The Brightside Music & Event Venue

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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $2,600 for off-peak dates, and $2,900 for peak dates

Guest capacity

Up to 250 seated guests

About this venue

We are Carli & Hamilton Dixon, artists and business owners in downtown Dayton for nearly a decade, and residents of downtown for over two decades. The Brightside is located in the 905 E. Third Street building, which was 18,000 sq. ft. filled with abandoned clothes and trash when we purchased it. But over the last 10 years, we have worked to clean it out, restore all of its services, and renovate it to become Dayton's newest music & event venue. It has been a long and difficult road, so we are thrilled to be at this point in the story. We invite you to stop in and introduce yourself soon; we truly look forward to welcoming you!

Seated guest capacity

  • 50-250

Venue type

  • Industrial Spaces
  • Restaurants, Breweries
  • Urban Locations

Venue setting

  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
905 E 3rd St Ste B, Dayton, OH 45402

Our event spaces

Vodvil Ballroom

A venue for free spirits by free spirits.

The Vodvil Ballroom is available for 3 &6 hour rental increments on weekdays, 10 & 12 hour increments on weekends. Included in the ballroom rental is the Loft Suite + Brightside Bar, however you may rent these out separately if needed. Additional hours can be purchased.

Guest capacity

Up to 230 Seated

Up to 400 Standing

Square footage

7,500

Ideal for

Wedding reception

Included in this room:

BAR: Exclusive use of venue, access to free parking lot, stage and lighting, use of catering room, all bar tables and chairs. SUITE: Space includes outdoor deck, small stage, 2 bathrooms, shower, laundry and kitchenette. BALLROOM: use of both catering rooms, all ballroom chairs and tables + Loft Suite & Bar

Room cost

Saturday 12pm - 12am Jan 1 - Feb 28 $4,800. March 1 - Dec 31 $5,300

Vodvil Ballroom

A venue for free spirits by free spirits.

The Vodvil Ballroom is available for 3 &6 hour rental increments on weekdays, 10 & 12 hour increments on weekends. Included in the ballroom rental is the Loft Suite + Brightside Bar, however you may rent these out separately if needed. Additional hours can be purchased.

Guest capacity

Up to 230 Seated

Up to 400 Standing

Square footage

7,500

Ideal for

Wedding reception

Included in this room:

BAR: Exclusive use of venue, access to free parking lot, stage and lighting, use of catering room, all bar tables and chairs. SUITE: Space includes outdoor deck, small stage, 2 bathrooms, shower, laundry and kitchenette. BALLROOM: use of both catering rooms, all ballroom chairs and tables + Loft Suite & Bar

Room cost

Saturday 12pm - 12am Jan 1 - Feb 28 $4,800. March 1 - Dec 31 $5,300

Available services that can be provided by The Brightside Music & Event Venue

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Pet friendly
  • Set up
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Reviews

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  • Amazing venue!

    •Verified review
    •Julie•Aug 31

    We got married at the Brightside and it was our dream day! Carli, Sophie, Suzie, and the rest of the staff were so well-prepared, communicative, and helpful at all phases. Their pricing is very fair for the amount of labor they did for us. They are so much more flexible and accommodating than your typical venue. The space is beautiful, even without all the extras. They have tons of great photo spaces. I highly recommend The Brightside!

  • Everything you need for a wedding!

    •Verified review
    •Samantha W.•Sep 15, 2024

    The Brightside Music & Event Venue was the perfect backdrop for our wedding day. From the moment we first contacted them, the staff was incredibly organized, friendly, and knowledgeable, ensuring every detail was handled with care. The venue itself was simply stunning - it truly felt like the total package, providing a fun and vibrant atmosphere that our guests are still raving about. The Brightside team went above and beyond to make our wedding day the best it could possibly be, and we are so grateful for their hard work and commitment to making our vision a reality. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect venue to celebrate our marriage.

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