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Music & Concerts

Music has been an integral part of the Dayton Art Institute since the museum’s early years and continues to be prominently featured. The Jazz & Beyond series presents some of the best local and regional jazz performers in the Shaw Gothic Cloister. In addition, regular performances are held throughout the year on the historic Skinner pipe organ in the Mimi and Stuart Rose Auditorium. The Dayton Art Institute also partners with other arts organizations, such as the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, University of Dayton and WYSO to present other concerts.

Jazz & Beyond

Enjoy the best in live music, performed on select Thursday evenings at the beautiful Dayton Art Institute! Cash bar available for beverages.

Doors open at 5 p.m. and all concerts run from 5:30–7:30 p.m. in the Shaw Gothic Cloister.

 

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Skinner Pipe Organ Performances

Hear the museum’s restored Skinner pipe organ and see the beautifully renovated Mimi and Stuart Rose Auditorium! Matt Dierking from the Dayton Chapter of the American Guild of Organists and other area organists present informal performances on select Sundays at 2 pm

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Upcoming Concerts

February 2026

Skinner Pipe Organ Concert

Hear the museum’s restored Skinner pipe organ and see the beautifully renovated Mimi and Stuart Rose Auditorium. Matt Dierking from the Dayton Chapter of the American Guild of Organists will perform on the 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. (unless otherwise noted). ...
08 Feb
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Jazz and Beyond: crabswithoutlegs

Join us on Thursday, February 12, as the Jazz & Beyond series presents crabswithoutlegs! crabswithoutlegs is an acclaimed 10-piece indie neo-soul-fusion band hailing from Dayton and Columbus, Ohio. Renowned for their infectious lyrics and captivating grooves, they have achieved remarkable success in local music competitions. A crabswithoutlegs show features a medley of funk, neo-soul, hip-hop & jazz-fusion, and includes energetic solos, deep pocket grooves, funky & danceable rhythms, symphonic-like horn arrangements and an entrancingly captivating ambiance. ...
12 Feb
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Skinner Pipe Organ Concert

Hear the museum’s restored Skinner pipe organ and see the beautifully renovated Mimi and Stuart Rose Auditorium. Matt Dierking from the Dayton Chapter of the American Guild of Organists will perform on the 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. (unless otherwise noted). ...
15 Feb
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
March 2026

Jazz and Beyond: The Danny Davis Jr. Project

Join us on Thursday, March 12, as the Jazz & Beyond series presents The Danny Davis Jr. Project! The Danny Davis Jr Project is a smooth contemporary jazz ensemble blending the rich rhythms of Jazz, World and Latin music. Known for their soulful melodies and vibrant fusion sound, they bring an energetic yet sophisticated vibe to every performance. ...
12 Mar
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Skinner Pipe Organ Concert

Hear the museum’s restored Skinner pipe organ and see the beautifully renovated Mimi and Stuart Rose Auditorium. Matt Dierking from the Dayton Chapter of the American Guild of Organists will perform on the 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. (unless otherwise noted). ...
22 Mar
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Skinner Pipe Organ Concert

Hear the museum’s restored Skinner pipe organ and see the beautifully renovated Mimi and Stuart Rose Auditorium. Matt Dierking from the Dayton Chapter of the American Guild of Organists will perform on the 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. (unless otherwise noted). ...
29 Mar
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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