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Brite Winter 2026: Spotlight

Presented by Brite Cleveland and Ingenuity Cleveland and Cleveland Rocks: Past, Present and Future and Praxis Fiber Workshop and Waterloo Arts at Tower Sculpture (In front of Waterloo Arts), Cleveland OH

Feb 21 2026
Brite Winter 2026: Spotlight

Brite Winter

Brite Winter, Cleveland’s premier music and art festival, will again bring light to one of Cleveland’s coldest months on Saturday, February 21, 2026. Celebrating its 17th year on the city’s east side in the vibrant Waterloo Arts District.

Brite Winter moves to the Waterloo Arts District on February 21, 2026. As always, the festival will feature indoor and outdoor stages, art installations, firepits, and more! Join us to experience 37 bands across 8 stages, children’s programming, art-making, and much more in this vibrant arts-focused neighborhood.

ADMISSION INFO

Brite Winter is a ticketed event with multiple options to serve a variety of needs.

Our VIP package, Brite Backers, is $250 and includes access to a private lounge, hosted reception, and merchandise.
General Admission is $15
Tip Your Hat to Brite ticket is $45 and includes a commemorative Brite beanie
The pay-what-you-can ticket starts at $5, and encourages people to pay as much or as little as they are financially able to support the arts in Cleveland.

INDIVIDUAL DATES & TIMES

Additional time info:

Kid-friendly programming will start at 2:00 and run primarily through 4:00. The event in general is for all ages.

PHOTOS

  • Gallery 1 - Musician playing trombone in a Brite Winter hat
  • Gallery 2 - Happy crowd of people in the winter
  • Brite Winter performer

  • Brite Winter performer
  • Brite Winter crowd

VIDEOS

  • Brite Winter 2025

LOCATION

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