The Brightside Ballroom
From 19th century factory to 21st century event space, The Brightside Ballroom is an industrial-chic space perfect for intimate gatherings to blow out bashes.
Built in 1890, The Brightside was originally a coal depot for the City of Dayton that later was home to factories and numerous businesses over the years. Our renovations highlight the building's industrial past with original exposed brick walls and vaulted open-beamed ceilings that create a modern, yet vintage vibe.
The understated ambiance of the space allows you to dress it up as little or as much as you’d like. It’s a blank canvas ready for you to add your own personal flair.
Because The Brightside is a music and event venue you benefit from some seriously awesome added perks!
Spacious Open Floor Plan - However you set up the Ballroom every guest has an unobstructed view of the fun.
Large Stage & Dance Floor - Our large elevated performance stage can be used for your ceremony, head table, or band/DJ and has a large dance floor ready for you to dance the night away.
Sound System - We’re serious audiophiles (someone obsessed with sound quality) around here. Our state-of-the-art sound system ensures that the acoustics in the Brightside Ballroom are ready for a top headliner or for your DJ to play the best Cha-Cha Slide you’ve ever heard. Some additional fees apply for bands.
Event Lighting - The Brightside is equipped with dimmable cafe lights in the ballroom ceiling, and uplights around the perimeter of the entire room with static color options available. We do also have lighting upgrades available that include the use of our four (4) mover lights, which can provide texture and moving lights throughout the room.
The perks don’t stop there either! Keep scrolling to see more.
Included with the Ballroom
26 - 5ft Round Wood Top Tables
230 - Wood Chairs
Black or Grey Drape (for the back of the stage)
Stage measuring 15’ deep x 38’ wide - can be used for your ceremony, head table, or Band/DJ
Chalkwall - we can help connect you with our favorite muralists or you can do your own artwork
2 - Large Restrooms for guests in the adjoining Vod-Vil Bar
1 - Chevron Wood Backdrop
Kitchenette Prep Area for Caterers
Easy access to the Patio - great for food trucks or enjoying the night air
Fully air-conditioned and climate-controlled spaces
UV-C Ultraviolet Lights connected to our HVAC system in the ballroom. UV-C light kills 99% of allergens, bacteria, mold, and viruses like the flu, colds, and Coronavirus.
Bistro String Lights in Ceiling and Dimmable Silver Chandeliers.
Event Lighting - LED Uplights & Flood Lighting for Head Table
Capacity: 230 seated or 350 standing/cocktail style
Ballroom Upgrades Available
Additional Lighting - Want to feel like you’re at a concert? We can bring in our lighting tech to add ‘Movers’ (lights that move throughout the ballroom) and specialty color washes.
Sound system - Select the DJ/Band of your choice while still having access to our state-of-the-art sound system! Our in-house engineers will show your DJ where and how to access the system. For bands, we include our own audio & lighting techs.
Steinway Concert Grand Piano on Stage - There is an additional charge to use it, which covers the cost to have it professionally tuned. It usually costs around $200.
Room Flip - Additional fees may apply
Gallery By: Planning: Blush + Bloom Weddings | Ceiling Swag, Chandelier, Stage Backdrop: Unlimited Events | Floral: Sherwood Florist | Tablescape Rentals: Kosins Tents & Events | Specialty Rentals & Lounge Grouping: Queen City Vignette | Stationery: J Char Designs | Cake & Cupcakes: Twist Cupcakery | Lighting: Sound Monika | Mural: Tiffany Clark Art | Images: Flourish&Co
Can’t get enough? Tour more of The Brightside
The Brightside has a green side too! Check out our patio and outdoor spaces.
Enjoy your very own private bar - a fun spot to enjoy cocktails and conversation.
This light and airy loft is a bonus space for wedding ceremonies, photos, and more!
The Brightside is truly a special place in Dayton. We had our wedding there in July, after postponing due to Covid. When planning, we knew we wanted to be downtown and the Brightside is in a perfect location. Carli and Hamilton, the owners, were so accommodating to us during our decision to postpone and throughout the entire planning process, all the way to our big day.
All the improvements they have made are phenomenal (the loft, the bride/groom suites, the parking lot, the gardens, the patio). The day of our wedding turned out beautiful and the pictures don’t even do it justice! Our friends and family were in awe of the space and are still talking about it.
We feel so lucky to have had our big day at the Brightside, a space that supports local vendors and talent, and we love coming to other events here. So glad we have this space in our community in Dayton!
— Allison & Caleb