Downtown Dayton Events Calendar
Events in Downtown Dayton, including Theater, Festivals, Art Exhibits, Live Music, Concerts and more.
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An Evening With Peter Billingsley And A Christmas Story
Saturday, December 20 2025
Celebrate the holiday season with an unforgettable evening featuring a screening of the beloved classic A Christmas Story🎄 followed by interview and audience Q&A from its iconic star Peter Billingsley, a.k.a. Ralphie!
Straight No Chaser: Holiday Road Tour
Tuesday, December 23 2025
STRAIGHT NO CHASER bring their Holiday Road Tourtour to the Schuster Center in Dayton this Christmas.
Christmas Eve Skate at Riverscape
Wednesday, December 24 2025
Start a holiday tradition by skating with your friends and family at MetroParks Ice Rink ❄️ Weather dependent ❄️
Closing Reception: Lori Daugherty: Bold Whispers
Saturday, December 27 2025
Enjoy this final opportunity to see new work by Lori Daugherty. Lori Daugherty: Bold Whispers brings together a series of intimate encaustic works in which color, wax, and heat converge to form small but potent moments.
New Years Eve Skate at RiverScape MetroPark
Wednesday, December 31 2025
Skate your way into the New Year at RiverScape in downtown Dayton! 🎿 11 a.m.-8 p.m. *Weather dependent ❄️
The Foundry’s Roaring 20's New Year's Eve Party
Wednesday, December 31 2025
Looking for a swingin’ NYE party in Dayton? The Foundry’s Roaring ‘20s party is just what you’re searching for!
Members' Appreciation Happy Hour
Friday, January 09 2026
As a special perk of membership, The Contemporary Dayton invites you to our Quarterly Members’ Happy Hour—an exclusive opportunity to unwind with fellow art enthusiasts in a vibrant, creative setting.
Jurassic Park in Concert
Saturday, January 17 2026
Your Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra performing John Williams’ iconic score live to picture 🎬🎺✨ January 17, 2026 at the Schuster Center
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Skate
Monday, January 19 2026
Celebrate the holiday at MetroParks Ice Rink! ✨ MLK Jr. Day Skate at RiverScape MetroPark 11a-7p ✨Admission includes ice skate rental. No registration required. *Weather dependent
Sneak Peek to Winter Restaurant Week
Wednesday, January 21 2026
Sneak Peek to Winter Restaurant at The Steam Plant January 21, 2026.
Dayton Journalism Summit
Thursday, January 22 2026
The Journalism Lab is excited to announce a two-day community journalism summit in Dayton on Thurs, January 22, and Friday, January 23, 2026. Join us for two days of workshops and panel discussions at the downtown library.
A Night Of Symphonic Rock
Saturday, January 24 2026
Your Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra is going full throttle as Dayton Performing Arts Alliance presents A Night Of Symphonic Rock at The Schuster Center!
Closing Reception: Xaviera Simmons: Figure Eleven
Saturday, January 24 2026
Light Refreshments and a final chance to view the exhibition. 4-6 pm
Photographer Ami Vitale: Wild Hope – Rethinking Our Relationship With Nature
Sunday, February 01 2026
Join photographer, filmmaker, and writer Ami Vitale on the historic Victoria Theatre stage in downtown Dayton - February 1, 2026
Les Misérables
Tuesday, February 03 2026
Dayton Live presents Les Misérables at the Schuster Center as Dayton as part of the Broadway Series.
Presidents Day Skate at Riverscape Ice Rink
Monday, February 16 2026
Spend Presidents Day at MetroParks Ice Rink! ⛸️ Weather Dependent.
Buckeye Wedding Expo and Bridal Show at the Dayton Arcade
Saturday, February 21 2026
Educational, informational, but best of all it's an entertaining experience for anyone planning a wedding. Meet local vendors, and get inspiration for your big day. you'll find everything you need to plan your dream wedding.
The Ten Tenors
Thursday, March 05 2026
Get ready, Dayton Ohio! The vocal wonder from Down Under, The Ten Tenors, are bringing their electrifying 30TH ANNIVERSARY WORLD TOUR to the historic Victoria Theatre in downtown Dayton!
