Free outdoor concerts all summer bring big sound to Dave Hall Plaza, from jazz to global grooves. Part of the national Levitt network and a fixture on local event calendars, it’s a quintessential community night out.
This is a great little venue located right downtown in Dayton. We went to see a performance of Macbeth and everything was great! I would imagine it would be perfect to watch any of their free concerts! Plenty of eating and drinking surrounding the Pavillion, so a lot to do!
Joshua Fecher
Google
Always a great time! Great volunteers and workers make this place special. They book amazing bands and it's free! You can even bring your own food and drinks! If you wanna smoke, it's only a 1 minute walk to the sidewalk. Restrooms are clean. Great vibe!
DaniB3
Google
They have free concerts all summer. The music is always amazing. You can bring alcohol but it's also very family friendly.
Omego Stafford
Google
A great day out. The kickoff of their summer music festival was excellent.
Melissa M
Google
A great venue for live music - bring a blanket and settle in for amazing bands!
Robert Aragon II
Google
Went to a free Thursday concert and it totally kicked A.
The free shows are byob too so it's truly an affordable event for anyone.
Great bands and tunes, well run, and free! Lawn clean and nice. Parking garage is free on Thurs too. Would def recommend.
Candace l
Google
It's always a great time there. However the last funk festival had a lot of cigarette/marijuana smoke in the crowd. Someone announced halfway through the concert for the smokers to go to the street but it was a little too late, nor did they stop smoking. It would be best if they announce it earlier and later as a reminder. Some people do have breathing issues.
Julie Ault
Google
I love this outdoor venue! Growing up in Dayton, I am three generations deep in this city and want to see it prosper. This is definitely one of our best kept “secrets”. It is an honor to have a Levitt Pavilon in our city. It pulls people together and instantly breaks down barriers through the global language of music. The Levitt team do an excellent job booking great bands and providing a stage for local talent to open the shows. It supports downtown business, supports the city and supports the community. As a bonus, nice clean bathrooms and concessions are wonderful!
Allyson B.
Yelp
First of all - shows are free!! Nice grass to sit on or you can bring a blanket or chairs. Plenty of restrooms for families, M or F. Also concessions, including some local beers.
Michael H.
Yelp
What a nice addition this is to our community.
I've been to 3 concerts there so far and really enjoyed them.
My picky gripes:
-billboard next to stage is too bright and distracts from stage.
-sound & lighting are weak
-nowhere near enough food available Food truck line way backed up. How about an ice cream truck? Italian ice guy was cool when he was here.
Ideas:
-Randomly offer coupons/deals to downtown businesses
-Offer package with hotel
-bike rack
-Chair rental like Fraze?
Rebecca M.
Yelp
I attended music and a show with a bunch of friends. It was super fun there! Plenty of grassy areas for blankets and chairs. Tables and chairs set up. The bathroom were clean and in good condition. A few vendors were set up too. The sound from the stage was greatly amplified!
Alexis P.
Yelp
I came for a free outdoor concert, and it was amazing. The music, the vendors, and everything was great. They have an awesome lineup of artists/bands this summer, and I am excited to come back for another.
Ellen I.
Yelp
You will have a great time at Levitt Dayton. FREE concerts Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 7 through October 7 and Sundays at 3. Bring a blanket or chair, your picnic basket including beverages (no glass) and have FUN!!!
Opening weekend was a blast!