Theater & Performing Arts around Dayton
Find upcoming events in the Dayton area, including performing arts, art exhibits around Dayton, Ohio and the Miami Valley.
Performing Arts in Dayton
Christmas in the Air
Sunday, December 14 2025
A first-class Broadway-style song and dance variety production, wrapped up in a warm, fun, and feel-good holiday story, complete with a visit from Santa!
Dayton Ballet's The Nutcracker
Sunday, December 14 2025
Brandon Ragland’s The Nutcracker returns, bringing holiday magic back to Dayton! The Dayton Ballet & the Dayton Philharmonic present The Nutcracker at the Schuster Center.
Dirty Deeds at the Depot by Gary McCarver
Sunday, December 14 2025
Dirty Deeds at the Depot aka Professor Mack's Miracle Elixir of Life -presented by Xenia Area Community Theater
Home For The Holidays with the Miami Valley Symphony Orchestra
Sunday, December 14 2025
Home For The Holidays with the Miami Valley Symphony Orchestra at the Dayton Masonic Center.
Light Sensitive
Sunday, December 14 2025
Navigating loneliness and isolation, two souls find hope—and each other—just when they need it most. Dayton Theatre Guild presents Light Sensitive Season Extra By Jim Geoghan Dec. 5–14 at the The Caryl D. Philips TheatreScape
Scrooge! The Musical
Sunday, December 14 2025
La Comedia's unique combination of delicious dining and Broadway-style live entertainment is "A Taste of Broadway" unlike anything else in Ohio! After your meal, your family will enjoy Scrooge! The Musical.
Season's Greetings: A Holiday Cabaret
Sunday, December 14 2025
Unique holiday experience! SEASON'S GREETINGS is BACK at the PNC Arts Annex in downtown Dayton. Join performers Gina Handy and Philip Drennen, along with Deron Bell and his Merry Melody Makers to celebrate the holidays!
Sinclair Theatre presents ‘Twas: A Holiday Musical
Sunday, December 14 2025
A family-fun holiday musical! When the family pets are left alone on Christmas Eve, they are visited by the neighborhood animals who teach them that humans celebrate winter holidays in different ways.
Voctave: It Feels Like Christmas
Wednesday, December 17 2025
Cappella sensation Voctave’s 11-member vocal ensemble brings incredible harmonies to favorites from the Disney screen to the Broadway stage. ❄️ Victoria Theatre Dec 17, 2025 🎶
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!
Cockarue Contest Quarter Finals
Saturday, December 27 2025
The area's most popular comedy contest rolls on to the next round! COCKARUE CONTEST QUARTER FINALS!
Luis J. Gomez: Bring 5 Friends Tour
Saturday, January 03 2026
Luis J. Gomez is the founding member of Legion of Skanks and the co-creator of Skankfest and GAS Digital Network
Neurographic Water Color Experience
Wednesday, January 14 2026
Join us for a relaxing and creative evening at the Neurographic Watercolor Experience, led by talented local artist Matthew Burgy.
Eurydice
Friday, January 16 2026
Presented by Beavercreek Community Theatre January 16 - 25, 2026 - Sarah Ruhl’s Eurydice reimagines thee classic Greek myth of Orpheus through the eyes of its heroine.
The Gambler Returns: Kenny Rogers Tribute
Saturday, January 17 2026
Join us at the Arbogast Performing Arts Center as award-winning country artist Alan Turner brings the magic of Kenny Rogers to life in The Gambler Returns, a full-band tribute to the legendary American icon.
Michael Cheselka
Thursday, January 22 2026
Michael is a comic who’s toured worldwide and started with Sam Kinison’s “Outlaws of Comedy.”
Old School Living In Our Old School
Friday, January 23 2026
Come see what happens when a group of alumns find that their high school is for sale and decide to purchase it and turn it into a communal home. A play from Lisa Rawson, and premiering in Ohio at Xenia Area Community Theatre.
Mary Jane
Friday, January 30 2026
The Dayton Theatre Guild presents Mary Jane By Amy Herzog January 30–February 15, 2026
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.
JJ Grey & Mofro
Friday, February 20 2026
JJ Grey & Mofro bring their signature blend of Southern rock, blues and soul to Springfield! Touring behind his 2024 self-produced album, “Olustee,” the band delivers songs rooted in resilience and living in the moment.
Jeff Dunham Artificial Intelligence Tour
Saturday, February 28 2026
Jeff Dunham is bringing his hilarious “Artificial Intelligence Tour” to the WSU Nutter Center on Saturday, February 28!
DRUM TAO
Friday, March 06 2026
Tao's modern, high-energy performances showcasing the ancient art of Japanese drumming have transfixed audiences worldwide.
Uptown: A Celebration Of Motown & Soul
Thursday, March 12 2026
Fusing Bruno Mars-caliber stage presence with top-tier vocals and wall-to-wall choreography, the men of Uptown combine the smooth stylings of R&B with the fresh hits of today.
A Night of the Absurd
Friday, March 13 2026
Featuring two short plays in the absurd: Krapp's Last Tape by Samuel Beckett and The Bald Soprano by Eugene Ionesco
Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban™ In Concert
Friday, March 13 2026
Relive the magic of your favorite wizard in HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN™ IN CONCERT ⚡March 13 & 14, 2026 - Schuster Center, Dayton OH
