The winter festival returns in 2022 Credit: Courtesy Brite Winter

The last live, in-person Brite Winter Clevelanders were able to attend happened back in 2020, just three weeks before the world came to a halt.

After a pandemic hiatus in 2021, during which Brite offered virtual performances available by streaming, Cleveland’s favorite winter music festival will return to the Flats on February 26, 2022.

Brite will celebrate its 13th anniversary with more than 30 musical acts, the usual parade of food trucks, art and plenty of beer.

“We are really excited to celebrate the best of our music and arts with Clevelanders in person again,” Emily Hornack, Brite Winter’s Executive Director, said. “The last couple of years have really highlighted how much the arts and common experiences add to life. We are proud of the experiences we’ve created for the last 13 years, and look forward to continuing to bring people together for years to come.” 

Vince Grzegorek has been with Scene since 2007 and editor-in-chief since 2012. He previously worked at Discount Drug Mart and Texas Roadhouse.