The Brightside Dayton
@brightsidedayton.bsky.social
We are an independent venue in downtown Dayton, Ohio. We love hosting weddings, parties, concerts, film & wellness events, and more! Visit thebrightsidedayton.com for our list of upcoming events or thebrightsideweddings.com for info on renting our space!
Week 6 of Dayton Battle of the Bands - the final one before the finale - is going down this Thursday! Get tickets at daytonbattleofthebands.com
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February 18, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Week 6 of Dayton Battle of the Bands - the final one before the finale - is going down this Thursday! Get tickets at daytonbattleofthebands.com
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JD Simo & Luther Dickinson hit The Brightside on May 17 🎸🔥 🎟️ Tickets go on sale Friday, Jan 30 at 10AM
Don’t wait on this one!
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Don’t wait on this one!
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January 27, 2026 at 3:28 PM
JD Simo & Luther Dickinson hit The Brightside on May 17 🎸🔥 🎟️ Tickets go on sale Friday, Jan 30 at 10AM
Don’t wait on this one!
www.handstamp.com/e/jd-simo-lu...
Don’t wait on this one!
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Mark your calendars for May 15th! 🗓️ Giggles & Gags is a Variety Show benefiting A Special Wish Foundation🪄✨ Featuring comedy, magic, and live music - this is an evening that you won't want to miss! Click here to learn more: e.givesmart.com/events/NgX/
January 28, 2026 at 2:44 AM
Mark your calendars for May 15th! 🗓️ Giggles & Gags is a Variety Show benefiting A Special Wish Foundation🪄✨ Featuring comedy, magic, and live music - this is an evening that you won't want to miss! Click here to learn more: e.givesmart.com/events/NgX/
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The State of Live Music 👇
February 17, 2026 at 3:12 AM
The State of Live Music 👇
🕺🎧✨We've got LOTS of fun happening this week - and the rest of the month! From a Jazz Jam, Battle of the Bands, Story Slam, Silent Disco, EDM, EMO, and a Grateful Dead Tribute - there is something truly for everyone! 👏 🪩 🎷
Get the scoop here! 👇
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Get the scoop here! 👇
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4 Fantastic Events This Week + More Show Announcements This week we have four fantastic public events: an open Jazz Jam led by Kelli Campbell, our final week of Dayton Battle of the Bands, featuring B...
Jazz Jam Wednesday, March 18th ROOM: VODVIL BAR
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February 17, 2026 at 3:32 AM
🕺🎧✨We've got LOTS of fun happening this week - and the rest of the month! From a Jazz Jam, Battle of the Bands, Story Slam, Silent Disco, EDM, EMO, and a Grateful Dead Tribute - there is something truly for everyone! 👏 🪩 🎷
Get the scoop here! 👇
carlidixon.wixsite.com/so/c6PnFU-8W...
Get the scoop here! 👇
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Flicker // Fade's EMO Tribute is BACK! Feb 21st 🤘
Get tickets at thebrightsidedayton.com
Get tickets at thebrightsidedayton.com
February 3, 2026 at 1:07 AM
Flicker // Fade's EMO Tribute is BACK! Feb 21st 🤘
Get tickets at thebrightsidedayton.com
Get tickets at thebrightsidedayton.com
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For those who miss Gilly's / Canal St in Dayton - this is the type of programming you've been waiting on! We'd love to see massive support for this show. These guys are world-class musicians. Please join us! Get more info 👇
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JD Simo + Luther Dickinson Bring a Power-Trio Blues Revival to The Brightside
Two of the most electrifying forces in modern roots music are joining up for a rare trio performance in Dayton this spring — and it’s the kind of show that doesn’t come around often. Luther Dickins…
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February 5, 2026 at 3:47 PM
For those who miss Gilly's / Canal St in Dayton - this is the type of programming you've been waiting on! We'd love to see massive support for this show. These guys are world-class musicians. Please join us! Get more info 👇
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Jazz fans! Join us for an open jam on Feb 18th from 7-9pm. $10 at the door. All ages / levels open!
February 3, 2026 at 1:36 AM
Jazz fans! Join us for an open jam on Feb 18th from 7-9pm. $10 at the door. All ages / levels open!
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Dayton Dinner Theater's "Office Space" Movie Party is coming up on March 1st! Get those TPS reports ready and your tickets at daytondinnertheater.com 🤓
February 4, 2026 at 12:40 AM
Dayton Dinner Theater's "Office Space" Movie Party is coming up on March 1st! Get those TPS reports ready and your tickets at daytondinnertheater.com 🤓
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4 awesome live music shows are happening this week @brightsidedayton.bsky.social in Dayton!
- Wed 2/18 - Jazz Jam 🎷
- Thur 2/19 - W6 Dayton Battle of the Bands 🎶
- Sat 2/21 - EMO Tribute (Ballroom) 🤘
- Sat 2/21 - EDM Party (SideDoor) 🪩
Tix @ thebrightsidedayton.com
- Wed 2/18 - Jazz Jam 🎷
- Thur 2/19 - W6 Dayton Battle of the Bands 🎶
- Sat 2/21 - EMO Tribute (Ballroom) 🤘
- Sat 2/21 - EDM Party (SideDoor) 🪩
Tix @ thebrightsidedayton.com
February 15, 2026 at 7:13 PM
4 awesome live music shows are happening this week @brightsidedayton.bsky.social in Dayton!
- Wed 2/18 - Jazz Jam 🎷
- Thur 2/19 - W6 Dayton Battle of the Bands 🎶
- Sat 2/21 - EMO Tribute (Ballroom) 🤘
- Sat 2/21 - EDM Party (SideDoor) 🪩
Tix @ thebrightsidedayton.com
- Wed 2/18 - Jazz Jam 🎷
- Thur 2/19 - W6 Dayton Battle of the Bands 🎶
- Sat 2/21 - EMO Tribute (Ballroom) 🤘
- Sat 2/21 - EDM Party (SideDoor) 🪩
Tix @ thebrightsidedayton.com
Our Valentine's Wish is for you to join us at the Scythian show on March 6th!
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February 15, 2026 at 12:22 AM
Our Valentine's Wish is for you to join us at the Scythian show on March 6th!
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We hope you're feeling the love today! 🥰
If you're looking for a place to celebrate your love - check out thebrightsideweddings.com 💒
If you're looking for a place to celebrate your love - check out thebrightsideweddings.com 💒
February 14, 2026 at 3:22 PM
We hope you're feeling the love today! 🥰
If you're looking for a place to celebrate your love - check out thebrightsideweddings.com 💒
If you're looking for a place to celebrate your love - check out thebrightsideweddings.com 💒
📣 SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT 📣 We're so excited to bring our friends Hyryder back to The Brightside on Saturday, Feb 28th!
🤘 If you're a Grateful Dead fan, this is a "don't miss" show! Tickets just $15 adv or $20 at the door. All ages!
Get tickets & info here: www.handstamp.com/e/hyryder-x8...
🤘 If you're a Grateful Dead fan, this is a "don't miss" show! Tickets just $15 adv or $20 at the door. All ages!
Get tickets & info here: www.handstamp.com/e/hyryder-x8...
February 13, 2026 at 8:06 PM
📣 SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT 📣 We're so excited to bring our friends Hyryder back to The Brightside on Saturday, Feb 28th!
🤘 If you're a Grateful Dead fan, this is a "don't miss" show! Tickets just $15 adv or $20 at the door. All ages!
Get tickets & info here: www.handstamp.com/e/hyryder-x8...
🤘 If you're a Grateful Dead fan, this is a "don't miss" show! Tickets just $15 adv or $20 at the door. All ages!
Get tickets & info here: www.handstamp.com/e/hyryder-x8...
Congrats to Yuppie for winning Week 5 of Dayton Battle of the Bands and moving onto the Finale on March 7th! All the bands were fantastic this week! 👏
February 13, 2026 at 1:38 PM
Congrats to Yuppie for winning Week 5 of Dayton Battle of the Bands and moving onto the Finale on March 7th! All the bands were fantastic this week! 👏
What's happening at The Brightside?
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SHOW ANNOUNCEMENTS Despite the snow and cold, we've been loving warming up with all of you, and offering a third space to gather and have fun this winter! Dayton Battle of the Bands, story slams, and ...
Upcoming Events
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February 12, 2026 at 1:37 AM
What's happening at The Brightside?
Check out our most recent newsletter! 👇
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Check out our most recent newsletter! 👇
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Planning a corporate event or private party? Think about hosting at TheBrightsideWeddings.com for more information!
February 11, 2026 at 11:47 PM
Planning a corporate event or private party? Think about hosting at TheBrightsideWeddings.com for more information!
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Mark your calendar for our next Jazz Jam! Feb 18th!
$10 at the door. 7-9pm. All ages / levels open 🎷
$10 at the door. 7-9pm. All ages / levels open 🎷
January 28, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Mark your calendar for our next Jazz Jam! Feb 18th!
$10 at the door. 7-9pm. All ages / levels open 🎷
$10 at the door. 7-9pm. All ages / levels open 🎷
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Scythian is BACK at The Brightside on March 6th!! 🍀
Don't miss this wonderful evening of Celtic Rock at The Brightside. Tickets and info at thebrightsidedayton.com
Don't miss this wonderful evening of Celtic Rock at The Brightside. Tickets and info at thebrightsidedayton.com
February 5, 2026 at 1:45 AM
Scythian is BACK at The Brightside on March 6th!! 🍀
Don't miss this wonderful evening of Celtic Rock at The Brightside. Tickets and info at thebrightsidedayton.com
Don't miss this wonderful evening of Celtic Rock at The Brightside. Tickets and info at thebrightsidedayton.com
Only 2 more weeks of playoff rounds -this series has FLOWN by! We've been having so much fun! We've got 4 more rock bands for ya... Take a preview, and make sure to get your presale at daytonbattleofthebands.com!
February 11, 2026 at 3:32 AM
Only 2 more weeks of playoff rounds -this series has FLOWN by! We've been having so much fun! We've got 4 more rock bands for ya... Take a preview, and make sure to get your presale at daytonbattleofthebands.com!
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NEW THIS YEAR! You can include a Tony & Pete's sandwich with your ticket purchase for the Dayton Battle of the Bands Finale. We'll have them ready for you to pick up at the event. Three choices available, no substitutions. Get yours here: www.venuepilot.co/events/16228...
February 10, 2026 at 9:50 PM
NEW THIS YEAR! You can include a Tony & Pete's sandwich with your ticket purchase for the Dayton Battle of the Bands Finale. We'll have them ready for you to pick up at the event. Three choices available, no substitutions. Get yours here: www.venuepilot.co/events/16228...
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Our sister company is Bloombeads / Freezeframe where you can preserve special flowers in the form of jewelry or 3-dimensional art pieces. Each one is hand crafted and non-toxic! Find out more at bloombeads.com 💐
January 26, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Our sister company is Bloombeads / Freezeframe where you can preserve special flowers in the form of jewelry or 3-dimensional art pieces. Each one is hand crafted and non-toxic! Find out more at bloombeads.com 💐
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The kids are at it again! Underground DIY show with
- Total Wife & Babywave - Nashville
- Abel hailing - Columbus
- Wujeria - Dayton
Lovers unite on this glorious night of music.
Feb 12. Doors 7 Show 8. $12 cover
- Total Wife & Babywave - Nashville
- Abel hailing - Columbus
- Wujeria - Dayton
Lovers unite on this glorious night of music.
Feb 12. Doors 7 Show 8. $12 cover
January 23, 2026 at 2:18 PM
The kids are at it again! Underground DIY show with
- Total Wife & Babywave - Nashville
- Abel hailing - Columbus
- Wujeria - Dayton
Lovers unite on this glorious night of music.
Feb 12. Doors 7 Show 8. $12 cover
- Total Wife & Babywave - Nashville
- Abel hailing - Columbus
- Wujeria - Dayton
Lovers unite on this glorious night of music.
Feb 12. Doors 7 Show 8. $12 cover
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Dreaming of an affordable wedding? Our Sunday 10-hour bookings are still $2900!! What a deal! Get the scoop on The Brightside value at thebrightsideweddings.com
January 24, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Dreaming of an affordable wedding? Our Sunday 10-hour bookings are still $2900!! What a deal! Get the scoop on The Brightside value at thebrightsideweddings.com
TONIGHT! From 5:30-7:30pm on Tue Feb 10th, this is your chance to see The Brightside all dolled up for one of our Open Houses! This happens just 4x a year, so don't miss out!
February 10, 2026 at 4:16 PM
TONIGHT! From 5:30-7:30pm on Tue Feb 10th, this is your chance to see The Brightside all dolled up for one of our Open Houses! This happens just 4x a year, so don't miss out!