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January 6, 2026

Upcoming 2026 MLK Day Events

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Join us as we honor the life, legacy, and vision of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through music, history, unity, and civic engagement.

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Cleveland—46 Annual MLK Concert at Cleveland Orchestra on January 11^th at 7pm. Tickets are free and open to the public on Jan 3^rd . https://www.clevelandorchestra.com/events/Dr-martin-uther-king-jr-celebration-concert-

Columbus—MLK Day Open House on January 19^th from 11am – 4pm at Ohio History Center located at 800 E. 17^th Avenue, Columbus, OH. Free registration https://www.ohiohistory.org/events/mlk-day-open-house/

Cincinnati—MLK Day on January 19^th from noon-5pm at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center (The Banks) located at 50 E. Freedom Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202. Tickets are free but registration is recommended https://tickets.cincymuseum.org/freedomcenter/events

West Virginia—The Community Coalition for Social Justice MLK Virtual Celebration “Lift Every Voice and Vote” on January 19^th at 2pm via zoom must register in advance. Registration link https://olliatwvu.wufoo.com/forms/m1vaxnxd0n9crxa/

Toledo—MLK Strength In Unity on January 19^th from 11am-1pm at Toledo Museum of Art located at 2445 Monroe St., Toledo, OH 43620 the event is free to all.

Youngstown—MLK Annual Event on January 19^th from 8:30am-noon located at the First Presbyterian Church 201 Wick Ave, Youngstown, OH 44503 the event is free to all.