Brite Winter, Cleveland’s premier winter music and arts festival, will bring its signature blend of fire, music and creativity to a new home in 2026. Celebrating its 17th year, Brite Winter will take place on Saturday, February 21, 2026, in the city’s vibrant Waterloo Arts District.

For nearly two decades, Brite has drawn thousands of devoted fans for an outdoor festival unlike any other. With at least five stages of local, regional and national acts, the event offers free or low-cost, high-quality arts experiences that strengthen one-of-a-kind community connections — no matter the weather.

Featuring local bands:

LOCONTI, HOOKED LIKE HELEN, ADAM PADDOCK, TOUCHDOWN JESUS, DANA, NUKE FRANKLIN, ARMAND RASHAD, YACOBUCCI, AJ & THE WOODS, BITTERSWEET REVENGE, DAVE ZUP & JOEY AICH, KID TIGRRR, MATT MOODY, MR. JEFF, TIME CAT, ASSAULT, COUNTRY HONK, ANYA VAN ROSE, LEA MARRA, THE SWEET SPOT, RENT FOR CHERYL, YOUTH PALLET, AUSTIN & THE SYD EXPERIENCE, GUY SNOWDON & THE CITIZENS, CELLOPHANE JANE, CHURCH OF STARRY WISDOM, SADHU, FAWX, BLACK VOLTRON, RETRO PHAROAH, LIZ BULLOCK, THICARUS, SHORTT STORIES, ALLTHEHIPE & ASTRAL HOUSEFLY, AWESOME*QUEST!, DREADLOCK DAVE, SCHOOL OF ROCK.