Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announces 2024 Induction Week, featuring game and community events

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has unveiled its full slate of events for the 2024 Induction Week, which includes the first-ever Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Game in partnership with the Cleveland Browns. The week-long celebration, running from October 16 to October 20, will highlight the city’s iconic music heritage and welcome a new class of inductees.

Among the exciting events is the Cleveland Browns Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Game on Sunday, October 20, where the Browns will take on the Cincinnati Bengals at Huntington Bank Field. Special guests, including 2024 inductees, will be involved in pregame and halftime activations.

“We are thrilled to offer an exciting week of events for our community and visitors from around the world who will see Cleveland shine as our 2024 Inductees take the stage,” said Greg Harris, President & CEO of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum.

Other major events include extended museum hours, live concerts, and the much-anticipated Hall of Fame Series interview with Robert “Kool” Bell, a founding member of the legendary band Kool & the Gang. Known for their groundbreaking contributions to funk, soul, and R&B, Kool & the Gang’s music has been an essential part of rock’s most danceable anthems. Bell’s interview, set for Thursday, October 17, will provide fans with a deep dive into the band’s enduring legacy.

The week will also feature live music performances from artists like Speedy Ortiz on Wednesday, October 16, and a special dedication event on Friday, October 18, where the inductees will unveil their signature plaques. For music lovers, Authors’ Alley on Saturday, October 19, will provide a chance to meet notable rock authors and explore the literature that captures rock history.

A major highlight of the week is the Induction Ceremony on Saturday, October 19, which will take place at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. For those unable to attend, the ceremony will be live-streamed on Disney+ at 7 p.m. ET, allowing fans around the world to join in the celebration.

In addition to ticketed events, the Rock Hall will host free community events, including the Music Industry Career Summit on Saturday, October 5, and Celebration Day on Sunday, October 13, offering free museum admission to Ohio residents.

Induction week events:

Wednesday, October 16th  

Extended Museum hours: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. 

• Concert on the indoor PNC Stage featuring Speedy Ortiz with Napsack (doors at 7 p.m.; show at 8 p.m.).  Tickets are $15 ($10 for Rock Hall Members) and are currently on sale. 

  Mixing knotty guitars with vulnerable yet literate lyrics, Speedy Ortiz updates the brash artiness of ‘90s indie rock for the 21st century. 

  Thursday, October 17th  

  Extended Museum hours: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. 

  Hall of Fame Series interview with Robert “Kool” Bell 

  The interview begins at 8 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.). 

  2024 Inductee Robert “Kool” Bell of Kool and the Gang will be interviewed by Rock & Roll Hall of Fame VP of Education Jason Hanley, discussing the band’s career, legacy, and upcoming Induction.  In a career that has lasted over fifty years, Kool & the Gang have been essential innovators in the sound of funk, soul, disco, and R&B, creating rock & roll’s most danceable anthems.    

  Tickets are $10 and go on sale at 10 a.m. on Thursday, October 3.  Rock Hall Member Pre-Sale begins at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, October 2.   

  Friday, October 18th  

  Special Museum Hours: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.  

  2024 Inductee Signature Plaque Dedication 

  The Dedication event will begin at 3 p.m. outdoors on the Union Home Mortgage Plaza.  

  The event will include appearances and remarks from select 2024 Inductees and is included with Museum admission (space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis). 

  Saturday, October 19th  Induction Day 

  Special Museum Hours: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 

  Live “Sound Up!” podcast taping and meet-and-greet with hosts Mark Goodman and Alan Light (10 a.m. – 12 p.m.)  

  Live Music by 2024 Artists in Residence Joe Brown and Karina Elena, outdoor PNC Stage on UHM Plaza, (12 p.m. – 1:30 pm.) 

  Authors’ Alley (12 p.m. – 3 p.m.) 

  Featuring: 

• Alan Light, Peter Frampton: Do You Feel Like I Do 

• Ben Wynne, A Hound Dog Tale: Big Mama, Elvis, and the Song      That Changed Everything 

• Brad Tolinksi, MC5: An Oral Biography of Rock’s Most Revolutionary Band 

• Carlo Wolff, Invisible Soul 

• Deanna Adams, Cleveland’s Rock and Roll Roots and Cleveland’s Rock and Roll Venues 

•  John Gorman, Buzzard Archives Vol. 1 Celebrating 50 years of The Buzzard logo  (Books will available for purchase and signing )

  Induction Ceremony at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse 

  If you don’t have a ticket to attend the Ceremony in person, you can stream the show live on Disney+ starting at 7 p.m. Eastern 

  Sunday, October 20th:   

  Museum Hours: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

  First-ever Cleveland Browns Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Game at Huntington Bank Field 

• A special theme game as to celebrate the accomplishments of the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees.  

• Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees and special guests will take part in activations before and during the game as the Cleveland Browns take on the Cincinnati Bengals 

For more information, event schedules, and ticket purchases, visit RockHall.com.