Dayton Arts & Entertainment News
Highlighting arts and entertainment news around Dayton and the Miami Valley.
Entertainment in Dayton
Kettering Celebrates: America 250 Ohio Passport Adventure
Take part in a self-guided geocache-style passport adventure to explore 12 meaningful locations across Kettering.
Centerville’s Alexis Gomez Ready to Soar at Vandalia Flight Fest
Hometown country star Alexis Gomez talks American Idol, stadium anthems, and returning to her roots to headline the free Vandalia Flight Fest this Friday night.
High Praise and High Energy: 'The Wedding Singer' at La Comedia
Mike Woody reviews The Wedding Singer—La Comedia's latest production delivers a hilarious, nostalgic trip back to the eighties—now thru June 21 🎸🕺🎵🖲️
Doubtfire at the Schuster: A Heartfelt, High-Energy Show for the Whole Family
Can a stage musical live up to the legendary Robin Williams film? The touring production of Mrs. Doubtfire does more than just pay tribute—it carves out its own hilarious identity.
First Friday May 1
May is here, and downtown is buzzing with fresh energy! Warmer evenings, longer days, and that early-summer vibe ☀️
Springboro FREE Concerts in the Park
Summer means FREE Concerts in the Park in the City of Springboro's North Park, 195 Tamarack Trail! Bring you own seating.
Neil deGrasse Tyson: An Astrophysicist Goes To The Movies - Part 2
An entertaining and enlightening review of all the science that our favorite movies got wrong, combined with some of the stuff they got right.
Vintage Vibes & One-of-a-Kind Finds: Vintage Market Days®
From the moment you enter VMD Dayton-Cincinnati, you’re wrapped in a "boutique-style" atmosphere that feels more like a festival than a market. One of Country Living's "7 Flea Markets and Barn Sales Not To Miss”.
The Full Monty
Show based on the British comedy film with: 😁 BIG LAUGHS. 💝 BIG HEART. 💪 BARELY ANY CLOTHES. Dayton Playhouse closes the season with THE FULL MONTY - May 15-31, 2026
First Friday: Spring has Sprung Edition
April 3 First Friday - Downtown is getting ready to celebrate all things spring!
Dixie Drive-In Movies Opening Weekend
Step back in time and watch the big screen outdoors. Dixie Drive-In Movies opens for the 2026 season on April 2!
2026 Summer Concert Series and Party in the Park
The City of Centerville and the Centerville Arts Commission are thrilled to welcome back live music to Stubbs Park this summer with the return of the 2026 Summer Concert Series and 🎉 Party in the Park ️🎶️🎶
Wizarding World of Waynesville
⚡️Wands at the ready. ✨ The Wizarding World of Waynesville returns to downtown Waynesville! Enjoy a Butter Beer, check out our magical shops, and enjoy a day of enchantment⚡️
Unlock the Arts: Your Gift is the Key to Dayton’s Creative Future
✨ Culture Works kicks off its annual campaign to support ten iconic local organizations—and there’s a "Passport" waiting for you ✨
Kettering Children's Choir Wins $10,000 Grant
✨THEY WON!!!✨ You did it, Dayton! Last month, we asked you to step up and vote for our very own Kettering Children's Choir—and you delivered! 🏆 KCC beat out 6 other finalists to secure a $10K Community Grant 🎶
Review: Singin’ in the Rain at La Comedia Dinner Theatre
A "Downpour of Talent": Why La Comedia’s Singin’ in the Rain is a Must-See Visual Masterpiece—Mike Woody reviews Singin’ in the Rain at La Comedia Dinner Theatre in Springboro, showing now thru March 27.
March First Friday: Game Time Downtown Edition
Spring is just around the corner and Dayton is ready to spring into action and an exciting month ahead!
Broadway shows coming to Dayton in 2026-2027
✨ Dayton Live is thrilled to announce the 2026-2027 Dayton Live Broadway Series ✨
Help Kettering Children’s Choir Win $10,000 Grant
🚨FINAL DAYS: Kettering Children’s Choir (KCC) has been named the only Dayton-area finalist for the $10,000 GBU Foundation Community Builder Award—but they need your vote by February 28 to bring the funding home 🎶
Dayton Celtic Fest 2026 Headliners Announced
World class Headliners have been announced for the 2026 🍀 Dayton Celtic Festival at Riverscape this July. Make no mistake: this year's headliners are ready to bring the noise to downtown Dayton!
