Entertainment events in Akron

Check out happening entertainment events all around Akron, OH

Alison Krauss And Union Station

 Tue, 23 Jun at 07:00 pm E.J. Thomas Hall

The BLVD BLOCK PARTY

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

Cinderella Tom Keifer Band at Lock 3

 Thu, 23 Jul at 07:00 pm Lock 3

Akron Pickle Fest ‘26

 Sun, 09 Aug at 10:00 am Lock 3

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

L.A. Guns in Akron

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

Gin Blossoms

 Thu, 25 Jun at 07:00 pm Lock 3 Live

4th Annual Akron Food Truck Festival!

 Fri, 28 Aug at 05:00 pm Hardesty Park

Rubber City Jazz & Blues Festival with Gerald Albright

 Sat, 12 Sep at 11:00 pm Lock 3 Live

Akron Symphony Orchestra: Carmina Burana

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

Dancing With The Stars: Live! - 2026 Tour

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

Carl Thomas

 Sat, 27 Jun at 11:00 pm Lock 3 Live

Carl Thomas at Lock 3

 Sat, 27 Jun at 07:00 pm Lock 3

4th of July party at Lock 3.

 Sat, 04 Jul at 06:00 pm Lock 3 Akron, Ohio

6th annual 4th of july block party!!!!!!!

 Sat, 04 Jul at 06:00 pm South Akron

Gerald Albright at Lock 3

 Sat, 12 Sep at 07:00 pm Lock 3

Tracy Lawrence

 Wed, 23 Sep Akron Civic Theatre

Crowder

 Sun, 03 May at 11:00 pm EJ Thomas Hall

Akron RubberDucks vs. Richmond Flying Squirrels

 Mon, 25 May at 07:00 pm Canal Park

HUNKS The Show at Wing Shack Orlando (Orlando, FL) 05/26/26

 Tue, 26 May at 08:00 pm The Vortex USD 18 to 68

Parking Hotel California - The Original Eagles Tribute Band

 Sat, 02 May Goodyear Theater

Rubber City Tattoo Invitational

 Fri, 24 Jul at 12:00 pm John S. Knight Center

Revelry for a Cause

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

'Billy Preston: That's The Way God Planned It' at The Nightlight 🎬

 Sat, 02 May at 03:10 pm 30 N High St, Akron, OH, United States, Ohio 44308

A Taste of Ireland at Goodyear Theater

 Sat, 20 Jun at 07:30 pm Goodyear Theater

A Taste of Ireland

 Fri, 19 Jun at 07:00 pm Goodyear Theater

Whose Live Anyway?

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

Richmond Flying Squirrels at Akron RubberDucks at Canal Park

 Tue, 26 May at 11:59 pm Canal Park

An Evening with Nicole C. Mullen

 Fri, 08 May at 07:00 pm The Chapel~Akron Campus

Killer Video Presents: Beetlejuice & Sandworm Craft

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

Donnie Iris

 Fri, 03 Jul at 11:00 pm Lock 3 Live

Twins 2 Entertainment Presents: DC Young Fly

 Sat, 11 Jul at 08:00 pm Goodyear Theater

Steely Dan Tribute feat. The FM Project

 Fri, 15 May at 07:30 pm 532 W Market St USD 17 to 105

Akron Symphony Orchestra - Carmina Burana at EJ Thomas Hall

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

Dark Creatures: Goth Prom 2026

 Fri, 01 May at 09:00 pm Afterlife Nightclub

Steel City Crüe - Mötley Crüe Tribute

 Sat, 06 Jun at 07:30 pm Knight Stage, 182 S Main St, Akron, OH, United States, Ohio 44308

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

Latin Night: May!

 Thu, 21 May at 08:00 pm Baxter’s Speakeasy

Dinner & Dance Featuring Famous Italian Singer Roberto Polisano

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

Live at Jilly’s Music Room Saturday May 2

 Sat, 02 May at 08:00 pm Jilly's Music Room

Deny Your Maker | Holy Gift - The Tool | Alice in Chains Tribute

 Sat, 30 May at 07:00 pm 1763 Goodyear Blvd, Akron, OH, United States, Ohio 44305

Akron RubberDucks vs. Somerset Patriots

 Mon, 03 Aug at 07:00 pm 7 17 Credit Union Park

Smoov Los Sunday Cinco De Mayo Brunch Party

 Sun, 03 May at 12:00 pm El Patron Tequileria USD 29 to 162

EarthQuaker Day 2026

 Sat, 01 Aug at 09:00 am 350 W. Bowery St., Akron, OH, United States, Ohio 44307

Akron Comedy Jam

 Thu, 28 May at 07:00 pm John, James and Clara Knight Stage

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

Whose Live Anyway? at Akron Civic Theatre

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

Abbamania

 Thu, 09 Jul at 07:00 pm Goodyear Theater

Rayr Image

 Sat, 13 Jun at 07:00 pm 532 W Market St USD 33 to 105

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

 Sat, 27 Jun at 07:00 pm The Vortex

Gerald Albright

 Fri, 11 Sep at 07:00 pm Lock 3 Live

The Shootouts at Lock 3

 Fri, 07 Aug Lock 3

Killer Video Presents: The Akron Independent Horror Short Film Festival

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

Mother’s Day Concert & Dinner Experience

 Sun, 10 May at 01:30 pm Venue Nineteen 14 USD 55

Latin Night: June!

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

July Kenmore First Friday

 Fri, 03 Jul at 06:00 pm Kenmore Blvd., Akron, OH, United States, Ohio 44314

River Butcher

 Thu, 21 May at 07:00 pm John, James and Clara Knight Stage

The Princess Concert

 Sun, 09 Aug at 07:30 pm Akron Civic Theatre

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

Ladies' Karaoke Brunch Party:Through the Decades

 Sun, 17 May at 10:30 am Nauti Vine Winery USD 39

River Butcher at John, James and Clara Knight Stage

 Fri, 22 May at 07:30 pm John, James and Clara Knight Stage

HUNKS The Show at Crocodiles Nightclub (Modesto, CA) 08/12/26

 Wed, 12 Aug at 08:00 pm The Vortex USD 18 to 68

Member Evening: Final Preview of the 1899 Renovation

 Thu, 16 Jul at 05:00 pm Akron Art Museum Free

Free Concert | Downtown@Dusk: The Shootouts

 Thu, 16 Jul at 06:30 pm Akron Art Museum Free

Nvmeless Fest

 Sat, 30 May at 12:00 pm The Vortex

Sit in with the Symphony

 Tue, 05 May at 06:00 pm E.J. Thomas Hall at the University of Akron

Meadow Music Concert Series

 Fri, 19 Jun at 06:00 pm Crown Point Ecology Center Free

Free Concert | Downtown@Dusk: Downtown@Dusk: 15 60 75 Numbers Band

 Thu, 30 Jul at 06:30 pm Akron Art Museum Free

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

Meadow Music Concert Series at Crown Point

 Fri, 24 Jul at 06:00 pm Crown Point Ecology Center Free

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

Drag Me to Brunch! A Drag Brunch at Mercedes' Tavern

 Sun, 17 May at 11:30 am Mercedes Neighborhood Tavern USD 29

Sister Act at John, James and Clara Knight Stage

 Fri, 31 Jul at 07:30 pm John, James and Clara Knight Stage

Annual Benefit Concert - An Evening with Nicole C Mullen

 Fri, 08 May at 07:00 pm 135 S Fir Hill St, Akron, OH 44304-1561, United States

The Chris Casalinuovo Band / Rye Valley / Brian Lisik

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

Meadow Music Concert Series at Crown Point

 Fri, 17 Jul at 06:00 pm Crown Point Ecology Center Free

Talk Nerdy to Me

 Sat, 16 May at 08:00 pm The Rialto Theatre USD 13 to 45

Mr. James LIVE Taped Comedy Special "I Could be Wrong"

 Fri, 08 May at 08:00 pm The Posh Venue USD 25 to 60

Akron's First Friday Soul Food Jam

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

Chuck Ragan

 Thu, 02 Jul at 11:30 pm Musica

Swing Dancing with Matthew Alec Band

Wed, 10 Jun at 07:00 pm 1000 Kenmore Blvd, Akron, OH, United States, Ohio 44314

The Remember Balloons at EJ Thomas Hall

 Sat, 20 Jun EJ Thomas Hall

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

LA Guns VIP // July 23 Akron, OH

 Thu, 23 Jul at 05:30 pm Lock 3 Park USD 135

💃🏽🔥 CLEVELAND 2 AKRON DAY PARTY 🔥🕺🏽

 Sun, 31 May at 04:00 pm 1954 Buchholzer Blvd., Akron, OH, United States, Ohio 44310

Black Market Gumbo Live at The Urban Honky Tonk Saloon

 Sat, 23 May at 08:00 pm The Urban Honky-Tonk Saloon

Etta May

 Fri, 22 May Goodyear Theater

Whiskey Outlaws at KC's Nashville Nights

 Fri, 08 May at 09:00 pm Kc's Nashville Nights

Blender (May Edition) (Feat. Jondoetho1)

 Sat, 09 May at 08:00 pm The Vortex

TIME MACHINE @ Akron Parks & Rec Summer Concerts ( Shadyside Park)

 Wed, 17 Jun at 07:00 pm Shadyside Park

Latin Night: October!

 Thu, 15 Oct at 08:00 pm Baxter’s Speakeasy

Akron, OH - iCandy Male Revue @ Royal Palace

 Tue, 12 May at 07:00 pm 134 E Tallmadge Ave USD 12 to 167

Rose-a-Rama Weekend at Graf's

 Sat, 02 May at 09:00 am 1015 White Pond Dr, Akron, OH, United States, Ohio 44320

Double Blend June Edition (Feat. Dirté Bois)

 Fri, 12 Jun at 08:00 pm The Vortex

DEK of Hearts at Lock 3

 Sat, 29 Aug Lock 3

Copy of Devilstrip Cabaret: Lucky Rabbit AAPI Variety Show 2026

 Sun, 03 May at 08:00 pm Musica USD 13 to 77