Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra - Dayton

Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra
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Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra

109 North Main Street
Dayton, OH, 45402

The Dayton Philharmonic is our regional orchestra under Music Director and Principal Conductor Neal Gittleman.

Founded in 1933, the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra has a distinguished place in the Gem City's history as one of the Miami Valley's oldest and longest standing cultural institutions. The Dayton Philharmonic is a regional orchestra with 83 contracted musicians. Today, rich in artistic tradition, the Orchestra is proud to call the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center its home. The Schuster Center is a world-class, state-of-the-art performance hall that regularly attracts a great number of arts aficionados from all corners of Ohio and the nation. 

A member of the Dayton Performing Arts Alliance along with:

Upcoming Events: Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra

Arrival from Sweden: The Music of ABBA

Arrival from Sweden: The Music of ABBA

4/27/2024

DPO Rockin' Orchestra: You know the songs. You've got the moves. It's the best ABBA tribute band on Earth performing the band's greatest hits!

Windborne's Music of Whitney Houston

Windborne's Music of Whitney Houston

5/18/2024

DPO Rockin' Orchestra: Celebrate Whitney Houston's extraordinary talent and dance the night away at the Schuster!

The Music of Green Day

The Music of Green Day

6/01/2024

Dayton Philharmonic Rockin' Orchestra: Rock out to a full symphonic production at the Schuster!

New World Symphony

New World Symphony

6/07/2024

DPAA honors Black Music Month by celebrating African American musical traditions. New World Symphony June 7/8 at the Schuster - Dayton Philharmonic Masterworks Series.

Soundtrack Magic: John Williams and Friends

Soundtrack Magic: John Williams and Friends

6/21/2024

Dayton Philharmonic SuperPops Series: Grab your popcorn for an evening of beloved musical works from the silver screen!

Dayton Philharmonic: Dvorak, Stravinsky, and Brahms

Dayton Philharmonic: Dvorak, Stravinsky, and Brahms

9/13/2024

Neal Gittleman and the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra presents Dvořák, Stravinsky, and Brahms on September 13 & 14 at the Schuster Center in downtown Dayton.

Don’t Stop Believin’: The Music of Journey

Don’t Stop Believin’: The Music of Journey

10/26/2024

The DPO Rockin' Orchestra presents the music of JOURNEY on Saturday, October 26 at the Schuster Center.

PhilharMonster Halloween Concert

PhilharMonster Halloween Concert

10/27/2024

Halloween wouldn't be complete without a family trip downtown for PhilharMonster. Don't miss this favorite Dayton annual event!

Dayton Philharmonic: Broadway By Request

Dayton Philharmonic: Broadway By Request

11/02/2024

Ready for a night of YOUR favorite Broadway hits? That’s right; in this performance, YOU vote for your most loved Broadway music or song, and Neal Gittleman, the DPO, and Broadway stars perform them live on stage!

Hometown Holiday - A DPAA Signature Event

Hometown Holiday - A DPAA Signature Event

12/07/2024

DPAA’s annual Hometown Holidays concert at The Schuster in downtown Dayton—Join us for sing-a-longs, toe-tapping holiday melodies, and traditional carols.

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