CINCINNATI — The Zac Brown Band concert scheduled for tonight at TQL Stadium has been postponed in the face of expected severe weather.
"Out of an abundance of caution, tonight's Zac Brown Band concert has been postponed due to severe weather," a TQl spokesperson announced. "We are currently working with our event partners to determine a new date. All previously purchased tickets will be honored for the rescheduled date, and no action is needed to keep your current tickets and seat locations.
Full statement from TQL on tonight's concert postponement: pic.twitter.com/QRSTVaw1jg
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Storms are expected to move through the Greater Cincinnati region tonight, and some of them could certainly bring more than just rain. The SPC has much of the region in a Moderate Risk threat level, or a 4 out of 5. These storms carry a medium chance of a tornado and a high chance of strong wind and possible hail.
Models currently show the strongest storms moving in around 6-8 p.m. — just in time to disrupt the show, if storms move as we currently expect.
Gates for the concert were supposed to open at 5 p.m. tonight, and the show was scheduled to begin at 6 p.m.
Organizers at TQL Stadium said Thursday the show would go on rain or shine. The show was officially canceled around 4 p.m., however.
Flagler told us emergency officials are watching for any kind of severe weather that may come in, but they're particularly watching out for lightning that could impact events in the city.
"So any time lightning is within seven to 10 miles of the venue, we make sure they enact their weather plans inside of those venues," said Flagler.
The concert would have been Zac Brown Band's first performance at TQL Stadium.
It was also supposed to be the third concert TQL Stadium has hosted since it was completed; in 2022, The Who returned to Cincinnati for the first time since the deadly 1979 concert, and in 2024 Kenny Chesney packed the stadium.
Will the Reds game be impacted at Great American Ball Park?
It's already been impacted.
The Cincinnati Reds announced this afternoon that the first pitch for the game against the Cleveland Guardians will happen at 5:10 p.m. — instead of 6:40 p.m., as originally scheduled.
Tickets purchased for the 6:40 p.m. game will still be valid for the earlier start time, the Reds said.
With the earlier pitch time, gates will also open earlier. Fans will be able to get into the ball park as early as 4:10 p.m.
The social media post from the Reds announcing the time change does not say what happens if someone who purchased tickets for the 6:40 p.m. start time cannot make it for the earlier time.
First pitch for tonight’s #Reds-Guardians game has been changed to 5:10 PM ET due to tonight’s forecast in Cincinnati. pic.twitter.com/ObcsEbJ9qd
— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) May 16, 2025
