Jacobs Pavilion - Cleveland, OH

Bringing the biggest names in music to Cleveland, Jacobs Pavilion is an open-air amphitheater located in the Nautica Entertainment Complex on the west bank of the Cuyahoga River. The 5,000-seat venue offers bleacher and festival seating with scenic views of the water and the downtown skyline. Fans enjoy a laid-back atmosphere and great stage visibility from all areas of the pavilion. Idina Menzel, Norah Jones and Paul Simon are just some of the artists who have performed there in recent years. Jacobs Pavilion is open from early summer until the early fall.

Getting to Jacobs Pavilion is easy. It’s about 1.5 miles from the heart of Cleveland, and accessible from the east and west via I-90 and I-77 from the south. It’s even accessible by boat from the north and south. There are plenty of parking spaces available nearby, although lots can get congested—visitors are advised to leave plenty of time for parking and getting into the venue.

As part of the Nautica Entertainment complex, the venue has a selection of cafés, bars and restaurants within walking distance. Food and water for personal consumption are allowed in the venue. Downtown Cleveland is just across the river, where visitors can find a range of hotels, eateries and attractions like the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Jack Cleveland Casino and Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.

Who is playing at Jacobs Pavilion this weekend?

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Who is playing at Jacobs Pavilion tonight?

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What time do gates open at Jacobs Pavilion?

Gates typically open anywhere between 90 minutes to 2 hours prior to showtime at Jacobs Pavilion. Be sure to check the listing on your ticket as showtimes will vary.

What time do concerts end at Jacobs Pavilion?

Every concert and event at Jacobs Pavilion will typically end at a different time. Set times and ending times for Jacobs Pavilion are usually not established.

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What is the capacity of Jacobs Pavilion?

5,000

What was Jacobs Pavilion named before?

Scene Pavilion Plain Dealer Pavilion Nautica Pavilion

When did Jacobs Pavilion open?

1987