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

Disney's The Lion King

Disney's The Lion King

Wednesday, May 08 2024

Broadway in Dayton: Disney's The Lion King at the Schuster Center MAY 1 - MAY 12, 2024.

Peerless

Peerless

Wednesday, May 08 2024

A darkly comedic take on Shakespeare’s Macbeth - The Human Race Theatre Company presents PEERLESS at the Loft Theatre in downtown Dayton, April 25 – May 12, 2024.

Bob Ross Auto Group Jazz & Beyond Concerts at DAI

Bob Ross Auto Group Jazz & Beyond Concerts at DAI

Thursday, May 09 2024

Featuring a great mix of familiar favorites and new faces from the region's jazz scene. We're excited to welcome the Bob Ross Auto Group back as series sponsor!

The Church Basement Ladies in "Plowing Thru"

The Church Basement Ladies in "Plowing Thru"

Thursday, May 09 2024

The hilarious Church Basement Ladies are back at it again! Enjoy La Comedia's delicious buffet and the live performance of "Plowin' Thru" at Ohio's only professional dinner theatre.

Finding Nemo Jr.

Finding Nemo Jr.

Friday, May 10 2024

Town Hall Theatre presents Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. May 3-20, 2024, a musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Friday, May 10 2024

A reimagining of the Biblical story Dayton Playhouse presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat May 10 � May 26 2024

On Golden Pond

On Golden Pond

Friday, May 10 2024

Actor's Theatre Fairborn presents "On Golden Pond"

The Magic Of Motown

The Magic Of Motown

Friday, May 10 2024

Enjoy hits from The Temptations, The Jackson Five, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, and more! The Magic Of Motown at the historic Victoria Theatre in downtown Dayton.

Try, Take Time

Try, Take Time

Friday, May 10 2024

"Try, take time" is a solo exhibition of new works compiling photographic, sculptural and installation approaches concerned with the dualities of care and labor. "Try, take time" by Jesse Ly opens Saturday April 27 from 5-8PM

Art of Words

Art of Words

Saturday, May 11 2024

Get ready to immerse yourself in a captivating blend of spoken word, soul-stirring performances, and artistic expression. Whether you're a seasoned poetry enthusiast or just looking to experience something new.

Beethoven & Brahms with MVSO

Beethoven & Brahms with MVSO

Saturday, May 11 2024

Violin Virtuoso Filip Pogády joins the MVSO for a sparkling concert of Beethoven and Brahms.

Into the Woods

Into the Woods

Thursday, May 16 2024

James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece... and a rare modern classic. Boll Theatre at the University of Dayton May 16 - 19

Dayton Sideshow 2024

Dayton Sideshow 2024

Friday, May 17 2024

The Sideshow celebrates the local arts scene and is unique in Dayton for its variety and ambition.

Spring Fest In The Burg

Spring Fest In The Burg

Friday, May 17 2024

Spring Fest in the Burg is back for its fourth annual festival May 17-19, 2024! Spring Fest in the Burg will be the first event in the newly renovated Riverfront Park.

Windborne's Music of Whitney Houston

Windborne's Music of Whitney Houston

Saturday, May 18 2024

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

Dayton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra: Spring Concert

Dayton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra: Spring Concert

Sunday, May 19 2024

Celebrate the end of a phenomenal season with Dayton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra! You'll hear some of the best compositions in the classical music repertoire by Dayton's youth musicians.

Beavercreek School of ROCK Live Concert at the Wandering Griffin

Beavercreek School of ROCK Live Concert at the Wandering Griffin

Tuesday, May 21 2024

Get ready to rock out with the talented students of Beavercreek School of ROCK at our live concert at the Wandering Griffin!

The Kite Runner

The Kite Runner

Tuesday, May 28 2024

THE KITE RUNNER is a powerful new play that follows one man's journey to confront his past and find redemption.

Dayton Pride Festival 2024

Dayton Pride Festival 2024

Saturday, June 01 2024

The annual Pride Festival and parade that celebrates the diversity of the LGBTQ culture in Dayton.

The Music of Green Day

The Music of Green Day

Saturday, June 01 2024

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

An Afternoon with Will Liverman: Opera Star Recital

An Afternoon with Will Liverman: Opera Star Recital

Sunday, June 02 2024

Grammy Award-winning baritone Will Liverman at the Schuster Center in downtown Dayton June 2, 2024.

Girls Night The Musical at the Victoria Theatre

Girls Night The Musical at the Victoria Theatre

Thursday, June 06 2024

This touching and hilarious tell-it-like-it-is musical takes audiences on a journey into the lives of a group of female friends.

New World Symphony

New World Symphony

Friday, June 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.

Summer Arts Festival

Summer Arts Festival

Friday, June 07 2024

Springfield Arts Council presents the annual admission-free Summer Arts Festival in Veterans Park, downtown Springfield.

Superior Donuts

Superior Donuts

Friday, June 07 2024

Presented by Dayton Theatre Guild, Superior Donuts explores the challenges of embracing the past and the redemptive power of friendship - Jun 7-23

Art Ball at Dayton Art Institute

Art Ball at Dayton Art Institute

Saturday, June 08 2024

The DAI's annual Art Ball is Dayton's premier black tie gala. Join us for a night of cocktails and hors d’oeuvres followed by an elegant sit-down dinner, live music and more.

Mamma Mia!

Mamma Mia!

Tuesday, June 11 2024

Broadway in Dayton: Mamma Mia! at the Schuster Center JUN 11 - JUN 16, 2024.

The Addams Family

The Addams Family

Friday, June 14 2024

The Children's Performing Arts of Miamisburg present The Addams Family June 14-16, 2024 at the Memorial Auditorium in Miamisburg

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