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Tickets & Events

Dayton Ballet - Coppelia

Coppélia

October 18, 2024 - October 20, 2024
Described as “visually stunning” and “magnificent,” Coppélia reimagines a classic ballet. With beautiful choreography and comical toy characters, it is the perfect way to start the Ballet season!
Dayton Philharmonic - The Music of Journey

Don’t Stop Believin’: The Music of Journey

October 26, 2024
Relive the 70s and 80s with The Music of Journey. The catchy, emotive pop-rock hits are paired with an orchestra, rock band, and brilliant vocals.
Dayton Philharmonic - PhilharMonster

PhilharMonster

October 27, 2024
Due to unforeseen and unavoidable scheduling conflicts, this event has been cancelled.
Young People’s Concert: Pure Imagination

Young People’s Concert: Pure Imagination

October 30, 2024
Learn how music, opera, and dance come together to tell a story and evoke memories, emotion, and more.

Broadway By Request

November 2, 2024
Ready for a night of YOUR favorite Broadway hits? That’s right; in this performance, YOU vote for your most loved Broadway music or song, and Neal Gittleman, the DPO, and Broadway stars perform them live on stage!
Dayton Philharmonic - Beethoven and a World Premiere

Beethoven, London, and a World Premiere

November 8, 2024 - November 9, 2024
In a world premiere, Singer presents a contemporary look at the city, bustling with commerce, culture, and politics, while Vaughan Williams shares a more historical and romantic account.

Dayton Philharmonic Junior Strings & Youth Strings Fall Concert

November 17, 2024
These rising stars are shaping the future of classical music. Prepare to be dazzled by the extraordinary talent of young musicians as they grace the stage.
Elf In Concert - Dayton Philharmonic

Elf in Concert

November 22, 2024 - November 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!
Dayton Opera - Amahl and the Night Visitors

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!
Dayton Philharmonic - Hometown Holidays

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!
Dayton Ballet - The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker

December 13, 2024 - December 22, 2024
Don’t miss the world premiere of the much-anticipated new production of Dayton’s most beloved Holiday tradition, The Nutcracker!
Dayton Philharmonic - Handel's Messiah

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.
Dayton Ballet - The Nutcracker - Sensory Friendly

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.
Dayton Philharmonic - The Motortown All Stars

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.
Dayton Philharmonic Beethoven's Emperor Concerto

Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto

January 10, 2025 - January 11, 2025
The dramatic evening contains two orchestral heavyweights: Brahms’s Symphony No. 3 and Beethoven’s “Emperor” Concerto.
Dayton Philharmonic - Country Hits

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.
Dayton Philharmonic - The Music of Tony Bennett

Tony Bennett: The Official Musical Celebration

January 31, 2025 - 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.
Dayton Opera - The Three Tenors, Encore

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.
Dayton Ballet - Cinderella

Cinderella

February 14, 2025 - February 16, 2025
Have a royal ball at this classic retelling of Cinderella, choreographed by Artistic Director Brandon Ragland to Prokofiev’s sparkling score.
Dayton Philharmonic - Hollywood Hits

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!
Dayton Ballet School Ensemble - Magic Carpet Concerts: BUGS!!

Magic Carpet Concerts: BUGS!!

February 25, 2025 - February 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!
Dayton Philharmonic - The Music Of The Beatles

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!
Dayton Philharmonic - Requiem

Requiem

March 14, 2025 - March 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 - Its A World Of Dance

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

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.
Dayton Opera - Verdi’s Aida

Verdi’s Aida

April 4, 2025 - April 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 - Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra

Chamber Music: Beethoven String Quartet

April 13, 2025
The second chamber performance by the DPO String Principals Quartet is all about the journey
Dayton Philharmonic - Dvorak's Cello Concerto

Dvořák’s Cello Concerto

April 25, 2025 - April 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

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!
Dayton Philharmonic - Ann Hampton Callaway

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!
Dayton Ballet - Pointes Of View

Pointes of View

May 9, 2025 - May 10, 2025
Enjoy a night of classical and contemporary ballet and witness the astounding talent of Dayton Ballet’s dancers.
Dayton Ballet School - Magic Mirror

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.
Dayton Philharmonic - Memorial Day Celebration

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 Billy Joel and Elton John - Dayton Philharmonic

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...
Dayton Philharmonic - Saint-Saëns’s Organ Symphony

Saint-Saëns’s Organ Symphony

June 13, 2025 - June 14, 2025
The sweet and familiar melodies hung between moments of blazing climactic glory will have audiences at the edge of their seats.