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
Laughter on the 23rd Floor
Friday, May 09 2025
Actor's Theatre Fairborn presents Neil Simons, "Laughter on the 23rd Floor."
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.
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).
"Configurations" (DCDC2) at the UD Boll THEATRE
Thursday, May 22 2025
DCDC2, the hub of innovation, where young artists explore ideas and choreographers push boundaries, reinterpreting art in fresh, creative ways presents an evening of new contemporary works with today's brightest dancers.
The Comeuppance
Wednesday, June 04 2025
As the sun sets on the eve of their twentieth high school reunion, a close-knit group of former classmates—once known as the “Multi-Ethnic Reject Group”—reunites to pre-game the monumental night.
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.
Art Ball at Dayton Art Institute
Saturday, June 14 2025
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.
Footloose
Friday, June 20 2025
Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people while guiding them with a warm heart and open mind. June 20-22, 2025
MJ: The Musical - Broadway in Dayton
Tuesday, June 24 2025
Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Dayton as MJ, the multi Tony Award®-winning new musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour. JUN 24 - JUN 29, 2025
Matilda: The Musical
Thursday, June 26 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 love the live stage production of Matilda: The Musical
