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After 16 years of growth, ONE Musicfest is taking 2026 off while organizers develop new experiences, partnerships and a reworked 2027 edition.

The Cincinnati Music Festival returns this week with a lineup built around artists whose catalogs have survived several changes in radio, touring and popular taste. The event runs July 23 through July 25 at Paycor Stadium. Its announced performers include Mary J. Blige, Charlie Wilson, Nelly, Trey Songz, Talib Kweli and additional R&B and hip-hop acts. The festival’s longevity is part of its importance. Its history reaches back to 1962, and current organizers expect more than