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Dayton Dines by Design Cocktail Soirée
June 25, 2025
A cocktail party on Wednesday evening will give guests the opportunity to examine tablescaping creations and chat with their designers.
Dayton Dines by Design Summer Luncheon
June 26, 2025
Guests will be able to enjoy a plated lunch while listening to our keynote speaker, Corey Damen Jenkins
Garrick Ohlsson Plays Rach 2
September 19 – 20, 2025
Hear Nielsen’s Fourth Symphony paired with Rachmaninoff’s beloved Second Piano Concerto.
John Williams & Friends
September 27, 2025
An evening of cinematic favorites from the legendary John Williams and other renowned film composers.
With Friends, For Friends
October 3 – 4, 2025
Celebrate the career of Neal Gittleman with a concert that features three world premieres.
Giselle
October 10 – 12, 2025
Dayton Ballet presents Giselle, a sweet, romantic story that transforms into something ghostly and supernatural by the end.
Barbie The Movie: In Concert
October 25, 2025
The full-length feature film is accompanied by live orchestra, performing both the score and beloved pop songs.
Bizet’s Carmen
November 1 – 2, 2025
Featuring some of opera’s most passionate melodies, from the “Habanera” to the “Toreador Song,” Bizet's Carmen explodes with energy.
Young People’s Concert: A Kaleidoscope of Sight and Sound – The Symphony of Self
November 5, 2025
This captivating concert reveals how diverse instruments, expressive voices, and the visual narrative of ballet intertwine to reflect our world’s richness.
Dayton Ballet School Ensemble: Momentum
November 8, 2025
Dayton Ballet School Ensemble, DPAA’s pre-professional training program, presents Momentum, a repertoire of classical and contemporary works.
Dayton Philharmonic Junior Strings & Youth Strings: String Sound
November 16, 2025
An inspiring afternoon as two of the Dayton Philharmonic’s youth orchestras take the stage for their first concert of the season!
Queens of Soul
November 8, 2025
From Aretha and Tina to Whitney, Adele, and more, Queens of Soul brings iconic hits to life with electrifying vocals and unforgettable energy.
Canadian Brass
November 22, 2025
The world’s premier brass ensemble reunites with the Dayton Philharmonic for a spectacular night of holiday cheer.
Dayton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra Winter Concert
December 7, 2025
Don't miss this opportunity to witness the future of classical brilliance with the DPYO winter concert.
The Nutcracker
December 13 – 22, 2025
The Nutcracker follows Clara on a breathtaking, time-traveling adventure filled with dazzling choreography and Tchaikovsky’s iconic score.
Handel’s Messiah
December 16, 2025
Handel’s Messiah is a masterpiece of grandeur and devotion, weaving soaring melodies, triumphant choruses, and moments of profound reflection.
The Nutcracker: Sensory Friendly
December 17, 2025
Designed for families of all kinds, especially those with autism, sensory sensitivities, or other social, learning, or cognitive differences.
A Night of Symphonic Rock
January 24, 2026
A Night of Symphonic Rock fuses a six-piece band of rock veterans with the raw power of a full symphony to deliver epic hits like never before
Shostakovich 5 & Festive
January 30 – 31, 2026
Maestro Harada leads an exuberant program that reflects his own journey from Japan to Russia, where he mastered the art of conducting.
The Cook-Off & Bon Appétit
February 6 – 7, 2026
You’re the studio audience for a delicious double feature!
The Sleeping Beauty
February 20 – 22, 2026
The Sleeping Beauty is an immersive ballet experience for the senses boasting lush scenery, gorgeous recognizable music, and dazzling dancing.
Magic Carpet Concerts: Hansel & Gretel
February 24 – 26, 2026
Join Hansel and Gretel, a magical forest, a delectable gingerbread house, and a wicked witch, in this magic carpet concert.
Changes: A Symphonic Tribute to the Music of David Bowie
February 28, 2026
What better way to celebrate the genre-bending genius of David Bowie than with a full symphony and a killer rock band?
An American Portrait: Gershwin, Barber & Beyond
March 6 – 7, 2026
This electrifying program of Gershwin, Barber, and more celebrates the bold sounds and unmistakable spirit of American music.
Dayton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra Family Concert: Rhythms of Wonder—United by the Beat
March 8, 2026
This family-friendly Youth Orchestra concert invites audiences of all ages on a vibrant musical journey where rhythm connects us all.
Dayton Philharmonic Junior Strings & Youth Strings: American Mosaic
March 15, 2026
Experience the growing artistry of the Dayton Philharmonic’s Junior Strings and Youth Strings as they present their second concert of the season
Storm Large: Love, Lust & Rock ‘n’ Roll
March 28, 2026
From smoky jazz to rock anthems, showstoppers to sultry originals, Storm Large is a force of nature.
Dayton Ballet & DCDC Present: Rhythm of the City
April 10 – 12, 2026
Dayton Ballet and DCDC illustrate the power of unity across genres and showcase Dayton’s lasting impact on dance and funk music.
DPAA Directors Present: American Soundscapes
April 18, 2026
DPAA’s Artistic Directors collaborate on a blockbuster celebration of American music and dance.
Opera Star John Holiday
April 25, 2026
A 2020 finalist on The Voice, John Holiday continues to redefine boundaries, proving that true talent knows no limits.
Young People’s Concert: The Orchestra Swings
April 28, 2026
Get ready to groove as the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra presents The Orchestra Swings.
At The Still Point
May 1 – 2, 2026
In this profound program, pianist Awadagin Pratt performs two concertos written especially for him, both inspired by T.S. Eliot’s Four Quartets.
Dayton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra Spring Concert
May 3, 2026
A kaleidoscope of musical brilliance awaits as the talented musicians of the DPYO take the stage for the pinnacle performance of the season.
Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess In Concert
May 15 – 16, 2026
Considered by many to be the greatest American opera, hear iconic songs like “Summertime” and “I Got Plenty o' Nuttin’.”
California Dreamin’: Jessica Vosk Sings the Songs of Laurel Canyon
May 23, 2026
Broadway star and vocal powerhouse Jessica Vosk brings her signature warmth and flair to the golden age of West Coast pop.
Dayton Ballet School Concert: Enchanted Tales
May 30, 2026
From charming fairy tales to timeless legends, our young performers bring beloved stories to life in a mesmerizing showcase of skill, artistry, and imagination.
Mahler 5 & Charles Yang
June 5 – 6, 2026
Violin virtuoso Charles Yang—of the genre-defying supergroup Time For Three—takes the stage for a mesmerizing concerto.
Jazz Trumpeter Byron Stripling
June 20, 2026
Trumpet virtuoso Byron Stripling leads the way in an electrifying evening of jazz classics with the Dayton Philharmonic.