🎸 DAYTON BATTLE OF THE BANDS 2026 KICKS OFF!
Week 1: Alternative & Rock Night
Thursday, January 15, 2026 | The Brightside
We’re opening the 2026 season with an electrifying lineup of original, local Alternative & Rock bands, featuring:
🔥 ACE SLITE
🍒 CHERRY YUM YUM
🌑 OBSCURED
🧦 SOCKS
Never heard of these bands? That’s the magic! DBOTB is all about discovering new music and supporting emerging talent. Every in-person ticket buyer gets one vote to help choose the winner. 🤘
🏆 The winning band from this round secures a spot in the Dayton Battle of the Bands Finale — plus additional prizes!
📅 Event Details:
📍 The Brightside (905 E 3rd St, Dayton)
🕡 Doors: 6:30pm
🎵 Show: 7:15pm – 9:45pm
🏅 Winner Announced: approx. 10:15pm
👉 Please arrive on time so you don’t miss any of the performances!
🎟 Tickets: $10 advance / $15 at the door
LINK:
https://tickets.venuepilot.com/e/dayton-battle-of-the-bands-week-1-alternative-rock-2026-01-15-the-brightside-music-event-venue-dayton-703897
Advance tickets strongly recommended.
NEW! Series Passes now available — buy all 6 weeks and get into the Finale FREE! Get yours here:
https://tickets.venuepilot.com/e/dayton-battle-of-the-bands-series-pass-2026-01-15-the-brightside-music-event-venue-dayton-a1afc4
Your ticket purchase helps cover production costs and prizes. Thank you for supporting original Dayton music!
🔎 Important Notes:
📩 Didn’t receive your ticket email? Check your Spam/Junk folder. If you see the charge on your card, you’re on the list.
👧🧒 All ages welcome! Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
🚗 Free parking on both sides of the building.
🚫 No backpacks, no outside beverages, and no weapons allowed.
🍽 No food truck is currently planned, but outside food is allowed (within reason). We highly recommend ordering from Tony & Pete's, down the street on 3rd St.
🪑 General Admission. Seating is not guaranteed, though we do our best to accommodate everyone.
🍹 Full bar available, including NA options. No outside drinks permitted.
❌ Tickets are non-refundable. Can’t make it? Transfer them to a friend or consider your purchase a donation to supporting new, original music in Dayton.
🌨 Weather Note: If roads are unsafe, a reschedule date will be announced.
See you at Week 1 as we launch another unforgettable season of local music discovery! 🎶🔥
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