Dayton Live elevates a thriving downtown experience as the primary host and presenter for performing arts in the region.
Located in the heart of downtown Dayton, it is one of the city’s premier not-for-profit arts organizations. Dayton Live presents more than 300 performances for all ages and interests each year, including touring Broadway, comedians, concerts, films, and family shows. We operate and maintain the Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, Victoria Theatre, the PNC Arts Annex, and Metropolitan Arts Center (home of The Loft Theatre) for the benefit of the community and the arts organizations that use them. It also own and operate The Arts Garage.
This vibrant arts district, located in the blocks between First and Second Streets and Main and Ludlow Streets, is frequented by many artists and arts organizations.