September 4 - September 7, 2026 • Downtown Cleveland
FRI: 4pm-10pm | SAT: 12pm-10pm | SUN: 12pm-10pm | MON: 12pm-8pm
TICKETS / ADMISSION:
DOOR: $10 each
PRESALE: $7 each
FOUR PACK: $5 each
CHILDREN: Under 10 Free
MILITARY, POLICE, FIRE: Free
What better way to celebrate the end of summer than with tacos, cerveza, and tequila! Join us in downtown Cleveland for a high-energy street festival featuring delicious eats from over 30 taquerias and eateries, ice-cold margaritas, two stages of nonstop entertainment, and more!
Taco Fest delivers an electric atmosphere with a music lineup featuring some of the area’s best DJs and top cover bands. Expect crowd-pleasing sets across multiple genres — from high-energy dance mixes to classic hits — keeping the party going all day long.
The Cleveland Taco Fest is also packed with family-friendly fun, including a vibrant Kids Zone filled with interactive games and engaging activities to keep the little ones entertained all day.
Guests of all ages will enjoy hours of action-packed entertainment including Lucha Libre wrestling, daily contests like timed taco-eating competitions and hot sauce taste challenge, tequila sampling, artisan vendors, and much more.
Join us in downtown Cleveland for tastes from over 30 of Cleveland’s best taquerias including festival staples such as deep fried candy bars, mega BBQ and Italian shaved ice!
Below are some of the taqueria’s and eateries that you’ll see throughout the weekend!
The tequila sampling experience will feature the best anejos, reposados and Platas. Samples will be sold in flights of 3 or 6 products to provide a unique sampling experience at the taco festival.
(Available on the rocks or frozen)
Classic
Strawberry
At the Cleveland Taco Fest, attendees can enjoy performances from over 30 of the area’s top DJs and high-energy cover bands across two stages over four exciting days. Expect an eclectic mix of musical styles — from rock and R&B to alternative, pop, country, and more — all designed to keep the energy high and the crowd dancing. With nonstop music and lively entertainment throughout the weekend, the festival delivers a soundtrack as bold and flavorful as the tacos themselves.
Most people think they can handle a big taco.
They’re wrong.
BREAKING: This is the FIRST EVER GIGANTE Challenge.
You’re not just taking on a taco…
You’re becoming part of the GIGANTE origin story.
The GIGANTE isn’t just big…
It’s a monster that separates the warriors from the wannabes.
If you’re brave enough to attempt this legendary challenge…
You’ll ALSO get 4-day VIP festival access included when you register to smash the GIGANTE!
That’s right – conquer the beast AND enjoy the entire festival experience.
*Entry is $99. Limited spots available. Waiver required. Pay before you eat. Medic recommended.*
Conquer the entire GIGANTE Taco in 15 minutes and earn your place in taco history.
Only 2-6 brave souls per day.
Because legends are rare.
Fair warning: You’ll need pay Dina Colada and sign a waiver first.
This isn’t your average Saturday lunch.
Or just another cautionary tale?
Brought to you by Dina Colada & Cleveland Taco Fest
Where legends are born.
Contestants who successfully finish eating all three tacos in their entirety without leaving behind a shred of lettuce or cheese will receive vouchers for food trucks within the festival and two VIP tickets to a future Jacobs Pavilion concert.
Get ready for the ultimate flavor face-off! In this fiery competition, contestants will sample a variety of hot sauces, judging each based on taste, heat level, and overall flavor. After all sauces have been tasted, participants will cast their vote to crown one as the ultimate champion. The best part? Every competitor walks away with a bottle of the winning hot sauce to take home and enjoy!
The Kids Zone features the Backyard Bonanza, a fun-filled area packed with interactive games, engaging activities, face painting, and more — designed to keep young festivalgoers entertained all day long.
Kids 10 and under enjoy Free Admission!
Friday 5:00 – 8:00
Saturday / Sunday / Monday – 2:00 – 7:00
Add some extra fun and color to your festival experience with our professional face painter! Perfect for kids and adults alike, enjoy creative designs ranging from bright, playful patterns that will keep the celebration spirit alive all day.
Throughout the fest, attendees can take in live Lucha Libre entertainment. Lucha Libre wrestlers from American Luchacore Wrestling will battle it out in a ring, showing off their high-flying choreographed maneuvers, colorful masks and spandex outfits that will have attendees on the edge of their seats.
Jacobs Pavilion is situated on the waterfront of the Cuyahoga River, at the west bank of The Flats in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. 2014 Sycamore St, Cleveland, OH 44113
Getting to Jacobs Pavilion is a breeze, with many different transport options to choose from, including walking, bicycling, public transport (bus and light rail) and driving. Taxis or rideshare companies (i.e. Uber or Lyft) also operate in Cleveland and are a quick and convenient option.
Interested in becoming a sponsor for Cleveland Taco Fest? Email us here for more information.
We try to answer the most frequently asked questions about Taco Fest below, but please reach out to us if you have others!
Cleveland Taco Fest will take place in the flats in Cleveland at Jacobs Pavilion from August 29 – September 1, 2025. Hours for the festival are Friday 4pm-10pm, Saturday 12pm -10pm, Sunday 12pm-10pm, and Monday 12pm-9pm.
The festival is located at the Jacobs Pavilion and the on associated festival grounds surrounding Jacobs pavilion. For more information including festival entrances, please check out our event map here.
Tickets purchased in advance of the festival will be $7, but they will also be available at the door for $10. There is no charge for children under the age of 3, veterans or active duty military. To buy tickets in advance, please visit here!
Children under 10 are free at all times.
Yes, all individuals age 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian after 7:00p.m.
Admission grants you access to the festival along with the live entertainment, Lucha Libre wrestling, and Taco Eating & Hot Pepper contests. Activities also include Kids Zone Activities.
Food and beverage is not included with admission, all vendors will be accepting cash, credit or debit.
Food will vary between vendor but tacos will start around $3 each. All vendors will accept cash, credit, and debit. Tequila tasting prices for our Tequila! Tequila! Cantina and beverage prices for our Margarita Fro-zone are available on our website, but we will also have beer, wine, and other spirits and cocktails available at our other festival bars as well.
No outside food or beverages are allowed. Baby formula, baby bottles, or young child’s sippy cup are allowed.
Backpacks, large purses and large shoulder bags are prohibited. Maximum allowable bag size is 12”W x 12”H x 6” D.
No pets allowed, with the exception of service animals.
Getting to Jacobs Pavilion is a breeze, with many different transport options to choose from, including walking, bicycling, public transport (bus and light rail) and driving. Taxis or rideshare companies (i.e. Uber or Lyft) also operate in Cleveland and are a quick and convenient option.
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About AEG Presents
Combining the power of the live event with a focus on true artist development, AEG Presents is a world leader in the music and entertainment industries. Operating across five continents, the company has an unparalleled commitment to artistry, creativity, and community.
Its tentpole festivals and multi-day music events — which include the iconic Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival and the legendary New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival alongside British Summer Time at Hyde Park, Stagecoach, Hangout Festival, Electric Forest, Rock En Seine and All Points East — continue to set the bar for the live music experience.
AEG Presents promotes global tours for artists such as Justin Bieber, Blackpink, Kenny Chesney, Celine Dion, Elton John, Karol G, Paul McCartney, Katy Perry, The Rolling Stones, Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, and Tyler, The Creator, in addition to — through its network of clubs, theatres, arenas, stadiums and renowned partner brands such as The Bowery Presents, Concerts West, Frontier Touring, Goldenvoice, Marshall Arts, Messina Touring Group, PromoWest Productions, and Zero Mile Presents — creating and developing an unmatched infrastructure for artist development and audience reach.
More information can be found at www.aegpresents.com.
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