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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!
  • "Case of the Mondays" -  Breathwork Experience with Scott Stone
    "Case of the Mondays" -  Breathwork Experience with Scott Stone
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Oct 09
    Dayton
    Oct 09, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Dayton, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Oct 09, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Dayton, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Would you like a do-over on how you started your week? Come hit the reset button with breathwork and clear stagnant energy holding you back.
  • PHISH AFTERPARTY with The Big Damn Jam
    PHISH AFTERPARTY with The Big Damn Jam
    Tue, Oct 10
    The Brightside Dayton
    Oct 10, 11:00 PM – Oct 11, 2:00 AM
    The Brightside Dayton, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Oct 10, 11:00 PM – Oct 11, 2:00 AM
    The Brightside Dayton, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Join us for two fun after Phish shows!
  • PHISH AFTERPARTY with TAND & BareFuzz
    PHISH AFTERPARTY with TAND & BareFuzz
    Wed, Oct 11
    The Brightside Dayton
    Oct 11, 11:00 PM – Oct 12, 2:00 AM
    The Brightside Dayton, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Oct 11, 11:00 PM – Oct 12, 2:00 AM
    The Brightside Dayton, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Night #2 features two awesome bands you won't want to miss!
  • Concert for a Cure - Presented by MIX 107.7
    Concert for a Cure - Presented by MIX 107.7
    Wed, Oct 18
    The Brightside Dayton
    Oct 18, 7:00 PM
    The Brightside Dayton, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Oct 18, 7:00 PM
    The Brightside Dayton, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Come and enjoy music by Phillip Phillips, Sarah Reeves, Abby Holliday and Michael Williams!
  • Global Water Consortium Annual Celebration & Benefit
    Global Water Consortium Annual Celebration & Benefit
    Thu, Oct 19
    The Brightside
    Oct 19, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    The Brightside, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Oct 19, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    The Brightside, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Save the date - More info coming soon!
  • Blues Night with Eric Jerardi & Noah Wootherspoon
    Blues Night with Eric Jerardi & Noah Wootherspoon
    Wed, Nov 15
    Dayton
    Nov 15, 7:00 PM
    Dayton, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Nov 15, 7:00 PM
    Dayton, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    TICKET INFO COMING SOON!
  • Star Wars IV (A New Hope) - Dayton Dinner Theater
    Star Wars IV (A New Hope) - Dayton Dinner Theater
    Sun, Nov 19
    The Brightside Dayton
    Nov 19, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    The Brightside Dayton, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Nov 19, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    The Brightside Dayton, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Kick off the Dayton Dinner Theater's 2023-2024 season with a fun fan favorite!
  • Werksgiving
    Werksgiving
    Wed, Nov 22
    The Brightside Dayton
    Nov 22, 8:00 PM
    The Brightside Dayton, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Nov 22, 8:00 PM
    The Brightside Dayton, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    The Werks are back for a hometown show with special guests Dustin Smith & The Daydreamers
  • Barbie - Dayton Dinner Theater
    Barbie - Dayton Dinner Theater
    Sun, Nov 26
    The Brightside Dayton
    Nov 26, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    The Brightside Dayton, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Nov 26, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    The Brightside Dayton, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Enjoy this year's biggest cultural phenomenon with your besties!
  • Elf - Dayton Dinner Theater
    Elf - Dayton Dinner Theater
    Sun, Dec 03
    The Brightside Dayton
    Dec 03, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    The Brightside Dayton, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Dec 03, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    The Brightside Dayton, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Celebrate the holidays with the Dayton Dinner Theater family and one of our favorites "Elf"
  • The Taylor Party - 18+
    The Taylor Party - 18+
    Fri, Dec 08
    The Brightside Dayton
    Dec 08, 8:00 PM
    The Brightside Dayton, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Dec 08, 8:00 PM
    The Brightside Dayton, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    A Taylor Swift Inspired Dance Party
  • ekoostik hookah & Subterranean
    ekoostik hookah & Subterranean
    Fri, Dec 15
    Dayton
    Dec 15, 7:30 PM
    Dayton, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Dec 15, 7:30 PM
    Dayton, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Don't miss our annual holiday psychedelic rock night with ekoostik hookah & Subterranean!
  • A Christmas Story - Dayton Dinner Theater
    A Christmas Story - Dayton Dinner Theater
    Sun, Dec 17
    The Brightside Dayton
    Dec 17, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    The Brightside Dayton, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Dec 17, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    The Brightside Dayton, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    You're invited to a heartwarming and very funny holiday tradition!
  • Christmas Vacation - Dayton Dinner Theater
    Christmas Vacation - Dayton Dinner Theater
    Wed, Dec 20
    The Brightside Dayton
    Dec 20, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    The Brightside Dayton, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Dec 20, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    The Brightside Dayton, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Arguably the funniest holiday movie is even better with family & friends!
  • The Princess Bride - Dayton Dinner Theater
    The Princess Bride - Dayton Dinner Theater
    Sun, Jan 14
    The Brightside Dayton
    Jan 14, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    The Brightside Dayton, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Jan 14, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    The Brightside Dayton, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    It's a romantic classic that's a perfect winter date night! Or bring the whole family!
  • Dayton Battle of the Bands - WEEK 1
    Dayton Battle of the Bands - WEEK 1
    Thu, Jan 18
    The Brightside Dayton
    Jan 18, 2024, 7:00 PM
    The Brightside Dayton, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Jan 18, 2024, 7:00 PM
    The Brightside Dayton, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    More info coming soon!
  • Dayton Battle of the Bands - WEEK 2
    Dayton Battle of the Bands - WEEK 2
    Thu, Jan 25
    The Brightside Dayton
    Jan 25, 2024, 7:00 PM
    The Brightside Dayton, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Jan 25, 2024, 7:00 PM
    The Brightside Dayton, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    More information to come soon!
  • Goonies - Dayton Dinner Theater
    Goonies - Dayton Dinner Theater
    Sun, Jan 28
    The Brightside Dayton
    Jan 28, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    The Brightside Dayton, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Jan 28, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    The Brightside Dayton, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Follow the hidden map back to the "Goon Docks" in this classic 1985 adventure story!
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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.

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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