McGaffin Carillon

The McGaffin Carillon is one of about 200 cast bell carillons in North American and the only one in the city of Cleveland, Ohio. Its 51 bells, cast by Royal Eijsbouts in Asten, The Netherlands,  weigh a total of about 21,000 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.

The mission of the Friends of the McGaffin Carillon in University Circle is to improve the quality of life for the thousands who live, study, teach, work, visit, and heal in the University Circle area of Cleveland. We enhance the soundscape with free concerts and special events at the Alexander McGaffin Carillon.