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Singer Amy Lee of Evanescence performs on a stage with red lighting.
Evanescence, Spiritbox & Nova Twins
Aug 1 • 6:30PM
Riverbend Music Center
Cincinnati, OH
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A male singer in a plaid shirt performs on stage with a band, lit by stage lights, as an audience watches.
Toadies & Vandoliers
May 29 • 8:00PM
Bogarts
Cincinnati, OH
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A male guitarist in an American flag shirt sings and plays a cream-colored electric guitar on stage with warm lighting.
Bilmuri
May 12 • 7:00PM
The Andrew J Brady ICON Music Center
Cincinnati, OH
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A woman with dark hair sings into a microphone on a stage lit by red and blue spotlights.
Violent Vira
May 21 • 8:00PM
Bogarts
Cincinnati, OH
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Afghan Whigs
Afghan Whigs
May 6 • 7:30PM
Bogarts
Cincinnati, OH
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Guitarist in leather jacket on stage with audience and festive lights.
Augustana & Phantom Planet
Jun 13 • 7:00PM
Bogarts
Cincinnati, OH
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Sammy Rae and The Friends & Melt
Sammy Rae and The Friends & Melt
Oct 27 • 7:00PM
Bogarts
Cincinnati, OH
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the black keys performing in paris with drummer playing colorful drums
The Black Keys
Aug 4 • 7:30PM
MegaCorp Pavilion
Newport, KY
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A band performs on stage, with a violinist in the center and two guitarists on either side.
Andrew Bird
Aug 4 • 8:00PM
Taft Theatre
Cincinnati, OH
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Dayton Alternative Schedule

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Apr 3
Fri • 6:30 PM
Fri
Apr 3
6:30 PM
Teenage Bottlerocket
Bogarts
Cincinnati, OH
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Apr 8
Wed • 7:00 PM
Wed
Apr 8
7:00 PM
Emo Orchestra & The Spill Canvas
Taft Theatre
Cincinnati, OH
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Apr 8
Wed • 8:00 PM
Wed
Apr 8
8:00 PM
Madison Cunningham
Anderson Theater At Cincinnati Memorial Hall
Cincinnati, OH
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Apr 9
Thu • 7:30 PM
Thu
Apr 9
7:30 PM
Soul Asylum
Ludlow Garage
Cincinnati, OH
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Apr 12
Sun • 7:30 PM
Sun
Apr 12
7:30 PM
Penny and Sparrow
Ludlow Garage
Cincinnati, OH
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Apr 14
Tue • 7:30 PM
Tue
Apr 14
7:30 PM
Lake Street Dive
MegaCorp Pavilion
Newport, KY
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Apr 17
Fri • 8:00 PM
Fri
Apr 17
8:00 PM
The Silos
Revival Room at The Southgate House Revival
Newport, KY
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Apr 18
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
Apr 18
8:00 PM
Dead Centric
Sanctuary at The Southgate House Revival
Newport, KY
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Apr 19
Sun • 7:30 PM
Sun
Apr 19
7:30 PM
Puscifer
Taft Theatre
Cincinnati, OH
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Apr 22
Wed • 7:00 PM
Wed
Apr 22
7:00 PM
Chuck Mead
Sanctuary at The Southgate House Revival
Newport, KY
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Apr 25
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
Apr 25
8:00 PM
Ethel Cain
MegaCorp Pavilion
Newport, KY
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Apr 26
Sun • 7:30 PM
Sun
Apr 26
7:30 PM
Dan Rodriguez
Revival Room at The Southgate House Revival
Newport, KY
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Apr 29
Wed • 8:00 PM
Wed
Apr 29
8:00 PM
The Toasters
Sanctuary at The Southgate House Revival
Newport, KY
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May 1
Fri • 8:00 PM
Fri
May 1
8:00 PM
Wes Parker
Revival Room at The Southgate House Revival
Newport, KY
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May 2
Sat • 6:30 PM
Sat
May 2
6:30 PM
Buckethead
Bogarts
Cincinnati, OH
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May 4
Mon • 7:00 PM
Mon
May 4
7:00 PM
The Lemon Twigs
Sanctuary at The Southgate House Revival
Newport, KY
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May 6
Wed • 7:30 PM
Wed
May 6
7:30 PM
Afghan Whigs
Bogarts
Cincinnati, OH
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May 6
Wed • 7:30 PM
Wed
May 6
7:30 PM
Shawn Mullins
Ludlow Garage
Cincinnati, OH
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May 6
Wed • 8:00 PM
Wed
May 6
8:00 PM
Yungblud
The Andrew J Brady ICON Music Center
Cincinnati, OH
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May 12
Tue • 7:00 PM
Tue
May 12
7:00 PM
Bilmuri
The Andrew J Brady ICON Music Center
Cincinnati, OH
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May 16
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
May 16
8:00 PM
Paul Thorn
Anderson Theater At Cincinnati Memorial Hall
Cincinnati, OH
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May 20
Wed • 7:00 PM
Wed
May 20
7:00 PM
Highly Suspect
Bogarts
Cincinnati, OH
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May 21
Thu • 8:00 PM
Thu
May 21
8:00 PM
Violent Vira
Bogarts
Cincinnati, OH
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May 24
Sun • 7:00 PM
Sun
May 24
7:00 PM
Between The Buried and Me
Bogarts
Cincinnati, OH
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May 29
Fri • 8:00 PM
Fri
May 29
8:00 PM
Toadies & Vandoliers
Bogarts
Cincinnati, OH
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Jun 4
Thu • 8:00 PM
Thu
Jun 4
8:00 PM
The Gringos
Revival Room at The Southgate House Revival
Newport, KY
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Jun 13
Sat • 7:00 PM
Sat
Jun 13
7:00 PM
Augustana & Phantom Planet
Bogarts
Cincinnati, OH
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Jun 13
Sat • 7:30 PM
Sat
Jun 13
7:30 PM
Hudson Freeman
Sanctuary at The Southgate House Revival
Newport, KY
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Jun 14
Sun • 7:30 PM
Sun
Jun 14
7:30 PM
Deer Tick
Ludlow Garage
Cincinnati, OH
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Jun 23
Tue • 7:00 PM
Tue
Jun 23
7:00 PM
Matt Maeson
Bogarts
Cincinnati, OH
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Jun 30
Tue • 8:00 PM
Tue
Jun 30
8:00 PM
Spoon & The Beths
MegaCorp Pavilion
Newport, KY
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Jul 14
Tue • 8:00 PM
Tue
Jul 14
8:00 PM
Death Cab for Cutie & Jay Som
MegaCorp Pavilion
Newport, KY
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Jul 16
Thu • 7:30 PM
Thu
Jul 16
7:30 PM
Sun Kil Moon
Ludlow Garage
Cincinnati, OH
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Jul 17
Fri • 7:00 PM
Fri
Jul 17
7:00 PM
Trampled by Turtles
The Rose Music Center at The Heights
Dayton, OH
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Jul 25
Sat • 7:00 PM
Sat
Jul 25
7:00 PM
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
The Rose Music Center at The Heights
Dayton, OH
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Aug 1
Sat • 6:30 PM
Sat
Aug 1
6:30 PM
Evanescence, Spiritbox & Nova Twins
Riverbend Music Center
Cincinnati, OH
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Aug 1
Sat • 9:00 PM
Sat
Aug 1
9:00 PM
Yonder Mountain String Band
Riverfront Live
Cincinnati, OH
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Aug 4
Tue • 7:30 PM
Tue
Aug 4
7:30 PM
The Black Keys
MegaCorp Pavilion
Newport, KY
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Aug 4
Tue • 8:00 PM
Tue
Aug 4
8:00 PM
Andrew Bird
Taft Theatre
Cincinnati, OH
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Aug 5
Wed • 8:00 PM
Wed
Aug 5
8:00 PM
For King and Country
Fraze Pavilion
Kettering, OH
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Aug 6
Thu • 8:00 PM
Thu
Aug 6
8:00 PM
Watchhouse
Taft Theatre
Cincinnati, OH
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Aug 8
Sat • 7:30 PM
Sat
Aug 8
7:30 PM
Tori Amos
Taft Theatre
Cincinnati, OH
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Aug 10
Mon • 6:45 PM
Mon
Aug 10
6:45 PM
Five Finger Death Punch, Cody Jinks & Eva Under Fire
Riverbend Music Center
Cincinnati, OH
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Aug 10
Mon • 7:00 PM
Mon
Aug 10
7:00 PM
Six Feet Under, Kataklysm & Wormhole
Madison Theater - Covington
Covington, KY
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Aug 12
Wed • 7:00 PM
Wed
Aug 12
7:00 PM
Simple Plan, Bowling For Soup & 3OH!3
The Andrew J Brady ICON Music Center
Cincinnati, OH
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Aug 14
Fri • 8:00 PM
Fri
Aug 14
8:00 PM
Courtney Barnett
MegaCorp Pavilion
Newport, KY
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Aug 20
Thu • 8:00 PM
Thu
Aug 20
8:00 PM
Lettuce
Riverfront Live
Cincinnati, OH
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Aug 22
Sat • 7:00 PM
Sat
Aug 22
7:00 PM
Peter Hook and The Light
Bogarts
Cincinnati, OH
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Sep 4
Fri • 6:30 PM
Fri
Sep 4
6:30 PM
O.A.R., Gavin DeGraw & KT Tunstall
The Andrew J Brady ICON Music Center
Cincinnati, OH
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Sep 30
Wed • 7:30 PM
Wed
Sep 30
7:30 PM
Bleachers
The Andrew J Brady ICON Music Center
Cincinnati, OH
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Oct 3
Sat • 7:30 PM
Sat
Oct 3
7:30 PM
Lotus Land - A Tribute to Rush
Ludlow Garage
Cincinnati, OH
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Oct 11
Sun • 8:00 PM
Sun
Oct 11
8:00 PM
Here Come The Mummies
Bogarts
Cincinnati, OH
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Oct 27
Tue • 7:00 PM
Tue
Oct 27
7:00 PM
Sammy Rae and The Friends & Melt
Bogarts
Cincinnati, OH
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Mar 21
Sun • 7:00 PM
Sun
Mar 21
7:00 PM
Public Image Ltd
Bogarts
Cincinnati, OH
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Find the Best Alternative Concerts in Dayton for 2026

Dayton is a hub for exciting live entertainment. We've analyzed our sales data to bring you the most popular alternative concerts so you can easily plan your next outing.

Top Alternative Concerts in Dayton This Weekend

Planning your weekend? There are 1 alternative concerts happening around Dayton this weekend! Here are the most popular alternative concerts happening in Dayton from Thursday to Sunday. Don't miss out on the action!

Event Name Date Venue Lowest Price
Teenage Bottlerocket Apr 3 Bogarts $40

Top 2026 Summer Alternative Concerts in Dayton

Summer is the perfect time for live events in Dayton! Check out this list of the top alternative concerts happening from May through September.

Event Name Date Venue Lowest Price
Afghan Whigs May 6 Bogarts $52
Bilmuri May 12 The Andrew J Brady ICON Music Center $110
Violent Vira May 21 Bogarts $56
Toadies & Vandoliers May 29 Bogarts $81
Augustana & Phantom Planet Jun 13 Bogarts $64
Evanescence, Spiritbox & Nova Twins Aug 1 Riverbend Music Center $64
The Black Keys Aug 4 MegaCorp Pavilion $80
Andrew Bird Aug 4 Taft Theatre $107
Simple Plan, Bowling For Soup & 3OH!3 Aug 12 The Andrew J Brady ICON Music Center $86
O.A.R., Gavin DeGraw & KT Tunstall Sep 4 The Andrew J Brady ICON Music Center $119

Cheap Things to Do in Dayton This Weekend (Under $100)

Looking for fun in Dayton that won't break the bank? You've come to the right place. This list features the best-selling alternative concerts this weekend with tickets under $100.

Event Name Date Venue Lowest Price
Teenage Bottlerocket Apr 3 Bogarts $40

Top Venues in Dayton, OH

riverbend music center
Riverbend Music Center
Cincinnati, OH
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procter & gamble hall at aronoff center
Procter & Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center
Cincinnati, OH
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an exterior picture of the heritage bank center from across the street during sunset
Heritage Bank Center
Cincinnati, OH
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a promotional venue picture of the schuster performing arts center taken from across the street during sunset
Winsupply Theatre At Schuster Performing Arts Center
Dayton, OH
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an exterior promotional venue picture of taft theatre during the day
Taft Theatre
Cincinnati, OH
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great american ball park in cincinnati ohio as seen from an aerial view during the day
Great American Ball Park
Cincinnati, OH
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Springer Auditorium At Cincinnati Music Hall
Cincinnati, OH
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EJ Nutter Center
Dayton, OH
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paycor stadium
Paycor Stadium
Cincinnati, OH
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the andrew j brady icon music center
The Andrew J Brady ICON Music Center
Cincinnati, OH
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