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
Back To The Future: The Musical
Friday, December 05 2025
Go back in time as Dayton Live presents Back To The Future: The Musical at the Schuster Center as Dayton as part of the Broadway Series.
First Friday: December - Holiday Fun Edition
Friday, December 05 2025
The holiday season is officially underway and you can celebrate the most wonderful time of the year during December First Friday!
Light Sensitive
Friday, December 05 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
Friday, December 05 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.
Wright State Fall Dance Concert 2025
Friday, December 05 2025
The show will present pieces choreographed, produced, and presented by the wonderful and talented dance majors. Friday, December 5th at 7:00 PM, and Saturday, December 6th at 2:00 PM
Eaton Boosters Annual Holiday Craft Show & Music Festival
Saturday, December 06 2025
3 gyms with over 75 vendors. Musical performances throughout the day. Concession, bake sale, raffle, silent auction.
The Nutcracker Presented by the Miami Valley Dance Company
Saturday, December 06 2025
If you love dancing, music, and sweets then join us as we present The Nutcracker! Follow Clara on her magical night from a party to a battle with a mouse queen and onto the land of sweets!
The Texas Tenors Christmas
Saturday, December 06 2025
Ring in the holiday season with this beloved trio of singers who deliver a traditional family Christmas experience at the APAC.
Gingerbread Jamboree Puppet Show
Sunday, December 07 2025
With help from the audience, Ralphie the Elf must entertain the Gingerbread Beast with hilarious versions of popular stories. Puppetry, music, and masterful storytelling!
A Comedy of Errors
Monday, December 08 2025
Shakespeare gets a holly jolly twist! A Comedy of Errors—one of the Bard’s most hilarious plays of mistaken identity
Kettering Civic Band Holiday Concert
Monday, December 08 2025
Kettering Civic Band free concert Monday, December 8, 2025 at 7 p.m, in the Kettering Middle School Auditorium, 3000 Glengarry Dr., Kettering. Holiday selections of popular seasonal favorites and beautiful sacred music.
Holly Days at the Arcade Presented by AES Ohio & Dayton Daily News
Wednesday, December 10 2025
Three days of festive shopping, live entertainment, and holiday cheer at the Dayton Arcade.
Season's Greetings: A Holiday Cabaret
Wednesday, December 10 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!
A Winter's Globe
Friday, December 12 2025
Join us for Gem City Groundlings Holiday Gala & Fundraiser—an evening of holiday cheer featuring live performances.
Dirty Deeds at the Depot by Gary McCarver
Friday, December 12 2025
Dirty Deeds at the Depot aka Professor Mack's Miracle Elixir of Life -presented by Xenia Area Community Theater
Shamar's Christmas Vacation
Friday, December 12 2025
A festive night of stand-up comedy hosted by Shamar Roberson, bringing together top regional comics for a night of laughter, holiday spirit, and community — all to benefit the Stillwater Foundation!
The Littlest Angel by DCDC
Friday, December 12 2025
DCDC’s time-honored holiday classic! See The Littlest Angel’s tale of courage brought to life with soaring dance, magical music, and iconic narration. A joy for all ages.
Dayton Ballet's The Nutcracker
Saturday, December 13 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.
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!
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.
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.”
