Your version of Internet Explorer is not longer supported. Please upgrade your browser.

Best events in
Marietta

Looking for events or things to do in Marietta, OH? Historic brick streets in Downtown Marietta host a lively arts and live entertainment landscape along the riverfront. From theatrical performances in restored vintage venues to monthly community street celebrations, local gatherings highlight the town's riverboat heritage and creative spirit.

Strolling across the pedestrian bridge from Historic Harmar Village into downtown leads straight to acoustic sets and indie gigs at The Adelphia Music Hall.
The restored 1919 Peoples Bank Theatre presents national touring artists, theatrical shows, and film screenings in a historic setting.
Community theater tradition thrives downtown with live dramatic productions staged by the Mid-Ohio Valley Players.

autocomplete

autocomplete

Events near Marietta

Explore more events

The Lonesome Cowboy Strangers - featuring Dwight Icenhower primary image

The Lonesome Cowboy Strangers - featuring Dwight Icenhower

Friday • 7:00 PM

The Galley

Check ticket price on event

Green's Supply Depot Cornhole Tournament primary image

Green's Supply Depot Cornhole Tournament

Saturday • 10:00 AM

1050 Division St

Check ticket price on event

Douglas Tait Photo Op In Costume (Jason From Freddy Vs Jason) primary image

Douglas Tait Photo Op In Costume (Jason From Freddy Vs Jason)

Sunday • 2:00 PM

Washington County Fairgrounds

Check ticket price on event

Shallow Side, Turning Tydes, Dead Cassette, Sybils Silence, Cylus Boyd Band primary image

Shallow Side, Turning Tydes, Dead Cassette, Sybils Silence, Cylus Boyd Band

Fri, Oct 16 • 7:00 PM

American Legion

Check ticket price on event

Oktoberfest Beer Dinner primary image

Oktoberfest Beer Dinner

Thu, Oct 22 • 7:00 PM

The Galley

Check ticket price on event

Belpre Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner 2026 primary image

Belpre Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner 2026

Thu, Oct 22 • 5:30 PM

Grand Pointe Conference and Reception Center

Check ticket price on event

Wedding Market & Vendor Showcase primary image

Wedding Market & Vendor Showcase

Sun, Dec 6 • 1:00 PM

2387 T132

Check ticket price on event

HUNKS The Show at Tower Event & Conference Center (Marietta, OH) 01/30/27 primary image

HUNKS The Show at Tower Event & Conference Center (Marietta, OH) 01/30/27

Sat, Jan 30 • 8:00 PM

Tower Event & Conference Center

Check ticket price on event

The Lonesome Cowboy Strangers - featuring Dwight Icenhower primary image

The Lonesome Cowboy Strangers - featuring Dwight Icenhower

Friday • 7:00 PM

The Galley

Check ticket price on event

Green's Supply Depot Cornhole Tournament primary image

Green's Supply Depot Cornhole Tournament

Saturday • 10:00 AM

1050 Division St

Check ticket price on event

Douglas Tait Photo Op In Costume (Jason From Freddy Vs Jason) primary image

Douglas Tait Photo Op In Costume (Jason From Freddy Vs Jason)

Sunday • 2:00 PM

Washington County Fairgrounds

Check ticket price on event

Shallow Side, Turning Tydes, Dead Cassette, Sybils Silence, Cylus Boyd Band primary image

Shallow Side, Turning Tydes, Dead Cassette, Sybils Silence, Cylus Boyd Band

Fri, Oct 16 • 7:00 PM

American Legion

Check ticket price on event

Oktoberfest Beer Dinner primary image

Oktoberfest Beer Dinner

Thu, Oct 22 • 7:00 PM

The Galley

Check ticket price on event

Belpre Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner 2026 primary image

Belpre Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner 2026

Thu, Oct 22 • 5:30 PM

Grand Pointe Conference and Reception Center

Check ticket price on event

Wedding Market & Vendor Showcase primary image

Wedding Market & Vendor Showcase

Sun, Dec 6 • 1:00 PM

2387 T132

Check ticket price on event

HUNKS The Show at Tower Event & Conference Center (Marietta, OH) 01/30/27 primary image

HUNKS The Show at Tower Event & Conference Center (Marietta, OH) 01/30/27

Sat, Jan 30 • 8:00 PM

Tower Event & Conference Center

Check ticket price on event

Explore more events

Trending searches

Explore more trends

1. Mother's day

2. The lafayette hotel

3. Comedy

4. Singles

5. Car show marietta ohio

6. Golf scramble

7. Marietta college

8. The adelphia music hall

9. Pretty poured and powerful

10. Marietta ohio

11. Pride

12. Pretty poured

Explore more trends

Nearby cities

Athens

36 miles away

Parkersburg

12 miles away

Zanesville

46 miles away

Vienna

9 miles away

Pomeroy

42 miles away

South Zanesville

45 miles away

Nelsonville

42 miles away

Cambridge

42 miles away

Reno

5 miles away

Athens

36 miles away

Parkersburg

12 miles away

Zanesville

46 miles away

Vienna

9 miles away

Pomeroy

42 miles away

South Zanesville

45 miles away

Nelsonville

42 miles away

Cambridge

42 miles away

Reno

5 miles away

Online Events

Explore more events

A Norman stitch-up? The story behind the Bayeux Tapestry primary image

A Norman stitch-up? The story behind the Bayeux Tapestry

Tomorrow • 7:30 PM GMT+1

Check ticket price on event

AI Kids Music Video Studio: Produce Black Nursery Rhyme for YouTube primary image

AI Kids Music Video Studio: Produce Black Nursery Rhyme for YouTube

Thursday • 6:00 PM EDT

Check ticket price on event

HBR Book Webinar: Resilient Optimism primary image

HBR Book Webinar: Resilient Optimism

Thu, Oct 15 • 1:00 PM GMT+1

Check ticket price on event

(ONLINE) Women on the Move with Ann Patchett primary image

(ONLINE) Women on the Move with Ann Patchett

Tue, Oct 27 • 11:30 AM EDT

Check ticket price on event

No Title, No Permission, No Problem: Harnessing the Power of Influence primary image

No Title, No Permission, No Problem: Harnessing the Power of Influence

Thu, Nov 5 • 1:00 PM GMT

Check ticket price on event

Congreso Internacional de Dirección de Proyectos - Tour PMI Buenos Aires primary image

Congreso Internacional de Dirección de Proyectos - Tour PMI Buenos Aires

Wed, Nov 11 • 6:00 PM GMT-3

Check ticket price on event

Lean Global Connection 2026 primary image

Lean Global Connection 2026

Thu, Nov 12 • 2:00 PM UTC

Check ticket price on event

Washington Crossing the Delaware / The Crossing - Film History Livestream primary image

Washington Crossing the Delaware / The Crossing - Film History Livestream

Sat, Dec 19 • 8:00 PM EST

Check ticket price on event

A Norman stitch-up? The story behind the Bayeux Tapestry primary image

A Norman stitch-up? The story behind the Bayeux Tapestry

Tomorrow • 7:30 PM GMT+1

Check ticket price on event

AI Kids Music Video Studio: Produce Black Nursery Rhyme for YouTube primary image

AI Kids Music Video Studio: Produce Black Nursery Rhyme for YouTube

Thursday • 6:00 PM EDT

Check ticket price on event

HBR Book Webinar: Resilient Optimism primary image

HBR Book Webinar: Resilient Optimism

Thu, Oct 15 • 1:00 PM GMT+1

Check ticket price on event

(ONLINE) Women on the Move with Ann Patchett primary image

(ONLINE) Women on the Move with Ann Patchett

Tue, Oct 27 • 11:30 AM EDT

Check ticket price on event

No Title, No Permission, No Problem: Harnessing the Power of Influence primary image

No Title, No Permission, No Problem: Harnessing the Power of Influence

Thu, Nov 5 • 1:00 PM GMT

Check ticket price on event

Congreso Internacional de Dirección de Proyectos - Tour PMI Buenos Aires primary image

Congreso Internacional de Dirección de Proyectos - Tour PMI Buenos Aires

Wed, Nov 11 • 6:00 PM GMT-3

Check ticket price on event

Lean Global Connection 2026 primary image

Lean Global Connection 2026

Thu, Nov 12 • 2:00 PM UTC

Check ticket price on event

Washington Crossing the Delaware / The Crossing - Film History Livestream primary image

Washington Crossing the Delaware / The Crossing - Film History Livestream

Sat, Dec 19 • 8:00 PM EST

Check ticket price on event

Explore more events

Things to do around Marietta

Things to do in Athens

Things to do in Parkersburg

Things to do in Zanesville

Things to do in Vienna

Things to do in Pomeroy

Things to do in South Zanesville

Things to do in Nelsonville

Things to do in Cambridge

Things to do in Reno

Points of Interest near Marietta

The Castle Historic House Museum

Kroger Wetlands

Hidden Marietta

Campus Martius Museum

National Forest Covered Bridge Scenic Byway

Valley Gem Sternwheeler

Frequently asked questions about Marietta

What are the top live music events in Marietta, OH?

Head to Downtown Marietta for concerts at lively historic music venues. The Adelphia Music Hall features local and national touring bands in an intimate indoor setting. For large-scale theatrical performances and musical acts, the restored 1919 Peoples Bank Theatre hosts major productions throughout the year.

Where can people find free events in Marietta, OH?

Downtown Marietta offers accessible community events along the riverfront and historic streets. Muskingum Park hosts a seasonal weekly Music in the Park concert series at the gazebo. Additionally, First Fridays brings monthly late-night shopping, local artists, and outdoor musicians to the downtown core from February through December.

Which venues host comedy shows in Marietta, OH?

Catch stand-up comedy at historic hotel lounges and downtown theatrical stages. The Lafayette Comedy Club hosts weekly comedy performances inside the Gunroom Restaurant at the Lafayette Hotel during the colder months. Peoples Bank Theatre also adds touring comedians to its regular stage schedule.

What family-friendly events take place along the riverfront?

Gather near the water for seasonal family events, concerts, and heritage festivals. The weekly River City Farmers Market operates year-round on Butler Street with local produce and handmade goods. Families also flock downtown for the annual Ohio River Sternwheel Festival, which features authentic sternwheel boats, live entertainment, and fireworks.

How do art events shape downtown Marietta, OH?

Art events transform the downtown district through monthly gallery walks and historic museum programming. First Fridays serves as a monthly celebration featuring local artists, open shops, and street performers. Nearby, The Castle Museum hosts Third Thursdays, a monthly themed series highlighting local history and cultural craft traditions.

What nightlife options exist in downtown Marietta, OH?

Downtown Marietta comes alive at night with dance halls, live music pubs, and late-night karaoke spots. Double L Dance Hall features top dance music on a spacious dance floor. For alternate late-night entertainment, The Locker Room offers a karaoke bar experience alongside weekend nightclub dancing.

What date night ideas work best in Historic Harmar Village and downtown?

Combine a peaceful stroll through Historic Harmar Village with dinner and a show downtown. Couples can explore antique shops near the pedestrian bridge before catching a live theatrical production by the Mid-Ohio Valley Players. Alternatively, book a table in downtown Marietta for live music at local pubs.

Where can visitors experience annual festivals in Marietta, OH?

The riverfront and downtown streets serve as the primary grounds for major annual community events. The Ohio River Sternwheel Festival takes place annually near the river, showcasing riverboat history, live music, and fireworks. Downtown streets also host seasonal gatherings and monthly First Fridays street fairs.