Find something fun to do with our calendar of downtown events.
Find something fun to do with our calendar of downtown events.
There’s always something fun going on downtown! Below you’ll find a list of events scheduled for today. Use the filters at the top to find events by date, keyword, and more. You can also view the calendar by month or as a list of 20 events at a time.
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DAYTON BATTLE OF THE BANDS 2026 – WEEK 3! HIP HOP / RAP NIGHT Thursday, January 29, 2026 | The Brightside Week 3 brings the heat with an incredible lineup of Hip Hop & Rap artists showcasing original music, high-energy performances, and Dayton talent on the rise! Catch these artists on stage: Damac The Eco Tronee Threat TYBEE & THE BUZZ Not familiar with the performers? That’s the whole point! DBOTB is designed to introduce you to fresh, original artists making waves in our region. Every in-person ticket buyer gets one vote to help choose the Week 3 winner. The winning artist advances to the Dayton Battle of the Bands Finale — plus additional prizes! Event Details: Thursday, January 29, 2026 The Brightside (905 E 3rd St, Dayton) Doors: 6:30pm Show: 7:15pm – 9:45pm Winner Announced: approx. 10:15pm Arrive early to catch every performance! Tickets: $10 advance / $15 at the door https://tickets.venuepilot.