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About Canal Street Tavern

Canal Street Tavern, located at 308 E. First Street in downtown Dayton, is a storied venue known for intimate, high-quality live music. Though the brand evolved to Canal Public House in 2013 after the sale by founder Mick Montgomery, the space remains a cornerstone of Dayton’s music scene, hosting iconic acts such as Mary Chapin Carpenter, Los Lobos, Phish, Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, Buckwheat Zydeco, The Breeders, and Guided By Voices. The venue now sits within a broader Canal Public House experience, continuing the tradition of close-up performances in a renovated but character-rich setting.

If you’re planning a night of live music in downtown Dayton, this page provides practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby hotels and dining options to help you secure your tickets and plan your visit with ease.

Seating at Canal Street Tavern historically centers on an intimate listening-room layout, designed to deliver clear sightlines and exceptional acoustics within a compact venue. While branding has shifted since 2013, fans continue to enjoy the same intimate atmosphere. For nearby accommodations, consider AC Hotel by Marriott Dayton at 124 Madison St (opened March 13, 2023) or Fairfield Inn & Suites Dayton Downtown at 305 East Monument Ave, both offering convenient access to the venue. Downtown Dayton is served by the Greater Dayton RTA, with Wright Stop Plaza acting as a central transit hub and new routes announced in 2025 to improve service to the area. Parking is convenient with multiple downtown lots such as East Second & Jefferson Lot, Marsh & McLellan Lot, and Taylor Street Lot A/B, among others. We’ve got you covered with practical information to help you secure your seats and plan a smooth evening of live music.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 308 E. First Street, Dayton, OH 45402.
  • Capacity: 225-seat listening-room venue.
  • Venue type: intimate listening-room music venue.
  • Renamed to Canal Public House in 2013 after sale by founder Mick Montgomery; Canal Street Tavern branding effectively ended.
  • Notable acts hosted: Mary Chapin Carpenter, Los Lobos, Phish, Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, Buckwheat Zydeco, The Breeders, Guided By Voices.
  • Last Canal Street Tavern show: November 30, 2013; venue transitioned to Canal Public House afterward.
  • Parking: multiple nearby downtown lots (e.g., East Second & Jefferson Lot; Marsh & McLellan Lot; Taylor Street Lot A/B; etc).
  • Transit: Downtown Dayton served by Greater Dayton RTA; Wright Stop Plaza is a transit hub with routes serving the area (new routes announced in 2025).
  • Nearby hotels: AC Hotel by Marriott Dayton (124 Madison St; opened March 13, 2023) and Fairfield Inn & Suites Dayton Downtown (305 East Monument Ave).