Cleveland Riverfront Amphitheater breaks ground, slated to open in 2028
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Arts & Culture Cleveland Riverfront Amphitheater breaks ground, slated to open in 2028 Ideastream Public Media | By Leigh Barr Published November 10, 2026 at 1:38 PM EST Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Rock Entertainment Group Bedrock, Rock Entertainment Group and Live Nation broke ground Tuesday on a new entertainment venue in Downtown Cleveland as part of the redevelopment of the Cuyahoga Riverfront. The 6,200-seat Cleveland Riverfront Amphitheater is expected to open by summer 2028. DLR Group The venue is part of Bedrock’s overall development of 35 acres along the Cuyahoga River and the city’s broader effort to develop both its riverfront and lakefront. Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb, Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne and Gov. Mike DeWine joined Bedrock, Rock Entertainment Group and Live Nation officials for a ceremonial groundbreaking at the future site of the venue. Bedrock’s riverfront development also includes the Cleveland Cavaliers’ Cleveland Clinic Global Peak Performance Center, which is expected to open in February 2027.