Dec2Wed
Things to do in Dayton in December 2026
30 upcoming events. Dayton, OH, United States.
Updated October 30, 2026 · December 2026 listings
30 upcoming events
Dec3Thu
Sports
Wright State Raiders Women's Basketball vs. University of Detroit Mercy Womens Basketball
Thu, Dec 3 · 7:00 PM
Wright State University Nutter Center
Dec3Thu
Dec4Fri
Concerts
Gaither Homecoming Christmas: Bill Gaither & The Gaither Vocal Band
Fri, Dec 4 · 7:00 PM
Christian Life Center
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Dec4Fri
Dec4Fri
Dec4Fri
Plays & Musicals
A Christmas Story
Dec 4, 5, and 6, 2026
Schuster Performing Arts Center - Mathile Theatre
Dec6Sun
Sports
Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers at Dayton Flyers Womens Basketball
Sun, Dec 6 · 1:00 PM
University of Dayton Arena
Dec9Wed
Sports
Wright State Raiders Mens Basketball vs. Cornerstone University Golden Eagles Men's Basketball
Wed, Dec 9 · 7:00 PM
Wright State University Nutter Center
Dec11Fri
Dance
Dayton Ballet - The Nutcracker
Dec 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, and 20, 2026
Schuster Performing Arts Center - Mathile Theatre
Dec11Fri
Dec11Fri
Concerts
Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra presents The Nutcracker
Dec 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, and 20, 2026
Schuster PAC
Dec12Sat
Sports
Dayton Flyers Men's Basketball v. South Florida
Sat, Dec 12 · 7:00 PM
University of Dayton Arena
Dec13Sun
Sports
Delaware State Hornets at Dayton Flyers Womens Basketball
Sun, Dec 13 · 1:00 PM
University of Dayton Arena
Dec13Sun
Sports
Wright State Raiders Women's Basketball vs. Wilmington College Quakers Women's Basketball
Sun, Dec 13 · 2:00 PM
Wright State University Nutter Center
Dec15Tue
Sports
Wright State Raiders Women's Basketball vs. Canisius University Women's Basketball
Tue, Dec 15 · 11:00 AM
Wright State University Nutter Center
Dec15Tue
Dec16Wed
Sports
Wright State Raiders Mens Basketball vs. Stetson Hatters Mens Basketball
Wed, Dec 16 · 7:00 PM
Wright State University Nutter Center
Dec16Wed
Concerts
Handel's Messiah w/ Dayton Philharmonic Chamber Chorus Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra
Wed, Dec 16 · 7:30 PM
Schuster PAC
Dec16Wed
Concerts
Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra
Dec 16, 2026 and Jan 16, 20, 2027
Schuster Performing Arts Center - Mathile Theatre
Dec18Fri
Dec19Sat
Sports
Purdue Boilermakers at Dayton Flyers Womens Basketball
Sat, Dec 19 · 1:00 PM
University of Dayton Arena
Dec19Sat
Dec22Tue
Sports
Coppin State Lady Eagles at Dayton Flyers Womens Basketball
Tue, Dec 22 · 7:00 PM
University of Dayton Arena
Venues with the most dates in Dayton
- University of Dayton Arena38 events
- Wright State University Nutter Center35 events
- Schuster PAC20 events
- Funny Bone12 events
- Schuster Performing Arts Center - Mathile Theatre10 events
- Victoria Theatre4 events
- Day Air Ballpark4 events
- Welcome Stadium2 events
- Rinzler Student Sports Complex2 events
- Christian Life Center1 event
Things to do in Dayton in December 2026: frequently asked questions
Things to do in Dayton in December 2026: how many dates are coming up?
30 upcoming dates are listed; the next one is Deck the Diamond on November 13.
Things to do in Dayton in December 2026: which venues?
The dates on this page take place at University of Dayton Arena, Wright State University Nutter Center and Funny Bone, among others.