Wheelchair-accessible car park
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Fraze Pavilion in Dayton
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Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, US
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Phone: +1 937-296-3300
Site: http://www.fraze.com/
Site: http://www.fraze.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:Closed
- Wednesday:1–6PM
- Thursday:1–6PM
- Friday:10AM–6PM
- Saturday:10AM–6PM
- Sunday:Closed
Comments (199)
A beautiful park. Family friendly. Great concert venue.
The Fraze is the worst outdoor venue in the Dayton area, despite the misleading reviews from old folks who probably go to 1 concert a year. The Fraze is situated behind, and at the mercy of, a retirement community. Do you want to be yelled at for dancing? The Fraze is for you. Do you want to be surrounded by the elderly and children at a concert? The Fraze is for you. Do you want to go to a show where they stop selling all concessions right when the headliner takes the stage? The Fraze is for you. Do you want to go to a concert for all the reasons that people want to go to concerts? The Fraze is definitely NOT for you. Save your money for a venue where youll be free to have a good time.
First time going to a concert there. Loved the venue! Beautiful park-like setting. Free parking is awesome!
Row in front of me...heads blocked my view. At Riverbend I am accustomed to a sharper incline towards the stage and therefore I can see over heads. The Fraze is much prettier than Riverbend.
First time there, but it will not be my last. I was there to see Morrissey and Interpol, a once in lifetime concert. Let me say despite the unusual heat, the concert was amazing! The venue was just as amazing, along with all the employees there. I could give you a good guess after about a half hour as to how many venues I have been to in my life. But instantly tell you that this was the best most intimate, friendly, perfect place to enjoy a concert. One person in our group needed handicapped parking. When I pulled up to a parking attendant to explain the situation. She wanted to know where our seats were, to park us as close as possible. To say the that she knew what she was doing. We were parked less than 300 feet from our seats. We had amazing seats, but even the worst seat would have been good one. Hopefully if this review doesnt do it justice these pictures will.
Travis Tritt put on a fantastic concert last night. Thanks to the Fraze for a great time & the free water was greatly appreciated.
All seats were good. Free Parking. Easy access. Love this place.
Was so excited to see a show here. Paid $370.00 for two tickets in the second row on the left side. I wasnt able to see the show. I bought the tickets through the Fraze website and they didnt say it would be a blocked view. I asked if I could stand in the isle to see the show, so did others in my section, very forcefully we were told to go back to our seats- no exceptions. The security there is insane. I saw a man get removed from the show in the front row for jumping too much, the security guard told him to stop, he didnt, got mouthy and was removed by police. If we moved 10 inches from our seat they told us to stay in our seat. NOT A PLACE TO SEE A ROCK SHOW. They seriously need to review the manner of politeness to patrons. Customers were treated terribly. I got to about 3 shows a month - never seen anything like this... Below are my $370.00 seats. If youre going, just get lawn seats.
Awesome venue not a bad seat. 1st time there really nice relaxing atmosphere. Security check make sure youre good, gotta empty pockets, 1 sealed bottle of water. Great place.
Went to Art on the Commons at the Fraze.So many wonderful ,talented people selling their wares.I especially like wood,then ceramic or pottery items.Found some really unique wooden (made from old found trees) bird houses ,feeders, fairy garden decor and ornaments all made from old trees.The weather was great and the crowd was large.There were also 4-5 food trucks.If you like art in many forms,I suggest you go to next years Art on the Commons, the venue is beautiful.
I havent been here in probably 20 years since I lived in Dayton. I am in Dayton this weekend visiting friends. The place looks great.
An amazing place to see a performance. The food and alcohol offerings are fantastic. Acoustics are like no other in the area. Had a great time seeing Roger Daltry!!!
Let me tell you about Mary. Mary is awesome, she works for the Fraze ticketing and when I accidently purchased tickets twice for a show, she really worked with me to get it straightened out. (Etix would not help me. When I called them, they told me too bad.) Etix did not send me a confirmation for the 1st purchase and it did not show on my credit card. I thought I did not purchase them, So bought them again.FYI if you do not get an email confirmation- Call Etix because they messed up.
This is a very nice and intimate venue. The $5 Fridays is a blast.
The Kenny G concert was awesome. We had to leave before concert started because of thunderstorm & lightening. We had best seat because right in front of stage and mic. His band rocked too. All the Fraze employees were so kind and gave great customer service. Sorry some of my pics are mixed with Kenny G concert. Not sure why other concerts are included on this post.
Hadnt been in a few years. Security checkpoint was well organized. Getting in and out quickly.
Great music pavilion!! Drinks dont take forever to get either!! Im from southern Perry County Ohio and came to see Daughtry and was glad I did!!
Had a great time. Crowded but controlled... staff is helpful and nice.
Its clean but so many of little restrictions... No umbrellas, no baby strollers, no purses of a certain size, be aware of the restrictions and leave your car with whatever you supposed to have so you dont have a problem getting in. Which leads to the to point out coming to whatever festival early. Because the lines are worse than kings island and they always seem to run out of all that is needed in less time.
Beautiful area to walk around. Great venue to see a show. Not a bad seat in the venue!
This place is pretty awesome. When you go to a concert here its like being in a big outdoor party. The only thing Id say is you should pay the extra to get decent tickets because if youre sitting on the lawn or terrace then you wont see a thing unless you stand up the entire concert and not everyone can do that.
First time going. Really a nice Venue. Its outdoors. Rain or shine. Lawn seeting and bleachers also. Pretty gorgeous there.
Great for a leisurely stroller, dog walk, or exercise routine. Beautiful park. Playgrounds adjacent just east.
Food was delicious and service was great. Unfortunately, the bathroom was filthy and the stench was nauseating. I will never return to this restaurant again.
Was there for the Ringo Starr show and it was amazing. We had great seats in orchestra A the stage pillar in the way was kind of a bummer, but it wasnt too bad. Staff was also excellent. Great experience.
Beautiful evening for a great show. Plenty of restrooms and reasonable concessions.
Love this venue, great local spot with lots of summer shows. Great for Pokémon go.
We really enjoyed our experience at this venue. Workers were incredibly nice, there was plenty of free parking (even past doors open time), and there really wasnt a bad seat in the house. We sat in orchestra A 22-24 with completely unobstructed views the entire time. Sound was good and not too loud, we could actually hear the performers and not just the amazing instrumentals. The bathrooms were actually some of the best for an outdoor venue. We would definitely come to Fraze for another concert (we traveled from Columbus).
A nice pavilion that hosts a variety of events. There is parking near by, but it is usually a 5-10 minutes walk to the event. Its also takes a long time to get out of the parking lots afterwards due to traffic congestion.
Recently saw Get the Led Out here and it was a great show. The on site facilities and grounds are very nice and well maintained. Parking can be a bit tricky, usually you have a short walk from one of the local school lots, but its a nice neighborhood in the surrounding area. When there arent shows the ground are essentially a park with some nice water features and benches to relax.
First time at this venue . surprised it pulls decent names but it does if you look . dont expect drinks tho they do serve beer/wine .. (ok one awning offered margheritas but it was mostly a sugar bomb of sour mix with ice and a (grenadine, schnapps, triple sec ..?) light liquor .. theres also another drink with coconut rum .. but no hard liquor and they are mainly sugar-y mixes ..) the parking is easy and quite close .. no headaches like with other places.. I am used to larger venues like miami where you can get lost .. hah . but this place was not large at all .. mostly a medium size but bought great seats at the very front (2nd row) and the size makes it a much more .. (almost intimate .. ?) setting .. I hav to advise that all of this venue is outdoors so the weather will affect your experience .. but summertime provided beautiful skies and lovely breezes .. just perfect . the layout is gorgeous and the water, fountains, and landscaping make the main Fraze entrance aesthetically pleasing .. saw Little Big Town and liked the lineup more than I thought .. got up close with two performers .. but overall .. even tho its not a mondo-sized superDome, I was impressed because it was more than some other medium-sized locations Iv vern to .. maybe Ohio just takes more pride .. not sure .. for what it is .. its an easy 5 stars .
Great location and setting, will definitely try to make it back for other shows.
Loved the concert and all performances! This is a great venue!
Beautiful facility and staff was wonderful! Our large group came to see Hairball 7/22 and LOVED the show. The band was entertaining and simply great performers. Sure hope to see them back at Fraze!!
Great place to go catch a show. Big enough to draw smaller but known artist, but still comfortable and not too huge and Hassel of a large venue.
Amazing concerts! My first Willie Nelson concert was great
Great venue for music groups. Saw the Happy Together Group (60s) and was a beautiful evening. Very clean, Great workers and good foot.
This was one of the best outdoor venues I have been to. Dayton has a great thing in Fraze Pavilion. We went to see the band OAR on a Tuesday night — we drive up from Cincinnati and were pleasantly surprised by the cleanliness and appearance of Fraze. Food and beer tents, a beautiful fountain, and best of all, not a bad seat anywhere to watch the show.
Wow, Dayton is so nice! I didnt even know this pavilion existed until today but as usual theres always surprises here!
Great venue for concerts. The outdoor amphitheater and smaller size allow for some great summer fun. I have seen many shows here and its always a memorable evening. If you have never been its worth checking out.
We like the Fraze and attend events there regularly. Very nice facility with a great staff; mostly volunteers. Why 1-star? Attended the Tusk concert last night; full house for the 8 - 10 PM concert. The craft beer booth closed before 8:50. Amazing.
We went for the artist and not the venue. Its never been my favorite since they built this place and didnt think people might need a place to park that isnt at a nearby church, school, or side street. They have good weather they have a nice walkable park like setting for a pleasant experience. In the past the seating in the pit area has been fine, and weve seen a handful of shows there. Tonight it was as though theyd tried to cram an extra couple of rows in there, perhaps taking a lesson from a discount airline making it nearly impossible for someone to step out to use the restroom if need be (it was at a minimum tonight, and I didnt personally have to crawl over anyone). Yes, seats sold = revenue, but at the expense of the guest experience Id have to question it. There are nicer venues in the area, so we can all hope our favorite artists book at those.
Wonderful place for outdoor concert or summer festival. Went today for the Kickin Chicken Festival. Had a blast. If you go for a festival bring your own chairs because if you sit in their chairs you have to stay on concrete and may be in sun. If you bring your own chair you can sit in the grass in the shade. No backpacks and no large purses or bags allowed. Purses must be smaller than 12 x 12 and they will look in it. Best choice is to stick with a small crossbody. A definite place to visit for a good concert. Just remember if it is scheduled to rain you may get wet. Enjoy!
Great outdoor venue for concerts. Lawn seating is a good value.
Fraze is the best concert venue for 100s of miles. Not a bad seat in the house. Concessions are priced reasonably. Staff makes sure your safe. Id literally watch paint dry here and it would be an enjoyable evening.
Great spot for a concert. Intimate and not a bad seat.
New experience for us. Couldnt find the parking lots so we parked on the street. We were 3rd row from the stage and was excited until we learned that the seats are tiny and there is not room to move. Be better off removing the tiny chairs.Show was great!!!
Really nice event, but it was super crowded. We were only able to get to one wing spot because it was so hot and the lines were so long at every wing stand. This was the chicken wing festival. I would go again but be prepared to do a lot of waiting and figure out which wing spot u really want to try youll probably only make it through one line. They move fast but still about 30 -60 min wait.
Nice and very big place. Perfect concert location 👌 Very clean and beautiful.
I have attended several events at the fraze. It is a well maintained location. There are always plenty of mostly helpful staff. There are regulations on what you can bring in. Dont bring a lawn chair for lawn seating they wont allow them. Bring a blanket. Large bags are not allowed. Parking is available but might require a short walk through a nice quiet neighborhood. Food is expensive. There are sound regulations in the neighbourhood so concerts have less volume and cant go as late as some places.When I have gone to shows and concerts it has always been top of the line. The cheaper lawn seat are good. Some of the more expensive seating on the sides have worse views.There are food festivals here as well. Always fun.Last visit was to see The Kings of Chaos concert. Sponsored by Cassanos Pizza and WTUE. We picked up free tickets. It had rained and it was very wet. There was a really good opening band. I didnt catch their name but from the crowd response the have quite a local following.Then Cassanos gave away a corvette.Then the Kings hit the stage. Members of Ratt , GnR, Megadeth, Skid Row, John Cougar, Foreigner, and Dee Snider from Twisted Sister. They played all their hits and some outstanding covers. Brought Down The House. Best Fraze show ever.
Great place to walk or enjoy a quiet space.
Not a bad seat in the house. Love it here!
I’ve been to the Fraze several times. When I’ve gotten tickets for the seats close to the stage I felt cramped. I have a issue with anxiety and any time I’ve sat in those seats I always had to move back to the bleachers if there was a open spot. I will say that the last time I was there the bleachers had backs in them which I appreciated. So if you have a issue with being in tight spots don’t pay the extra for being close just pay for the lawn or the bleachers.The staff was nice and helpful anytimeI’ve been there and I also appreciate the large restrooms that you don’t see a lot at Venus like that.
The Fraze Pavilion is an awesome concert venue. There is not a bad seat in the entire place, including the terrace (bleacher) seats in the back the bleachers in the back do have backs which is nice. Food and beer prices are pretty typical for venues. Most beer in 2021 is canned instead of draught. Concerts sound good and usually have big names and good Friday concert deals for $5. Buy your tickets in person at the Fraze Fan Fare to avoid paying service fees.
Love the opportunity to sit by the fountain and listen for free!
Great venue, really enjoyed Steve Martin and Martin Short
Always a great time. The $5 concerts cant be beat and Unckle Kracker did not disappoint! Love the atmosphere of the Fraze with the fountains. Staff friendly, restrooms clean, and plentiful. I keep returning, they must be doing something right.
Great venue. Foreigner still rocks even if no one on stage was an original member of the band. The show rocked from start to finish. It was very true to the real foreigner I saw in 1981.
Best venue ever! The worst seats in the house are still fantastic and the quality and variety of artists coming through are superior. Try it. Youll be hooked!
This was our first visit to this venue we are from Michigan and 4 1/2 hours it was well worth the drive not a bad seat in the house and very clean Vince Gill put on a great show will be back
Great place to see a concert!Just remember, its all outside.
The car show they had for labor day was awesome!
Excellent facility with trees and fountain and walk ways. I only wish the band could play on the larger stage...seats and lawn more comfortable than setup temporary seating.
The Was an EXCELLENT place to see a concert. Pop Evil opening for Shinedown. My wifes very first concert and am so glad she enjoyed it. Cant wait to go there again, and definitely cant wait to see Shinedown again
Came to see Uncle Kracker for 5$ and it was totally worth it. Very nice venue with back bleachers, a lawn area and up front seating so theres plenty of room! The consession is a bit pricy though, so it loses a star for that. Nice overall!!
Its was my first concert there and it was great there was free parking really close ,there wasnt a bad seat in the house and Pop Evil and Shinedown put on a hell of a show definitely want to go back to see other bands play
Great small venue terrible parking oversale on tickets makes for a very crowded experience and vendor pricing is atrocious. $4 for small bottle water $4 for small red Gatorade with no ice cups just whats in the bottle and they take the lids . Just saying the middle of summer its easy to get dehydrated unless you want to spend a small fortune. Inexpensive generic bottle water should not be the same price as soda or Gatorade and tap water should be offered for free . No re-entry no restrooms 50/50 rude / pleasant staff . Unless its someone your a really big fan of and dont mind close contact while paying out big stadium pricing you can just skip it.
We attended the Black Violin performance. Awesome place for concerts! Doesnt seem to be a bad seat in the house and there was access to concessions.
Beautiful venue with friendly staff and good sight lines from the lawn.
Well managed outdoor entertainment venue. I’ve enjoyed a lot of fun summer concerts here. Rain or shine. This summer sprinkle didn’t scare me away.
Great venue! When the weather cooperates the concerts and festivals are a blast!
Had a great time at the Bacon Fest the Band was fantastic Pandora Effect ❤🥓
They have an amazing outdoor concert hall thats got a lot of outdoor space. The area around the concert hall is so beautiful. The staff does an excellent job keeping it looking gorgeous.
Boyz 2 Men sounded great. But they only played for a little over an hour. Bought$150 seats for 2 but couldnt see a thing because people wouldnt sit down. Will never buy seats on lower level again. Disappointed
Really neat place. Loved seeing Earth, Wind, and Fire there.
Such a great experience and we are thankful for our safe post covid convert. Hairball was awesome! Costume changes were quick and unbelievable. Excellent sound!!!
Interpol and Morrissey concert was amazing. Great venue.
First time concert goer at Fraze... had 8th row tickets, and due to stage being only a few feet above the ground, it was really hard to see the artists perform because the audience blocked the view. Seats and rows were so close together, literally could not move, and it was uncomfortable. Id recommend getting a seat in the second sections from stage which are staggered in elevation.
Been a few years since I was there last & just like alwaysGreat Show. Staff was courteous, grounds were kept clean & just an all around good time with friends & family!😁
We had a great time seeing all of the old cars!!
I have to say Ive been to hundreds of concerts in my life but when I went and seen Shinedown the other night at this place it was the greatest place Ive ever seen a concert what a wonderful place what a beautiful place and I just want to thank you for having that place It was wonderful I would always go see a concert there what a wonderful place I had a great time I had a wonderful time It was awesome
Incredible venue! Not a bad seat in the house! All of the workers and staff are very friendly and helpful. As a musician, the technical staff there are absolutely incredible and sooooo very easy to work with! Other pavilions may pop up here and there, but this one has always been right on the money! Awesome job, Fraze!
Beautiful venue with great acoustics. They can be very strict rules wise so be sure to read what you can and cannot bring in ahead of time! Parking is easy and all around. Concessions can be a bit steep but no more than most concert venues.
Really fun! It plays music and its all lit up at Christmas time! :) Im going to move around this place soon. If you are looking to do the same, beware that you may be able to hear music late. They have a nice walking place tho. My mom works over here so we also got some snacks. Come here! Maybe well meet!
My first time at the Fraze. I am handicap I wish that there was a restroom closer to the front. I had to hold it it the end of the concert. I cant get up steps to well and down and up the walkway.
Our favorite venue for concerts. Have been here many times. Staff are great. Park setting is awesome.
Lots of great shows with great prices
Saw Joe Bonnamassa there,, small venue but great!
Beautiful venue! Really enjoyed it. The surrounding park is magnificent.
Nice park to just sit and relax.
Its beautiful,the water fountains and the walk way just beautiful!! Trace Adkins was great and looks alot better in person Love his music!!
Great location for live music. Had two seats in row CC. Seats 1 and 2.
Great venue to enjoy live music!
Great place to see a show!
Nice neighborhood venue for shows local and national.
I just love the Fraze. We usually attend Jazz concerts a couple times a year. It is about an hour and 15 min from my house in Cincinnati, so not too bad...The venue is very comfortable and the sound is great!!It is worth the trip
Nice outdoor venue. Prices have crept up lately but always good bands, good sound. Beer and wine is available, idk whats up with all the reserved seats for general admission shows fun atmosphere!
Hands down my favorite venue for concerts!Large enough to attract big name performers, yet small enough that every seat has a good view and not that far away.The grounds are beautiful and make you feel like you’re in the little cozy place. They had three FREE concerts for their 25th Anniversary just to give back!Grand Funk were one of the free performances we seen.You must check this place out! You will be back! Easy access before and after. It always brings a smile to my face every time I visit!
Great concert/event venue
Staff was great nice place to see a show
Beautiful venue for a concert.
Great concert venue. Small and intimate. Similar setup to Riverbed, but much smaller.
I have have gone to this place before and it was a nice friendly environment. Yes they had the typical restrictions (no umbrellas, strollers, cools, no outside food/drink, weapons). Which I am fine with. But now they are like the military Hawking you down. There is new bad restrictions that are ridiculous. I have a diaper bag for my kids and three people had to check it to verify there was diapers in it and they had to put a band around it. They are passing around their clear bags for 5 dollars. I believe they should be free to ticket holders. And they are about the same size as my bag. I even measured it when we left. We bought a 6 pack of unopened water they said since you have 4 people you have to take 2 out. Probably so we have to buy their expensive water bottles and their outrageous food. But the band Disco Inferno was amazing and hippie cool!!!
The seats in the middle front couple have more walk room between rows! I had to climb on my seat 3x to let people pass because there wasnt room.
Great venue to watch a concert. Easy, nearby parking, and theres not a bad seat in the house.
Absolutely a fantastic venue for a concert! Beautiful setting and great sound! Not too large, either!
The Fraze is a beautiful outdoor venue with plenty of seating, stadium, bleachers, and lawn. Parking availability may be an issue, depending on your ability to walk. Although the staff accomodate handicap patrons as much as possible, there is no parking specifically for wheelchair vans. There is easy access to the pavilion by folks who have physical difficulties.A previous review posted comparing the security folks to the SS. Really?!? I dont know what issue the reviewer may have had with a security staff member, but if a patron follows the rules, I cannot imagine there would be a problem.There is a lot of vendors selling food, drink, and merchandise. Well managed.The restrooms are close to the amphitheater, clean, easily accessible, and in working order.
I had an absolute blast on Tuesday seeing I Love the 90s here! I loved that there were plenty of restroom stalls so I was able to run to the bathroom quickly and get back before I missed a whole song. Its open and comfortable. Drinks were quite high but I guess thats to be expected at all venues these days. I spent $22 on 3 margaritas and a bottle of water. I didnt mind spending a bit more since it was such an awesome place. I definitely plan to return.
Always a nice place to see a show. Theres hardly a bad seat in the place. Really the only issue can be the line for the restroom, since there is only one.
Arrived 1/2 hour before opening to ensure good parking and seats, since we had unassigned terrace seats for a Tony Bennett concert. Very handicapped accessible, nice size venue with very nice acoustics. We were the first in line, probably because it had just stopped raining. My mother has poor hearing and eyesight, but she was able to enjoy this. But theyre very serious about the maximum bag size. 12 x 12 x 6 is pretty small, and the bag is what they measure, not what you can squeeze it down to.
This was our first visit to The Fraze and I doubt it will be our last. A wonderful venue for a variety of things and certainly excellent for concerts. Food and drink readily available and reasonably priced for venues such as this one. Two things to be wary of, however. There is no roof over any of the seats so hot sun or rain could be an issue. Secondly, some seats close to the stage have partially obstructed views and are immediately in front of the bands speakers. Prices for those seats are the same as center stage seats, so beware. I wasnt. One other thing; the ushers, ticket-takers, etc. could not have been more friendly or helpful. They were a pleasure to be with.
Great Place for concerts, and fellowship with friends.
Great family and fun environment!! Bacon fest was delicious!! Bacon Fest 2018
Awesome place to see a concert. We drove 3 hours to go there. It was well worth it.
Nice park like area. It is an outdoor event place for concerts. They have a lawn area as well as bleachers I. The back and regular stadium seating towards the front. They also have a concession area for your typical drinks and food. Overall had a great time!
We enjoy watching concerts here, fun for date or family night. Prices are always reasonable, we will continue coning.
Went for the chicken wing festival. This is a nice venue for this type of activity. It has some seating, but bring your own chairs. Good set up to walk around to different vendors and eat while listening to the live music.
Great atmosphere, great a acoustics. They have lawn, orchestra and pit seating. The latter two have actual assigned seats. However, none of the seating is covered by an overhang.FYI no purses bigger than 12x12x6 are allowed to be brought into the venue. This became an issue for my date.
Nice small little venue. Reba was great, went with my family. Employees were rude. Wife and I were sitting on a concrete area and were told we must move, and the employee said I know its a great little spot and all but you cannot sit there! Told him we were just waiting for family and he didnt care. Then we go to find our seats and since this venue is tiny there werent any areas to stand in the lawn with our group. So we were on the edge of the grass half on sidewalk half in grass and got yelled at again and told we had to move. Water was $4, yet so was a bottle of Gatorade. Ill probably never come back here. Overall we had a good time at the show and with our relatives but def not my favorite venue.
Beautiful small venue that brings in some top acts. Great place to bring a picnic to enjoy with the family in the park and then see the show. Parking is restricted to certain areas and can be difficult at popular shows.
I love this place. Ive been here many a times to see not only rock concerts, but jazz concerts too 😊
A great place to see a show. The venue is small enough to provide intimacy to allow you to really enjoy the act, whereas many stadiums and ampitheaters are too large to get that theater feel. This venue is located smack dab in the midst of a residential neighborhood with no on site parking. Street parking and school lots are the best options. You might have to walk a ways if you dont arrive early. Surprisingly traffic after the show drained out pretty quickly.
Outdoor theatre, beautiful place for an open air concert. Seats 4500, with assigned seating, and lawn seating. Really not a bad seat in the place. You cant bring many things inside, but we were able to sneak some bottled water in. Beer, cocktails, food, whatever, sold inside. Real nice place!
Nice open air concert venue. Seats are comfortable and sound is good. Concessions are somewhat more limited than at a larger location, but adequate. Concerts go on rain or shine, according to the web site, so dress for the weather.
Great venue! Ive been there many times and there isnt a bad seat in the place. This year though I took my son to see The Menus and Weird Al. He loved it as well.
Nice small venue with good name talent. Seating is ampitheatre style and my only complaint is its not quite steep enough so if you are behind a taller person views can be challenging. Im 62 and was sitting/standing behind a guy who was probably 64 maybe 65 and I had a hard time seeing and I know the gal behind me had trouble seeing because of my height.
Ive seen Jim Gaffigan perform stand-up, and Ive seen the The Menus cover band, twice. The staff is always kind and courteous. Outside of the Fraze Pavilion, there is a beautiful park with a fishable pond. I would recommend checking out local events here!
Come early to get a good seat if you have general admission and to find parking. Parking is real hard to find and you might have to walk a bit. The venue is amazing not a bad seat in the house and the sound was amazing! Great place to see a show
Nice place to relax and enjoy the evening with great music.
Best place to listen to music. Can only wish we had a place closer to home but I love coming to Kettering. I feel Im at a concert amidst friends. There fun to talk to we all have a love for good music
Beautiful venue. Smoke free. The staff were very friendly and helpful, which has not always been my experience with concert venues. Due to the layout, its very hard to get less than satisfactory seats.
Unfortunately, there were several preventable unpleasantries that occurred. Having limited mobility, there were only certain areas to accommodate me. Concert goers in the lawn area were neither polite nor willing to sit so that I may also enjoy the performance. Despite having called in advance to find out if I could bring a bottle of water and being told I could, this changed 15 minutes later. Smoking rules were not enforced. Fortunately, I do not have issues with strobes as there were plenty of them and no warning published. The park itself is lovely; sadly, my visit was not.
Great small venue; even the lawn seats have good views.
Unorganized and disrespectful. We went to the Diana Ross concert on Saturday. We had lawn tickets. When we entered the venue we were told we could stand anywhere in the lawn area. They said we didn’t have to sit if we didn’t want to. We stood on the concrete right behind the lawn,(just barely off the grass); Security staff told us to move onto the grass, which is fine; however there were other people standing on the concrete all around us that were not asked to move. Then later on in the concert we were asked to sit bc people behind us couldn’t see. Almost Everyone on the lawn was standing and we were the only ones asked to sit. It rained all night and we didn’t want to ruin our clothes; so we opted to stand and moved yet again. This is the first time at a concert venue where I saw that the rules didn’t seem to apply to some people and I felt genuinely disrespected! Fraze Pavilion’s review dropped from a 5 to a 3. I enjoyed the concert, but the security people were rude and chose who they wanted to follow their “rules.”
A great place to have a concert. The 4horns concert was amazing. Im from Indiana and I have never experienced this kind of atmosphere. The people were very nice. Kettering, Ohio YOU Guys Rock!
Unless you get seats up front then youll be exposed to the elements especially the sun until sunset. Theres no parking lot other than area businesses and a church lot. The sound system is great.
Went here 8-4-18 REBA .Very nice venue, friendly staff. Easy to get in and out of. Food and drink prices are fair. The seating is a bit tight, always bumping the people beside you. Overall a great experience, we look foward to future visits.
We recently went there for the tree lighting, light show, and free carriage rides. Lots of fun lights for the kids to look at. However its a tell and long line for got cocoa, we decided to stand in line for the carriages instead. Not worth it. We stood in line for over an hour and then the folks running the show told the lady 50 of us they couldnt get is on in the time they rented the carriages.I have been here for Bacon Fest in the past, they do a great job hosting festivals for a small to mid-sized City.
The Menus are always a fun night.
Last night at a concert my aunt had a medical emergency. She had a very low blood sugar and passed out. The medical staff, security guards and a Dr on site quickly came to help and were very patient and kind to us.I go to the Fraze quite a bit and am always pleased by the way things are ran and how friendly the staff are. Last night they were over the top great! I just wanted to post a review and thank everyone involved for their kindness, and professional handling of a serious medical emergency. Thank you!
Dont bother to arrive early if you are using handicap seating area. As always, its at the very back of each seating area. If sitting in the grass area, sit in the middle or your view will be blocked by the stragglers walking to their seats as the concert begins.
Easily the worst place you could go to see a show. How can an outdoor venue have sectional seating? Also, just sitting I have witnessed multiple people kicked out for dancing.. If creating a no fun atmosphere was what they were aiming for I would give them 5/5. It’s an embarrassment to call this a music venue.
Saw Jim Gaffigan live. We had assigned seating, although some seating is general admission in grassy area may require bringing your own seating or blankets, etc.. Quick and efficient security checks. Many gates opened to have smaller and faster lines. It is very clean (including restrooms) and has smiling and helpful staff! Excellent venue!
Wonderful performance area. Great seats in orchestra and fantastic sound system. Be aware if it rains no umbrellas are allowed and no bags over 12 inches.
Beautiful venue. Although the people who work there are a little like drill sergeants. I understand keeping things under control but all the rules and regulations are a bit overboard sometimes. Also, be prepared to miss a large portion of the show waiting in the concession lines. Not Unusual to stand in line for half an hour to 45 minutes. I dont understand why they dont add a few beer trucks. The long lines are frustrating after youve paid good money to see a band.
Something was not operating properly with the sound system we were told, nevertheless the patrons of the nights venue had to stand out in line in the hot Sun on one of the hottest days of the year. Made the crowd a little less responsive to the performers. Crowd began to get a little unruly. It feel that situation could have handled differently
Great outdoor entertainment space. Be advised that the only covered seating is the first 2 or 3 rows from the stage. We were about 6 or 7 rows back and although the seats were described as covered when purchasing tickets online, there was no cover at all.
Not the biggest concert venue but every seat is a decent one because of the smaller size. Theres always a series of concerts in the summer with an assortment of music genres, cover bands, and several popular acts. The summer also brings some weekend festivals to the area.
Always a great venue for summer time concerts or vendor events. Even if you dont have tickets the whole area is a great, safe place to walk around with your family and listen to the music and take advantage of great weather.
Great venue! Awesome concert with Sheryl Crow tonight!
Saw Shinedown and Pop Evil here and loved it! Its a beautiful venue and a good time!!!
I loved this place! Small and super clean! Real restrooms! Its in the middle of a beautiful park as well. You can hear the concert music from anywhere in the venue.
Nice place. Seats were comfortable. The dont allow big purses so they give you a clear bag to put your stuff in and make you take your purse back to the car.
Great place to see a concert. Plenty of space, big stage and a great sound system.
Great little outdoor venue. Very casual atmosphere with a great stage. Only thing that prevents it from 5 stars is a lack,of a second set of bathrooms (they DO have plenty, though) and long concession lines.
I attended the Kettering Block Party - an annual event for Kettering residents and the surrounding community. The Fraze is a fantastic music venue and park area - beautiful place! Free parking - lovely place to meet friends and go for a walk - sit and enjoy the flowers and fountains!
Great venue, very accessible and clean. Staff is attentive keeps things running smoothly.
Beautiful venue and surrounding area, but the staff seemed a little disorganized and inconsistent when it came to giving out information. After waiting in line for 3 hours we were told that all gates wouldnt open at the same time, and ours would most likely open last! This was for a general admission show, so we went early with hopes of a front row seat. As strict and stern as they were with the rules, once we got inside it was a free for all. People were standing in front of seated people, kids were playing in the aisles, and no one was doing anything to stop it the entire night. The only thing I cared for besides the appearance of the place was the acoustics and the artist I went there to see. It is mostly a place to drink, dance, and chat with your neighbors, not a place for serious concert goers who are there to see the show without being distracted.
My first time at the Fraze Pavilion. Had a great time! Love the layout and the dance floor at the stage! I didnt have to wait in line at the womens restroom all night, special!
The only reason I would consider giving the venue more stars is because it truly is a cute place, and its kept very clean. Other than that I have a HUGE complaint:The security policies are absolutely ridiculous and the workers take themselves way too seriously. I travel all over the country and visit LARGE amphitheaters and stadiums for different concerts, and I have never seen people so strict or rude. I completely understand policies like no backpacks and what not, and I understand that these people are just trying to do their job, but come on. My purse with all of its contents in it WERE within the size constraints, but when the security person made me take my poncho out my purse flattened out and went over the 12 constraint by a half inch. So I purchased one of their clear plastic bags for $5 and put my purse into it, and IT FIT! They wouldnt allow it. No matter how much I pleaded they wouldnt let it in, and they made me walk all the way back to my car. Who says you can police what I put in my 12x12x6 clear plastic bag? I wasnt breaking any other policies and I wasnt taking in anything on the prohibited list. Seriously - what am I going to do with a 12.5 inch purse that would cause a security threat?! Please use common sense and be cool.Not to mention - I saw people with zip-up blankets that were WAAAY over 12 inches. Couldnt you call that a purse? How is that even fair???It makes me so sad to give this place a bad review. I love that its so close to home, and I like I mentioned it really is a cute venue. Please consider easing up on your policies and teach your employees to use reasonable judgement.
Shinedown was spectacular!! Ive seen them 4 rimes and this one was the best!! Great sound
Great local Kettering OH. pavilion that plays host to music concerts, car shows, food fests, etc. Lots of activities from early spring to late fall. Always something for everyone during the year. Check out their website for events and times.
Great music and fun, but the some of the staffing has issues. Security team is a bit unhappy and quite unfriendly. Regularly angry at patrons that dont have pre-knowledge of the process. The concession stand staff seem to struggle as well. Maybe through no fault of their own. I.E. I ordered 2 glasses of wine and they refused to put them together in one larger glass for easier handling, because management counts plastic cups.
Some basic rules are obviously understandable but this place revels in irritating their patrons. An outdoor venue shouldnt charge $4 for something as basic as water, especially when its 90 degrees. They oversell the lawn area and then expect patrons to fold themselves up like pretzels to accommodate more people. The front seating area in front of the stage cant accommodate anyone other than pretty slim people. I sat there once and the person next to me was half into my seat-not what I expected for paying over $90. Apparently drawstring bags also arent permitted, even if they adhere to their size restrictions. You have to walk all the way back to your car if you accidentally bring a forbidden object. They come by their moniker of Fraze Nazis for a reason. On the positive side, the sound is usually top-notch and its a beautiful facility.
Always have enjoyed the shows here. Lawns seats are pretty decent if you are there early. Pretty venue... sometimes the line to get in can be frustrating... could be more efficient.
We have been many times. Lawn seats are great! Can bring one unopened bottle of water. No lawn chairs but blankets were enough for us. Would recommend!
Great outdoor venue, even when theres not a concert going on its still a sight to see the fountains going
Good experience once we got in. Most recent show had security checking everyone with metal detectors, but only had 4 of them. The show was sold out, so the line took us 20 minutes to get in.
Our favorite place to go walking.
Always the best experience going tothis music venue!The volunteers are always very warm and welcoming upon arrival.Upon exiting tey are there to thank you for coming,and wishing a good nite to all.The venue is in a park setting with meticulously kept grounds.Parking is easy,ticket prices are fair.THIS OFFERING IS A WIN-WIN SITUATION IN MY BOOK.IVE BEEN COMING FOR A GOOD 10 YRS!
Great venue! Parking was easy and plentiful. Entry was quick and friendly. Vendors were efficient and friendly. Seating was excellent. Theres not a bad spot in this intimate venue.
This was a really cool little venue. Not a bad seat in the house and even thought the concert was pretty packed I never waiting in line for a drink or the bathroom. Great setup and great staff!
Band was great. Fun and great atmosphere. People were dancing all over
Ease of useGreat soundBeen there lots of the yearsThey get top performers
What a nice clean venue with quality sound. Enjoyed our visit!
What an incredible venue!! Parking is accommodated by nearby lots. The entertainment draw is Top Notch!
Show was incredible, but its a little cramped in the seats. But, still got to see live music for the first time in 20 months
Had to evacuate during the 3rd song and Graze Pavilion refuses to give any kind of recompense I was there to see Brian Culbertson and he got to play 2 full songs and was starting the third when they evacuated everyone. They say because we saw the opening show and 2 1/2 songs we had what we paid for.. absolutely not..I understand evacuating but some kind of refund or tickets to another show would have been good. Even Tecumseh when it got rained out gave tickets to another show..and we saw about a half hour of that.
Absolutely gorgeous venue!! Amazing show tonight. Shinedown and Pop Evil
It would make it a lot better if it had a cover of some kind with ceiling fans across the seating area.
Wish they would bring Swamp Romp back. Was not impressed with The Taco Festival. Was expensive, and small portions! Loved the Latina music, though. So festive! The Fraze is a fun place, depending on what the activity is.
Security takes too long to get in, and beer is too expensive, but the venue is great, and if you are at a show with an older crowd, you can actually stay seated on the lawn instead and enjoy instead of having to stand for an hour to see what you can hear just fine sitting.
The concert was rained out on Sunday. We went to see Brian Culbertson and he played 2 songs and half of a third one and it started storming. They made everyone evacuate and they didn’t offer to compensate for the money we paid for the concert. They said the first band played and a couple of songs for the second band and no compensation. We didn’t arrive until right before the second band went on because we had no interest in seeing a band from the 80’s. I won’t be going back to The Fraze again. At the bare minimum they could have offered to give you tickets for another concert. Just left a bad impression with the way management handled the whole thing.
This is a very nice venue. The workers sometimes seems a bit crabby almost yelling at you for having something that you didnt know that you were suppose to have. Instead of just saying, we cannot have that inside here you have to take it back to you car. Thank you Courtesy is not their best manners. Just a reminder you can never have an umbrella or a backpack in there while an event is going on there!
Beautiful venue, cozy (even being outside), reasonable concession prices, and clean plentiful restrooms. I will gladly travel to see more shows here! Oh, and parking is FREE, but get there early to get your spot.
We were at a concert this past summer and the guy running the stage lights got mad when I whistled. I was dumbfounded when he told me I couldnt whistle. At a concert. Outdoors. I have seen several great bands here but the people in general are rude and not very friendly. I had my Michael Kors purse with me and lady at the gate said I couldnt bring it in. We were not parked close at all. The lady said to walk back and put it in my vehicle or I could stuff it under a bush. Needless to say, I will not go back. Ever.
Regular bathrooms only open during events in off season sucks. But there is one port-a-potties at each end of the park by the police station and then one way over by the lake. I is a very beautiful place though, most events are not cheap.
Fraze Pavillion is an event venue that has an ampitheater and an adjacent landscaped area. Most events such as concerts are performed in the ampitheater with access to restrooms and a concession area. The nicer seats, plaza and orchestra, are near the stage. The lawn seating is behind the orchestra and the terrace seats, a large metal bench structure is behind the lawn. You can bring blankets and rent padded seats for the lawn. You can bring blankets and cushions for the terrace. For the big name acts the sound is usually very good, especially when the Dayton Philharmonic has accompanied the performer. For the lesser known acts, the sound can be too loud and shrill so bringing some earplugs can help. You may want to bring a poncho in case of rain. The festivals do not use the ampitheater, the bands set up somewhere around the fountains. For these events, lawn chairs are allowed and it is a good idea to bring them if the festival is crowded. The sound quality for those vary widely, so again being some earplugs are a good idea. Frazes main problem is the potential for long lines. For a big name concert act, the wait to pass through security can be 30 minutes or more. This year (2019) each person is subjected to a metal detector, then their ticket is scanned, and then a wristband is put on your arm. Most festivals have the same procedure. The worst unresolved problem are extremely long lines for the concessions. It is not always a problem (e.g. Franki Valli), but for the performers who a attract a younger or rowdier audience (e.g. Get the Led Out), it is always a problem. You can wait an hour for a warm foil wrapped sandwich and a ten dollar beer. Plan to miss part of the show. And it seems to be getting worse each year. The festivals can be very crowded, but I have noticed that those in later summer are less crowded. Most festivals labelled as Free Festival also have the security entrances and the staff is quite vigilant. My wife and I attended the Festival of the Vine this year. It was one of the free festivals and poorly attended. There were no lines or crowds when we were there in the afternoon. As we were folding up our lawn chairs preparing to leave, a staff member accosted us and accused us of sneaking in. The absurdity of this was beyond measure (the festival was free, there were no lines or crowds, our arm-bands plainly visible). We remained calm and told her that we have armbands and pointed to them attached to our arms. She abruptly left. I feel fortunate that it did not escalate into a law enforcement response against us. A very enjoyable event is Art on the Commons where local artists display their work for sale amid a backdrop of music and refreshments. And best of all, there is no security perimeter and very few Fraze staffers. So you can just walk in and walk out like an adult and enjoy yourself without being harassed.
Fraze has always been amazing But when you charge regular price for a 16 month old that’s when I have to say something. I don’t know of a place that charges for any kid under two to get in. Not cool fraze. The staff was super amazing and very friendly though!! Props to them!!
Total reviews rating 4.6
199 Reviews for Fraze Pavilion 2023:
Review №1
2022-06-20Front row seats to see Travis Tritt and the Desert City Ramblers. Fantastic. The seating is tight in the front rows...the padded chairs are hooked together so no moving them apart. The workers do a very good job of assisting with finding seats, keeping isles clear, etc. We would go there again.
Review №2
2022-06-30Excellent concert venue!! Even the seats on the far left or right behind the pillar still have a great view. Lawn seats are where it’s at though, cheapness is rewarded at this venue!
Review №3
2021-12-31We love all the events they have here but especially the Christmas light display ! Its gorgeous ! And you can walk through them. Weve had some warm days that were perfect for this!
Review №4
2022-06-17Prefect little venue in the middle of Kettering. This year brings some big acts! This place is my home away from home. Even when there isnt an act the Fraze is a great place to walk around.
Review №5
2021-07-29Great first visit! What a wonderful venue. It was easy in and easy out.Casting Crowns was fabulous!I hope to attend more concerts because of such a wonderful experience!
Review №6
2021-07-24Nice atmosphere, affordable food choices with very good portions, safe and secure venue with friendly and helpful staff. Acoustics were perfect but lighting was sometimes washing out the performers.
Review №7
2022-06-03Really great venue. Very scenic good beverages available. However, you are unable to bring your own chair if you have a lawn seat (!). The reason is that they want to rent you one for 20 bucks. Surprised they didnt try to rent me a blanket instead of allow me to bring one. I dont believe that this poses a security risk, because you could bring a blanket, and security was minimal. Still, very good experience, very good venue.
Review №8
2022-06-14Great venue! We saw Kenny Wayne Shepherd on a Sunday and will definitely be keeping our eyes peeled for other acts we like.Well laid out – there really isn’t a bad seat. We had 8th row seats but, in retrospect, we’d have been perfectly happy and had a great view 10 rows further back. Even the lawn is pretty good owing to the relatively small size of the amphitheater overall.We got there a few minutes after the first of two opening acts had started and ended up parking at the nearby high school as instructed by one of the traffic/parking people. Pretty short walk and no cost! Nice easy exit to Rt. 48 afterward.Good craft beer selection – not wildly overpriced like some venues. We didn’t patronize the food & domestic beer concession (Ernie’s?) but it looked steadily busy. Plenty of bathroom capacity and fairly clean in spite of heavy usage.There was lots of rain earlier in the day, so we watch many folks sit on the lawn and get butt soakers. Note the lawn is real, not turf like some other similar venues. Recommend you bring plastic or a blanket or a stadium chair for the lawn. Nice touch that you can rent big, padded ground chairs on site – I think they were $12.
Review №9
2022-05-17So Beautiful spending time where I once lived back in 2007.
Review №10
2022-03-24The Fraze Pavilion is the best outdoor concert venue! When not attending shows we love to walk the beautiful, manicured park. The Fraze Pavilion is one on the beautiful parks to drive or walk at Christmas time!