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.
Fountain Square
520 Vine St
Cincinnati, OH 45202
When to Be Here
Saturday afternoon we’ll be in the heart of Cincinnati. Come for the dance and stick around to explore the area; I mean, you already paid for parking so you might as well make the most of your afternoon 😉 It’s a good excuse to treat yourself to some Greater’s🍦and Skyline 🌭 (there’s no emoji for chili, but you should try that too).
Parking Info
Metered street parking in the area. Paid garage beneath Fountain Square. $7 flat rate for the garage on weekends.
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
Fountain Square has been the symbolic center of Cincinnati since 1871. Originally, the square occupied a large island in the middle of Fifth Street with buildings to the north and south, much like nearby Piatt Park. A 1971 renovation of the square included slightly moving and re-orienting the fountain to the west, and enlarging the plaza by removing the original westbound portion of 5th Street and demolishing buildings to the north. It is used for concerts, events, and more.