Downtown Dayton Events Calendar

Events in Downtown Dayton, including Theater, Festivals, Art Exhibits, Live Music, Concerts and more.

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Bargain Tuesday: $6.50 Movie Day at The Neon

Tuesday, July 15 2025

Tuesday at the Neon in Downtown Dayton movies are just $6.50

CURIO at Courthouse Square

Tuesday, July 15 2025

FREE Entertainment throughout the summer months on Courthouse Square in downtown Dayton with CURIO! (formerly known as “The Square Is Where)

Captivating Clay: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Horvitz Collection

Wednesday, July 16 2025

Special Exhibition at the Dayton Art Institute April 13, 2024–September, 2025, Gallery 106 Captivating Clay: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Horvitz Collection

Erin Holscher Almazan: What These Arms Hold

Wednesday, July 16 2025

Almazan’s exquisite new body of oil paintings examines the separation naturally occurring as a mother’s children grow up.

Laura Sanders: Force of Nature

Wednesday, July 16 2025

Laura Sanders creates paintings of women and girls immersed in natural environments that merge the genres of landscape and figurative work.

Toastmasters - Downtown Morning Toasters

Wednesday, July 16 2025

Improve your public speaking skills and network with influential, active Dayton business people.

Bob Ross Auto Group Jazz & Beyond Concerts at DAI

Thursday, July 17 2025

Featuring a great mix of familiar favorites and new faces from the region's jazz scene. We're excited to welcome the Bob Ross Auto Group back as series sponsor!

Chuck Prophet and his Cumbia Shoes

Thursday, July 17 2025

Free Concert at the Levitt Pavilion Dayton

Kim Kelly Orchestra at Riverscape

Thursday, July 17 2025

Music and fun at RiverScape MetroPark's FREE Summer Music Series with Kim Kelly Orchestra

Levitt Dayton 2025 Concert Season

Thursday, July 17 2025

Live music returns to downtown Dayton -The 2025 Eichelberger Concert Season at the Levitt Pavilion has been officially announced.

Sunset at the Market

Thursday, July 17 2025

Visit the 2nd Street Market for a special evening shopping event on select Thursday evenings.

2nd Street Market

Friday, July 18 2025

Reminiscent of European markets, 2nd Street Market is alive with local growers, bakers, culinary specialists, artisans, people, and activity during market hours.

Carlene Carter

Friday, July 18 2025

Free Concert at the Levitt Pavilion Dayton

Dayton Dragons Baseball 2025

Friday, July 18 2025

Watch the Dayton Dragons Professional Baseball Team at Day Air Ballpark in Downtown Dayton.

Social Vintage Dance Lessons Friday Nights

Friday, July 18 2025

We socially dance many types of historical and modern dances. Our emphasis is typically on having fun with partnered social dances, but we also do set dances, circle dances, line dances, and solo dance as well.

Art Encounters Saturday Art Hop

Saturday, July 19 2025

Join us for an Art Hop weekend! Art Encounters will be open Saturday and Sunday from 11a-4p. It's the perfect chance to explore our brand new gallery space and shop a wide selection of artwork by 14 local artists.

Chair Yoga at The Contemporary Dayton

Saturday, July 19 2025

Back by popular demand, Chair Yoga is a low-impact workout including exercises to improve strength and endurance. No experience necessary.

Curator's Tours

Saturday, July 19 2025

Walk with Co Curator Heather Jones as she guides you through a special tour of our current exhibitions by Laura Sanders, Erin Holscher Almazan and Christine Gaffney. This event is FREE and open to all.

Dupont Brass

Saturday, July 19 2025

Free concert at the Levitt Dayton. Signature Levitt Summer Camp Student Showcase Opening

Front Street Saturdays

Saturday, July 19 2025

Front Street is OPEN EVERY SATURDAY!!! Boutiques, workshops, & studios are open across campus EVERY SATURDAY 11A-4P!

Josh Johnson: The Flowers Tour

Saturday, July 19 2025

Comedian Josh Johnson will entertain us on the Historic Victoria Theatre stage in Dayton on July 19, 2025. Presented by Live Nation and Dayton Live.

July Biergarten

Saturday, July 19 2025

Join us for our July biergarten at the Dayton Liederkranz Turner. Food and drinks will be for sale with rotating specials. Enjoy German music, trivia and a great evening with friends!

Art Encounters Sunday Art Hop

Sunday, July 20 2025

Join us for an Art Hop weekend! Art Encounters will be open Saturday and Sunday from 11a-4p. It's the perfect chance to explore our brand new gallery space and shop a wide selection of artwork by 14 local artists.

United Way of the Greater Dayton Area x City Barbeque Fundraiser Dorothy Lane

Wednesday, July 23 2025

Join us on Wednesday, July 23rd, from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM at City Barbeque (2001 E. Dorothy Lane) where 20% of sales will be donated back to United Way of the Greater Dayton Area

Artist Talk + Meet & Greet: Christine Gaffney

Thursday, July 24 2025

Gather at The Co to hear artist Christine Gaffney discuss her current work on display. Gaffney is an interdisciplinary artist who recently received her MFA from CalArts and lives in the Dayton region.