FESTIVALS & SIGNATURE EVENTS

While there are dozens of great events happening downtown every day, there are also some big, not-to-be-missed events that we look forward to every year.

Downtown Dayton is home to many of the region’s best cultural and music festivals, fun celebrations, and other large-scale events that draw crowds from all over and showcase all that our city has to offer.

From seasonal events like the Summer in the City lineup and the Dayton Holiday Festival to cultural celebrations, live music festivals and more, you won’t want to miss these perennial favorites as you rediscover downtown Dayton.

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ART IN THE CITY

August 6
(937) 224-1518

Celebrate downtown’s rich collection of visual and performing arts and kick off a juried art show featuring local artists at the free Art in the City event! Find art filling the streets throughout downtown Dayton at dozens of locations, featuring more than 300 local artists. Enjoy live performances and art demonstrations. Leave your own creative mark with fun hands-on projects and activities. Browse a special artisan market, and visit pop-up art galleries placed in downtown businesses as part of a special two-week juried art show. More info at the event website. Presented by the Downtown Dayton Partnership as part of the AES Ohio Summer in the City.