Fraze Pavilion

What Fraze Pavilion does

Fraze Pavilion is a 4,300-seat outdoor amphitheater located in Kettering, Ohio, owned and operated by the City of Kettering's Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Department. The venue opened in 1991 and operates a roughly five-month summer season from mid-May through October, hosting approximately 25 to 35 ticketed concerts, free community festivals, and special events each year. Its programming spans multiple genres and formats: All-Star Concerts, Fan Favorites, Tribute Concerts, Friday Night Concerts, Fraze Flicks outdoor movie screenings with Party on the Plaza pre-show entertainment, and free festivals including BaconFest, Kickin' Chicken WingFest, KidzFest, Art on the Commons, and the Kettering Block Party. Pollstar Magazine has consistently ranked Fraze among the Top 100 Worldwide Amphitheaters based on ticket sales despite a capacity roughly one-fifth that of many listed competitors.

The venue generates revenue through multiple streams: ticket sales processed via Etix as the official online/phone ticketing partner with additional in-person box office sales that avoid service fees, corporate sponsorships structured in tiers (Solvita as the 2026 presenting season sponsor, Etix as Gold Star ticketing partner and season sponsor, Lexus of Dayton/Altafiber/Bud Light as major sponsors, CODE Credit Union/Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Valley/Dayton Children's Hospital as standard sponsors), food and beverage concessions through Ernie's Concessions, recurring Fraze Fan Club memberships with guaranteed orchestra seats and VIP privileges, private patio rentals ($600-$1,000 per booking), seat back rentals, and gift certificates. Ticket pricing varies by act and seating section, ranging from approximately $10 for Fraze Flicks movies and That Arena Rock Show general admission to $159 for Harry Connick Jr. reserved orchestra, with VIP meet-and-greet packages at $374 plus fees on selected shows. Primary audience draw is from a 9-county, 700,000-person area in southwest Ohio centered on Dayton and Kettering, extending along the I-75 corridor toward Cincinnati.

Fraze Pavilion is a municipal government entity with no external investors, no venture or private equity backing, and no public listing. Marketing relies on social media (Instagram, Facebook, X, YouTube), the Spotlight E-Newsletter, a long-standing radio partnership with MIX 107.7 FM, the venue's website, and community partnerships with the City of Kettering, Rosewood Arts Center, Miami Valley Restaurant Association, and Dayton Children's Hospital.

Name

Fraze Pavilion

Legal name

Fraze Pavilion

Website

https://fraze.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fraze Pavilion is a 4,300-seat outdoor amphitheater in Kettering, Ohio, owned by the City of Kettering, hosting 25-35 ticketed concerts and free community festivals each summer season for southwest Ohio audiences.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Entertainment Venue

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (711310)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Outdoor Amphitheater & Open-Air Venue Operations (MPAGALAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Event Operations & Venue Services (Box Office, FOH/BOH, Concessions) (MPAIAFAL), Concerts & Music Festivals (THAJAFAA)

Keywords

• Live concert venue
• Outdoor amphitheater
• Live event hosting
• Music entertainment
• Community festivals

Headquarters

HQ city

Ohio

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from sales of tickets to concerts, events, and movies through online platforms (Etix) and box office. Ticket prices vary by seating section (Plaza/Orchestra reserved, Lawn/Terrace general admission).
2. Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships including season presenting sponsors, full season sponsors, individual show sponsors, festival sponsors, and community partner sponsorships. Provides brand exposure through on-site signage, print/radio/TV/internet advertising, and event recognition.
3. Fan Club Memberships: Annual membership program offering exclusive seat reservations, VIP parking, VIP entrance, VIP tent access, and invitation to annual VIP Fan Club dinner. Seat contributions may be tax-deductible.
4. Patio Rental: Rental of the venue patio for private events on show nights (minimum 50 tickets) or non-show days (4-hour minimum). Includes tables, umbrellas, and chairs. Optional food and beverage service assistance available.
5. Concessions (Ernie's Concessions): Food and beverage sales during events through Ernie's Concessions, including vendor partnerships with local restaurants and food trucks during festivals.
6. Seat Back Rentals: Rental of seat backs for outdoor concert comfort during events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Fraze Pavilion operates a 4,300-seat outdoor amphitheater in Kettering, Ohio, hosting ticketed live music concerts, free community festivals, outdoor movie screenings (Fraze Flicks), and private event rentals during a summer season running from mid-May through October. The venue sells tickets to individual consumers via Etix online platform and on-site box office, supplemented by Fan Club memberships, patio rentals, concessions, and corporate sponsorship packages.

Product overview

Fraze Pavilion is a 4,300-seat outdoor amphitheater in Kettering, Ohio operated by the City of Kettering's Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Department. The venue's core offering is live concert events and community festivals, organized into distinct product lines: ticketed Concerts & Events (featuring national touring acts across All-Star, Fan Favorites, Tribute, and Friday Night Concert series), outdoor movie screenings under the Fraze Flicks brand with Party on the Plaza pre-show entertainment, and FREE community festivals including Kickin' Chicken WingFest, KidzFest, BaconFest, Art on the Commons, and Kettering Block Party. Supporting offerings include the Fraze Fan Club membership (guaranteed seating and VIP privileges), Patio Rental for private events, Special Ticket Offers/VIP packages, Seat Back Rental, Ernie's Concessions, and Gift Certificates. The venue sells tickets primarily through Etix as the ticketing platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fraze Flicks: Movie night series featuring outdoor screenings under the stars with Party on the Plaza pre-show entertainment including live DJ and food trucks.
• Free @ Fraze
• Fan Favorites
• All-Star Concerts
• Fraze Fan Club
• Ernie's Concessions

Products and services

• Concerts & Events Ticketed live music concerts and special events held at the 4,300-seat outdoor amphitheater featuring national touring acts across All-Star Concerts, Fan Favorites, Tribute Concerts, and Friday Night Concerts series.
• Fraze Flicks Outdoor movie screening series under the stars featuring a Party on the Plaza pre-show with live DJ and food trucks, followed by featured films at sunset.
• FREE Festivals & Events Complimentary community festivals including Kickin' Chicken WingFest, KidzFest, BaconFest, Art on the Commons, and Kettering Block Party featuring live music, food vendors, and family activities.
• Fraze Fan Club Annual membership program offering guaranteed orchestra seats, VIP parking, VIP entrance, dedicated tent access at performances, and invitation to annual VIP Fan Club dinner.
• Patio Rental Private event rental of the Fraze Pavilion Patio available on show nights (50-ticket minimum purchase required) or non-show days (4-hour minimum), including tables, umbrellas, and chairs with optional food and beverage service assistance.
• Ernie's Concessions Food and beverage concession service available during events at the venue, including vendor partnerships with local restaurants and food trucks during festivals.
• Gift Certificates Purchasable gift certificates redeemable toward tickets and concessions at Fraze Pavilion events.
• Seat Back Rental Optional rental of seat backs for lawn and terrace seating areas to enhance comfort during outdoor concert events.

Named customers10 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and standard.

• SolvitacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting Season Sponsor for 2026. Provides brand exposure through season sponsorship, on-site signage, and marketing materials. Also sponsors Fraze Patio.
• EtixcoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial ticketing partner and Gold Star season sponsor. Provides online ticketing platform and services.
• Lexus of DaytonmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSeason sponsor providing brand exposure through venue sponsorship and marketing.
• AltafibermajorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze Star season sponsor. Brand exposure through venue sponsorship.
• Bud LightmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor providing brand exposure through venue sponsorship and marketing.
• CODE Credit UnionstandardGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor providing brand exposure through venue sponsorship.
• Goodwill Easter Seals Miami ValleystandardGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of That Arena Rock Show event.
• Dayton Children's HospitalstandardGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of KidzFest 2026 family festival.
• MIX 107.7 FMcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRadio partner presenting the 27th Annual MIXFest featuring Howard Jones tour. Provides radio advertising and event promotion for venue events.
• Rosewood Arts CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPresents Art on the Commons Fine Arts & Crafts Festival. A division of the City of Kettering's Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department.
• Miami Valley Restaurant AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for BaconFest and Kickin' Chicken WingFest food festivals, featuring local restaurants and food trucks.
• City of KetteringcoreOthersOwner and operator of Fraze Pavilion through Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Department. Co-sponsor of Art on the Commons with Ohio Arts Council and Kettering Arts Council.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Lifestyle Communities Pavilion (LC Pavilion): Outdoor concert venue in Columbus, Ohio operated by PromoWest. Directly comparable mid-size outdoor amphitheater in the broader Ohio market with similar seasonal programming and ticket-pricing tiers for national touring acts.
• Meadow Brook Amphitheatre: ~7,700-capacity outdoor amphitheater in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Comparable Midwestern outdoor summer concert venue with similar tier-based ticketing, VIP experiences, and seasonal (May–September) programming model.
• Riverbend Music Center: 20,500-seat outdoor amphitheater in Cincinnati, Ohio, also on Fraze's I-75 draw corridor. Directly comparable outdoor summer concert venue hosting national touring acts in southwest Ohio, sharing overlapping audience catchment and competing for routing decisions.
• Blossom Music Center: Outdoor summer amphitheater in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio (~19,000 capacity), operated by Live Nation. Directly comparable as a Midwestern outdoor concert amphitheater hosting major touring acts during a May–September season, competing for the same regional touring economics.
• Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center (CMAC): ~5,000-capacity outdoor amphitheater in Canandaigua, New York. Closely comparable mid-size outdoor summer concert venue with similar tiered seating, VIP experiences, and Pollstar-ranked regional amphitheater positioning.
• White River Amphitheatre: ~9,000-capacity outdoor amphitheater in Auburn, Washington. Comparable mid-size outdoor summer concert venue operating under a similar seasonal model with reserved and general admission seating, concessions, and sponsor/partnership programs.
• PNC Pavilion: ~2,500-capacity covered outdoor amphitheater in Cincinnati, Ohio. Closely comparable small/mid-size outdoor concert venue in the same southwest Ohio/I-75 market, competing for similar mid-tier touring acts and corporate hospitality bookings.

Broad incumbents

• AEG Presents: Major live entertainment promoter and venue operator with a portfolio of mid-size and large amphitheaters. Competitor for artist routing and a benchmark for sponsor/booking deal structures relevant to Fraze's operations.
• Live Nation Entertainment: Largest live entertainment promoter and venue operator globally, controlling numerous competing amphitheaters (Blossom, Riverbend, DTE, etc.). Sets touring economics, artist guarantee terms, and ticketing standards against which Fraze competes for routing decisions.
• DTE Energy Music Theatre: ~15,000-capacity amphitheater in Clarkston, Michigan, operated by Live Nation. Comparable outdoor summer concert venue in the broader Midwest, but with materially larger capacity and Live Nation's national booking infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FrazePavilion
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Fraze-Pavilion
• Facebookfacebook.com/FrazePavilion
• Instagraminstagram.com/fraze_pavilion

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