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THE

BRIGHTSIDE

MUSIC AND EVENT VENUE

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Dayton's home for original live music
- and so much more!
  • National Championship Watch Party
    National Championship Watch Party
    National Championship Watch Party
    Mon, Jan 20
    Dayton
    Jan 20, 2025, 5:30 PM – 11:30 PM
    Dayton, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Jan 20, 2025, 5:30 PM – 11:30 PM
    Dayton, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Root on OSU together!
  • hOm Sound Bath
    hOm Sound Bath
    hOm Sound Bath
    Tue, Jan 21
    905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Jan 21, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Jan 21, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Join us for an immersive & unique sound bath with the ambient musicians and sound healers of hOm.
  • Story Slam Dayton
    Story Slam Dayton
    Story Slam Dayton
    Wed, Jan 22
    905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Jan 22, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Jan 22, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    This month's theme is "BUSTED"
  • Singer-Songwriters - Dayton Battle of the Bands - Week 2
    Singer-Songwriters - Dayton Battle of the Bands - Week 2
    Singer-Songwriters - Dayton Battle of the Bands - Week 2
    Thu, Jan 23
    905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Jan 23, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Jan 23, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Week 2 features Singer-Songwriters!
  • The Princess Bride Movie Party
    The Princess Bride Movie Party
    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!
  • Hip Hop - Dayton Battle of the Bands - Week 3
    Hip Hop - Dayton Battle of the Bands - Week 3
    Hip Hop - Dayton Battle of the Bands - Week 3
    Thu, Jan 30
    905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Jan 30, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Jan 30, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Week 3 features R&B, Hip-Hop artists & Rappers
  • Natalie Cressman & Ian Faquino
    Natalie Cressman & Ian Faquino
    Natalie Cressman & Ian Faquino
    Fri, Jan 31
    The Brightside
    Jan 31, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
    The Brightside, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Jan 31, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
    The Brightside, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Don't miss this world-class jazz duo with special guest Eleanor Dakota
  • Silent Disco - Cosplay Theme
    Silent Disco - Cosplay Theme
    Silent Disco - Cosplay Theme
    Fri, Jan 31
    The Brightside
    Jan 31, 2025, 8:30 PM – Feb 01, 2025, 1:30 AM
    The Brightside , 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Jan 31, 2025, 8:30 PM – Feb 01, 2025, 1:30 AM
    The Brightside , 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    The Silent Disco is moving to The Brightside for a winter residency
  • Heartsiq's Burlesque Night
    Heartsiq's Burlesque Night
    Heartsiq's Burlesque Night
    Sat, Feb 01
    The Brightside
    Feb 01, 2025, 9:00 PM – 11:50 PM
    The Brightside , 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Feb 01, 2025, 9:00 PM – 11:50 PM
    The Brightside , 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
  • Breakfast at Tiffany's Movie Party
    Breakfast at Tiffany's Movie Party
    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
  • Hard Rock / Metal / Punk - Dayton Battle of the Bands - Week 4
    Hard Rock / Metal / Punk - Dayton Battle of the Bands - Week 4
    Hard Rock / Metal / Punk - Dayton Battle of the Bands - Week 4
    Thu, Feb 06
    905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Feb 06, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Feb 06, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Week 4 features Hard Rock, Metal and Punk
  • Dairy Family & crabswithoutlegs
    Dairy Family & crabswithoutlegs
    Dairy Family & crabswithoutlegs
    Sat, Feb 08
    The Brightside
    Feb 08, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    The Brightside, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Feb 08, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    The Brightside, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Join us for a fabulous evening of live music featuring an exciting lineup of two up-and-coming bands that are making waves in the music scene!
  • Americana / Bluegrass / Folk - Dayton Battle of the Bands - Week 5
    Americana / Bluegrass / Folk - Dayton Battle of the Bands - Week 5
    Americana / Bluegrass / Folk - Dayton Battle of the Bands - Week 5
    Thu, Feb 13
    905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Feb 13, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Feb 13, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Week 5 features Americana / Bluegrass / Folk
  • Joslyn & The Sweet Compression
    Joslyn & The Sweet Compression
    Joslyn & The Sweet Compression
    Fri, Feb 14
    The Brightside
    Feb 14, 2025, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    The Brightside , 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Feb 14, 2025, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    The Brightside , 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Spend your Valentine's evening with a true soul sister and her amazing backing band!
  • Barbie "Galentines" Movie Party
    Barbie "Galentines" Movie Party
    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!
  • Kim Deal: No One Loves You More Tour - SOLD OUT
    Kim Deal: No One Loves You More Tour - SOLD OUT
    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
  • Hyryder - A Tribute to the Grateful Dead
    Hyryder - A Tribute to the Grateful Dead
    Hyryder - A Tribute to the Grateful Dead
    Fri, Feb 21
    The Brightside Dayton
    Feb 21, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    The Brightside Dayton, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Feb 21, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    The Brightside Dayton, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
  • The Return of the Pack
    The Return of the Pack
    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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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.

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

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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!

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The memories we create together are why we are here.

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.

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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.

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