Band Shell — Devou Park

Band Shell

Our iconic Band Shell amphitheater has been bringing people together for concerts, festivals and picnics in the park since it opened in 1939, but it’s also a prime location for your private parties and events.

Nestled on a grassy field among the rolling hills and sprawling woods of Devou Park, the Band Shell offers a unique and scenic setting for weddings, receptions, awards ceremonies and more. The open lawn has plenty of space for guests to roam and is located just minutes away from Rotary Grove, Prisoners Lake and stunning views from the Memorial Overlook.

The Band Shell also provides public restrooms, electricity outlets and ADA accessibility.

You can make your reservation here, call us at 859-292-2151 or send your request to recreation@covingtonky.gov.

Upcoming events

Join the Devou Park Trail Collective (DPTC) for our 2025 Party in the Park! Tickets are on sale NOW for the best party of the year, with all event proceeds supporting the maintenance and expansion of Devou Park’s natural surface trails. Your ticket price includes dinner and dessert stations, open beer and wine bar (cash bar for liquor), a silent auction, music, and more. Secure your spot now at https://https://devou25.givesmart.com

If you’ve hiked or biked the natural surface trails in Devou Park, you know what an incredible asset they are to the park and the surrounding community. But only so much can be done through volunteer efforts. To keep the trails in tip-top shape for the more than 35,000 visits they receive each year, fundraising events and charitable donations are necessary to cover the cost of ongoing trail maintenance and expansion.


Although Devou Park is under the management of the City of Covington, the City does not fund the natural surface trail development, tread maintenance, tools, signs, maps or features such as bridges and culverts. All proceeds from Party in the Park will be invested directly into Devou Park’s natural surface trails, ensuring they continue to benefit the Greater Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky community for decades to come!