Venues
Liberty Exhibition Hall
3938 Spring Grove Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45223
When to Be Here
We will begin and end CincyHop at Liberty join us Thursday evening for the Kick-Off Dance with SwinGallery and Sunday afternoon for the Cookout and Send-Off dance.
Parking Info
For street parking (metered and/or free) use the directions to Liberty. For lot parking, follow directions to the Environmental Health Department, 3845 William P Dooley Bypass, Cincinnati, OH 45223. Detailed parking information is listed on the SwinGallery website.
Special Instructions
Head in the front door and up the stairs. The dance floor is wooden, so bring your dancing shoes!
Venue History
The Liberty Exhibition Hall, located at 3938 Spring Grove Ave in Northside, was once Cincinnati’s first Vaudeville theatre. In 2017, the non-profit Clifton Players, purchased the building to bring plays and house arts groups and their related events such as the Liberty JazzLab, MamLuft Dance Co, and Improv Cincinnati. It has been home to SwinGallery, Cincinnati’s longest-running Lindy Hop venue, since May 2019.
The Sanctuary
2110 Saint Michael Street
Cincinnati, OH 45204
When to Be Here
The Sanctuary is the main stage for CincyHop. Be here Friday and Saturday evenings.
Parking Info
Free street and lot parking in the area.
Special Instructions
The dance floor is wooden, so bring your dancing shoes!
Venue History
Built in 1847, The Sanctuary is the second oldest (standing) former Catholic church in Cincinnati. Today, the space has been fully restored and is operated by Community Matters as a gathering space for celebrations, performances, weddings, meetings, and community events. Proceeds from renting The Sanctuary support the mission of Community Matters: to create a thriving and more just community by removing barriers to opportunity.
Findlay Market
1801 Race St.
Cincinnati, OH 45202
When to Be Here
Saturday 3-6 pm we’ll be boogying at Cincinnati’s oldest Farmer’s Market (since 1855). Lined with tons of local food, drink, and souvenirs, you’ll be able to shop beforehand, dance a few, and then grab dinner to refuel before the evening dance back at the Sanctuary.
Parking Info
There are parking lots around the market at $2/hr (plus a discount when shopping at the market). The closest spot to the event is the North lot. Or park anywhere near the trolly line and take the 🚊 Connector, Cincinnati’s Streetcar! It’s free and will take you to many other historic and iconic places around the city.
Special Instructions
The dance surface is concrete, so wear comfortable outdoor shoes for dancing. This dance is free and open to the public.
Venue History
Findlay Market is Ohio’s oldest surviving municipal market house. Built originally as an open-sided pavilion, the market was erected in 1852 but disputes with contractors and difficulties correcting problems with the new construction methods delayed its opening until 1855. It was designed under the direction of City Civil Engineer Alfred West Gilbert (1816-1900) using a durable but unconventional cast and wrought iron frame, a construction technology that had been little used in the United States. Findlay Market was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. The structure was among the first markets in the United States to use iron frame construction technology and is one of very few that have survived. Learn more