Entertainment events in Akron

Check out happening entertainment events all around Akron, OH

New Year's Eve Boogie!!!

 Wed, 31 Dec at 07:00 pm East End Akron

Akron's ReaL DeaL Old School & Motown

 Sat, 20 Dec at 07:30 pm 532 W Market St USD 33 to 105

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy in Akron

 Mon, 15 Dec at 07:00 pm E.J. Thomas Hall - The University of Akron

The Anime Night Before Christmas - Akron

 Fri, 12 Dec at 05:30 pm Musica

Akron Symphony Orchestra's Holiday Pops 2025

 Fri, 12 Dec at 07:30 pm E.J. Thomas Hall at the University of Akron

Akron - Mystery Dinner Party - A Christmas Carol Shadow

 Sun, 14 Dec at 04:00 pm BLU-Tique, Akron, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel USD 82

Dave Matthews Tribute Band - Tomorrow We Die Tour

 Sat, 31 Jan at 07:30 pm The Goodyear Theater

April Wine in Akron

 Sat, 06 Dec at 07:00 pm Goodyear Theatre

Circa Jazz: A Roaring 20s Dance Party at the Museum

 Fri, 13 Feb at 07:30 pm Akron Art Museum USD 10 to 82

St. VM Class of 2000 | 25th Reunion!

 Sat, 27 Dec at 05:00 pm House Three Thirty USD 65 to 120

Wishgarden Band LIVE at Mustard Seed Cafe w/ Holiday Dress Up Contest

 Sat, 06 Dec at 08:30 pm Mustard Seed Market & Cafe

Santa's Circus

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

Smooth Jazz and R&B NYE With Alex Bugnon

 Wed, 31 Dec at 09:00 pm Venue 1914

Randy Quaid: A Conversation Following Christmas Vacation

 Sat, 20 Dec at 08:00 pm Akron Civic Theatre

Double Blend: January Edition (Feat. DJ Delo)

 Fri, 09 Jan at 08:00 pm The Vortex

Nothing But Fun (N.B.F) Presents The House Party at House Three Thirty

 Fri, 26 Dec at 07:00 pm House Three Thirty USD 12

E5C4P3 - The Journey Tribute wsg Ordinary World

 Fri, 13 Feb at 07:30 pm Akron Civic Theatre

The JiMiller Band at Afterlife Live in Akron: FREE SHOW!

 Sat, 20 Dec at 07:00 pm Afterlife Live Performance & Recording Studios

30 years of 'Sense and Sensibility' at The Nightlight 🎬

 Sun, 14 Dec at 05:00 pm 30 N High St, Akron, OH, United States, Ohio 44308

John Cafferty and The Beaver Brown Band

 Fri, 12 Dec at 07:00 pm Goodyear Theater

Moises Borges - Bossa Nova Concert

 Sat, 06 Dec at 08:00 pm 47 E Market St, Akron, OH

Holiday Choir Concert

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

ETC - School of Musical Arts: Holiday Choir Concert

 Sat, 13 Dec at 07:00 pm Akron Civic Theatre

Storm Large Holiday Ordeal

 Sun, 07 Dec at 07:00 pm Goodyear Theater

720 DEC MKT HOLIDAY SHOPPING PARTY 2025

 Sun, 07 Dec at 09:00 am John S. Knight Center

the Day After Showcase

 Fri, 26 Dec at 07:00 pm The Vortex

The Joe Augustine Trio

 Sun, 07 Dec at 02:00 pm Akron-Summit County Public Library

Rubber City Rock Revival - John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band at Goodyear Theater

 Sat, 13 Dec at 07:00 pm Goodyear Theater

UGLY SWEATER PARTY!!!!!!

 Sat, 13 Dec at 08:00 pm 952 Kenmore Blvd, Akron, OH

Emo Night Kent: Holiday Party 2025

 Fri, 12 Dec at 09:00 pm Afterlife Nightclub

Dave Banks Holiday Big Band ft. Hayden Grove

 Sat, 20 Dec at 06:00 pm 47 E Market St, Akron, OH

Barbara Rosene's BLU Christmas

 Fri, 19 Dec at 08:00 pm 47 E Market St, Akron, OH

The Pickle Mafia

 Fri, 12 Dec at 08:00 pm 47 E Market St, Akron, OH

House Lighting Party 2025

 Sat, 06 Dec at 10:00 pm West Akron

Akron Symphony Orchestra: Holiday Pops

 Thu, 11 Dec at 07:00 pm E.J. Thomas Hall

Akron Symphony Orchestra at EJ Thomas Hall

 Sat, 17 Jan at 07:30 pm EJ Thomas Hall

Live at The Cliffside

Sat, 13 Dec at 08:00 pm Cliffside Club

The Cure: Show of a Lost World at The Nightlight 🖤🥀

 Thu, 11 Dec at 07:00 pm 30 N High St, Akron, OH, United States, Ohio 44308

Christmas party with Dawn from RuPaul’s Drag Race

 Sat, 06 Dec at 09:00 pm 70 N Howard St USD 18 to 109

Career Development Alumni Event - Polar Express Night

 Thu, 11 Dec at 05:30 pm 647 E Market St Free

Akron Pops Orchestra: Holiday Pops Show

 Mon, 15 Dec at 07:00 pm Akron Civic Theatre

Akron TubaChristmas 2025, #45

 Sat, 20 Dec at 12:00 pm E.J. Thomas Hall at the University of Akron

In Conversation with Internationally Acclaimed Sculptor Woodrow Nash

 Thu, 11 Dec at 06:00 pm 825 Sweitzer Ave Free

2025 Piccolo Christmas

 Sat, 06 Dec at 09:00 am Firestone High School

RustFed "Voracious" Album Release w/ Throbber, Death & Exhale, Perpetual Concussion Machine

 Sat, 13 Dec at 07:00 pm 51 East Market Street, Akron, Ohio 44308, United States

Kulas Concert Series: 'Tis the Season

 Sun, 07 Dec at 05:30 pm First Congregational Church of Akron

Beats Not Bombs (EDM night benefit for Akron Food Not Bombs)

 Fri, 12 Dec at 09:00 pm 812 W Market St, Akron, OH 44303-1034, United States

Camera Cash In | Akron, OH

 Sun, 14 Dec at 02:00 pm Akron Studio Rentals Free

Killer Video Presents: The Nightmare Before Christmas

 Sat, 06 Dec at 02:00 pm Akron-Summit County Public Library

Sing Along Broadway

 Fri, 30 Jan at 07:30 pm E.J. Thomas Hall at the University of Akron

Tim & Tracey Annual Holiday Jazz Show at Jilly's Music Room

 Sun, 21 Dec at 12:00 pm Jilly's Music Room

Ohio Crossroads - Traditional Bluegrass Duo

Sat, 06 Dec at 05:00 pm 1000 Kenmore Blvd, Akron, OH, United States, Ohio 44314

MATURE SATURDAYS

 Sat, 27 Dec at 09:00 pm 271 King James Way, Akron, OH

December Latin Night - Santa Salsa

 Thu, 18 Dec at 08:00 pm Baxter’s Speakeasy

Felissa Rose: Meet & Greet (In-Costume) + Sleepaway Camp Screening w/Q&A

 Sat, 10 Jan at 12:00 pm 453 S. High St. Suite 102, Akron, OH, United States, Ohio 44311

Free Akron Art Museum Member Holiday Party

 Wed, 10 Dec at 05:00 pm Akron Art Museum Free

Black Violin- Full circle Tour

 Sat, 14 Feb at 07:30 pm The Goodyear Theater

45th Annual Tuba Christmas at The University of Akron

 Sat, 20 Dec at 12:00 pm E.J. Thomas Hall at the University of Akron

Copley-Fairlawn PTA Council Proudly Presents Magic Gives Back!

 Fri, 20 Mar at 07:00 pm Copley High School USD 22 to 300

Winter Wonderland 2025

 Sat, 06 Dec at 11:00 am 550 S Arlington Street

Die Hard at The Nightlight (Akron, OH) 🎬

 Fri, 19 Dec at 07:45 pm 30 N High St, Akron, OH, United States, Ohio 44308

DIFJF 1st Annual Gala Influencing Outcomes, Inspiring Change

 Sat, 17 Jan at 05:00 pm House Three Thirty USD 135

2025 Holiday Party & Maynard Distinguished Leader Award Celebration

 Thu, 11 Dec at 04:00 pm Greystone Hall

Dawn To Dusk Trio Return to KC's Nashville Nights!

 Fri, 06 Mar at 09:00 pm Kc's Nashville Nights

Hands-On Holiday's &Hotcakes

 Sun, 07 Dec at 10:00 am Akron Children's Museum

Western Hat Burning Workshop at Nauti Vine

 Sun, 14 Dec at 02:00 pm Nauti Vine Winery USD 82

The Rialto Annual Holiday Show(s) Ft. A Dual Release by ABNA / Doug Kleiner & More!

Fri, 12 Dec at 06:00 pm 1000 Kenmore Blvd, Akron, OH, United States, Ohio 44314

Decades Night: New Year's Eve Party!

 Wed, 31 Dec at 08:00 pm Afterlife Nightclub

4 Seasons Trees Crushed Glass & Paint on Frame Paint Art Sip Class

 Wed, 21 Jan at 06:00 pm Nauti Vine Winery USD 52

WRBB Holiday Big Band Private Event

 Wed, 17 Dec at 07:00 pm BLU Jazz+

Akron Symphony Orchestra - Holiday Pops at EJ Thomas Hall

 Fri, 12 Dec at 07:30 pm EJ Thomas Hall

"BLUesday Tuesday" Blues Jam

 Tue, 16 Dec at 07:00 pm 47 E Market St, Akron, OH

Return of the Long Time Gone Holiday Party.

Sat, 27 Dec at 03:00 pm The Rialto Theatre

Swing Dancing @ The Rialto Ft. Matthew Alec Band!

Wed, 10 Dec at 06:30 pm 1000 Kenmore Blvd, Akron, OH, United States, Ohio 44314

The Secret Agent at The Nightlight (Akron, OH) 🎬

 Fri, 19 Dec at 05:15 pm 30 N High St, Akron, OH, United States, Ohio 44308

Irving Berlin's White Christmas at John, James and Clara Knight Stage

 Fri, 05 Dec at 07:00 pm John, James and Clara Knight Stage

Northern Lights Aurora Borealis Painting Canvas Paint Art Sip Class

 Wed, 28 Jan at 06:00 pm Nauti Vine Winery USD 42

Crushed Glass, Shells & Starfish Resin Christmas Tree on Tile Paint & Sip

 Wed, 10 Dec at 06:00 pm Nauti Vine Winery USD 51

Eaten By Kittens, Sudden Middle-Aged Death Syndrome, Cincinnati Beer Gut!

Sat, 10 Jan at 08:00 pm The Matinee

New Years Eve 2026 Topgolf Akron

 Wed, 31 Dec at 09:00 pm Topgolf Akron USD 402

Black Violin

 Fri, 13 Feb at 07:00 pm Goodyear Theater

OHMS Civic Club: Akron Chapter

 Sun, 28 Dec at 02:00 pm Akron-Summit County Public Library

West Akron Fadeaway: Grateful Dead Tribute

 Sat, 21 Feb at 07:30 pm Knight Stage, 182 S Main St, Akron, OH, United States, Ohio 44308

Arsenic and Old Lace at Weathervane Playhouse

 Sat, 09 May at 07:30 pm Weathervane Playhouse

Crushed Glass Resin Valentine Heart Choice of Colors Paint Art Sip Class

 Wed, 04 Feb at 06:00 pm Nauti Vine Winery USD 48

ENCORE Crushed Glass Christmas Tree Scene on Frame Paint Art Sip Class

 Wed, 17 Dec at 06:00 pm Nauti Vine Winery USD 53

Sea Glass Tree Craft in Akron

 Tue, 16 Dec at 06:00 pm P.F. Chang's USD 59 to 70

"BLUesday Tuesday" Blues Jam

 Tue, 30 Dec at 07:00 pm 47 E Market St, Akron, OH

Revelry for a Cause

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

Alex Bugnon Live at Smooth Jazz and R&B New Years Eve Celebration

 Wed, 31 Dec at 07:30 pm Venue Nineteen 14 USD 87

The Lost Films of COVID: FIRST COW at The Nightlight 🎬

 Sat, 06 Dec at 01:10 pm 30 N High St, Akron, OH, United States, Ohio 44308

Women's Christmas Pajama Party

 Tue, 09 Dec at 05:00 pm 834 Grant St, Akron, OH, United States, Ohio 44311

The Green Gala

 Sat, 23 May at 06:00 pm Firestone Country Club USD 0 to 40

Marcus Johnson & Hubb’s Groove Annual Black History Concert

Sat, 21 Feb at 08:00 pm Venue 1914

Black History Month Renaissance Ball

 Sat, 21 Feb at 04:00 pm Hilton Garden Inn Akron

Akron Symphony Orchestra - Mozart and Vivaldi at EJ Thomas Hall

 Sat, 07 Mar at 07:30 pm EJ Thomas Hall

Akron Symphony Orchestra - Carmina Burana at EJ Thomas Hall

 Sat, 09 May at 07:30 pm EJ Thomas Hall

Akron Symphony Orchestra: Appalachian Spring

 Fri, 10 Apr at 07:00 pm E.J. Thomas Hall

Akron Symphony Orchestra: Carmina Burana

 Fri, 08 May at 07:00 pm E.J. Thomas Hall

Akron Symphony Orchestra: Mozart & Vivaldi

 Fri, 06 Mar at 07:00 pm E.J. Thomas Hall