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.
06/02/2026
McGaffin Carillon in the news.
Cleveland's home to an underappreciated musical instrument — you've heard it without realizing it – The Land Haven't heard of the Church of the Covenant's McGaffin Carillon? It’s easy to get to know it better. Through the summer, short concerts will be performed on the carillon almost every Friday.
05/13/2026
🔔Friday: First Concert by McGaffin Student Guild Members - https://mailchi.mp/eae4f79e2da2/mcgaffincarillon-6429996
05/06/2026
🔔Friday: Beatlemania! - https://mailchi.mp/84d70a4f47e8/mcgaffincarillon-6429897
04/29/2026
🔔Friday: George Leggiero. Some Baroque. Some Show Tunes - https://mailchi.mp/33f53330342c/mcgaffincarillon-6429734
04/22/2026
🔔Friday: Keiran Cantilina plays music from animated films - https://mailchi.mp/2c7420b2b116/mcgaffincarillon-6429581
04/15/2026
🔔Friday: Patrick Macoska performs music to celebrate the arrival of spring - https://mailchi.mp/e1851e14c2de/mcgaffincarillon-6429443
04/08/2026
🔔Friday: Easter Tunes, English Folk Songs, and Telemann - https://mailchi.mp/06122ebc5edf/mcgaffincarillon-6429313
04/02/2026
🔔Friday: A Reminder--No Concert on Friday - https://mailchi.mp/f50f9de85165/mcgaffincarillon-6429227
03/25/2026
🔔Friday: Carillon Music Inspired to Celebrate Springtime - https://mailchi.mp/876ca70085dd/mcgaffincarillon-6429021
03/18/2026
🔔Friday: Carillon Music Inspired by the Sky - https://mailchi.mp/734050168d28/mcgaffincarillon-6428884
| Friday | 12:15pm - 12:45pm |
| Sunday | 10am - 10:30am |