Dayton Arts & Entertainment News
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Entertainment in Dayton
Review: A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical
Mike Woody reviews A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical - now through this weekend at The Schuster in downtown Dayton
A Carillon Christmas
Featuring thousands of Christmas lights, traditional holiday fare, Santa Claus, live music, historical craft demonstrations, and so much more.
2025 Beavercreek Weekend of Jazz
Annual, educational jazz festival in Beavercreek, presented by the Beavercreek Music Parents Association.
Christmas With The Petersens
Join America's favorite bluegrass family band The Petersens this Christmas at the historic Victoria Theatre for an unforgettable musical experience full of music and laughter.
Dayton RTA’s historic Christmas trolley is back just in time for the holiday season
Greater Dayton RTA’s historic Christmas trolley gracing local streets once more in this year’s Dayton Children’s Parade on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, as well for select special public events throughout the month of December.
6 Drive-Thru Christmas light displays around Dayton
Christmas 2024 - Gather your family and take a drive to enjoy Christmas lights from the safety and comfort of your own car! Here are 7 Christmas drive light displays around Dayton in 2024.
Where to see the best Christmas lights around Dayton
Where to see the very best Christmas lights around Dayton - there's nothing quite like Christmas light displays to get you in the holiday spirit!
Culture Works awards more than $600,000 in grants to arts organizations and artists
Dayton-area arts groups and artists received over $600,000 in 2023-2024 grants, boosting Dayton's economy by an estimated $3.5M.
Review: Irving Berlin's "Holiday Inn" at LaComedia
Don’t miss the chance to reserve your spot at the ‘Holiday Inn,’ now at LaComedia Dinner Theatre thru Dec 29
City of Miamisburg presents Star City Season of Lights
Make a stop on the Star City Season of Lights Tour and visit the Gingko Stage in Riverfront Park to get your family photos!
Rooftop restaurant brings back the igloo dining experience
The Foundry Rooftop in downtown Dayton is bringing back their epic Igloo Experience. Don't miss out on this unforgettable outdoor winter culinary experience!
WinterFest at Kings Island
More than five million lights and live entertainment throughout the park for Kings Island's holiday-themed festival WinterFest Select Nights November 29 - December 31, 2024 - Join us for Festive Food, Shopping, Rides & More!
Remembering Dr. Creep
Though he passed away back in 2011, the presence of Barry Lee Hobart, better known as Dr. Creep, is still felt by many, especially around Halloween.
First Friday: November - Dayton Holiday Festival Countdown Edition
The season of celebration and giving is quickly approaching and you can start holiday celebrations a little bit early at the November 3 First Friday!
$250 Grand Prize Karaoke Contest at On Par Entertainment
Come sing your heart out for a chance to win $250 at our Karaoke Contest at On Par Entertainment!
Paranormal Cirque -Oct 31-Nov 3
Dive into the Magical World of Paranormal Cirque! With horror show and performers on the outside! This is truly a Paranormal experience like no other.
Pumpkin Glow Volunteer Event - Tracing and Carving
The Stoddard Avenue Pumpkin Glow Volunteer Event - Tracing and Carving! No artistic skills? No problem!
First Friday: October - Festive Fall Edition
There's a chill in the air, are you ready for the fall edition of First Friday? October 4 marks another night to be out and about downtown!
Review: Saturday Night Fever: The Musical at La Comedia Dinner Theatre
Impressive & Contagious. Michael Woody reviews Saturday Night Fever: The Musical at La Comedia Dinner Theatre September 19 - October 27, 2024.
Preble County Pork Festival
The Preble County Pork festival is packed with things to do and see, and the food is always out-of-sight awesome!