SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026
6:00 pm until the music ends!
Local musicians are the heart and soul of a community’s entertainment scene, and the best of Northwest Ohio will hit the stage to battle it out on Saturday, August 15th, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the 1918 Football Field located at 629 Arabella Street. Battle of the Bands 2026 will host bands from the 5-county area, and the top three will perform as opening acts during the 2026 Defiance Rib Fest on September 26th.
ADMISSION: $10 CASH ONLY at the gate, 10 and under free, 65 and over free. Entry gate is off Arabella Street.
Bring your chairs and tents. Food vendors and adult beverages will be on-site. No outside food or beverages.
Battle of the Bands is hosted by the Defiance Main Street & Visitors Bureau.
For more information on Battle of the Bands, email Lori at [email protected].
2025 Battle of the Bands is made possible in part by an investment of public funds from the Ohio Arts Council (OAC). The OAC is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally, and economically.