Concerts & Live Music in Dayton Ohio

Live music, concerts and entertainment, this is your guide to the best local music events around Dayton.

Concerts & Live Music in Dayton

Pride of Dayton: London Send Off Concert

Pride of Dayton: London Send Off Concert

Thursday, May 01 2025

The Pride of Dayton Marching Band will host a concert which offers the community a chance to experience the incredible music and visuals of the band. The evening will feature a full performance of the London repertoire.

A World A'Fair Dayton International Festival

A World A'Fair Dayton International Festival

Friday, May 02 2025

Food, Family Fun, Dance & Music - Showcasing the ethnic backgrounds and cultures of Dayton and the greater Miami Valley at A World A'Fair Dayton International Festival.

ARTeBRATION

ARTeBRATION

Friday, May 02 2025

FREE, family friendly, 2 Day, rain or shine, indoor/outdoor celebration of the arts! Brick City Mural Festival, Dayton Food Truck Rally, Live Music @the Levitt Pavilion, Dayton Music tent 100+ art studios, galleries & shops.

Dayton Jazz Ensemble Concert

Dayton Jazz Ensemble Concert

Friday, May 02 2025

The Dayton Jazz Ensemble is an auditioned big band that offers a traditional and contemporary experience combining the skill of interpreting challenging written music with the art of improvisation.

University of Dayton New Horizons 25th Anniversary Concert

University of Dayton New Horizons 25th Anniversary Concert

Saturday, May 03 2025

The University of Dayton New Horizons 25th Anniversary Concert will feature Dr. Roy Ernst, the founder of New Horizons, as a guest conductor. Performance groups will include Rising Stars Strings and several other groups.

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Concert

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Concert

Friday, May 09 2025

This concert features the film Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ in high-definition, on a giant screen, while the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra performs John Williams’ unforgettable score.

Waynesville Street Faire

Waynesville Street Faire

Saturday, May 10 2025

Waynesville Street Faire - located in the beautiful town of Waynesville Ohio – The Antique Capital of Warren County!

Spring Fest In The Burg

Spring Fest In The Burg

Friday, May 16 2025

Spring Fest in the Burg is back for its fourth annual festival May 16-18, 2025! Spring Fest in the Burg will be the first event in the newly renovated Riverfront Park.

Fleurs de Fête - Wine & Gourmet Food Festival

Fleurs de Fête - Wine & Gourmet Food Festival

Sunday, May 18 2025

Held each May, Fleurs de Fete is Carillon Historical Park's original "party in the park." Guests enjoy more than 400 wine samplings & delicious bites!

Fred Ziwich & the ISM Band

Fred Ziwich & the ISM Band

Sunday, May 18 2025

Free Dance Lessons 2-2:45

In Praise of Peace - Bach Society of Dayton choral concert

In Praise of Peace - Bach Society of Dayton choral concert

Sunday, May 18 2025

A choral and orchestral concert featuring J.S. Bach's Magnificat (Mary’s hymn of praise from the Gospel of Luke) and G.F. Handel's Utrecht Te Deum and Jubilate (composed for the treaty to end the War of Spanish Succession).

The String Cheese Incident

The String Cheese Incident

Sunday, May 18 2025

The String Cheese Incident with special guest The Wood Brothers at The Rose Music Center

Feast of the Flowering Moon Festival

Feast of the Flowering Moon Festival

Friday, May 23 2025

Live entertainment, Memorial Day Parade, Carnival rides, Kayaking or canoeing on the lake and much more!

Brit Floyd - The World's Greatest Pink Floyd Show

Brit Floyd - The World's Greatest Pink Floyd Show

Saturday, May 24 2025

Wish You Were Here 50th Anniversary World Tour: Following four consecutive years of sold-out shows, Brit Floyd- “The World’s Greatest Pink Floyd Show” returns to the Rose Music Center stage

Passport to MetroParks 2025

Passport to MetroParks 2025

Friday, May 30 2025

Join us at Riverscape for an exciting Family-Friendly evening full of Live Music, Foodtrucks, and Fun Activities like Rock Climbing! FREE Admission!

Bluegrass Night with The Shady Pine

Bluegrass Night with The Shady Pine

Saturday, May 31 2025

Join us for the RiverScape Summer Music series, Bluegrass Night with The Shady Pine, a FREE live concert at Riverscape MetroPark

Frank Moravcik Band

Frank Moravcik Band

Sunday, June 01 2025

Free Dance Lessons 2- 2:45pm

Who's Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience

Who's Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience

Sunday, June 01 2025

Who’s Bad’s live performance is an unrivaled celebration of pop music’s one true King, Michael Jackson! Part of the 2025 Centerville Summer Concert Series and Party at the Park series.

Dayton Pride Festival 2025

Dayton Pride Festival 2025

Friday, June 06 2025

The annual Pride Festival and parade that celebrates the diversity of the LGBTQ culture in Dayton. Events run Friday evening and Saturday afternoon.

Party at the Landing and The Prince Project

Party at the Landing and The Prince Project

Friday, June 06 2025

Get ready to Party Like It’s 1999 as Austin Landing turns PURPLE w/ The Prince Project benefitting Skylar Kooken Foundation!

Retrobution at Riverscape

Retrobution at Riverscape

Friday, June 06 2025

It's 80's Night under the RiverScape pavilion! Break out the big hair and denim jackets for a funtastic evening featuring the biggest hits of the decade, performed by Retrobution.

St. Helen Spring Festival

St. Helen Spring Festival

Friday, June 06 2025

Family fun all weekend with rides for the kids, food, flea market, beer garden and more!

The 9th Annual Ohio Valley Indigenous Music Festival

The 9th Annual Ohio Valley Indigenous Music Festival

Saturday, June 07 2025

A weekend of award winning music featuring the Native American flute. Vendors with Native American style flutes, crafts, & food. An outdoor event, large music tent with chairs, free & open to the public with close parking.

Troy Strawberry Festival

Troy Strawberry Festival

Saturday, June 07 2025

Troy celebrates its place as the center of Ohio's strawberry production by hosting the Troy Strawberry Festival.

Draw the Line: A Tribute to Aerosmith

Draw the Line: A Tribute to Aerosmith

Sunday, June 08 2025

The only tribute band officially endorsed by Aerosmith themselves: Draw the Line! Part of the 2025 Centerville Summer Concert Series and Party at the Park series.

Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’: Room On The Porch Tour

Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’: Room On The Porch Tour

Tuesday, June 10 2025

Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’: Room On The Porch Tour with special guest Abraham Alexander at the Rose Music Center Jun 10, 2025

Resurrection: A Tribute to Journey

Resurrection: A Tribute to Journey

Friday, June 13 2025

Resurrection has built a reputation for being the gold standard by which other Journey tributes are measured. Part of the 2025 Centerville Summer Concert Series and Party at the Park series.

St Christopher Festival

St Christopher Festival

Friday, June 13 2025

Fun family festival with great food, drinks, music, rides, games, and adult beverages.

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