The Brightside, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402

We're marking 12 years of The Dayton Food Truck Rallies with special food festivals throughout the year! Come and enjoy a wide variety of fantastic tacos, ranging from traditional to contemporary, from some outstanding food trucks at The Brightside! The beer garden patio and indoor seating at The Brightside will be available for everyone to relax in during the festival. With numerous vendors offering tacos and themed items alongside their usual menu favorites, this is a foodie event you won't want to miss! 🌮
DAYTON TACO FEST 2026
August 14th - 5pm - 10pm
The Brightside, 905 E. 3rd St. Dayton, OH 45402
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Local Event: Dayton Taco Fest

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 We're marking 12 years of The Dayton Food Truck Rallies with special food festivals throughout the year! Come and enjoy a wide...

Get ready for a night of pure, unadulterated rock-and-roll! Nashville’s own Jane and The Killer Queens are bringing their explosive, genre-bending hard rock to Dayton for a show you will not want to miss.
Since bursting onto the scene on Halloween 2023, opening for The Criticals, this powerhouse quartet, fronted by the magnetic Kameron Jane, alongside riff-master Diego Vargas on guitar, Alex Shipley on bass, Lily Carone on keys, and Ryan Greene holding down the heavy beats,&nbsp;has been tearing up stages and turning heads.
Fresh off the Valentine’s Day release of their killer debut EP, F***, Marry, Kill, the band brings massive, arena-level energy into the intimate setting of The Brightside. Expect a theatrical, high-octane experience complete with haunting fog, dramatic lighting, and perfectly choreographed moments. From the female-empowerment anthem "Gun in A Church" to the dark, vengeful hooks of "The Hand that Feeds You," they’ll have the entire crowd headbanging, dancing, and singing along.
Kicking the night off are local favorites Knavery, setting the stage for a legendary night of music.
📅 EVENT DETAILS Venue: The Brightside (905 E 3rd St) – Inside the SideDoor room Time: Doors open at 8:00 PM | Show starts at 9:00 PM Age Limit: All Ages welcome! Tickets: $15 in advance / $20 at the door Pro Tip: Grab your tickets early to save some cash, and secure your spot!
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Local Event: Jane & The Killer Queens

Jane & The Killer Queens

Get ready for a night of pure, unadulterated rock-and-roll! Nashville’s own Jane and The Killer Queens are bringing their...

Wandering Griffin Brewery & Restaurant

Dulahan is coming back to Wandering Griffin for a rare indoor summer show on Saturday, August 15 at 7:00 PM.If you caught them at the Dayton Celtic Festival or Dublin Irish Festival, you already know what kind of night this is going to be. If you didn’t, this is your chance to catch one of the region’s best Celtic bands in a much more intimate setting.We’ll have the AC cranked, plenty of seating and parking, house-brewed beer flowing, and the kitchen serving all evening.Dulahan will also have copies of their new album, Stirrin’ the Stew, available at the show!Come early, grab dinner and a beer, and settle in for a night of Dulahan.

Local Event: Dulahan Returns to the Wandering Griffin – Live Saturday, August 15 @ 7:00 PM

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Dulahan Returns to the Wandering Griffin – Live...

Dulahan is coming back to Wandering Griffin for a rare indoor summer show on Saturday, August 15 at 7:00 PM.If you caught them...

Dulahan Returns to the Wandering Griffin – Live Saturday, August 15 @ 7:00 PM

The Brightside Music & Event Venue

This Must Be the Party is BACK! It's an all-star musical celebration of The Talking Heads featuring a complete recreation of the beloved Stop Making Sense album. It's one of our most acclaimed events, and we're so excited to bring it back to The Brightside's Ballroom. We highly recommend getting tickets in advance!
HOW TO GO?&nbsp;
August 21, 2026
The Brightside (905 E 3rd St., Dayton, OH)
Doors 7:30pm / Show starts 8:30pm (ends @ approx 10:30pm)
Tickets available here:
$20 advance general admission
$25 day of show general admission
Limited reserved tables available
This is a standing dance party, so wear comfy shoes! Limited seating available for patrons who need it.
All ages welcome. Anyone under 18 needs parental supervision. Over 21? Bring ID to drink!
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Local Event: This Must Be the Party - Talking Heads Tribute

This Must Be the Party - Talking Heads Tribute

This Must Be the Party is BACK! It's an all-star musical celebration of The Talking Heads featuring a complete recreation of...

Dayton Masonic Center

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Dayton. Get your tickets now to discover Halloween inspired music at Dayton Masonic Center under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Spooky season is almost here! Halloween special concerts are selling fast. Get yours before they fully SELL OUT!
 This is a tribute concert experience. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the artist, their estate, or official representatives.
General Info Venue: Dayton Masonic Center Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector Duration: 60 minutes. Doors open 60 minutes before the show and close 5 minutes prior to the start. Late arrivals will not be permitted Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant and accessible seating is located in Zones A and B (note: Zones C-E require the use of stairs) View the FAQs for this event here Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Cincinnati To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here
Program Thriller - Michael Jackson Funeral March of a Marionette - Charles Gounod String Quartet No. 8 in C Minor (Dresden Quartet), Op. 110: II. Allegro Molto - Dmitri Shostakovich Tubular Bells (Theme from The Exorcist) - Mike Oldfield Stranger Things (Theme) - S U R V I V E Beetlejuice (Theme) - Danny Elfman The Addams Family (Theme) - Vic Mizzy Halloween (Theme) - John Carpenter Psycho (Prelude) - Bernard Herrmann Ghostbusters (Theme) - Ray Parker Jr. Danse Macabre - Camille Saint-Saëns Night on Bald Mountain - Modest Mussorgsky Der Erlkönig - Franz Schubert This Is Halloween from The Nightmare Before Christmas - Danny Elfman Time Warp from The Rocky Horror Picture Show - Richard O’Brien and Richard Hartley In the Hall of the Mountain King - Edvard Grieg Performers
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Local Event: Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics

Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween...

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen...

Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics

Feelin' Alright! A Celebration of Joe Cocker's Mad Dogs &amp; Englishmen
November 6, 2026 | The Brightside | Dayton, OH | All Ages
Step back to 1970 and experience the raw, electrifying energy of Joe Cocker's legendary Mad Dogs &amp; Englishmen Tour brought to life by some of Dayton's finest musicians.
Local powerhouse vocalist Matt Byanski leads this massive ensemble through the classic songs from the Deluxe soundtrack that accompanied the iconic 1971 concert film. Covering the invaluable role of the great Leon Russell, veteran Dayton rockers Nick Mitchell and Jimmy Rogers bring decades of stage experience to the guitar and keys.
True to the spirit of the original tour, this show goes big — featuring a 10-piece choir led by Sharon Lane, Kat Givens, Khrys Blank, and Vicki Brown alongside a roster of talented local singers. And just like Cocker's famous lineup, the band rolls with dual kit drummers Josh Johnson and Steve Phelps, anchored by percussionist Erich Reith.
This is more than a tribute. It's a full-scale revival of one of rock's greatest live moments, performed by a community of musicians who live for this music.
He's gonna need a little help from his friends — and they showed up.
How to Go
Date: Friday, November 6, 2026 Venue: The Brightside, Dayton, OH Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 8:00 PM Tickets: $20 advance / $25 day of show *Reserved Tables: Available Ages: All ages welcome
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Local Event: Celebration of Joe Cocker's Mad Dogs & Englishmen

Celebration of Joe Cocker's Mad Dogs & Englishmen

Feelin' Alright! A Celebration of Joe Cocker's Mad Dogs & Englishmen
November 6, 2026 | The Brightside | Dayton, OH | All...

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The Wandering Griffin Restaurant & Brewery

Wandering Griffin is a locally owned, community restaurant and brewery that blends fast-casual ease with a laid-back, lively vibe. Expect a streamlined ordering flow, friendly hospitality, and a scratch-kitchen menu alongside 15+ house-brewed beers on tap. We're a welcoming spot for midday lunches, weeknight dinners, weekend get-togethers, and community events—featuring rotating live music, special Test Kitchen menu launches, and “Sundays with a Purpose”, where we partner with local non-profits to give back. And don’t forget we have one of the largest outdoor, pet-friendly patios in all of Dayon! Planning a group outing? We can accommodate everything from casual gatherings to full buyouts, with flexible spaces for celebrations, team outings, fundraisers, and corporate events. Visit our website for current hours, menus, and upcoming events.

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