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
ArtsLIVE: Alicia Olatuja
Wednesday, January 29 2025
A St. Louis native, a versatile vocalist and composer who blends Jazz, blues, gospel, classical, pop and Afropop.
Dayton Jazz Ensemble Concert
Thursday, January 30 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.
Ghost: The Musical
Thursday, January 30 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, you will enjoy the supernatural romantic classic Ghost.
Power and Politics in Shakespeare
Thursday, January 30 2025
The Ruling Government of Elizabethan England: Join us as we explore the intricate ways in which Shakespeare's plays engage with the political landscape of his time.
Cockarue Comedy Competition @ Bricky's
Friday, January 31 2025
Some of the area's funniest comedians battle it out in a standup comedy competition!
The Minutes By Tracy Letts
Friday, January 31 2025
This searing new comedy about small-town politics and real-world power exposes the ugliness behind some of our most closely held American narratives, asking each of us what we would do to avoid becoming history’s losers.
Dead Man's Rocky
Saturday, February 01 2025
Dead Man's Rocky is the Dayton areas newest year-round Rocky Horror shadowcast based out of Englewood Cinema. It's all the classic Rocky Horror fun you'd want featuring live performers and audience participation!
Matthew Bruce Live
Saturday, February 01 2025
There’s nothing quite like a Saturday night at Long Shots- with live music on the patio! Join us Saturday, Feb. 1st from 6-9pm for some live music by Matthew Bruce!
Naturally 7 - A Cappella
Sunday, February 02 2025
A jaw-dropping “a cappella” experience returns to the APAC for a command performance not to be missed!
Photographer Keith Ladzinski: Forces Of Nature
Sunday, February 02 2025
Journey to the farthest reaches of our planet in this sweeping look at nature and man: Photographer, Keith Ladzinski will be at the historic Victoria Theatre Feb 2
Savor Your Sunday Brunches at Coco's
Sunday, February 02 2025
Every Sunday in February, support Stivers School for the Arts while listening to Stivers' young musicians and enjoying a delicious brunch. Reservations from 11a-2p available.
Three Tenors, Encore!
Sunday, February 02 2025
Featuring opera’s greatest arias to Broadway, Neapolitan, and Zarzuela songs, this concert will have you yelling “Encore!”
A Distinct Society
Tuesday, February 04 2025
In the tranquil hush of a library that straddles the U.S. – Canada border, life is about to change.
Chicago
Tuesday, February 04 2025
CHICAGO is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake - FEB 4 - FEB 9, 2025 at The Schuster in Dayton.
ArtsLIVE: OWLS
Wednesday, February 05 2025
A dynamic quartet known for their original and personal performances blending diverse musical backgrounds.
Latin American Film Festival: Screening of "Sun and Daughter"
Thursday, February 06 2025
The Latin American Film Festival Communities in Action showcases films that explore various aspects of agency and activism within different Latin American and Latinx communities.
The Return of the King: An Unrivaled Tribute to Elvis
Friday, February 07 2025
Get ready to relive the electrifying energy of Elvis Presley! The Town Hall Theatre in Centerville, OH is thrilled to present "The Return of the King: An Unrivaled Tribute to Elvis"
Uptown Improv: The Musical
Saturday, February 08 2025
Love is in the air! Looking for the perfect way to get into the Valentine’s Day spirit or just have a fun single’s night out? Join us for Uptown Improv: The Musical at Town Hall Theatre.
Jersey Boys
Thursday, February 13 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, you will enjoy the Broadway hit Jersey Boys!
Pullin' It: An Improv Comedy Show
Thursday, February 13 2025
Dayton's favorite improv troupe, Pullin' It takes the stage for a hilarious night!
Dayton Ballet: Cinderella
Friday, February 14 2025
Dayton Ballet dons its glass slipper and takes another giant step forward in reviving live dance with one of the most popular and most widely performed classical ballets of all time.
Two One-Act Plays in One Night
Friday, February 14 2025
Two hilarious comedies in one night! "Five Lesbians Eating a Quiche" and "The Butler Did It"
2nd Annual Dayton Freestyle Dance Battle
Saturday, February 15 2025
2 Categories: Adult and Youth battle it out for the best Hip Hop Freestyle Dancer in the area
The Hottest Dance Show in the Midwest
Sunday, February 16 2025
You will experience a dynamic display of youth talent, featuring 14 dance teams from 7 cities across 2 states. The three-hour event highlights exhilarating performances in various dance genres competing for $4500 in cash
University Orchestra Concert
Wednesday, February 19 2025
The University Orchestra is an auditioned ensemble that performs a broad repertoire for string orchestra in the fall semester and full symphony orchestra in the spring semester at the University of Dayton.
"When She Had Wings"
Thursday, February 20 2025
A performance from the University of Dayton's Theatre, Dance and Performance Technology program.
Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Thursday, February 20 2025
The Symphonic Wind Ensemble performs the finest literature written for winds and percussion in four annual concerts, both on and off campus at the University of Dayton.
2025 Beavercreek Weekend of Jazz
Friday, February 21 2025
Annual, educational jazz festival in Beavercreek, presented by the Beavercreek Music Parents Association.
