LGBTQ+ · Film festival · Dayton, Ohio
Out Here Dayton Film Fest
October 9-11, 2026 at The Neon
About Out Here Dayton Film Fest
A weekend festival of LGBTQIA+ films at The Neon movie theater in downtown Dayton. The organizers say they have brought LGBTQIA+ cinema to the Miami Valley for 21 years, and the 2026 edition includes an opening night party.
What to expect
Film festivals like this one screen features, documentaries and shorts by or about the community, often with filmmaker talks and panels after the screenings.
Out Here Dayton Film Fest has included film screenings and opening night party.
It is ticketed; see the official site for prices.
The next edition is October 9-11, 2026.
- Film screenings
- Opening night party
Where it happens
Out Here Dayton Film Fest is held at The Neon in Dayton, Ohio. It is one of 26 cultural festivals in Ohio on this calendar.
Other nearby festivals
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Questions about Out Here Dayton Film Fest
- When is Out Here Dayton Film Fest 2026?
- Out Here Dayton Film Fest is October 9-11, 2026, according to the organizer.
- Where is Out Here Dayton Film Fest held?
- Out Here Dayton Film Fest takes place at The Neon in Dayton, Ohio.
- Is Out Here Dayton Film Fest free?
- No. The organizer sells tickets or charges admission. Check the official site for prices.
- What happens at Out Here Dayton Film Fest?
- Events have included: film screenings, opening night party.
- Who organizes Out Here Dayton Film Fest?
- Out Here Dayton Film Fest is organized by Out Here Dayton. Their official site is outheredayton.org.
- What other cultural festivals are near Dayton?
- The closest others on this calendar are Dayton African American Cultural Festival in Dayton, OH (same city); Dayton Black Women's Film Festival in Dayton, OH (same city); Hispanic Heritage Festival and Parade in Dayton, OH (same city).
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