Arts events in Akron

Check out happening arts events all around Akron, OH

The BLVD BLOCK PARTY

 Sat, 06 Jun at 08:00 am Kenmore Boulevard Free

Devo at Akron Civic Theatre

 Wed, 03 Jun at 08:00 pm Akron Civic Theatre

Parking Ray LaMontagne with The Weather Station

 Sat, 19 Sep at 11:00 pm Akron Civic Theatre

Derek Hough at Akron Civic Theatre

 Wed, 15 Jul at 08:00 pm Akron Civic Theatre

Clear + Vivid with Alan Alda at Akron Civic Theatre

 Wed, 13 May at 07:30 pm Akron Civic Theatre

Celtic Thunder

 Mon, 21 Sep at 07:00 pm Goodyear Theater

The Father's Day Car Show & Festival at Hale Farm

 Sun, 21 Jun at 10:00 am Hale Farm & Village

Foghat & Nazareth

 Tue, 05 May at 07:00 pm Goodyear Theater

Foghat with Nazareth

 Wed, 06 May at 11:30 pm Goodyear Theater

L.A. Guns in Akron

 Thu, 23 Jul at 07:00 pm Lock 3 Park

Derek Hough at Akron Civic Theatre

 Wed, 15 Jul at 02:00 am Akron Civic Theatre - Akron, OH

Foghat at Goodyear Theater

 Wed, 06 May at 07:30 pm Goodyear Theater

Steve Earle

 Thu, 28 May at 11:30 pm Goodyear Theater

Devo

 Thu, 04 Jun at 12:00 am Akron Civic Theatre

Throwback Market at House Three Thirty

 Sat, 09 May House Three Thirty Free

Tracy Lawrence

 Wed, 23 Sep Akron Civic Theatre

Mean Girls High School Edition

 Fri, 12 Jun at 07:00 pm Akron Civic Theatre

Ballet Theatre of Ohio - The Wizard of Oz at Akron Civic Theatre

 Sat, 02 May Akron Civic Theatre

Ballet Theatre of Ohio: The Wizard of Oz

 Fri, 01 May at 07:00 pm Akron Civic Theatre

Etta May and The Southern Fried Chicks at Goodyear Theater

 Fri, 22 May at 07:30 pm Goodyear Theater

Fiddler on the Roof presented by The BOOM Theater

 Fri, 08 May at 07:00 pm 182 S Main St, Akron, OH, United States, Ohio 44308 Knight Stage

Whose Live Anyway?

 Wed, 30 Sep at 07:00 pm Akron Civic Theatre

Parking Hotel California - The Original Eagles Tribute Band

 Sat, 02 May Goodyear Theater

Dinner & Dance Featuring Famous Italian Singer Roberto Polisano

 Sat, 09 May at 06:00 pm The Bank at East End USD 87

Revelry for a Cause

 Sat, 02 May at 06:00 pm Akron Art Museum USD 0 to 1,282

Fiddler on the Roof presented by BOOM Theater

 Sat, 09 May at 07:00 pm 182 S Main St, Akron, OH, United States, Ohio 44308 Knight Stage

A Taste of Ireland at Goodyear Theater

 Sat, 20 Jun at 07:30 pm Goodyear Theater

Northeast Ohio Deathfest 2026

 Sat, 06 Jun at 02:00 pm The Vortex

Cinema Classics and Silent Movie with Live Orchestra Featuring Akron Pops Orchestra

 Mon, 11 May at 07:30 pm 182 S Main St, Akron, OH, United States, Ohio 44308

SUB:MERGED presents: SUMMER RAVE 2026

 Sat, 25 Jul at 04:00 pm 51 East Market Street, Akron, Ohio 44308, United States

Whose Live Anyway? at Akron Civic Theatre

 Thu, 01 Oct at 07:30 pm Akron Civic Theatre

Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida - Akron

 Sat, 02 May at 06:00 pm Akron Civic Theatre

Abbamania

 Thu, 09 Jul at 07:00 pm Goodyear Theater

Party on the Plaza: Sausalito

 Fri, 17 Jul at 06:00 pm PNC Plaza at The Civic, 182 S Main St, Akron, OH, United States, Ohio 44308

The Baby Bats Parade - Christian Death/Gene Loves Jezebel/Black Season Witch

 Sat, 27 Jun at 07:00 pm The Vortex

2026 Akron Independent Horror Short Film Festival at Akron Civic Theatre

 Sat, 10 Oct at 06:00 pm Akron Civic Theatre

Killer Video Presents: The Akron Independent Horror Short Film Festival

 Sat, 10 Oct at 12:00 pm Akron Civic Theatre

2026 Arts Alive Awards Gala & Ceremony

 Wed, 20 May at 06:00 pm House Three Thirty USD 0 to 269

Akron Civic Theatre Presents The Diamond of the Season Gala

 Sat, 08 Aug at 06:30 pm 182 S Main St, Akron, OH, United States, Ohio 44308

Expressive Arts Jamboree

 Fri, 08 May at 04:00 pm 762 Elma St Free

Tracy Lawrence

 Thu, 24 Sep at 11:30 pm Akron Civic Theatre

Puppy Pals Live! - Akron

 Sat, 24 Oct at 07:00 pm Goodyear Theater

Sister Act Presented by Akron Civic Theatre's Millennial Theatre Project

 Fri, 31 Jul Knight Stage, 182 S Main St, Akron, OH, United States, Ohio 44308

Mean Girls - High School Version at Akron Civic Theatre

 Sat, 13 Jun at 02:30 pm Akron Civic Theatre

One Of These Nights - Eagles Tribute

 Fri, 02 Oct at 11:30 pm Goodyear Theater

By Light We Loom / Vanishing Shores / Rival Hearts

Sat, 23 May at 07:00 pm 1000 Kenmore Blvd, Akron, OH, United States, Ohio 44314

Lucy Darling

 Thu, 18 Jun Akron Civic Theatre

Lucy Darling at Akron Civic Theatre

 Fri, 19 Jun Akron Civic Theatre

Your Choice Glass Jar with Lights Night Light Decor Paint Sip Art Akron

 Wed, 06 May at 06:00 pm Nauti Vine Winery USD 52

Angry Cow Poetry Juneteenth Celebration

Fri, 19 Jun at 07:00 pm 1000 Kenmore Blvd, Akron, OH, United States, Ohio 44314

Neil Zaza at Akron Civic Theatre

 Sat, 12 Sep at 07:30 pm Akron Civic Theatre

The Chris Casalinuovo Band / Rye Valley / Brian Lisik

Sat, 13 Jun at 07:00 pm 1000 Kenmore Blvd, Akron, OH, United States, Ohio 44314

Peter Pan Jr.

Fri, 05 Jun at 07:00 pm 263 E Mill Street, Akron, OH, United States, Ohio 44308

Akron's First Friday Soul Food Jam

 Tue, 05 May at 10:00 am LaPlace Events USD 35 to 100

A Band Named Ashes / Doug Kleiner / Frida and The Mann

Fri, 05 Jun at 07:00 pm 1000 Kenmore Blvd, Akron, OH, United States, Ohio 44314

Mindful Art: Chair Yoga

 Sun, 10 May at 11:00 am Akron Art Museum USD 0 to 18

Etta May

 Fri, 22 May Goodyear Theater

Blender (May Edition) (Feat. Jondoetho1)

 Sat, 09 May at 08:00 pm The Vortex

Michael Anthony Forneys - The Family Reunion at Akron Civic Theatre

 Sat, 06 Jun at 06:30 pm Akron Civic Theatre

Double Blend June Edition (Feat. Dirté Bois)

 Fri, 12 Jun at 08:00 pm The Vortex

Rita's Italian Ice Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening

 Sat, 02 May at 12:00 pm 1060 Kenmore Blvd., Akron, OH, United States, Ohio 44314

Free Thursday Tour: Kent Monkman: History is Painted by the Victors

 Thu, 07 May at 12:00 pm Akron Art Museum Free

The Joe Augustine Trio

 Sun, 12 Apr Akron-Summit County Public Library

Beach Charcuterie Tray Resin Sand & Shells Paint & Sip Art Class Akron

 Wed, 10 Jun at 06:00 pm Nauti Vine Winery USD 54

Mom Prom 2026

 Sat, 02 May at 04:00 pm First Glance 4D Studio USD 15 to 65

Read for a Greener Akron Summer Sustainability Challenge Kickoff Event

 Sat, 30 May at 10:30 am Hardesty Park

Free Graphic Novel Book Club: Holy Lacrimony by Michael DeForge

 Thu, 14 May at 07:00 pm Akron Art Museum Free

For the Love of Music, Art & Reading

 Fri, 05 Jun at 07:00 pm The Posh Venue Free

Kansas at Akron Civic Theatre

 Sat, 16 Aug at 07:30 pm Akron Civic Theatre

Spring Garden Gnome Paint and Sip

 Wed, 24 Jun at 06:00 pm Spaghetti Warehouse USD 50

Flowers for Mom Paint and Sip

 Sat, 09 May at 12:00 pm Spaghetti Warehouse USD 50

Painted Sunflower Canvas with Crushed Glass Paint Sip Art Akron

 Wed, 13 May at 06:00 pm Nauti Vine Winery USD 49

Beyond the Binary Date Night

 Thu, 21 May at 06:30 pm Akron Art Museum Free

Tequila Cocktail Essentials

 Fri, 02 Feb at 07:00 pm NOMZ USD 39

Gin Cocktail Essentials

 Fri, 12 Jan at 07:00 pm NOMZ USD 39

Abstract Poppy Floral Painted Canvas Paint Sip Art Class Akron

 Wed, 20 May at 06:00 pm Nauti Vine Winery USD 49

Dragonfly Paint and Crushed Glass & Resin Charcuterie Board Art Sip Class

 Wed, 15 Jul at 06:00 pm Nauti Vine Winery USD 54

Craft Destash Bash! ~ Donate your Craft supplies & take FREE Art Supplies!

 Sat, 09 May at 12:00 pm Summit Artspace

IAN MAKSIN in AKRON, OH: Songs of Love & Peace

 Thu, 18 Jun at 07:30 pm Knight Stage, 182 S Main St, Akron, OH, United States, Ohio 44308

Michael Anthony Forney's - The Family Reunion

 Fri, 05 Jun Akron Civic Theatre

Local Author Convention

 Sat, 06 Jun at 11:00 am Akron Urban League USD 0 to 55

Pressed Flower Lamp Workshop

 Wed, 17 Jun at 06:00 pm P.F. Chang's USD 53

Mindful Art: Sound Meditation and Yoga

 Sun, 14 Jun at 11:00 am Akron Art Museum USD 0 to 18

Live Edge Coasters with Pressed Flowers & Resin Paint Sip Art Class Canton

 Wed, 17 Jun at 06:00 pm Nauti Vine Winery USD 51

4th of July Fireworks Crushed Glass & Resin Charcuterie Tray Art Sip Class

 Wed, 24 Jun at 06:00 pm Nauti Vine Winery USD 54

Devo

 Tue, 02 Jun at 07:00 pm Akron Civic Theatre

Member Event: Tribute to La Wilson

 Thu, 07 May at 05:30 pm Akron Art Museum Free

Beach Wave Crushed Glass Shells & Sand Resin in Frame Art Sip Class

 Wed, 01 Jul at 06:00 pm Nauti Vine Winery USD 51

Painted Sunflower Metal Planter Mother's Day Paint Sip Art Akron

 Wed, 08 Jul at 06:00 pm Nauti Vine Winery USD 51

Akron Fiber Arts Swap

 Sat, 30 May at 12:00 pm First Congregational Church of Akron

Muffins with Mom

 Sat, 09 May at 11:00 am 3710 Manchester Road, Coventry township, ohio, 44319

Lunch and Learn: Kent Monkman: History is Painted by the Victors

 Tue, 19 May at 12:00 pm Akron Art Museum USD 0 to 15

The Transpacific Bluesman - Colin John

Fri, 29 May at 05:00 pm 1000 Kenmore Blvd, Akron, OH, United States, Ohio 44314

Wishing Flower Crushed Glass Canvas w lights Paint & Sip Art Class Akron

 Thu, 25 Jun at 06:30 pm P.F. Chang's USD 47

Poker Run for Autism

 Sat, 20 Jun at 09:30 am King Sportsman

Bryan Loweree in The Rialto Living Room

Sat, 30 May at 05:00 pm 1000 Kenmore Blvd, Akron, OH, United States, Ohio 44314

Fanfiction to Published with Author Natalie D. Richards

 Thu, 07 May at 04:30 pm 1720 Shatto Avenue, Akron, OH, United States, Ohio 44313

Mindful Art: Yoga in the Galleries

 Sun, 12 Jul at 11:00 am Akron Art Museum USD 0 to 18

Vodka Cocktail Essentails

 Thu, 18 Jan at 07:00 pm NOMZ USD 39

Bourbon Cocktail Essentials

 Thu, 11 Jan at 07:00 pm NOMZ USD 39