Downtown Dayton Events Calendar
Events in Downtown Dayton, including Theater, Festivals, Art Exhibits, Live Music, Concerts and more.
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Artist Talk: Stacy Kranitz in conversation with author and professor Andrew Milward
Saturday, October 17 2026
Join us for an in-person conversation with the artist Stacy Kranitz in conversation with author and professor Andrew Milward.
Wildlife Filmmaker and Nat Geo Explorer Casey Anderson Speaking in Dayton
Sunday, October 18 2026
Wildlife filmmaker and National Geographic explorer Casey Anderson is speaking at the Victoria Theatre in Dayton, Ohio, Sunday, October 18, 2026.
The Carpenters Songbook: A Live Celebration
Saturday, October 24 2026
THE CARPENTERS SONGBOOK: A LIVE CELEBRATION, brings the icon’s extraordinary voice and the brother-sister duo’s unforgettable music to the Schuster Center stage this Fall.
Mystic Pizza: A New Musical
Friday, November 06 2026
Based on the iconic film, MYSTIC PIZZA: A NEW MUSICAL is playing at the Schuster Center in Dayton, Ohio from November 6 - 7, 2026.
Wild Kratts LIVE Stage Show Coming to the Schuster Center
Wednesday, November 11 2026
Come see the Kratt brothers LIVE at the Schuster Center Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Artist Talk: Ella Kraimer
Thursday, November 12 2026
Join us for an in-person conversation with the artist Ella Kraimer. Led by Interim Director and Chief Curator, Heather Jones.
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.
Christmas With Cantus
Saturday, November 21 2026
CHRISTMAS WITH CANTUS bringing the holiday spirit to the Victoria Theatre in Dayton, Ohio, on Saturday, November 21, 2026.
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
Feast of Giving - Thanksgiving in Dayton
Thursday, November 26 2026
FREE Thanksgiving meal and celebration! Join us for our annual🦃 "Feast of Giving", a traditional Thanksgiving meal with fellowship, live music and engaging activities for kids all day long.
Love Actually In Concert
Saturday, November 28 2026
Fall in love with the holidays all over again at LOVE ACTUALLY IN CONCERT coming to the Victoria Theatre November 28, 2026!
A Christmas Story: The Musical
Friday, December 04 2026
Based on the beloved Christmas classic, A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE MUSICAL is coming to the Schuster Center December 4-6, 2026.
Reindeer Sessions
Wednesday, December 09 2026
Play by Eric Ulloa. "You won't look at Blitzen and Rudolph the same way again..."
Photographers David Doubilet & Jennifer Hayes Speaking in Dayton
Sunday, December 13 2026
Underwater photographer David Doubilet and scientist and photographer Jennifer Hayes are speaking at the Victoria Theatre in Dayton, Ohio, Sunday, December 13, 2026.
Community Photography Critique Night
Thursday, January 14 2027
To build community and foster the sharing of ideas, The Contemporary Dayton offers a Community Photography Critique Night for photographers of all levels.
Hell's Kitchen
Tuesday, January 26 2027
Broadway in Dayton ✨ Welcome to HELL’S KITCHEN, the hit musical from 17-time Grammy® Award winning Alicia Keys – inspired by her life, her music, and her community.
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Wednesday, February 03 2027
Play by William Shakespeare. "A beachy reimagining of Shakespeare's beloved romantic comedy." February 3 – 14, 2027
