Mötley Crüe, Tesla and Extreme Bring Carnival of Sins to Cincinnati
By Shindy
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Quick Answer
Mötley Crüe will perform at Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, with Tesla and Extreme. The official listing shows a 6:30 p.m. local start time.
About the Concert
Mötley Crüe will bring “The Return of the Carnival of Sins” tour to Cincinnati on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026. The show at Riverbend Music Center will also feature Tesla and Extreme as special guests.
Date and Venue
The concert takes place at Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, at 6:30 p.m. local time.
- Date: Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026
- Address: 6295 Kellogg Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45230
An official doors-open time has not been confirmed in the available event listing. The official listing identifies 6:30 p.m. as the show time.
Artists Performing
Mötley Crüe is the headliner, with Tesla and Extreme confirmed as special guests. The performance order and individual set times have not been officially confirmed.
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Why This Concert Matters
The Cincinnati concert is part of Mötley Crüe’s 2026 North American “The Return of the Carnival of Sins” tour, which includes 33 dates.
The tour revisits the concept of the original “Carnival of Sins” tour, which took place in 2005 and 2006. The 2026 return comes 20 years after that original run and features a reimagined production rather than simply recreating the earlier show.
According to Mötley Crüe’s announcement, the new version also features an updated setlist. The tour marks another milestone for the band as it celebrates its 45th anniversary in 2026.
Mötley Crüe, Tesla and Extreme Together
The Cincinnati show brings three established rock bands together on the same bill. Mötley Crüe is the headliner, while Tesla and Extreme are both confirmed as special guests for the tour.
For Cincinnati, the combination is also part of a much larger North American run, with the Riverbend Music Center concert as one of 33 scheduled dates on “The Return of the Carnival of Sins.”
The Tour and Related Mötley Crüe Activity
“The Return of the Carnival of Sins” is built around the legacy of Mötley Crüe’s original “Carnival of Sins” tour while updating the production and setlist for the 2026 run.
The tour announcement also coincided with the release of the “Theatre of Pain” 40th Anniversary box set. However, the available information does not connect the tour to a new Mötley Crüe studio album.
Charitable Component
The tour also includes a charitable component announced by Mötley Crüe. One dollar from every ticket sold will go to ASAP!, an initiative that supports hands-on programs in music, art, writing, theater and play.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is the Mötley Crüe concert in Cincinnati?
A: The concert takes place Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026.
Q: What time does the concert start?
A: The official event listing shows a 6:30 p.m. local start time in Cincinnati.
Q: Where is the concert being held?
A: It will be held at Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Q: Which bands are performing at the concert?
A: Mötley Crüe is the headliner, with Tesla and Extreme appearing as special guests.
Q: Is the concert part of a tour?
A: Yes. The concert is part of Mötley Crüe’s 2026 North American “The Return of the Carnival of Sins” tour.
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