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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Get ready — Week 4 brings the loudest, heaviest, and most high-energy night of the entire series! This week showcases Dayton’s fiercest Hard Rock, Metal, and Punk bands:
Black Spot
Good Soup
Jesus of Hamarita
Leaving Off
Wilder Whether you’re new to these bands or already fans, DBOTB is the perfect chance to experience original music from some of the region’s most explosive performers. Every in-person ticket buyer gets one vote to help determine the winner.
The winning band moves on to the Dayton Battle of the Bands Finale — plus additional prizes!
Event Details: Thursday, February 5, 2026
The Brightside (905 E 3rd St, Dayton)
Doors: 6:30pm
Show: 7:15pm – 9:45pm
Winner Announced: approx. 10:15pm
Don’t miss the opening acts — arrive early!
Tickets: $10 advance / $15 at the door Advance tickets strongly recommended. Ticket link: https://tickets.venuepilot.
Important Notes:
Ticket email missing? Check Spam/Junk. If your card was charged, you’re on the list. 
All ages welcome! Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Free parking on both sides of the building.
No backpacks, outside beverages, or weapons.
No food truck is currently planned, but outside food is allowed (within reason). We highly recommend ordering from Tony & Pete’s, down the street on 3rd St.
General Admission. Seating not guaranteed, but we do our best.
Bar available with alcoholic & NA options.
No outside drinks allowed.
Tickets are non-refundable. If you can’t attend, feel free to transfer your ticket or consider it a donation to the team supporting new, original music in Dayton.
Weather Notice: If roads are unsafe, a reschedule date will be announced. See you at Week 4 for the hardest-hitting night of the 2026 series! 
