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This event occurred on Thursday, June 18, 2026.

Paul Simon

A Quiet Celebration

Doors Open: 6:30pm
Show Time: 8:00pm
PNC Pavilion

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE PAUL SIMON CONCERT

🕛 PAUL SIMON will begin at 8:00 PM.

👜 To view the clear bag policy, visit: bit.ly/rb-bag

💧 Fans can bring up to 4 sealed plastic bottles (33.8 fl oz) or an empty soft plastic bottle. Free Icon Property Rescue Water Refill Stations and Carrier Water Misting Stations are on site to use.

🚘 Parking lots will open at 4:30 PM for the concert.

🍔 Browse our Concessions Menu & Map to find your favorite food or drinks: bit.ly/rb-concessions

🍷 Enjoy a Pre-Show Beer & Wine Tasting from 6:30 PM to 7:45 PM at the Party Plaza. Must be 21 years of age and have a valid ID to participate.

🚕 The Rideshare Lane for Uber/Lyft Pickup is located at Gate 9 across the street from Gate 2.

🎟️ If you have Mobile ticket(s), make sure to download your ticket(s) prior to arriving at the venue. To download your mobile ticket(s) to your phone, go to "My Events" in the Ticketmaster App and select "Add To Wallet" (on iPhone) or "Save To Phone" (on Android). With your ticket open on your phone, tap your phone to the event staff's scanner during entry.

🍕 Pre-order your pizza! Place an order online and pick up your pizza at the Donatos Concessions Stand between PNC Pavilion and the Main Gate: bit.ly/rb-pizza

The legendary singer-songwriter Paul Simon announced plans for a US and Canada summer tour as he extends his "A Quiet Celebration Tour," following a highly successful and critically acclaimed US tour last year. The experience was so encouraging that Simon was inspired to expand and play in some of the best outdoor summer venues in North America, including Cincinnati’s PNC Pavilion on Thursday, June 18.

The show will be in two parts, opening with the performance of the Grammy nominated masterpiece Seven Psalms. This beautiful 33-minute continuous piece of music was heralded by the press worldwide - Variety called it "Quietly stunning...unlike any other Simon album" and Rock Cellar hailed it as, “a stunning achievement from an artist with a career full of them.” After a brief intermission, the show resumes with Simon performing many of his greatest hits and many deep cuts celebrating the breadth of his career.

The band will include: Edie Brickell (vocals), Mark Stewart (guitar), Bakithi Kumalo (bass), Andy Snitzer (saxophone), Jamey Haddad (percussion), Mick Rossi (piano, keys), Gyan Riley (guitar), Matt Chamberlin (drums), Nancy Stagnitta (flute), Caleb Burhans (viola) and Eugene Friesen (Cello).

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Riverbend Music Center does not endorse using any secondary ticketing sources and cannot resolve any issues involving them. Please note that Artist VIP packages do not include access to premium venue amenities including Premium Parking, The RSViP Club, and The NÜTRL Backstage Patio.

All guests entering the venue are subject to a metal-detector screening, visual inspection, and bag inspection conducted by Riverbend Music Center/PNC Pavilion security personnel. The purpose of the inspection is to detect prohibited items and is for the safety of our guests and our staff.

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