Building community through music

The Levitt Pavilion in Dayton is part of a national network of changemakers and nonprofits dedicated to strengthening the social fabric of communities in America through free, live music in outdoor public spaces. Levitt music series are presented by a range of organizations, with Levitt Dayton managed, programmed, and supported by the nonprofit Friends of Levitt Dayton. Presenting high-caliber talent and a broad array of music genres and cultural programming, Levitt venues and music series locations are welcoming, inclusive destinations where people of all ages and backgrounds come together. In 2026, the Levitt Family Foundation is supporting over 900 free concerts in 90+ towns and cities across the country, bringing joy to over a million people. In addition to supporting free concerts, the Foundation is dedicated to advancing vibrant music ecosystems through partnerships, field-building initiatives, and research.