See a Movie at The Neon in Dayton

If you’re looking for a local movie theatre to see independent films in Dayton, you’ve come to the right place. The Neon is a movie theatre the offers great films, drinks, snacks, and a fantastic weekly patio party.

The Location

The Neon is conveniently located near the restaurants, bars, and shops of the Oregon District, which makes it beyond easy to plan a simple date night, friend date, or solo trip to the movies.

There’s a dedicated parking lot across the street from The Neon under the parking garage by Drake’s Gym. If that’s full, there is a parking garage next to The Neon. There’s also plenty of street parking all over downtown Dayton if you’re heading to the movies after doing some shopping or snacking.

The Experience

Seeing a movie at The Neon is the ideal moviegoing experience for a few reasons.

1. It’s smaller and more approachable than large movie theaters.
2. The prices are quite a bit lower for tickets and concessions.
3. They have a patio to sit and enjoy a drink before the show.
4. You can purchase tickets online and even pick your seats there, too.
5. It’s a chance to see movies that aren’t available at the bigger theaters.

I really can’t even begin to explain what a special place The Neon is – I always leave feeling more connected and more creative than when I walked in.

The Drinks and Snacks

In addition to movie theatre popcorn, The Neon offers a lot of great local items like Ghostlight cookies and Boston Stoker coffee and coffee drinks. They offer a selection of wine and craft beer, plus they make plenty of tasty, handcrafted non-alcoholic beverages, too.

The Movies

While The Neon is most known for screening independent films you can’t see anywhere else in Dayton, they also get some popular, more mainstream titles. They have also been screening so many special engagement showings of documentaries, kids movies, nostalgic or cult favorites, and more. Subscribe to their newsletter to stay up-to-date on what’s coming up. And make sure to get tickets in advance for their one-time events, so many of them sell out beforehand.

Want to see the films that will be the most Oscar-nominated? The Neon is definitely the place to prep all year for Oscar parties.

The Details

• Stay up-to-date with The Neon by subscribing to their weekly newsletter – it’s the best way to know what films are coming and any special screenings, director Q&As, charity events, etc. that are available.
• Keep an eye out for special events for Valentine’s Day, themed date nights, and more.
• Support The Neon by getting a membership. You get discounts and other perks when you do.
• On Mondays, The Neon screens movies with open captioning.
• On Fridays from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the summer, enjoy weekly patio parties featuring special guest hosts, music, and a food truck.
• Grab a drink to go – The Neon offers DORA drinks.

The Neon
130 E Fifth Street, Dayton, Ohio
(937) 222-7469
NeonMovies.com