Downtown Dayton Events Calendar
Events in Downtown Dayton, including Theater, Festivals, Art Exhibits, Live Music, Concerts and more.
Downtown Dayton in Dayton
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL
Wednesday, July 22 2026
Broadway in Dayton: ✨ Step into a world of splendor and romance at The Schuster. Don’t miss your chance to see MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Jul 22 - Jul 26, 2026
Hidden Stories of the Arcade: Industry, Innovation & Untold History
Thursday, July 23 2026
Step inside one of Dayton’s most recognizable spaces for an evening of history, architecture, and untold stories.
Dayton Celtic Festival
Friday, July 24 2026
The Dayton Celtic Festival will be back at Riverscape in downtown Dayton July 24 - July 26, 2026. FREE Admission!
Dayton Mac N' Cheese Fest
Friday, July 24 2026
With tons of vendors serving Mac and Cheese, creative Mac and Cheese inspired dishes, and more, this will be a foodie event that you will not want to miss!
35th Anniversary Open House
Saturday, July 25 2026
Come celebrate 35 years of The Contemporary Dayton with a relaxed open house for friends, artists, and neighbors.
Motown Concert with The Motown Sounds of Touch
Friday, July 31 2026
Join us under the pavilion as the RiverScape Summer Music Series features a Motown Concert with The Motown Sounds of Touch!
Community Workshop with Niki Johnson
Saturday, August 01 2026
Designed for teens and adults, this interactive workshop invites participants to explore identity, voice, and civic engagement through art-making and conversation. Led by artist Niki Johnson.
Great American Beer Tasting
Saturday, August 01 2026
Popular big-name brews will sit side-by-side with some of the smallest craft beers on the market. Games and activities can also be enjoyed on the field!
Rockin’ at Riverscape: Party with The Menus
Friday, August 07 2026
Join us under the pavilion as the RiverScape Summer Music Series features a Rockin’ Party with The Menus!
StreetBeats Community Daze
Saturday, August 08 2026
All are welcome to the 2nd annual block party at DCDC Studios. Food, Fun games, shopping, dancing, and giveaways of bookbags filled with school supplies, there is something for everyone. Open to the public.
Dayton Taco Fest
Friday, August 14 2026
Join us for a ton of incredible tacos, from traditional to modern, from some amazing food trucks at The Brightside , downtown Dayton
Germanfest Picnic
Friday, August 14 2026
Germanfest Picnic returns to the historic St. Anne's Hill in Dayton OH August 14-16, 2026.
Spook-Ghetti Warehouse VIP XTREME AFTER HOURS HAUNTING
Friday, August 14 2026
A rare extended-hours experience inside Dayton's haunted Spaghetti Warehouse. Enjoy a 3-course dinner, storytelling, and guided tour before continuing deeper into the night with optional Xtreme VIP after-hours ghost hunting.
Kenny Chesney Tribute with The Poets & Pirates
Friday, August 21 2026
Join us under the pavilion as the RiverScape Summer Music Series features a Kenny Chesney Tribute with The Poets & Pirates!
Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute with Let's Groove Tonight
Friday, August 28 2026
Experience the magic ✨ Join us under the pavilion as the RiverScape Summer Music Series features an Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute with Let's Groove Tonight!
Front Street's 61st Anniversary Bash
Friday, September 04 2026
Live entertainment, food truck rally, beer tent, and much more - you won't want to miss this fun throwback evening at The Front Street Art & Culture Hub in Dayton OH!
Retrobution at Riverscape
Friday, September 04 2026
It's 80's Night under the RiverScape pavilion! Break out the big hair and denim jackets for a funtastic evening featuring the biggest hits of the decade, performed by Retrobution.
Witness Work: The Quilts of Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi by Dr. Sharbreon Plummer
Thursday, September 10 2026
Dr. Plummer is an internationally published writer, public scholar, curator, and interdisciplinary artist from south Louisiana. She will provide insight into Carolyn Mazloomi's work and legacy.
People's Banner Workshop with Migiwa Orimo
Saturday, September 12 2026
Yellow Springs–based artist Migiwa Orimo will lead an activation of her ongoing People’s Banner Workshop, which provides free visual aids including banners, signs and props, for direct action, protest rallies & picket lines.
Ella Kraimer: Appearances
Friday, September 25 2026
Photographic staged self-portraits exploring fictional identities shaped through irony, humor, and cultural critique.
Stacy Kranitz: Ain't No Grave Gonna Hold My Body Down
Friday, September 25 2026
A complex portrait of Appalachia shaped by myth, exploitation, and resilience in over 75 photographs.
Bored Teachers: "Is It Friday Yet?!" Comedy Tour
Saturday, September 26 2026
They’ve graded the papers, survived the staff meetings, and lost their last ounce of patience… and now they’re taking it out on stage!
My Hero Academia In Concert My Hero Academia In Concert
Saturday, October 03 2026
Join the ultimate celebration of heroism as MY HERO ACADEMIA IN CONCERT brings a decade of unforgettable moments to life!
Neil deGrasse Tyson: An Astrophysicist Goes To The Movies - Part 2
Sunday, October 04 2026
An entertaining and enlightening review of all the science that our favorite movies got wrong, combined with some of the stuff they got right.
The Notebook
Tuesday, October 06 2026
Broadway in Dayton ✨ THE NOTEBOOK is a deeply moving portrait of the enduring power of love. THE NOTEBOOK is at The Schuster Oct 6 - Oct 11, 2026
Salem: Blood to Drink
Wednesday, October 14 2026
Play by Maggie Rou Rader. A WORLD PREMIERE. "If it's all a witch hunt, who are the real victims?"
Nurse Blake But Did You Die? Comedy Tour
Friday, November 20 2026
Nurse Blake is back with his hilarious new comedy tour with all-new content, diving into the wildest things patients and their families say and do.
Clue
Tuesday, November 24 2026
Broadway in Dayton ✨ Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget! CLUE is at The Schuster Nov 24 - Nov 29, 2026
