-22), Playhouse Square is the largest theater restoration project in the world. Join us for a tour and find out how these gems were saved from the wrecking ball! Today, Playhouse Square features 12 venues and, along with eight resident companies, welcomes more than 1.2 million guests to 1000+ shows and events each year. Tours last 90 minutes, and involve stairs, so we suggest wearing comfortable shoes. If you or a member of your party is not able to access stairs, please inform the volunteer guides upon arrival and they will adjust the tour. Free, advance registration required. Registration opens June 15.
Restoration Tours
Mondays at 6:30 p.m.
June 15, July 27, August 17
Explore the world’s largest theater restoration project on this special, in-depth tour of Playhouse Square’s historic theaters. Hear exclusive stories from a key member of the team who will speak about Playhouse Square’s restoration process. Tours do involve stairs, and we suggest wearing comfortable shoes. If you or a member of your party is not able to access stairs, please inform the tour guide upon arrival. Tickets are available playhousesquare.org.
FIFA World Cup Watch Party
June 12-14
Watch the matches on a large outdoor screen!
Friday, June 12
3 p.m. Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina
9 p.m. USA vs. Paraguay
Saturday, June 13
3 p.m. Qatar vs. Switzerland
6 p.m. Brazil vs. Morocco
9 p.m. Haiti vs. Scotland
Sunday, June 14
1 p.m. Germany vs. Curacao
4 p.m. Netherlands vs. Japan
7 p.m. Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador
Other Events
BorderLight Theatre Festival
July 8-11
Get ready for four exhilarating days of bold, original, and unforgettable performance. At its core, BorderLight is Fringe—unfiltered, unconventional, and full of discovery—alongside a select international program. With 40+ productions in the Playhouse Square neighborhood, you’ll binge on theater, explore new ideas, and connect with artists from Cleveland, the U.S., and around the world.
Cleveland History Days: Playhouse Square Tours
Monday, June 22
With five fully restored historic theaters (opened 1921-22), Playhouse Square is the largest theater restoration project in the world. Join us for a tour and find out how these gems were saved from the wrecking ball! Today, Playhouse Square features 12 venues and, along with eight resident companies, welcomes more than 1.2 million guests to 1000+ shows and events each year. Tours last 90 minutes, and involve stairs, so we suggest wearing comfortable shoes. If you or a member of your party is not able to access stairs, please inform the volunteer guides upon arrival and they will adjust the tour.
City Club Outdoor Summer Series presented by Thompson Hine
Wednesdays at 11:45 a.m.
July 1-29
The City Club of Cleveland’s free Outdoor Summer Series returns with the theme “WE THE PEOPLE.”
DANCECleveland Community Dance Day
July 25
Starting at 10 a.m., take part in more than a dozen free classes for all ages and abilities in dance styles including Contemporary, Ballet, African Drum & Dance, Hip Hop, Polynesian, Flamenco, Ballroom, Jazz and more. Then, at 3 p.m., come see a wonderful free dance performance featuring some of Northeast Ohio's best local youth dancers! This showcase provides local dance students with a professional performance experience in an iconic Playhouse Square theater. The showcase will display a wide range of dance styles and will feature the highest caliber of student performers and choreographers from across Northeast Ohio.
Fashion Talks: The Runway
June 7
Set beneath the iconic chandelier at Playhouse Square, this year’s Runway transforms the city streets into a bold, immersive fashion spectacle. Expect an unforgettable evening where fashion, art, and culture collide. Fashion Talks Foundation presents The Runway — an elevated celebration of diversity, creativity, and innovation in fashion. This year’s outdoor experience brings together local, national, and international designers alongside a stunning ballet performance by Cleveland Ballet. The evening will culminate in our signature Ladies of Influence segment, spotlighting inspiring women shaping our community.
Line Dance Is My Therapy
Friday, May 22, 6-10 p.m.
Saturday, August 15, 6-10 p.m.
Step into the healing power of movement with Line Dance Is My Therapy, Cleveland’s premier line dancing experience that combines joy, community, and wellness in one unforgettable evening.
Take a Hike Walking Tours of Playhouse Square
Sundays at 10 a.m.
June 1-July 31
This guided walking tour explores the architectural grandeur and cultural significance of Playhouse Square, highlighting its iconic theaters alongside the surrounding historic buildings that continue to serve the neighborhood today. Along the way, you’ll discover how former office buildings, hotels, and commercial spaces have been thoughtfully adapted into residences, workplaces, restaurants, and gathering spaces—preserving their historic character while supporting a vibrant downtown community.
Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland
June 25-27
For nearly five decades, Tri-C JazzFest has honored the roots of jazz while championing the artists redefining its future. 2026 brings the most expansive festival yet, with music flowing from indoor stages to the streets of Playhouse Square. Experience a genre-bending lineup featuring hometown legends, global innovators, and rising stars who push the boundaries of what jazz can be. And the celebration doesn’t stop at the stage — step outside into the vibrant community festival, packed with delicious food, hands-on activities, local vendors, and nonstop fun for all ages. It’s a full weekend of music, flavor and summertime energy.