Free events for Induction Week in Cleveland

CLEVELAND (WJW) – As rock legends prepare to descend on Northeast Ohio for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, there are some events planned to get you excited about the big day.

On Saturday, Oct. 5, the Rock Hall is hosting a Music Industry Career Summit from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. It is free with an RSVP. Submit your RSVP here.

When will Taylor Swift be eligible for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

The event is aimed at introducing young people to careers in the music industry.

Sunday, Oct. 13, is Celebration Day at the Rock Hall, and it’s free for Ohio residents.

The Hall will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

They’ll have live music and debut the 2024 Inductee Exhibit.

Cher expected in Cleveland for Rock Hall induction ceremony

The big show is set to take place at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Saturday, Oct. 19. It is the 39th annual event.

Here are the inductees:

Performer Category: 

  • Mary J. Blige

  • Cher

  • Dave Matthews Band

  • Foreigner

  • Peter Frampton

  • Kool & The Gang

  • Ozzy Osbourne

  • A Tribe Called Quest

  • FILE - Mary J Blige attends the CFDA Fashion Awards in New York on Nov. 6, 2023. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
    FILE – Mary J Blige attends the CFDA Fashion Awards in New York on Nov. 6, 2023. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
  • FILE – 2018 Kennedy Center honoree Cher attends the 41st Annual Kennedy Center Honors at The Kennedy Center on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Washington. Hollywood was quick to react to the news on Sunday, July 21, 2024, that President Joe Biden was ending his bid for reelection and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris. Cher wrote on X that she was “tortured” because she doesn’t believe the Democrats could win without Biden. (Photo by Greg Allen/Invision/AP, File)
  • FILE – Peter Frampton performs during “Finale – The Farewell Tour” at Huntington Bank Pavilion on Sunday, July 28, 2019, in Chicago. Frampton is among the 2024 nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. (Photo by Rob Grabowski/Invision/AP, File)
    FILE – Peter Frampton performs during “Finale – The Farewell Tour” at Huntington Bank Pavilion on Sunday, July 28, 2019, in Chicago. Frampton is among the 2024 nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. (Photo by Rob Grabowski/Invision/AP, File)
  • FILE – Members of the Dave Matthews Band, Tim Reynolds, Jeff Coffin, Boyd Tinsley, Rashawn Ross, Dave Matthews, Stefan Lessard and Carter Beauford arrive at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Jan. 31, 2010. The band are among the 2024 nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)
    FILE – Members of the Dave Matthews Band, Tim Reynolds, Jeff Coffin, Boyd Tinsley, Rashawn Ross, Dave Matthews, Stefan Lessard and Carter Beauford arrive at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Jan. 31, 2010. The band are among the 2024 nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)

Musical Influence Award: 

  • Alexis Korner

  • John Mayall

  • Big Mama Thornton

Musical Excellence Award: 

  • Jimmy Buffett

  • MC5

  • Dionne Warwick

  • Norman Whitfield

Ahmet Ertegun Award: 

  • Suzanne de Passe

The artists who will be doing tribute performances for the inductees have yet to be announced. Get your tickets here.

Copyright 2024 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to Fox 8 Cleveland WJW.