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
Sugarcreek Photography Gallery 3rd Anniversary Party
Friday, March 28 2025
Our 3rd Anniversary Party is this Friday, March 28, from 5–8 PM at 15 W Franklin St in Bellbrook. Join us for an evening of drinks, snacks, stories, and live music by photographer Dan Landis & Diane R. Peters.
University of Dayton String Quartet Recital
Friday, March 28 2025
The UD String Quartet first assembled in Fall 2022. Over the years, it has enjoyed improving as an ensemble and booking gigs around the Dayton community. In this recital, the quartet will share a three-year repertoire.
Celebrating Yerba Mate's Power to Unite People
Saturday, March 29 2025
Celebrating Yerba Mate's Power to Unite People Author talk, tea-drinking circles, live Paraguayan music, and a sing-a-long March 29th 1-3pm International Peace Museum, Dayton, Ohio (Doors open at 12:30pm) Free admission!
Community Social Dance - contras and squares
Friday, April 04 2025
Join us to dance or sit & listen to some of the best bands and callers in the area. No experience necessary, all ages welcome, no partner needed. The caller teaches all dances.
Margaritaville Cocktail Party @ Entropy Brewing Co.
Friday, April 04 2025
Join Entropy's MARGARITAVILLE COCKTAIL PARTY. Jimmy Buffet fans enjoy Dayton's very own parrot head - Mike Solomon singing your favorite parrot head tunes! Cocktails, prizes for best dressed, live music & more!!
The City Mercantile® - The Spring Market - Vintage, Handmade & Boutique Shopping
Friday, April 04 2025
Shake off winter and celebrate spring with us! The City Mercantile® features farmhouse, boutique, vintage and handmade vendors displaying everything you need to get your closet, porch and home ready for spring.
The Music to Star Wars
Friday, April 04 2025
Enjoy a fun and fascinating tour through John William's soundtracks of the Star Wars saga in this all-ages, family-friendly multimedia presentation with some very special guests from a galaxy far, far away!
Verdi’s Aida
Friday, April 04 2025
Dayton Performing Arts Alliance presents Verdi’s Aida: An intimate story of love—forbidden and unrequited. 🎶 Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra ➡ Dayton Ballet ➡ Dayton Contemporary Dance Company ➡ Dayton Opera Chorus 🎶
Whisperz Speakeasy welcomes Heather & The Swing Set
Friday, April 04 2025
Returning Friday and Saturday, April 4 & 5: The beautiful, the beloved - Heather & The Swing Set. This Dayton-local jazz quartet features breathtaking vocalist Heather Robillard. Join us for a night you won't soon forget!
ArtsGala at Wright State University
Saturday, April 05 2025
Featuring over 400 student artists & performers, ArtsGala provides patrons a unque opportunity to enjoy 11 live performances, 9 dining experiences, a silent auction, and much more!
Ebony Heritage Singers Concert
Saturday, April 05 2025
With performances characterized as ‘spirited’ and ‘inspiring,’ singers explore the rich legacy of African American sacred music. Get ready to clap your hands, move to the music and sing.
University of Dayton New Horizons Spring Jazz Concert
Saturday, April 05 2025
The concert will feature the UD Jazz Band and Jazz Ensemble, along with New Horizons Strings. Directors include Denny Dutcher and Tom Pfrogner.
THE KINGSMEN QUARTET LIVE AT FIRST GRACE CHURCH
Sunday, April 06 2025
The Kingsmen Quartet is coming to First Grace on Sunday, April 6th bringing their 70-year legacy of award-winning performances...including the White House, The World's Fair and the first quartet filmed on the Grand Ol' Opry!
The Kettering Civic Band Free Spring Concert
Monday, April 07 2025
KCB Concert on April 7, 2025, at Kettering Middle School, Directed by Catherine Abner featuring a Sousa march, an Irish medley, and other selections you won’t want to miss!
University of Dayton Jazz Band/Jazz Combo Concert
Tuesday, April 08 2025
The University of Dayton Jazz Band is an auditioned ensemble that offers an opportunity for students who want to play jazz in a less formal way. The band focuses on traditional big band and swing era music.
Bob Ross Auto Group Jazz & Beyond Concerts at DAI
Thursday, April 10 2025
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!
University of Dayton Chorale/Bella Voce Concert
Friday, April 11 2025
The University of Dayton Chorale is a highly motivated group of students who strive for excellence through the art of choral music. The University of Dayton Bella Voce is a talented and inclusive group of women.
MIX 107.7 Time Warp Prom
Saturday, April 12 2025
Great for couples, singles, a girls night out, even mini reunions.
Handel's Messiah - Bach Society of Dayton choral concert
Sunday, April 13 2025
A choral and orchestral concert to present G.F. Handel’s Messiah (beloved and timeless cornerstone of the choral repertoire featuring the famous "Hallelujah" chorus).
World Music Choir/Gamelan Concert
Sunday, April 13 2025
This inclusive non-audition ensemble welcomes all, irrespective of musical background or experience, for an enriching journey. The Gamelan Ensemble plays traditional music from Central Java, as well as contemporary pieces.
University of Dayton Concert Band
Monday, April 14 2025
In the University Concert Band, members perform varied repertoire, including marches, show tunes, concert band standards and contemporary literature.
The Simon & Garfunkel Story
Tuesday, April 15 2025
Schuster Center April 15, 2020 - A moving and powerful concert featuring all the hits including “Mrs. Robinson,” “Cecilia,” “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “Homeward Bound,” and many more.
University of Dayton Student Brass Ensemble Concert
Tuesday, April 15 2025
University of Dayton Trumpet, University of Dayton Trombone and the University of Dayton Tuba and Euphonium ensembles perform in the Concert Hall.
Adult Easter Egg Hunt on the Range
Saturday, April 19 2025
It's about time for one of our biggest events of the year- our 3RD ANNUAL Adult Easter Egg Hunt on the Range!!! ⛳ Want to run out on the driving range without getting hit by golf balls?! Hold my wine!
America's Packard Museum Spring Fling
Friday, April 25 2025
Join us at America's Packard Museum for the 2025 Packard Spring Fling! April 25-26
Sugar Maple Festival
Friday, April 25 2025
The annual Sugar Maple Festival in beautiful downtown Bellbrook, Ohio.
