Thanksgiving weekend live music lineup set across Medina County

From bluegrass jams to pub karaoke, local venues offer a full schedule of performances Nov. 26–Dec. 1

Foo Fighters tribute band Back & Forth will take the stage at Cin Dee’s Place on Wednesday, Nov. 26. AlterNation will open at 8 p.m.

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Published November 25, 2025 - 10:38 a.m.

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Wednesday, Nov. 26

6 p.m. — Grab N Go Beverage Drive-Thru & Pub, 236 N. State Road, Medina, Laid Back & Lazy

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7 p.m. — Gandalf’s Pub & Restaurant, 6757 Center Road, Valley City, FunGirl – Gabby Haddad

7 p.m. — Ridge & Rail, 6784 Ridge Road, Wadsworth, Pickheads

7 p.m. — Thirsty Cowboy, 2743 Medina Road, Medina, line dance lessons

8 p.m. — Cin Dee’s Place, 232 W. Smith Road, Medina, AlterNation followed by The Back & Forth

8 p.m. — Manzo’s Sports & Spirits, 65 Pearl Road, Brunswick, karaoke

8 p.m. — Sully’s Irish Pub, 117 W. Liberty Street, Medina, The Music Men

Friday, Nov. 28

5 p.m. — Samosky's Homestyle Pizzeria, 6738 Center Road, Valley City, Charles Geil and his Ghost Band

6 p.m. — Das Weinhaus, 3232 Erhart Road, Litchfield, Bluegrass Jam

6 p.m. — The Tilted Farmer, 7249 Wooster Pike Road, Seville, Lego Legros

7:30 p.m. — Medina Brewing Company, 320 South Court Street, Medina, DJ

8 p.m. — Cin Dee’s Place, 232 W. Smith Road, Medina, Rumors

8 p.m. — Galaxy, 201 Park Center, Wadsworth, Dirty Deeds (tickets required)

8 p.m. — Sully’s Irish Pub, 117 W. Liberty Street, Medina, Eazy Ian

9 p.m. — Herman’s Pub & Grub, 2126 Pearl Road, Brunswick, karaoke

9 p.m. — Thirsty Cowboy, 2743 Medina Road, Medina, Country Dance Party (tickets required)

Saturday, Nov. 29

5 p.m. — Das Weinhaus, 3232 Erhart Road, Litchfield, Blue Cadillac Band

6 p.m. — Ridge & Rail, 6784 Ridge Road, Wadsworth, Them Bones

6 p.m. — The Tilted Farmer, 7249 Wooster Pike Road, Seville, Charles Geil and his Ghost Band

7:30 p.m. — Gandalf’s Pub & Restaurant, 6757 Center Road, Valley City, Furious George

7:30 p.m. — Medina Brewing Company, 320 South Court Street, Medina, Marcc Nutter

8 p.m. — Sully’s Irish Pub, 117 W. Liberty Street, Medina, Donal O’Shaughnessy

8:30 p.m. — Manzo’s Sports & Spirits, 65 Pearl Road, Brunswick, BackTrack

9 p.m. — Spunkmeyers Pub & Grill, 993 High Street, Wadsworth, karaoke

9:30 p.m. — Thirsty Cowboy, 2743 Medina Road, Medina, Country Dance Party

Sunday, Nov. 30

4 p.m. — Das Weinhaus, 3232 Erhart Road, Litchfield, Art Michaud

Monday, Dec. 1

7 p.m. — The Red Onion, 522 Pearl Road, Brunswick, Open Mic Night with Ken Uram

7 p.m. — The Roadside Inn, 6407 Lafayette Road, Medina, karaoke

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