mgk + CITY OF CLEVELAND TO CELEBRATE MGK DAY 2025 TAKING PLACE CITYWIDE AUGUST 8-10
mgk + CITY OF CLEVELAND TO CELEBRATE MGK DAY 2025
TAKING PLACE CITYWIDE AUGUST 8-10
The Three-Day Event Will Include an Art + Community Festival, Monster Energy Celebrity Basketball Game powered by Webull, Harley Davidson City Ride, Street League Skateboarding Cleveland Takeover and More
mgk’s New Album ‘lost americana’ Available Everywhere August 8
Cleveland, Ohio – (August 5, 2025) – This year, the city of Cleveland, Ohio will watch its hometown hero and multi-platinum recording artist, mgk, curate the annual MGK Day. In recognition of mgk’s impact, the annual charity event serves as a celebration of unity, compassion, and community spirit. From August 8-10, fans will savor everything Cleveland-bred, as the weekend-long activation will feature music, food, vendors and more. This year’s celebration includes an XX-Con Release Event, Skate Event with Street League Skateboarding, City Ride with Harley Davidson, Monster Energy Celebrity Basketball Game powered by Webull free to the public, and the main event the MGK Day Art + Community Festival and more.
The event coincides with the release of his latest studio album “lost americana” which will be released on August 8.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame will launch MGK Day weekend with a lost americana themed pop-up merch store on Level 0 of the museum, offering moments to fans including exclusive items and photo ops. The store will be open daily from Thursday through Saturday and is free to enter. Additionally, fans can view exclusive mgk artifacts in the museum’s recently reopened “Right Here, Right Now” exhibit along with live music, and other activities throughout the weekend. More information can be found HERE.
In 2022, mgk delivered a sold-out concert for 50,000+ fans at Huntington Bank Field (previously FirstEnergy Stadium), making him the first and only Ohio native to sell out the stadium. This historic event happened after Mayor Justin Bibb officially proclaimed August 13th as "Machine Gun Kelly Day."
For more information and to stay updated, please visit www.mgkday.com. (https://www.mgkday.com/)
MGK Day 2025 Schedule
Day 1: Friday, August 8
XX CON @ Jacobs Pavilion
7:00PM-12:00AM
On-sale: SOLD OUT
Kickoff to mgk Weekend and XX-con 2025 with special reveals and acoustic performance from mgk, DJ set from Emo Night Brooklyn, and Lost Americana Album Celebration.
Day 2: Saturday, August 9:
Now That's What I Call Brunch with Music by Bobby Booshay
9:00AM – 1:00PM
@ 27 Club Coffee
Street League Skateboarding Cleveland Takeover
1:00PM-7:30PM
North Coast Yard
Watch the world's best go at it, raw talent, heavy tricks, and nonstop energy
Tickets to my Bar Crawl
Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Check-In Location: Dive Bar or Inferno
Get ready for an unforgettable night in Cleveland as we take over West 6th & the Flats for a bar crawl like no other. Celebrate the release of lost americana with other fans in his hometown.
Participating Venues
· Rumor
· Inferno
· Dive Bar
· Good Night John Boy
· Sora
· 27 Club
Day 3: Sunday, August 10:
Doors Open at 12:00PM Depart Southeast Harley at 2:00PM
City Ride with Harley Davidson
Ride starts at Southeast Harley-Davidson store and ends at MGK Day Community and Arts Festival
2:00PM – 9:00PM
MGK Day Art + Community Street Festival
FREE EVENT with Vendors, ART, MUSIC, Live performances and more with special guests
5:00PM-8:00PM
Monster Energy MGK DAY Celebrity Shootout Powered by Webull
Celebrity Basketball Game with special Guests Happening during the Art and Community Street Festival at Mall C
More Information on MGK Day:
MGK Day is a vibrant and energetic annual charity event dedicated to celebrating the artistic contributions and philanthropic spirit of Machine Gun Kelly. This Cleveland, Ohio city-sanctioned celebration honors Machine Gun Kelly and his roots. The weekend draws thousands of fans, national media attention, and a stacked roster of artists, athletes, and celebrity guests. The festivities have become a cultural moment in Cleveland that gathers the city for a star-studded weekend of community events that include music, art, and philanthropy all while uniting fans and locals. MGK Day aims to raise awareness and support for various charitable causes and brings the community together for music, food, and fun. In partnership with the Lost Poets Society and various other non-profits, MGK Day empowers underserved families and youth through arts and wellness, showcasing the transformative power of creativity and compassion. This year’s celebration is even more special, coinciding with MGK’s lost americana album release weekend.
mgk Press Photos: https://umusic.box.com/s/hfc3efho7q0r382ddyq81wv6kx7vu0bm
