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THE

BRIGHTSIDE

MUSIC AND EVENT VENUE

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Dayton's home for original live music
- and so much more!
  • A Christmas Story Movie Party
    A Christmas Story Movie Party
    Wed, Dec 18
    Dayton
    Dec 18, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Dayton, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Dec 18, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Dayton, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Relish in the old timey fun of Midwestern suburbia dysfunctional family Christmas!
  • Erika Wennerstrom - Up Close & Personal
    Erika Wennerstrom - Up Close & Personal
    Wed, Dec 18
    905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Dec 18, 2024, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Dec 18, 2024, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Come and experience an exceptionally special hometown performance featuring the lead singer of Heartless Bastards!
  • Story Slam Dayton
    Story Slam Dayton
    Thu, Dec 19
    905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Dec 19, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Dec 19, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    This month's theme is "MAMA RULES"
  • Erika Wennerstrom - Up Close & Personal
    Erika Wennerstrom - Up Close & Personal
    Thu, Dec 19
    905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Dec 19, 2024, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Dec 19, 2024, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Come and experience an exceptionally special hometown performance featuring the lead singer of Heartless Bastards!
  • ENMY
    ENMY
    Fri, Dec 20
    905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Dec 20, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Dec 20, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    ENMY - with support from Southbound Beretta, Before the Day, Noohra
  • Have a Cigar - Pink Floyd Tribute Show
    Have a Cigar - Pink Floyd Tribute Show
    Sat, Dec 21
    905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Dec 21, 2024, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Dec 21, 2024, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Celebrate the winter solstice with Have A Cigar - A Pink Floyd Tribute, live Floyd experience w/ laser light show.
  • It's a Wonderful Life Movie Party
    It's a Wonderful Life Movie Party
    Sun, Dec 22
    Dayton
    Dec 22, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Dayton, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Dec 22, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Dayton, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Escape from the cold and enjoy the warm glow of holiday cheer with the most iconic Christmas movie of all time
  • hOm Sound Bath  - Early
    hOm Sound Bath  - Early
    Sun, Dec 29
    905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Dec 29, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Dec 29, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Join us for a 60+ minute immersive & unique sound bath with the ambient musicians and sound healers of hOm.
  • hOm Sound Bath  - Late
    hOm Sound Bath  - Late
    Sun, Dec 29
    905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Dec 29, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Dec 29, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Join us for a 60+ minute immersive & unique sound bath with the ambient musicians and sound healers of hOm.
  • NYE Ekoostik Hookah
    NYE Ekoostik Hookah
    Tue, Dec 31
    905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Dec 31, 2024, 8:00 PM – Jan 01, 2025, 1:30 AM
    905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Dec 31, 2024, 8:00 PM – Jan 01, 2025, 1:30 AM
    905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    And special guests Subterranean!
  • Dayton Battle of the Bands
    Dayton Battle of the Bands
    Thu, Jan 16
    905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Jan 16, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Jan 16, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Purchase the whole series in advance!
  • The Princess Bride Movie Party
    The Princess Bride Movie Party
    Sun, Jan 26
    Dayton
    Jan 26, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Dayton, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Jan 26, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Dayton, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    HELLO... Our name is The Dayton Dinner Theater... You bought a ticket.... Prepare to ... Have a great time!
  • Breakfast at Tiffany's Movie Party
    Breakfast at Tiffany's Movie Party
    Sun, Feb 02
    Dayton
    Feb 02, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Dayton, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Feb 02, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Dayton, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Go Lightly back to 1962 Manhattan featuring breakfast for dinner by the famous The BlueBerry Cafe
  • Speed Friend Networking
    Speed Friend Networking
    Wed, Feb 05
    905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Feb 05, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Feb 05, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Looking to meet new friends? Join us for this event where you can connect with other people looking for friends too!
  • Barbie "Galentines" Movie Party
    Barbie "Galentines" Movie Party
    Sun, Feb 16
    Dayton
    Feb 16, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Dayton, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Feb 16, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Dayton, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Think pink with our themed party and come celebrate the iconic cultural phenomena that changed our perceptions!
  • Kim Deal:  No One Loves You More Tour
    Kim Deal:  No One Loves You More Tour
    Thu, Feb 20
    The Brightside
    Feb 20, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM
    The Brightside, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Feb 20, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM
    The Brightside, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Join us as Kim kicks off her first-ever solo tour!
  • The Big Lebowski Movie Party
    The Big Lebowski Movie Party
    Sun, Mar 02
    Dayton
    Mar 02, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Dayton, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Mar 02, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Dayton, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    This is the show that like really ties the whole movie schedule together... man
  • Scythian - Celtic Rock
    Scythian - Celtic Rock
    Fri, Mar 07
    905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Mar 07, 2025, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Mar 07, 2025, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
    Enjoy a festive evening of Celtic-rock music!
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WELCOME

Oh, hey there!  If you're like us, you're always seeking new music and unique experiences, but couldn't quite find what your were looking for in Dayton, Ohio.

So we decided to take the matter into our own hands and created The Brightside Music and Event Venue!

We're a free-spirited and welcoming space for genuine people.  Our mission is simple - to bring people together to dance, celebrate love, enjoy art, and build stronger community bonds…and have a good time while doing it!

The memories we create together are why we are here.

Plan your visit...

VOD-Vil Bar

Belly up to the Vod-Vil Bar!  It's a popular spot to grab a cocktail and chill with friends. It can even be rented for smaller events & acts.

PARKING

Parking downtown for a show is easy at The Brightside. Check out our parking map with plenty of FREE parking!

PERFORM WITH US

As an upscale, mid-size independent venue, we've hosted a wide range of concerts, shows, and performances.

HOST AN EVENT

Come celebrate with us! Planning a wedding or special event at The Brightside is easy.

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STAY ON THE BRIGHTSIDE OF LIFE!
Becoming a Brightsider is easy!  Just subscribe to our email list for the inside scope on all our upcoming shows and events.

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