Dayton Arts & Entertainment News
Highlighting arts and entertainment news around Dayton and the Miami Valley.
Entertainment in Dayton
Ohio county fairs limited to junior fair events only
DeWine will issue an order to prohibit games, rides and other carnival activities at county fairs from July 31. Only junior fair activities will be allowed to continue.
Listen to DeAnna Choi sing Colors of the Wind
If you saw the ‘The King & I' at the Schuster Center last year, you might remember DeAnna Choi.
Popcorn Festival canceled for 2020
The Beavercreek Popcorn Festival for 2020 has been officially cancelled due to ongoing COVID 19 pandemic.
Art in the City moving online for 2020
Visual, Performing Arts Showcased in Virtual DP&L Summer in the City Event
Scene75 Dayton is getting a roller coaster!
Scene75 in Dayton, which hopes to reopen this Fall, is building a roller coaster!
Centerville Summer Concert Series Cancelled
The State of Ohio recently clarified its most recent order to include outdoor concerts in its classification of mass gatherings.
Broadway smash Hamilton is coming to Dayton
Dayton Live will welcome the first Dayton engagement of HAMILTON to the Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center next year.
Revised Broadway in Dayton Season 2020-2021
Due to closures and restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020-2021 season will be delayed, launching in January 2021 with slightly revised programming.
Explore downtown & win prizes with Downtown Dayton Summer Bingo
Players will complete "challenges" that will have them exploring downtown Dayton dining, arts, culture, shopping and entertainment.
Dayton Art Institute announces reopening, cancels Oktoberfest, Art Ball
The Dayton Art Institute has announced it will reopen in July. Signature events for 2020 including Oktoberfest, Art Ball have been canceled.
Dayton Dragons 2020 Season Cancelled
The Dayton Dragons are disappointed to share the announcement that the 2020 Minor League Baseball season has been cancelled.
Day of Giving raises more than $40K for Dayton arts community
More than $40,000 has been raised for Dayton performing arts groups through the "Day of Giving".
Summer Streams: DPAA FREE virtual concert series
Enjoy the Dayton Philharmonic musicians, Dayton Ballet dancers and Dayton Opera artists-in-residence through nine virtual events for people of all ages!
The 2020 Ohio Sauerkraut Festival has been canceled
The Ohio Sauerkraut Festival, scheduled for October 10-11, 2020 in Waynesville has been canceled.
MetroParks Cancels the 2020 Outdoor Experience
Five Rivers MetroParks has canceled its annual Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience at Eastwood MetroPark.
Dayton Air Show has been canceled
Vectren Dayton Air Show Cancels 2020 Show, will make a strong comeback in 2021 with U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds.
Dayton performing arts groups unite for DAY OF GIVING fundraiser
Dayton Live has joined forces with the other not-for-profit arts organizations that perform in their venues to raise funds to ensure their very existence in the future.
ruef Design launch Free Music Video Contest
Dayton based design and marketing agency ruef Design launch Free Music Video Contest for local artist or band.
Time for family fun: Laser Web Dayton reopens June 11
Time to play laser tag! Laser Web Dayton reopens with new safety protocols to keep your family safe.
Kings Island Announces 2020 Season Opening Dates
Park will open first to Season Passholders only, and will operate with stringent hygiene protocols, procedures to manage capacity and enable social distancing.
