Live music in Fairborn, OH

Put your music knowledge to the test in a lively take on bingo where songs stand in for numbers. Listen for the tunes, mark your card, and race to complete a line of five. Each round feels like a mini dance party, and winners earn prizes. Settle in by the RiverScape Café, which will be open with flatbreads, sides, desserts, and other refreshments available for purchase. Guests 21 and over can also purchase cocktails, wine, and beer through the Downtown Dayton DORA. Participation is free, but bingo sheets are limited, so arriving early is encouraged. Bring friends, sing along to the hits, and keep your marker ready.

An unforeseen medical issue has removed Bad Co. Legacy from the lineup, but the concert goes forward with a hometown spotlight. Visitor and The Boxcar Suite share a special Dayton double bill on the Levitt stage, delivering lively performances and songs while celebrating the local music scene. Admission is free. Bring chairs or blankets, pack favorite food and beverages, or choose dinner from on site food vendors. Part of the AES Rock/Pop Series. Support from AES Ohio, Meshco, Projects Unlimited & Wyse Family Foundation, Dayton Daily News, and HealthSprings helps make free live music possible for the community.

Team Tune Trivia brings a lively, team-based music challenge to Oregon Express, spotlighting chart classics, sing-along guilty pleasures, and nostalgic throwbacks. Participation is open to all ages and there is no cost to play. Teams can enjoy pizza and drinks while competing for bragging rights, with feel-good favorites keeping the energy high throughout.

American Legion Post 668 in Vandalia hosts an evening of food and live music with the acoustic duo His and Hers. Expect sing along favorites alongside lesser known tracks from a range of well known artists.

A welcoming music jam centered on string instruments invites people to participate or simply listen. Add your voice to the music, relax and enjoy the sound, or play a string instrument you bring alongside others.

This recurring Bike Night series at Buckeye Harley-Davidson brings riders and friends together with live local bands, vendor pop-ups, complimentary food and drinks, and raffles. Roll in on your bike, connect with fellow enthusiasts, and start the weekend in a relaxed atmosphere. The Dayton Buffalo Soldiers are volunteering throughout the season. Band and vendor applications are open on the event page, and the full music lineup will be announced.

A party centered on dancing.

An evening on the lawn brings soulful energy and New Orleans inspired grooves with J & The Causeways. Blending soul, rock, and R&B with the vibrant spirit of New Orleans, the group led by singer and keyboardist Jordan Anderson delivers commanding vocals, rich instrumentation, and heartfelt performances that encourage dancing, reflection, and shared celebration. Their debut album, Motions, explores compassion, transcendence, and togetherness, channeling the city’s unmistakable rhythm into soaring vocals and a lively stage presence. The night also features opener Yuppies as part of the Projects Unlimited & Wyse Family Foundation Gem Series. Pack a lawn chair or blanket, enjoy offerings from local food trucks, and take in a summer evening of music and community in downtown Dayton. Everyone is welcome on the lawn. Presented as part of the Montgomery County Funk/R&B Series, with support from Montgomery County, Meshco, Catapult Creative, and Projects Unlimited & Wyse Family Foundation that helps make free live music possible for the community.

TeamTuneTrivia brings a lively, family-friendly music quiz to Morts East - A Neighborhood Tavern. Expect throwback favorites alongside current hits as players try to recognize songs. Teams compete for prizes and bragging rights. Early arrival is recommended to secure a table.

Under the pavilion, the RiverScape Summer Music Series spotlights an Earth, Wind & Fire tribute featuring Let’s Groove Tonight. Expect an energetic salute to the group’s funk, soul, and R&B legacy, with tight harmonies, a driving rhythm section, and vivid horn lines. The performance leans into favorites like September, Boogie Wonderland, Shining Star, and Let’s Groove, with sound, costumes, and choreography closely modeled on the originals. This is a free outdoor concert. Guests may bring lawn chairs and enjoy sunset views along the Great Miami River. The RiverScape Café will be open with food and drinks, plus beer, wine, and cocktails for those 21 and older. The Summer Music Series is presented by AES Ohio, with support from the Jack W. & Sally D. Eichelberger Foundation and Enterprise Roofing.

SugRRocK Full Band performs on the open-air stage at Trail Town Brewing with an evening of live music spanning rock classics, blues, and songwriter favorites, plus original material. Trail Town Brewing offers house craft beer and a margarita from the tap, along with nonalcoholic drinks. Food options include nachos, burgers, and the fried brussels the venue is known for, with more items available.

An outdoor concert on the lawn spotlights a blend of country, rock, and Southern soul led by rising artist Cassidy Daniels. A North Carolina native now based in Nashville, she fuses country roots with rock energy and honest, soulful storytelling. Following a Top Three finish on the CBS/Paramount series The Road, she has continued to build momentum as both a performer and songwriter, appearing alongside Willie Nelson, Florida Georgia Line, and Billy Currington while shaping a sound that is bold and personal. Sam King & The Suspects open the evening as part of the Projects Unlimited & Wyse Family Foundation Gem Series. This event is part of Tim Tye’s Midnight Sky Country/Americana Series. Guests can settle in on the lawn with chairs or blankets, enjoy local food trucks, and take in a summer night of music and community in downtown Dayton. All are welcome on the lawn.

Until Rust gathers with friends for an evening at The PhoneBooth Lounge.

Dayton Gay Men’s Chorus welcomes new singing members through vocal auditions at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Singers of all experience levels are encouraged, including those who simply enjoy singing at home, as long as they can match pitch. The audition includes a brief meeting with artistic director Kathy Clark and a series of vocal exercises to assess voice quality, range, and overall aptitude. The upcoming season features the holiday program "Peace is the Word" and the Pride concert "I Want My DGMC: A Tribute to the Music Video Generation." Parking is available in the lot across from the church without paying the posted QR code, and interested singers are asked to register for an audition on the chorus website.

Settle into RiverScape MetroPark for an evening with Elle 'n' Mrrell, a Dayton indie singer songwriter duo that blends R&B, hip hop, jazz, and funk into a smooth, soulful sound. Find a comfortable spot by the RiverScape Café to enjoy food and drinks while the music creates a relaxed vibe. Take in the sunset over the river and try your hand at oversized lawn games. The RiverScape Café will have flatbreads, sides, desserts, and other refreshments available for purchase. Guests 21 and over can also purchase cocktails, wine, and beer as part of the Downtown Dayton DORA.

Step up to the mic for a karaoke party hosted by Limelight Entertainment. This family friendly gathering invites singers of all experience levels to belt out favorites in a lively setting filled with music and good vibes. Enjoy happy hour specials that include half off drafts and $2 off liquor while you take in the performances. Share the stage and let your voice shine.

Yellow Cab Tavern hosts a weekly karaoke night with MC Zane Gerlach. Entry is free, and a library of more than 60,000 songs offers plenty of favorites to choose from. If a track is not available, requests are welcomed and every effort is made to add it. Friends and families can team up or go solo at the mic and sing the songs they love.

Peach's Grill hosts a weekly open mic led by Kyleen Downes, offering a stage for musicians of any genre and experience level to share their songs. Happy Hour specials are available beforehand. Information about the artist schedule, performer registration, and recent open mic videos can be found online.