Downtown Dayton Events Calendar

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

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Discover Dayton Scavenger Hunt

Wednesday, April 15 2026

Explore downtown Dayton this April! Visit local businesses, complete fun scavenger hunt challenges, and enter to win prizes. Play with the app! Hosted by: Oberer Management Services Downtown Properties

Jamea Richmond-Edwards: Leviathan

Wednesday, April 15 2026

The Contemporary Dayton is proud to present Leviathan, a film by interdisciplinary artist Jamea Richmond-Edwards. Known for her monumental paintings and mixed-media collages informed by mythology.

Jason REVOK: Mutually Exclusive

Wednesday, April 15 2026

The Contemporary Dayton is proud to present new paintings by Jason REVOK. Self-taught, REVOK is known for pushing creative boundaries that began in the street.

Paul Verdell: Tabernacle

Wednesday, April 15 2026

The Contemporary Dayton is proud to present a new body of work by Paul Verdell. In these gestural paintings, Verdell continues his exploration of loose and instinctive mark making, working with paint and collaged elements.

Toastmasters - Downtown Morning Toasters

Wednesday, April 15 2026

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

FREE Live Music from Singer and Songwriter Alexa Michelle

Thursday, April 16 2026

Join us Thursday night, April 16th, as we welcome Alexa Michelle to our venue for the first time! She specializes in Jazz, R&B, and Soul music, a combo sure to knock your socks off!

2nd Street Market

Friday, April 17 2026

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

Social Vintage Dance Lessons Friday Nights

Friday, April 17 2026

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.

2026 Sinclair Community College Graduating Fine Art Students’ Portfolio Exhibition

Saturday, April 18 2026

The Sinclair Community College Art Department is pleased to present works by the 2026 graduating class.

Carolyn Kimes Tree Seedling Giveaway

Saturday, April 18 2026

Help the environment and celebrate Earth Day by selecting free tree seedlings for you to take home and plant. Deciduous and coniferous trees will be available.

FREE Live Music from Noah Wortherspoon Band

Saturday, April 18 2026

Noah Wotherspoon is a phenomenal and captivating musician, who found his calling at a young age, and made a name for himself as one of the leading musicians, and blues guitarists in Dayton, Ohio.

Front Street Saturdays

Saturday, April 18 2026

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

Mutts Gone Nutts: Unleashed!

Saturday, April 18 2026

Family fun downtown at the Victoria Theatre: Mutts Gone Nutts: Unleashed! -part of the Dayton Live Children's Theatre Series.

Y-Way 5K • Walk or Run

Saturday, April 18 2026

Join the Downtown Y for our first Y-Way 5K (Walk or Run) in Downtown Dayton! Saturday, April 18th • Race Begins at 8:30 AM | Open to Ages 7+

FREE Live Music from Classical Guitarist Danny Voris

Wednesday, April 22 2026

Danny is a local musician, performer, and educator of over 40 years who specializes in instrumental solo music and is sure to knock your socks off with his talent!

Artist Talk: Paul Verdell

Thursday, April 23 2026

The Contemporary Dayton is proud to present a new body of work by Paul Verdell. In these gestural paintings, Verdell continues his exploration of loose and instinctive mark making, working with paint and collaged elements.

FREE Live Music from Doug Hart Solo

Thursday, April 23 2026

Doug Hart takes the Whisperz Speakeasy stage solo Thursday evening, April 23rd from 7-10pm alongside our Thursday $10 Martini specials when all of our premium, handcrafted martinis are just $10 all night every Thursday!

America's Packard Museum Spring Fling

Friday, April 24 2026

The British Invasion: 250 Years of Revolution—Join us at America's Packard Museum for the 2026 Packard Spring Fling! April 24-25

FREE Live Music from Heather & The Swing Set

Friday, April 24 2026

One of our club favorites returning to Whisperz Speakeasy — Heather & The Swing Set. This vocally led jazz ensemble will take the stage for a night of unforgettable live music!

Guided Tours

Friday, April 24 2026

Join us for a closer look at the exhibition, with fresh insights into the artists currently on view and their work. FREE and open to all.

Ohio Players

Friday, April 24 2026

Widely regarded as one of the most influential and innovative funk bands of all time, the OHIO PLAYERS are coming back to Dayton!

Artist Feedback Forum

Saturday, April 25 2026

To build community and foster the sharing of ideas, The Contemporary Dayton offers an Artist's Feedback Forum for Artist Members. Bring a finished work or a work of art in progress to receive constructive feedback.

MetroParks' Adopt-a-Park 2026

Saturday, April 25 2026

Protect and clean green spaces in honor of Earth Day during Five Rivers MetroParks' annual Adopt-a-Park.

Stomp

Saturday, April 25 2026

STOMP is explosive, inventive, provocative, witty, and utterly unique–an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages.

Spring Cocktail Class: Ticketed Event

Monday, April 27 2026

We cordially invite you to our spring cocktail class April 27th, at 7 until 9 pm. This class with provide you with a unique drink and food pairing with Honey Old Fashioned, Flower Drop Martini and Banana Your way Cocktails.

A World A'Fair Dayton International Festival

Friday, May 01 2026

Food, Family Fun, Dance & Music - Showcasing the ethnic backgrounds and cultures of Dayton and the greater Miami Valley at A World A'Fair Dayton International Festival.

ARTeBRATION

Friday, May 01 2026

ARTeBRATION: A one-of-a-kind festival for families and art enthusiasts! Featuring our First 2026 Food Truck Rally and 5th Brick City Mural and Arts Festival 👨‍🎨Live Music , 100+ art studios, galleries, & shops...