Luke Combs in Cincinnati: Everything to know before he hits the stage

Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer

Updated August 2, 2024 at 3:13 AM·4 min read

Cincinnati might be in the Midwest, but country music superstar Luke Combs is bringing Southern charm to the Queen City.

Combs will perform two nights at Paycor Stadium on Friday, Aug. 2, and Saturday, Aug. 3, as part of his Growin' Up and Gettin' Old Tour. Special guests include Jordan Davis, Mitchell Tenpenny, Cody Jinks, Hailey Whitters and more.

If you're heading to The Banks this weekend to see one or both of Combs' sold-out shows, here's everything you need to know.

What time do gates open at Paycor Stadium for Luke Combs?

Gates to Paycor Stadium open at 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, per Ticketmaster.

What time does Luke Combs go on stage?

Showtime for both nights is slated to begin at 5:40 p.m. Combs is predicted to take the stage at 9 p.m., per his previous tour stops in Phoenix, Arizona, and Jacksonville, Florida.

Who is opening for Luke Combs at Paycor Stadium?

Cody Jinks, Charles Wesley Godwin, Hailey Whitters and The Wilder Blue will open the Friday concert. On Saturday, Jordan Davis, Mitchell Tenpenny, Drew Parker and Colby Acuff will open for Combs.

Learn more about them here.

Country singer Cody Jinks opened for Luke Combs' Growin' Up And Gettin' Old Tour at Everbank Stadium on Friday, May 3.

What will the weather be like for Luke Combs' Cincinnati concerts?

Several rounds of showers and storms are likely on Friday. A strong or severe storm may be possible with damaging winds being the primary threat. Very heavy rainfall may also occur, resulting in localized flooding.

Another round of showers and thunderstorms is expected on Saturday. The potential for severe weather on Saturday looks relatively low, but some storms may produce heavy rainfall.

Highs this weekend will range from the lower to upper 80s.

Luke Combs is coming to Cincinnati to perform Friday and Saturday.

Will the Luke Combs show be delayed if it storms?

Paycor Stadium has a weather plan and will communicate it to fans through various channels if necessary, Jackie Reau, CEO of Game Day Communications, told The Enquirer. Click here to read more about how Paycor Stadium has dealt with hazardous weather in the past.

Luke Combs concert road closures

The following streets will close at 9 a.m. Friday and re-open at 10 p.m. Saturday to accommodate the event and safely manage crowds:

Freedom Way: Closed between Rosa Parks Street and Joe Nuxhall Way.
Marian Spencer Way: Closed between Second Street and Freedom Way.
Ted Berry Way: Closed till the roundabout.

For traffic updates and alerts, visit cincinnati-oh.gov.

Luke Combs 2024 tickets in Cincinnati

Tickets on various platforms are ranging from about $60 to over $1,000. Click here to learn more.

Paycor Stadium's bag policy, parking and more

One-gallon plastic, resealable freezer bags; clear plastic bags no larger than 12x6x12 inches, and clutch purses no larger than 4.5x6.5 inches are allowed inside the stadium. Seat cushions without pockets are also permitted.

Read all about Paycor Stadium's bag policy and more here.

Luke Combs concert setlist

We rounded up nearly 35 songs Combs might perform during his two shows. From "Fast Car" to "Love You Anyway," get concert-ready.

See our full list here.

Luke Combs' Grail Gate at The Banks

A block party for Combs' sold-out shows will take place at Holy Grail Tavern & Grille, located at 161 Joe Nuxhall Way in The Banks. The Grail Gate event, presented by B-105, will occur from 2-8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. It will feature food trucks, beer trucks, custom T-shirts, a Luke Combs look-a-like contest and a Red Solo Kick-the-Cup competition.