Downtown Dayton Events Calendar
Events in Downtown Dayton, including Theater, Festivals, Art Exhibits, Live Music, Concerts and more.
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FREE Live Music from RLJQ Afro-Cuban Jazz Band
Saturday, May 30 2026
This ensemble features Rolando Matias alongside some of Cincinnati’s best Afro-Cuban jazz musicians!
St Anne's Hill Neighborhood Garage Sale
Saturday, May 30 2026
Trash ‘n Treasure! St. Anne's Hill Annual Neighborhood Garage Sale. Explore our historic neighborhood, eat and drink your way down 5th Street, and find some great deals!
Dayton Live Creative Academy Summer Camp: TBD The Musical
Monday, June 01 2026
In DLCA SUMMER CAMP: TBD THE MUSICAL, teaching artists will guide participants through a creative process that leads to self-discovery, self-expression, and social emotional exploration.
Art Escape: East Meets West
Wednesday, June 03 2026
A candlelit evening in a historic Oregon District home featuring a wine tasting with Wines with Wagener.
Free Yoga | Arcade Arts & Wellness
Wednesday, June 03 2026
FREE Rotunda yoga classes return to the Arcade in 2026 as part of our ongoing Arcade Arts & Wellness series.
Arcade Parents & Pals Yoga with Speakeasy Yoga
Thursday, June 04 2026
Join Speakeasy Yoga at the Dayton Arcade for a special summer Parents & Pals Yoga series designed to help families move together and connect.
FREE Live Music from Lee McKinney Trio
Thursday, June 04 2026
Join us as we welcome the Lee McKinney Trio back to the Whisperz Speakeasy stage Cameron Vorhees and Tom Bresnick join Lee on stage for an evening of vibrant jazz and amazing musicianship.
Spook-Ghetti at the Warehouse
Thursday, June 04 2026
Spook-Ghetti at the Warehouse blends Italian dinner with a guided paranormal experience inside Dayton’s historic Spaghetti Warehouse. Explore haunted spaces, real stories, and the unknown with P3 Paranormal.
70s+80s Rock Night with Cassette Junkies
Friday, June 05 2026
Join us under the pavilion as the RiverScape Summer Music Series features 70s+80s Rock Night with Cassette Junkies!
First Friday Art Hop and Saturday Open Studios at Front Street
Friday, June 05 2026
Explore 150+ artists, studios, vintage vendors, food trucks, and more at Front Street's First Friday Hart Hop and Saturday open studios
FREE Live Music from Michael Johnson
Friday, June 05 2026
Join us as we welcome artists Michael Johnson for their first show at Whisperz Speakeasy on Friday, June 5th, from 8-11 pm.
June First Friday at the Arcade
Friday, June 05 2026
The Dayton Arcade’s historic Concourse will be open on Friday, June 5 from 5–8 PM, welcoming visitors to explore the heart of the complex.
Dayton Live Creative Academy Summer Camp: Pop Goes Broadway
Monday, June 08 2026
It’s the perfect place for young performers to explore pop music through musical theatre and shine together on the stage!
Dayton Live Creative Academy Summer Comedy Camp
Monday, June 08 2026
Campers stretch their comedy muscles in acting, singing, slapstick, and more!
FREE Live Music from Noah Wortherspoon Band
Thursday, June 11 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.
Central Jazz Big Band at Riverscape
Friday, June 12 2026
Music and fun at RiverScape MetroPark's FREE Summer Music Series with Central Jazz Big Band. Pull up your chair for music, food, and dancing by the Great Miami River!
Dayton Sideshow 2026
Friday, June 12 2026
The Sideshow celebrates the local arts scene and is unique in Dayton for its variety and ambition.
Threads of History: Quilts by Carolyn Mazloomi
Friday, June 12 2026
Threads of History: Quilts by Carolyn Mazloomi is a landmark solo exhibition by award-winning artist, historian, and curator Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi.
Gaston Day Festival
Saturday, June 13 2026
A Special Day of Charity & Remembrance Benefiting Children in need in the Dayton area. Gaston Day was Proclaimed By the Mayor of Dayton OH in 2023. Come enjoy live bands, food vendors, drill teams, guest speakers & games!
Dayton Live Creative Academy Summer Camp: Imaginators
Monday, June 15 2026
In DLCA SUMMER CAMP: IMAGINATORS, campers use their voice, body, and creativity to learn and experience performing like never before.
Dayton Live Creative Academy Summer Camp: Mini Imaginators
Monday, June 15 2026
DLCA SUMMER CAMP: MINI IMAGINATORS is the perfect way for your rising star to explore different aspects of theatre using very familiar stories.
Dayton Live Creative Academy Summer Camp: Tiny Broadway Stars
Monday, June 15 2026
Campers will sing, dance, and act while building confidence, listening skills, and imagination in a supportive, joyful environment.
Dayton Live Creative Academy Summer Camp: Welcome To Hawkins
Monday, June 15 2026
Campers will explore acting, movement, storytelling, and ensemble work while building a thrilling narrative filled with secret labs, strange creatures, and heroic friendships.
Titus Andronicus
Monday, June 15 2026
Titus Andronicus is Shakespeare at his most brutal—a grim, unflinching descent into revenge, grief, and the collapse of humanity.
Pour with a Purpose
Wednesday, June 17 2026
Join us for a lively evening at Joui Wine in downtown Dayton! Even better, 10% of all purchases during the event will support United Way of the Greater Dayton Area. Stop in for a night filled with fun and raffle baskets!
FREE Live Music from Singer and Songwriter Alexa Michelle
Friday, June 19 2026
Join us Friday night, June 19th, 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!
Dayton Seafood Fest
Sunday, June 21 2026
Tons of crab, shrimp, lobster, and more from your favorite food trucks! Dayton Seafood Fest 2026 in downtown Dayton 🐟
Dayton Live Creative Academy Summer Camp: Beetlejuice Intensive
Monday, June 22 2026
Participants will work with local theatre professionals, artists, and BEETLEJUICE: THE MUSICAL company members (when possible), in sessions filled with the music, dance, and scene work from this wildly popular musical!
