The Brightside, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402

We're celebrating the 13 years of The Dayton Food Truck Rallies with specialty food fests all year long! Join us for a ton of incredible mac n' cheese and more all from some amazing food trucks at The Brightside. With tons of vendors serving Mac n' Cheese and thematic items in addition to their standard menu favorites, this will be a foodie event that you will not want to miss!
The beer garden patio and indoor seating at The Brightside will be open for everyone to hang out in during the festival.
DAYTON MAC &amp; CHEESE FEST 2026
July 24, 2026 - 5pm - 10pm
The Brightside., 905 E. 3rd St. Dayton, OH 45402
Entry is always FREE to our family-friendly food festivals!
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Local Event: Dayton Mac & Cheese Fest

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Dayton Mac & Cheese Fest

 We're celebrating the 13 years of The Dayton Food Truck Rallies with specialty food fests all year long! Join us for a ton of...

The Brightside Music & Event Venue

Get ready for the second installment of Brighter Daze, bringing an eclectic, high-energy lineup to the heart of Dayton! Headlined by bthis showcase is a massive celebration of local sound, heavily featuring some of the sharpest hip-hop acts around alongside a few sonic surprises.
Come catch incredible live sets from:
Trey Posey Luther Suede Owen Phillip Gary, Son Tino Isicle ...and keeping things wonderfully unpredictable, a special rock performance from Yuppie!
 Whether you're here for the heavy hip-hop beats or the unexpected rock grooves, it’s going to be a stellar night of live music and community. Grab your pre-sale tickets early to save!
Event Details 📅 Date: Thursday, August 6, 2026 📍 Venue: The Brightside (905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH) ⏰ Timing: Doors open at 7:00 PM | Show starts at 7:30 PM 💵 Admission: $13 Pre-sale | $20 At the Door 🔞 Age Policy: 18+ (Under 18 allowed if accompanied by a parent or guardian)
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Local Event: Brighter Daze 2 - Trey Posey & Friends

Brighter Daze 2 - Trey Posey & Friends

Get ready for the second installment of Brighter Daze, bringing an eclectic, high-energy lineup to the heart of Dayton!...

The Brightside 905 E 3rd St

Turning Jane is a four-piece independent and self powered rock band from Los Angeles redefining modern rock for a new generation. Self-described as “Hot Girl Rock,” they fuse classic rock riffs, punk attitude, and undeniable pop hooks into a sound built for a young, insatiable audience. At its core, Turning Jane is about friendship, freedom, and carving your identity in a world that constantly tries to define it for you. Before industry co-signs or headline slots, the band was cutting their teeth in dive bars they weren’t old enough to enter, earning real fans the hard way and commanding every room they stepped into. In 2026, the band will hit the road supporting High Fade and Geena Fontanella while launching their first headline tour across small clubs in the US to coincide with a new album that will be released in June 2026. 📅 EVENT DETAILS Venue: The Brightside (905 E 3rd St) – Inside the SideDoor room Date: August 7, 2026 / Time: 7pm - 10:30pm Age Limit: 18+ Tickets: GA Single Ticket Advance: $20.99 GA Single Ticket DOS: $25.99 GA 4 Pack of Tickets: $65.99 Pro Tip: Grab your tickets early to save some cash, and secure your spot!

Local Event: Turning Jane

Turning Jane

Turning Jane is a four-piece independent and self powered rock band from Los Angeles redefining modern rock for a new...

Let’s celebrate 10 years of Luv locking us together! 🦁✨
Show up and show out in style! Represent your cultural elegance and join us for The Lionz Ball: A Blue Carpet Event. We are celebrating the 10-year anniversary of The Luv Locz Experiment and the 40th EarthStrong (birthday) of our very own Lion, Jay-Vez!
Expect great food, incredible music, an amazing atmosphere, and memories to last a lifetime. Whatever your culture is, we want to celebrate it with you—so put on your finest cultural wares and meet us there!
🎤 Hosted by: Ra.Feke
🎧 Special Guest: DJ Nikkita Redlox
Featuring Special Performances by:
POETIIC ROB NIRO SAXTONE ARRINGTON KAM BRIDGES COLLECTIVE SESSIONS LUV LOCZ EXPERIMENT ...and more! 🏆 Also celebrating S&amp;M Award Nominee Jason "DBKS" Hampton!
📅 EVENT DETAILS Venue: The Brightside (905 E 3rd St) – Ballroom / Bar Time: Doors open at 7:00 PM | Show starts at 8:00 PM Age Limit: All Ages welcome! Tickets: $15 advance / $20 at the door Reserved Tables available advance sales only
Table for 2 = $60 Table for 4 - $120 Table for 10 - $250
Pro Tip: Grab your tickets early to save some cash, and secure your spot!
Please note: No re-entry. Patio available for smoking, fresh air, etc. No weapons, fireworks, outside beverages. Outside food &amp; small purses are oK to bring with you. &nbsp;<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/151807/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More Info

Local Event: The Lionz Ball: A Blue Carpet Event

The Lionz Ball: A Blue Carpet Event

Let’s celebrate 10 years of Luv locking us together! 🦁✨
Show up and show out in style! Represent your cultural elegance and...

We're marking 12 years of The Dayton Food Truck Rallies with special food festivals throughout the year! Come and enjoy a wide variety of fantastic tacos, ranging from traditional to contemporary, from some outstanding food trucks at The Brightside! The beer garden patio and indoor seating at The Brightside will be available for everyone to relax in during the festival. With numerous vendors offering tacos and themed items alongside their usual menu favorites, this is a foodie event you won't want to miss! 🌮
DAYTON TACO FEST 2026
August 14th - 5pm - 10pm
The Brightside, 905 E. 3rd St. Dayton, OH 45402
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Local Event: Dayton Taco Fest

Dayton Taco Fest

 We're marking 12 years of The Dayton Food Truck Rallies with special food festivals throughout the year! Come and enjoy a wide...

Get ready for a night of pure, unadulterated rock-and-roll! Nashville’s own Jane and The Killer Queens are bringing their explosive, genre-bending hard rock to Dayton for a show you will not want to miss.
Since bursting onto the scene on Halloween 2023, opening for The Criticals, this powerhouse quartet, fronted by the magnetic Kameron Jane, alongside riff-master Diego Vargas on guitar, Alex Shipley on bass, Lily Carone on keys, and Ryan Greene holding down the heavy beats,&nbsp;has been tearing up stages and turning heads.
Fresh off the Valentine’s Day release of their killer debut EP, F***, Marry, Kill, the band brings massive, arena-level energy into the intimate setting of The Brightside. Expect a theatrical, high-octane experience complete with haunting fog, dramatic lighting, and perfectly choreographed moments. From the female-empowerment anthem "Gun in A Church" to the dark, vengeful hooks of "The Hand that Feeds You," they’ll have the entire crowd headbanging, dancing, and singing along.
Kicking the night off are local favorites Knavery, setting the stage for a legendary night of music.
📅 EVENT DETAILS Venue: The Brightside (905 E 3rd St) – Inside the SideDoor room Time: Doors open at 8:00 PM | Show starts at 9:00 PM Age Limit: All Ages welcome! Tickets: $15 in advance / $20 at the door Pro Tip: Grab your tickets early to save some cash, and secure your spot!
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Local Event: Jane & The Killer Queens

Jane & The Killer Queens

Get ready for a night of pure, unadulterated rock-and-roll! Nashville’s own Jane and The Killer Queens are bringing their...

This Must Be the Party is BACK! It's an all-star musical celebration of The Talking Heads featuring a complete recreation of the beloved Stop Making Sense album. It's one of our most acclaimed events, and we're so excited to bring it back to The Brightside's Ballroom. We highly recommend getting tickets in advance!
HOW TO GO?&nbsp;
August 21, 2026
The Brightside (905 E 3rd St., Dayton, OH)
Doors 7:30pm / Show starts 8:30pm (ends @ approx 10:30pm)
Tickets available here:
$20 advance general admission
$25 day of show general admission
Limited reserved tables available
This is a standing dance party, so wear comfy shoes! Limited seating available for patrons who need it.
All ages welcome. Anyone under 18 needs parental supervision. Over 21? Bring ID to drink!
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Local Event: This Must Be the Party - Talking Heads Tribute

This Must Be the Party - Talking Heads Tribute

This Must Be the Party is BACK! It's an all-star musical celebration of The Talking Heads featuring a complete recreation of...

Feelin' Alright! A Celebration of Joe Cocker's Mad Dogs &amp; Englishmen
November 6, 2026 | The Brightside | Dayton, OH | All Ages
Step back to 1970 and experience the raw, electrifying energy of Joe Cocker's legendary Mad Dogs &amp; Englishmen Tour brought to life by some of Dayton's finest musicians.
Local powerhouse vocalist Matt Byanski leads this massive ensemble through the classic songs from the Deluxe soundtrack that accompanied the iconic 1971 concert film. Covering the invaluable role of the great Leon Russell, veteran Dayton rockers Nick Mitchell and Jimmy Rogers bring decades of stage experience to the guitar and keys.
True to the spirit of the original tour, this show goes big — featuring a 10-piece choir led by Sharon Lane, Kat Givens, Khrys Blank, and Vicki Brown alongside a roster of talented local singers. And just like Cocker's famous lineup, the band rolls with dual kit drummers Josh Johnson and Steve Phelps, anchored by percussionist Erich Reith.
This is more than a tribute. It's a full-scale revival of one of rock's greatest live moments, performed by a community of musicians who live for this music.
He's gonna need a little help from his friends — and they showed up.
How to Go
Date: Friday, November 6, 2026 Venue: The Brightside, Dayton, OH Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 8:00 PM Tickets: $20 advance / $25 day of show *Reserved Tables: Available Ages: All ages welcome
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Local Event: Celebration of Joe Cocker's Mad Dogs & Englishmen

Celebration of Joe Cocker's Mad Dogs & Englishmen

Feelin' Alright! A Celebration of Joe Cocker's Mad Dogs & Englishmen
November 6, 2026 | The Brightside | Dayton, OH | All...

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