Brite Winter, Cleveland's annual wintertime music festival, will make a big shift in 2026, moving from the Flats and into the East Side of town. The well-attended event will take over Waterloo Arts District on Saturday, Feb. 21.

The lineup hasn't been announced yet.

The festival will likely make use of local music venues like the Beachland Ballroom and Tavern and The Treelawn, along with numerous local art galleries, eateries and shops. It will also utilize outdoor spaces on the street.

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“The new location offers Brite guests the opportunity to explore the Waterloo neighborhood, pop into a local bar or restaurant to grab a bite and hear bands on outdoor stages by a bonfire or inside at one of our indoor venues,”

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