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Q the Music Fall Concert
November 21, 2024
Join Q the Music for this free event at the Dayton Metro Library main branch in the Forum.
Elf in Concert
November 22 – 23, 2024
Enjoy the heartwarming holiday classic, Elf, on the big screen, while the Philharmonic performs the original score live.
Dayton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra Winter Concert
December 1, 2024
The ensemble performs three times a year, beginning with their winter concert. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the future of classical brilliance!
Menotti’s Amahl and the Night Visitors
December 6, 2024
A heartwarming story of kindness and generosity, Amahl and the Night Visitors is the perfect beginner’s opera and a joyous way to usher in the holiday season for the entire family!
Hometown Holidays
December 7, 2024
Full of sing-a-longs, toe-tapping holiday melodies, and traditional carols, this festive concert will have even Ebenezer Scrooge humming a merry tune!
Side-by-Side Q the Music and Dayton Philharmonic Youth Strings Annual Concert
December 7, 2024
The Dayton Philharmonic Youth Strings will be joining Q the Music for their 11th annual free Winter concert at Ruskin...
The Nutcracker
December 13 – 22, 2024
Don’t miss the world premiere of the much-anticipated new production of Dayton’s most beloved Holiday tradition, The Nutcracker!
Handel’s Messiah
December 18, 2024
Take a break from the holiday hustle and bustle and celebrate the reason for the season with Handel’s glorious oratorio, Messiah.
Bach’s Lunch
December 19, 2024
The Carillon Brass is thrilled to present a favorite Dayton holiday tradition: Bach’s Lunch. All five members of the ensemble...
The Nutcracker: Sensory Friendly
December 20, 2024
The Nutcracker: Sensory-Friendly, is great for all families, but especially those with autism, sensory sensitivities, or other social, learning, or cognitive atypicality.
The Motortown All-Stars
January 4, 2025
The Motortown All-Stars stop in Dayton for a night jam-packed with timeless Motown grooves, impeccable harmonies, and dazzling choreography.
Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto
January 10 – 11, 2025
The dramatic evening contains two orchestral heavyweights: Brahms’s Symphony No. 3 and Beethoven’s “Emperor” Concerto.
Country Hits: Songs from Nashville
January 25, 2025
The night features classic Country hits from legendary stars Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton, and Johnny Cash to contemporary artists like Garth Brooks, Tim McGraw, and Kacey Musgraves.
Tony Bennett: The Official Musical Celebration
January 31 – February 1, 2025
Hits such as “I Left My Heart in San Francisco,” “Because of You,” “The Best is Yet to Come,” and more fill the Schuster Center, saluting Bennett’s 60-plus year career.
Three Tenors, Encore!
February 2, 2025
Dayton Opera pays homage to this historic event as three rising stars on the operatic stage perform much of the same repertoire of the original concert.
Cinderella
February 14 – 16, 2025
Have a royal ball at this classic retelling of Cinderella, choreographed by Artistic Director Brandon Ragland to Prokofiev’s sparkling score.
Hollywood Hits
February 22, 2025
Grab some popcorn and enjoy the sounds of the Philharmonic as they present selections of the most majestic and beautiful music written for some of the world’s greatest films!
Magic Carpet Concerts: BUGS!!
February 25 – 27, 2025
In this fun interactive concert, the Philharmonic and Dayton Ballet School Ensemble mimic the wiggle, flutter, and leap of crawly insects, butterflies, beetles, and even grasshoppers!
Q the Music Winter Concert
February 26, 2025
Join Q the Music for this free event at Ruskin Elementary School.
Twist & Shout: The Music of the Beatles
March 8, 2025
Enjoy a night of hits like “She Loves You,” “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” “A Hard Day’s Night,” “Ticket to Ride,” “Yesterday,” and many more!
Requiem
March 14 – 15, 2025
“Seven Last Words of the Unarmed” is inspired by the final words of seven unarmed black men. Bookending the piece are two contrasting works by Lili Boulanger and Fauré.
Dayton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra: It’s a World of Dance
March 16, 2025
This performance highlights not only the finest young musical talent in our area, it also celebrates the rich tradition of dance in Dayton.
Dayton Philharmonic Junior Strings & Youth Strings Spring Concert
March 23, 2025
Let’s celebrate the end of the year with captivating classical music performed by talented young musicians. Mark your calendars to see two remarkable youth orchestras in one concert.
Verdi’s Aida
April 4 – 6, 2025
Full of large, lush musical moments, a massive chorus, grand sets, and dazzling costumes, Aida transports you to a time of romance and spectacle.
Chamber Music: Beethoven String Quartet
April 13, 2025
The second chamber performance by the DPO String Principals Quartet is all about the journey
Dvořák’s Cello Concerto
April 25 – 26, 2025
Cellist Adrian Daurov returns to the Schuster to perform the Dvořák Cello Concerto, one of the most lyrical and monumental concertos in the cello repertoire.
Young People’s Concert: The Orchestra Moves
April 30, 2025
In this exuberant, interactive program, the Philharmonic perform music inspired by dance to discover all the ways in which the orchestra moves—and can move us!
Ann Hampton Callaway
May 3, 2025
Tony-nominated pop/jazz singer-songwriter, Ann Hampton Callaway joins the Philharmonic for a night of classics made famous by some of the biggest names in the business.
Dayton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra Spring Concert
May 4, 2025
A kaleidoscope of musical brilliance awaits as the talented young musicians of the DPYO take the stage for the pinnacle performance of the season!
Pointes of View
May 9 – 10, 2025
Enjoy a night of classical and contemporary ballet and witness the astounding talent of Dayton Ballet’s dancers.
Dayton Ballet School Concert: Magic Mirror
May 10, 2025
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Magic Mirror, a captivating story ballet inspired by the Brothers Grimm fairytale, Snow White.
Memorial Day Celebration Concert
May 25, 2025
Enjoy patriotic tunes, rousing marches, and more at this family-friendly festival full of fun activities, food, and more!
Michael Cavanaugh
The Music of Paul Simon, James Taylor, and Neil Diamond
June 7, 2025
Experience an unforgettable evening with Michael Cavanaugh featuring the music of Paul Simon, James Taylor, and Neil Diamond! Handpicked by...
Saint-Saëns’s Organ Symphony
June 13 – 14, 2025
The sweet and familiar melodies hung between moments of blazing climactic glory will have audiences at the edge of their seats.
