# Live Shows in Defiance | Performances, Musicals & Acts

- **Subtitle**: Find live performances in Defiance — musicals, variety shows, dance and stage acts. Browse upcoming shows by date and venue and book tickets.
- **Category**: Performances
- **Type**: format

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For the lover of all things art there is a lot to catch; performing arts, musicals and theater events in [CITY] are all set to keep you entertained. There are these amazing and unforgettable performances in [CITY] that will keep you hooked for days long. This is your guide to the [CITY] show listings and all the top-rated performances so you never miss out on top-rated events. Explore the best of Broadway shows, plays and performances with us and book your tickets already.

## Performances Events in Defiance

- **Event Name**: Battle of the Bands
  - **Description**: Local musicians are the heart and soul of a community’s entertainment scene, and the best of Northwest Ohio will hit the stage to battle it out on Saturday, August 15th, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the 1918 Football Field located at 629 Arabella Street. Bat
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 15 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Aug 15 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/defiance/battle-of-the-bands/200029766900628
  - **Venue**: 629 Arabella St, Defiance, OH 43512-2856, United States
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, sports, festivals, football
- **Event Name**: Hotel California at Defiance Auditorium
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/defiance/hotel-california-at-defiance-auditorium/2400030502814820
  - **Venue**: Defiance Auditorium
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- **Event Name**: Eagles Tribute w/Motown Eagles
  - **Description**: We perform the iconic hits of the Eagles, with that Motown power and polish only from Detroit.About this EventMotown Eagles, Detroit’s Eagles tribute band, performs the iconic hits of the Eagles, with such attention to de
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Sep 26 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/defiance/eagles-tribute-w-motown-eagles/100001987921575947
  - **Venue**: The Crick Entertainment Center
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  - **Price**: USD 55 to 162
  - **Categories**: fitness, Entertainment, Music, performances
- **Event Name**: Journey Tribute with New Frontiers
  - **Description**: Five Journey Tribute members have recreated the great rock history legend.About this EventTake a trip down memory lane with New Frontiers. Specializing in delivering the ultimate Journey experience, this talented group of
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Oct 03 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/defiance/journey-tribute-with-new-frontiers/100001988319750899
  - **Venue**: The Crick Entertainment Center
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  - **Price**: USD 55 to 162
  - **Categories**: fitness, Entertainment, Music
- **Event Name**: Wastin' Neon @ Defiance Amvets
  - **Description**: We are bringing the full circus to the Defiance Amvets for a party 8/15!!!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 23
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 15 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Aug 15 2026 at 11:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/defiance/wastin-neon-defiance-amvets/200030517848408
  - **Venue**: Amvets Post 1991
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  - **Categories**: parties, entertainment
- **Event Name**: David Anthony: Live Magic & Comedy Hypnosis Show
  - **Description**: Mind-blowing magic. Hilarious comedy hypnosis. One unforgettable night with international entertainer David Anthony!About this EventGet ready for an unforgettable night with international award-winning entertainer
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Thu Sep 03 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu Sep 03 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/defiance/david-anthony-live-magic-and-comedy-hypnosis-show/100001992843017110
  - **Venue**: Tinora Performing Arts Center
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  - **Price**: USD 29 to 39
  - **Categories**: fitness, comedy
- **Event Name**: Encore! A Cabaret Auditions
  - **Description**: Encore! A Cabaret is a student-produced musical theatre showcase featuring Defiance College students and community performers; and after a wildly successful debut, we’re just getting started. What began as a fundraiser to reignite the performing arts at D
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 14
  - **Date**: Fri Sep 04 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri Sep 04 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/defiance/encore-a-cabaret-auditions/200030257142158
  - **Venue**: 701 N. Clinton St., Defiance, OH 43512, Defiance, OH
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  - **Categories**: performances, art, entertainment, live-music, theatre, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: REO Speedwagon Tribute w/ Detroit Speedwagon
  - **Description**: A tribute to one of the greatest classic rock bands from the 70s and 80s - REO Speedwagon!About this EventJust as with the original REO band, Detroit Speedwagon consists of some of the top talented musicians in the Midwes
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 12 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Sep 12 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/defiance/reo-speedwagon-tribute-w-detroit-speedwagon/100001994583688505
  - **Venue**: The Crick Entertainment Center
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  - **Price**: USD 55 to 162
  - **Categories**: fitness, Entertainment, Music, performances
- **Event Name**: The Polar Express for $1
  - **Description**: All aboard! Phoenix Theatres is proud to bring back our annual $1 showings of The Polar Express, starting December 11th! Gather the whole family for this magical holiday tradition on the big screen in 100% heated reclining seats. Don’t miss your chance to
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 133
  - **Date**: Fri Dec 11 2026 at 10:00 am – Wed Dec 16 2026 at 02:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/defiance/the-polar-express-for-$1/200030533678030
  - **Venue**: 1500 North Clinton Street Suite , Defiance, OH, United States, Ohio 43512
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre, holiday
- **Event Name**: Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute with Proud Mary
  - **Description**: AMERICA'S GREATEST CCR TRIBUTE BAND! PLAYING CCR'S GREATEST HITS AND A FEW B SIDES.About this EventAMERICA'S GREATEST CCR TRIBUTE BAND! PLAYING CCR'S GREATEST HITS AND A FEW B SIDES.Each table reservation comes wit
  - **Date**: Sat Dec 12 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Dec 12 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/defiance/creedence-clearwater-revival-tribute-with-proud-mary/100001988319449999
  - **Venue**: The Crick Entertainment Center
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  - **Price**: USD 55 to 162
  - **Categories**: fitness, Entertainment, Music

## Trending Events in Defiance

- **Event Name**: DEFI the Skies: An Evening of Lights + Wonder
  - **Description**: Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary with the City of Defiance during an unforgettable evening of family fun, community spirit, and a spectacular 250th Drone Show lighting up the night sky!

Event Highlights:

✨ 250th Drone Show
🎵 Live Music
🌭 FREE Hot D
  - **Venue**: Kingsbury Park Defiance, Ohio
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- **Event Name**: Boogie Fever
  - **Description**: Get your dancing shoes on for Boogie Fever! Enjoy top 70s disco hits and a fully costumed, high-energy stage show that will get you moving.About this EventHey everybody, put on your dancin’ shoes! It’s time for the Disco
  - **Venue**: Kingsbury Park
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- **Event Name**: Christmas Candlelight Walks - Tickets go on sale Sept. 9
  - **Description**: TICKETS GO ON SALE SEPT. 9

Step back in time this holiday season during The Historic Daniel Boone Home’s annual Christmas Candlelight Walks. The historic village comes alive as guests experience different holiday traditions reminiscent of life in the ear
  - **Venue**: 1868 Highway F, Defiance, MO, United States, Missouri 63341
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- **Event Name**: Battle of the Bands
  - **Description**: Local musicians are the heart and soul of a community’s entertainment scene, and the best of Northwest Ohio will hit the stage to battle it out on Saturday, August 15th, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the 1918 Football Field located at 629 Arabella Street. Bat
  - **Venue**: 629 Arabella St, Defiance, OH 43512-2856, United States
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- **Event Name**: Thirsty Thursday 5K - October
  - **Description**: Thirsty Thursdays are back! Sponsored by Good News Brewing and Fleet Feet St. Louis. We'll once again be hosting another series of timed 5K pub runs so we can enjoy two of our favorite activities: running and beer! We are adding some new features to the e
  - **Venue**: Good News Brewing Company (Defiance)
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- **Event Name**: Foreigner & Boston Tribute with American Foreigner & More Than A Feeling
  - **Description**: Playing the hits from two of your favorite bands!About this EventAmerican Foreigner comes together in Ohio from many different backgrounds, and aims to recreate the music of Foreigner with respect to integrity and authent
  - **Venue**: The Crick Entertainment Center
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- **Event Name**: Heart Tribute w/Heart Brigade
  - **Description**: Covering the beloved music of the legendary band, Heart, we are fronted by our own duo of lady rockers.About this EventCovering the beloved music of the legendary band, Heart, we are fronted by our own duo of lady rockers
  - **Venue**: The Crick Entertainment Center
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- **Event Name**: 3rd Annual Tee Up for a Cure Golf Outing
  - **Description**: Join us on Monday, September 21st for the 3rd annual Tee Up for a Cure golf outing to benefit Conquer Childhood Cancer Now/Tiana’s Wish presented by Grube, Inc.!
 
Thanks to your incredible support and generosity over the past few years, we've been able t
  - **Venue**: Eagle Rock Golf Club
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- **Event Name**: Dashing through Defiance - 1 mile | 5k | 10k
  - **Description**: Dashing through Defiance - 1 mile | 5k | 10k
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2026
Good News Brewing, Defiance, Missouri

Jingle all the way through our Dashing Through Defiance Run in conjunction with the 16th annual Defiance Christmas Festival!

Lace up your sneak
  - **Venue**: Good News Brewing Company (Defiance)
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Performances events in Defiance?
  - **A:** Battle of the Bands (Sat Aug 15 2026 at 06:00 pm at 629 Arabella St, Defiance, OH 43512-2856, United States), Hotel California at Defiance Auditorium (Sat Sep 19 2026 at Defiance Auditorium), Eagles Tribute w/Motown Eagles (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Crick Entertainment Center), Journey Tribute with New Frontiers (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Crick Entertainment Center), Wastin' Neon @ Defiance Amvets (Sat Aug 15 2026 at 07:00 pm at Amvets Post 1991).
- **Q**: What Performances events are happening in Defiance today August 15, 2026?
  - **A:** Battle of the Bands (Sat Aug 15 2026 at 06:00 pm at 629 Arabella St, Defiance, OH 43512-2856, United States), Wastin' Neon @ Defiance Amvets (Sat Aug 15 2026 at 07:00 pm at Amvets Post 1991).
- **Q**: What Performances events are happening in Defiance this weekend August 14–16, 2026?
  - **A:** Battle of the Bands (Sat Aug 15 2026 at 06:00 pm at 629 Arabella St, Defiance, OH 43512-2856, United States), Wastin' Neon @ Defiance Amvets (Sat Aug 15 2026 at 07:00 pm at Amvets Post 1991).
- **Q**: What Performances events are happening in Defiance in August 2026?
  - **A:** Battle of the Bands (Sat Aug 15 2026 at 06:00 pm at 629 Arabella St, Defiance, OH 43512-2856, United States), Wastin' Neon @ Defiance Amvets (Sat Aug 15 2026 at 07:00 pm at Amvets Post 1991).
- **Q**: How can I find Performances events in Defiance?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Performances events in Defiance on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Performances events in Defiance?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Performances events in Defiance?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Performances events in Defiance include 629 Arabella St, Defiance, OH 43512-2856, United States, Defiance Auditorium, The Crick Entertainment Center.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Performances events in Defiance?
  - **A:** Prices for Performances events in Defiance range from USD 29 to USD 162. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Performances events in Defiance?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Performances events in Defiance include Defiance Rib Fest, Vivid Events, 4KD Crick Brewery.
- **Q**: Are there any online Performances events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Performances events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Performances events in Defiance?
  - **A:** Follow the Performances category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Performances events are listed in Defiance.

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