The Alexander McGaffin Memorial Tower and Carillon

The Alexander McGaffin Memorial Tower and Carillon The McGaffin Carillon is one of fewer than 200 cast bell carillons in North America. Its 51 bells weigh a total of 21,000 lbs.

The McGaffin Carillon is one of about 200 cast bell carillons in North America and the only one in the city of Cleveland, Ohio. Its 47 bells weigh a total of about 15,000 lbs and are played by a person at a console high in the tower. This unique voice has serenaded University Circle since 1968. It has pealed for celebrations and tolled for tragedy. During summer concerts the audience brings blankets, lawn chairs and picnics to the lawns surrounding the tower.

FIRST CONCERT TODAY!Free concerts Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. The McGaffin Carillon Summer Carillon Festival. SUNDAY 4P...
07/26/2026

FIRST CONCERT TODAY!
Free concerts Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. The McGaffin Carillon Summer Carillon Festival.
SUNDAY 4PM Keiran Cantilina
MONDAY 6PM Elisabeth Wang
TUESDAY 6PM Alan Bowman
Free Parking, Rain or Shine. The McGaffin Tower, 11205 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH in University Circle.
Summer Festival Program: https://tinyurl.com/2026FMCSummerFestival

Summer Carillon Festival Concerts. Program and Streaming Details at www.ucbells.org/events 51 Bells, 21,000 Pounds of B...
07/23/2026

Summer Carillon Festival Concerts.
Program and Streaming Details at www.ucbells.org/events
51 Bells, 21,000 Pounds of Bronze, One Performer!

Carillon Concerts, Tower Tours and Special Events

06/22/2026

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11205 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH
44106

Opening Hours

Friday 12:15pm - 12:45pm
Sunday 10am - 10:30am

Telephone

(216) 535-4411

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