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BRIGHTSIDE

MUSIC AND EVENT VENUE

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Dayton's home for original live music
- and so much more!

Have a Cigar - Pink Floyd Tribute Show
Sat, Dec 21
905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
Dec 21, 2024, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
Dec 21, 2024, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
Celebrate the winter solstice with Have A Cigar - A Pink Floyd Tribute, live Floyd experience w/ laser light show.
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It's a Wonderful Life Movie Party
Sun, Dec 22
Dayton
Dec 22, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Dayton, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
Dec 22, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Dayton, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
Escape from the cold and enjoy the warm glow of holiday cheer with the most iconic Christmas movie of all time
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hOm Sound Bath - Early
Sun, Dec 29
905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
Dec 29, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
Dec 29, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
Join us for a 60+ minute immersive & unique sound bath with the ambient musicians and sound healers of hOm.
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hOm Sound Bath - Late
Sun, Dec 29
905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
Dec 29, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
Dec 29, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
Join us for a 60+ minute immersive & unique sound bath with the ambient musicians and sound healers of hOm.
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NYE Ekoostik Hookah
Tue, Dec 31
905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
Dec 31, 2024, 8:00 PM – Jan 01, 2025, 1:30 AM
905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
Dec 31, 2024, 8:00 PM – Jan 01, 2025, 1:30 AM
905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
And special guests Subterranean!
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Dayton Battle of the Bands
Thu, Jan 16
905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
Jan 16, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
Jan 16, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
Purchase the whole series in advance!
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The Princess Bride Movie Party
Sun, Jan 26
Dayton
Jan 26, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Dayton, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
Jan 26, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Dayton, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
HELLO... Our name is The Dayton Dinner Theater... You bought a ticket.... Prepare to ... Have a great time!
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Breakfast at Tiffany's Movie Party
Sun, Feb 02
Dayton
Feb 02, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Dayton, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
Feb 02, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Dayton, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
Go Lightly back to 1962 Manhattan featuring breakfast for dinner by the famous The BlueBerry Cafe
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Speed Friend Networking
Wed, Feb 05
905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
Feb 05, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
Feb 05, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
Looking to meet new friends? Join us for this event where you can connect with other people looking for friends too!
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Barbie "Galentines" Movie Party
Sun, Feb 16
Dayton
Feb 16, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Dayton, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
Feb 16, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Dayton, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
Think pink with our themed party and come celebrate the iconic cultural phenomena that changed our perceptions!
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Kim Deal: No One Loves You More Tour - SOLD OUT
Thu, Feb 20
The Brightside
Feb 20, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM
The Brightside, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
Feb 20, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM
The Brightside, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
THIS SHOW IS SOLD OUT
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The Return of the Pack
Sun, Feb 23
The Brightside
Feb 23, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The Brightside, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
Feb 23, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The Brightside, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
This is a hip hop / R&B show you won't want to miss!
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The Big Lebowski Movie Party
Sun, Mar 02
Dayton
Mar 02, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Dayton, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
Mar 02, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Dayton, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
This is the show that like really ties the whole movie schedule together... man
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Scythian - Celtic Rock
Fri, Mar 07
905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
Mar 07, 2025, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
Mar 07, 2025, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
Enjoy a festive evening of Celtic-rock music!
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Dixon's Violin
Thu, Mar 27
905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
Mar 27, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
Mar 27, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
You've never heard violin like this! Inspiring audiences across North America, from Burning Man and Electric Forest to TED talks.
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The Wonderlands
Fri, Apr 18
905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
Apr 18, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
Apr 18, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
with special guests crabswithoutlegs and October Tuesday
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WELCOME

Oh, hey there! If you're like us, you're always seeking new music and unique experiences, but couldn't quite find what your were looking for in Dayton, Ohio.

So we decided to take the matter into our own hands and created The Brightside Music and Event Venue!

We're a free-spirited and welcoming space for genuine people. Our mission is simple - to bring people together to dance, celebrate love, enjoy art, and build stronger community bonds…and have a good time while doing it!

The memories we create together are why we are here.

ABOUT US

Plan your visit...

VOD-Vil Bar

Belly up to the Vod-Vil Bar! It's a popular spot to grab a cocktail and chill with friends. It can even be rented for smaller events & acts.

PARKING

Parking downtown for a show is easy at The Brightside. Check out our parking map with plenty of FREE parking!

PERFORM WITH US

As an upscale, mid-size independent venue, we've hosted a wide range of concerts, shows, and performances.

HOST AN EVENT

Come celebrate with us! Planning a wedding or special event at The Brightside is easy.

BRIGHTSIDE

Dayton's home for original live music - and so much more!

WELCOME

Plan your visit...

VOD-Vil Bar

PARKING

PERFORM WITH US

HOST AN EVENT

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Dayton's home for original live music
- and so much more!

STAY ON THE BRIGHTSIDE OF LIFE!
Becoming a Brightsider is easy! Just subscribe to our email list for the inside scope on all our upcoming shows and events.