Cleveland will be rocking in October. In advance of the October 19 induction ceremony, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Musuem has announced a full slate of celebrations and events. See the schedule below and visit rockhall.com for hours, tickets and more information.

“We are thrilled to offer an exciting week of events for our community and visitors from around the world who will see Cleveland shine as our 2024 Inductees take the stage,” said Greg Harris, President & CEO of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum.

Rock Hall Induction Week (and a few early bonus events)

Saturday, October 5: Inaugural Music Industry Career Summit. The day will provide high school and college students the opportunity to learn about and explore the wide range of career paths and jobs available within the music industry and the vibrant local scene in Cleveland. 12- 3 p.m. Free with RSVP.

Friday, October 12: 2024 Inductee exhibit opens.

Saturday, October 13: Free day for all Ohio residents with DJ set, live music by the Joe Brown Band, Marcus Smith and the Rapscallions (2022 Rock Hall Artist in Residence) and Truss. The Mechanics, the Rock Hall house band, will also perform.

Wednesday, October 16^: Concert on the indoor PNC Stage featuring Speedy Ortiz with Napsack (doors at 7 p.m.; show at 8 p.m.).  Tickets are $15 ($10 for Rock Hall Members) and are currently on sale.

Thursday, October 17^: 2024 Inductee Robert “Kool” Bell of Kool and the Gang will be interviewed by Rock & Roll Hall of Fame VP of Education Jason Hanley. (doors at 7 p.m.; show at 8 p.m.).  

Friday, October 18: 2024 Inductee Signature Plaque Dedication on the Union Home Mortgage Plaza.  The 3 p.m. event will include appearances and remarks from select 2024 Inductees and is included with Museum admission (space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis).

Induction Day! Saturday, October 19

2024 Honorees

Performer Category 

• Mary J. Blige 
• Cher 
• Dave Matthews Band 
• Foreigner 
• Peter Frampton 
• Kool & The Gang 
• Ozzy Osbourne 
• A Tribe Called Quest 

Musical Influence Award 

• Alexis Korner 
• John Mayall 
• Big Mama Thornton 

Musical Excellence Award

• Jimmy Buffett 
• MC5 
• Dionne Warwick 
• Norman Whitfield 

Events include

• Induction Ceremony at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.  Streaming live on Disney+ at 7 p.m.  Confirmed presenters and  performers include: Chuck D, Dr. Dre, Demi Lovato, Dua Lipa, James Taylor, Jelly Roll, Julia Roberts, Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney, Roger Daltrey, Sammy Hagar, Slash and more.
• EasternLive “Sound Up!” podcast taping and meet-and-greet with hosts Mark Goodman and Alan Light (10 a.m. – 12 p.m.)
• Live Music by 2024 Artists in Residence Joe Brown and Karina Elena, outdoor PNC Stage on UHM Plaza, (12 p.m. – 1:30 pm.)
• Author’s Alley (12 p.m. – 3 p.m.)

Sunday, October 20^: First-ever Cleveland Browns Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Game at Huntington Bank  Field.  Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees and special guests will take part in activations before and during the game as the Cleveland Browns take on the Cincinnati Bengals.

All Week: Special merch for sale in the gift shop, including co-branded merchandise for inductees Ozzy Osbourne, Foreigner and A Tribe Called Quest, and Cleveland branded merchandise in partnership Cleveland Clothing Co.