The Square @ Union Centre is an outdoor gathering space located in the heart of West Chester's downtown, surrounded by local restaurants and businesses and adjacent to the MidPointe Library West Chester. The Square features the First Financial Bank clock tower and is a great place to meet friends, have lunch or read a book.

A variety of events and community gatherings take place on The Square each year, including the Shamrock Shuffle, the Union Centre Food Truck Rally, the Santa Trot and The Takeover.

First Financial Bank presents THE TAKEOVER

Your Summer. Your Park. Your Party. 

The weekend starts on Thursday in West Chester, Ohio! Party local at The Takeover. 

The Takeover is an admission-free, outdoor summer concert series hosted on The Square @ Union Centre, 9285 Centre Pointe Dr. Free concerts are 6 to 9 p.m. at the clock tower.

2026 Takeover Concert Schedule: Coming in May 2026

Each night offers free, live music; dinner & dessert options from some of the area’s tastiest food trucks; and cold beverages from Grainworks Brewing Company, as well as from West Chester Township distributor Ohio Eagle Distributing. 

Beverage sales benefit non-profit organizations in the community. Coolers and bags are subject to search. Outside alcohol is not permitted in the park and is a violation of the State of Ohio Liquor Permit. We appreciate your understanding.

Well-behaved dogs on leash are permitted.

Please note that inclement weather may impact the concert schedule or result in delays and cancellations. 

Follow along all summer on social media! Like West Chester on Facebook, follow @WestChesterTwp on Twitter, and connect with @WestChesterTownship on Instagram.

The official concert hashtag is #TakeoverWC.