The Air Force Museum Foundation is bringing back one of Dayton’s favorite fall traditions, After Dark: Bombers & Brews, on Saturday, November 8, 2025. This unique 21+ evening event combines the best of Dayton’s local flavor with the extraordinary atmosphere of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force™. Please note that we are sold out of presale tickets and will have a limited number of tickets available at the door. Thank you to everyone for your interest in this year’s event!
Sip, Dance, and Explore
Local breweries will be on hand to share their best brews – local brewery samples are included with your ticket price! While you sip, enjoy live music from local favorite band 5, playing hits from the 1960s through today, perfect for a night of dancing with friends.
Exclusive Access to Legendary Aircraft
Attendees will have the extraordinary opportunity to look inside the legendary Boeing B-17F Flying Fortress Memphis Belle! They will also have the opportunity to enter the cockpit of the Boeing B-1B Lancer (ladder access may limit some attendees), and will be able to look inside the cockpit of the Museum’s record-setting Convair B-58 Hustler!
More Than Just Brews
The evening also features:
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Two rounds of trivia with fun prizes
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Caricature artist
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Heavy hors d’oeuvres
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Cash bars
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And plenty of surprises to keep the night lively!
Event Details
📅 Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
⏰ Time: Doors open at 5:30 p.m. | Event runs 6–10 p.m.
🎟️ Tickets: $45 per person (ages 21+ only)
Experience the Museum in a Whole New Light
Don’t miss your chance to enjoy craft beer, live music, and exclusive aircraft access inside the world’s largest military aviation museum.
