This is a past event

This event occurred on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.

Godsmack: The Rise of Rock World Tour 2026

with special guest Dorothy

Doors Open: 6:00pm
Show Time: 7:30pm
PNC Pavilion

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Event Information

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE GODSMACK CONCERT

🕛 Dorothy will begin at 7:30 PM and Godsmack will close the show.

👜 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 4:00 PM for the concert.

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

🚕 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

Multi-platinum rock titans Godsmack have announced new dates for their massive "The Rise Of Rock" 2026 tour, a sprawling North American run featuring special guest Dorothy. The tour will bring Godsmack’s signature high-octane live show to Cincinnati, OH for a performance at PNC Pavilion on Wednesday, October 21.

ABOUT GODSMACK

With over 20 years of chart-topping success, the Boston rock band has cemented themselves as 21st-century hard rock titans. To date, they’ve accomplished a staggering 13 #1 singles at mainstream rock radio, including “Bulletproof,” “Unforgettable,” “When Legends Rise,” and “Under Your Scars,” and more. Additionally, they’ve enjoyed nearly 30 Top 10 hits at the format - the most of any act since February 1999 - as well as four Grammy nominations, and were named Billboard Music Award’s Rock Artist of the Year in 2001. Selling over 20 million records worldwide, the band has released eight studio albums; Godsmack (1998), Awake (2000), Faceless (2003), IV (2006), The Oracle (2010), 1000hp(2014), When Legends Rise (2018), and Lighting Up the Sky (2023).

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While supplies last. Ticket prices include parking and are subject to price increase based on demand and applicable Ticketmaster fees. All events are rain or shine. Dates, times and artists subject to change without notice. Limit 6 tickets per person.

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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