The Brightside Music & Event Venue

01/31/2025

01/30/2025

Our newest newsletter is out! We've got updates on Dayton Battle of the Bands, Silent Disco, exclusive live music shows, and Valentine's weekend events! Get the scoop here 👇

Dayton Battle of the Bands: Hip-Hop Thursday, January 30th

01/30/2025

Thank you to Girl About Dayton for this lovely write up about Galentine's Day ideas - and including Dayton Dinner Theater's Barbie "Galentines" Movie Party in this fantastic list!! 💞

When it comes to celebrating your favorite ladies, Dayton has plenty of great Galentine’s Day ... Read More

01/30/2025

We are so excited to welcome back Project Blackbird to our stage!!

Excited to be returning to the USA.
Playing at Young Ethel’s, WaR3house 3, The Brightside Music & Event Venue, Robert's Westside, The Zoo Bar, Lost Lake, Fat Cat LV, Kulak's Woodshed
Ticket details to follow shortly.

"Wherever there is music/there is hope"

01/30/2025

The Brightside's Venue Open Houses are the perfect time to get some major wedding planning done...all while being inspired and and making a fun planning date with your fiancé, family, and friends.

🌟Tuesday, February 5, 2025 from 5:30pm - 8:00pm.🌟

Come tour The Brightside for the first time or revisit and soak in our spaces. There will be inspirational decor, you can meet with vendors, and be able to try out your centerpieces and linens on our tables with linens by Prime Time Party and Event Rental, and check some major planning “To Do’s’” off your list!

Don't forget that Valentine's Day is this month and this is the perfect time to plan a Galentine's activity with your bridesmaids or make a special wedding planning date night. With food, cocktails, and entertainment, it will be a fun night out for everyone!

Get your 🌟FREE🌟 tickets today at www.thebrightsideweddings.com/open-houses

01/29/2025

Who will we see at Scythian at The Brightside?!

🚨SHOW ALERT🚨
📍The Brightside, Dayton, OH
🗓️ Friday, March 7, 2025

Are YOU ready to party like never before with Scythian at The Brightside? 🎻 This is not just a concert—it’s a celebration of 21 years of music, memories, and mayhem, and we’re bringing the energy to Dayton!

Last time we came through Ohio, it was pure madness—but this time, we’re raising the bar. Do YOU have what it takes to keep up? 👀 Oh, and don’t forget our VIP Meet & Greet (it ALWAYS sells out!)—get your tickets now before it’s too late!

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🎟️ LINK BELOW FOR TICKETS 🎟️
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https://www.eventbrite.com/e/scythian-friday-march-7th-at-the-brightside-in-dayton-tickets-952833609977?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Let’s make this a night to remember, Dayton! Who’s in?! 🙌🎶
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01/29/2025

Sending birthday love to our teammate ; you deserved all the sunshine today woman! The whole Brightside crew is grateful for you ❤️❤️❤️

01/28/2025

Don’t mind us...we’re just living the suite life over here!

The Upside Loft features two dressing suites equipped with everything you need to make getting ready for your big day comfortable and easy.

And, here’s a little secret. Since we’re part wedding venue and performance venue our dressing suites serve two purposes. They also act as green rooms for entertainers. We joking refer to the loft as Brightside Band Camp because it also features a small kitchen, laundry, showers, and pull out beds for the shows that need a break from time on the road.

We take care of our couples and artists. 🖤

Learn more about booking your wedding or show at TheBrightsideDayton.com.

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01/28/2025

Thank you to Dayton.com & Tom Gilliam Photography for these great photos from Dayton Dinner Theater's "Princess Bride" movie party on Sunday!

The Dayton Dinner Theater hosted The Princess Bride Movie Party at The Brightside Music & Event Venue in downtown Dayton on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025.

01/28/2025

Who loves crabswithoutlegs? 🙋 We are so excited to welcome them back on Saturday, February 8th with Dairy Family (Columbus). If you're a music fan, this is a "don't miss" show! All ages welcome! Get tickets at thebrightsidedayton.com

01/28/2025

The Return of "The Pack" is the shows coming up that we're most excited about! K.Carter has assembled this fantastic crew for a very special, and swanky hip-hop evening. Join us Feb 23rd in our VodVil Bar. Tickets & info at thebrightsidedayton.com

01/26/2025

🐾🖤🐾Pawsitively happy that it's mom and dad's wedding day!

Including your fur baby in your wedding day plans is always a sweet touch!

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01/26/2025

Making Valentine's plans? We've got a couple great events, whether you're celebrating with that someone special or friends!

On Friday, February 14th - we'll be hosting the amazing soul group Joslyn & The Sweet Compression 💞 They are so good! This show starts at 9pm, so it's an after-dinner treat!

On Sunday, February 16th - we're partnering with Dayton Dinner Theater to host a Barbie "Galentines" Movie Party! This is a FUN event with themed food, drink, trivia, music - and costumes! Wear your favorite pink and join us for a special evening.

Get tickets & info at thebrightsidedayton.com

01/25/2025

Trending for 2025 is mismatched wedding attire, and we're loving it! It adds so much personality and makes life easier on your wedding party. 🖤

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01/24/2025

SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT!! We’re excited to share that You vs Yesterday will be rockin' our Ballroom this spring! 🤘 They're back and better than ever. PLUS, we'll have some exciting band jumping on this bill (to be announced soon!)

HOW TO GO?
Friday, April 11, 2025
The Brightside 905 E 3rd St, Dayton
Doors open 7pm
Show starts 7:30pm
All ages welcome!
Tickets $15 advance / $20 at the door
Get your ticket here:
https://tickets.venuepilot.com/e/you-vs-yesterday-2025-04-11-the-brightside-music-event-venue-dayton-7e3b94

01/24/2025

So good!

01/23/2025

😍 Slow your scroll...

Can we take a moment to enjoy this once in a lifetime snippet of time!?!?!

The joy and love is off the charts! Recessional photos are some of our favorites because of the pure joy!

You might think owning a venue is about brick and mortar type stuff (which it is), BUT it's 1,000% also about being apart of nanoseconds of your story. We're all about it!

We certainly don't fit the cookie-cutter mold of event spaces. From concerts and performances to yoga retreats and weddings so many amazing connections and memories have been made. The memories we create are why we are here.⁠
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Our goal is simple - to bring people together in the celebration of love, art and community...and have a good time while doing it!⁠
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After all, we are the venue for free spirits by free spirits.🖤⁠
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If this feels right to you...TheBrightsideWeddings.com is your home.

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01/23/2025

This time of year can feel pretty tough for lots of reasons, and loneliness has been declared an epidemic. If you're looking for new friends and connections - we're experimenting with a Speed Friend Networking event at The Brightside! Join us on March 12, 2025 with host Zac Pitts!

We'd love for you to join us! Sign up and register here:
https://www.thebrightsidedayton.com/event-details/speed-friend-networking?fbclid=IwY2xjawH_SK9leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHWPzQI3GIvcCcaIPLpEsx740jeVg2C4G_hpnzoHAeSL1qR-ojtwzWYvXwA_aem_3LHqTfTpvtL-rnCpFQjn9A

Looking to meet new friends? Join us for this event where you can connect with other people looking for friends too!