Performing-arts Events in Akron

Check out happening performing-arts events all around Akron, OH

Renee Fleming - Voice of Nature - The Anthropocene at EJ Thomas Hall

 Tue, 21 Apr EJ Thomas Hall

Celtic Woman

 Wed, 22 Apr at 12:00 am Akron Civic Theatre

Ballet Excel Ohio Presents: Aladdin - 50 years of Inspiration Performance

 Sat, 14 Mar at 07:00 pm Akron Civic Theatre

Derek Hough at Akron Civic Theatre

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

Steve Earle

 Thu, 28 May at 11:30 pm Goodyear Theater

Shrek - The Musical at Weathervane Playhouse

 Thu, 05 Mar at 07:30 pm Weathervane Playhouse

Shrek the Musical - Akron

 Fri, 06 Mar at 12:30 am Weathervane Playhouse

Boom! Theater Presents: Fiddler On The Roof

 Sun, 10 May at 02:00 pm John, James and Clara Knight Stage

Boom! Theater Presents: Fiddler On The Roof

 Fri, 15 May at 07:00 pm John, James and Clara Knight Stage

Akron Symphony Orchestra - Appalachian Spring at EJ Thomas Hall

 Sat, 11 Apr at 07:30 pm EJ Thomas Hall

Tim Hawkins

 Sat, 18 Apr at 11:00 pm Akron Civic Theatre

Hubb’s Groove at Akron Civic Theater

Sat, 14 Mar at 08:00 pm Akron Civic Theatre

The Red Hot Chilli Pipers

 Mon, 09 Mar at 07:00 pm Goodyear Theater

Gaelic Storm: A Night At P.J. Murphy's

 Tue, 17 Mar at 07:30 pm Goodyear Theater

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

 Sat, 02 May Akron Civic Theatre

Man of La Mancha

 Thu, 05 Mar at 08:00 pm 103 S High St, Akron, OH, United States, Ohio 44308

Ballet Theatre of Ohio: The Wizard of Oz

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

Akron Symphony Orchestra - Carmina Burana at EJ Thomas Hall

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

The Jungle Book

 Sat, 18 Apr at 07:00 pm E.J. Thomas Hall

Boom! Theater Presents: Fiddler On The Roof

 Sat, 02 May at 07:00 pm John, James and Clara Knight Stage

Shrek The Musical

 Wed, 04 Mar Weathervane Playhouse

Boom Theaters Fiddler On The Roof at John, James and Clara Knight Stage

 Fri, 01 May John, James and Clara Knight Stage

Puppy Pals Live - Akron

 Sat, 11 Apr Goodyear Theater

Baroque Bistro: Baklava Bash

 Sat, 28 Mar at 08:00 pm BLU Jazz+

Murder on the Orient Express at John, James and Clara Knight Stage

 Fri, 20 Mar at 07:30 pm John, James and Clara Knight Stage

Akron (mini) Renaissance Festival Presented by The Green Dragon Inn

 Fri, 13 Mar at 04:00 pm The Green Dragon Inn, East Market Street, Akron, OH, USA USD 93

Copy of CAESARE BELVANO - THE DREAM KING: THE ULTIMATE ELVIS TRIBUTE

 Sat, 04 Apr at 05:00 pm 570 E Cuyahoga Falls Ave Free

Boom! Theater Presents: Fiddler On The Roof

 Fri, 08 May at 07:00 pm John, James and Clara Knight Stage

Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida - Akron

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

Boom! Theater Presents: Fiddler On The Roof

 Sat, 09 May at 07:00 pm John, James and Clara Knight Stage

Boom! Theater Presents: Fiddler On The Roof

 Sat, 16 May at 07:00 pm John, James and Clara Knight Stage

Boom! Theater Presents: Fiddler On The Roof

 Sun, 17 May at 02:00 pm John, James and Clara Knight Stage

2026 Arts Alive Awards Gala & Ceremony

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

Arsenic and Old Lace

 Wed, 29 Apr at 07:00 pm Weathervane Playhouse

The Pirates of Penzance

 Fri, 10 Apr at 07:30 pm 228 E Buchtel Ave, Akron, OH 44325

'Kokuho' at The Nightlight 🎬

 Fri, 27 Feb at 05:15 pm 30 N High St, Akron, OH, United States, Ohio 44308

University of Akron Dance Institute Spring Concert at EJ Thomas Hall

 Fri, 03 Apr at 07:00 pm EJ Thomas Hall

The Sweet Spot w/ The Lonely Ones & Leadfoot Granny

 Fri, 06 Mar at 08:00 pm 51 East Market Street, Akron, Ohio 44308, United States

'KPop Demon Hunters' at The Nightlight 🎬

 Sat, 14 Mar at 12:15 pm 30 N High St, Akron, OH, United States, Ohio 44308

Kansas at Akron Civic Theatre

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

Murder On The Orient Express

 Thu, 19 Mar at 07:00 pm John, James and Clara Knight Stage

The Cat In The Hat - Live on Stage! - Akron

 Wed, 01 Apr at 10:30 pm EJ Thomas Hall

Parade The Musical at Weathervane Playhouse

 Thu, 18 Jun at 07:30 pm Weathervane Playhouse

Arsenic and Old Lace at Weathervane Playhouse

 Sat, 09 May at 07:30 pm Weathervane Playhouse

The Psychology of Music

 Wed, 04 Mar at 07:00 pm Guzzetta Hall, 228 E Buchtel Ave, Akron, OH 44325

Ballet Theatre of Ohio: The Wizard of Oz

 Sun, 03 May at 02:00 pm Akron Civic Theatre

Michael Anthony Forney's - The Family Reunion

 Fri, 05 Jun Akron Civic Theatre

2026 Arts Alive Awards

Wed, 20 May at 06:00 pm House Three Thirty

Ballet Excel Ohio presents Aladdin Story Time & Performance

 Sat, 28 Feb at 10:30 am Fairlawn-Bath Branch Library

The Art of Return: A Community Performance Celebration

 Thu, 09 Apr at 04:00 pm Cummings Center for the History of Psychology Free

Apollo's Fire: Palace of Versailles

 Thu, 05 Mar at 07:30 pm 1361 W Market St, Akron, OH, United States, Ohio 44313

Devilstrip Cabaret: Lucky Rabbit AAPI Variety Show 2026

 Sat, 21 Mar at 10:00 am Musica USD 13 to 77

She Power: Legacy of Lauryn, Alicia, and Beyonce (by Esther Fitz)

 Fri, 06 Mar at 07:30 pm 532 W Market St USD 23 to 105

Akron's 5th Annual Tribute to John Prine

 Sun, 26 Apr at 06:00 pm 51 East Market Street, Akron, Ohio 44308, United States

Ohio Contemporary Ballet Presents: Ballet Unbound

 Sat, 28 Feb at 07:00 pm E.J. Thomas Hall - The University of Akron

Flamenco Fiesta! Music, Dance & Story for All Ages

 Sun, 01 Mar at 03:00 pm John, James and Clara Knight Stage

Plucked & Hammered

Sun, 19 Apr at 02:30 pm East End Akron

Ballet Theatre of Ohio: The Wizard of Oz

 Sat, 02 May at 07:00 pm Akron Civic Theatre

The Seven Wonders: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

 Fri, 10 Apr at 07:30 pm Goodyear Theater

Dancing Conversation: The Creative Process in Nature

 Fri, 17 Apr at 03:30 pm F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm Free

UA Wind Symphony Spring Concert FREE

 Mon, 16 Mar at 07:30 am 157 University Ave, Akron, OH, United States, Ohio 44325

Riley Richard

 Sat, 25 Apr at 12:00 am John, James and Clara Knight Stage

Stow Heritage Ringers

 Sun, 26 Apr at 04:00 pm 1250 W Exchange St., Akron, OH, United States, Ohio 44313

UA Concert Band and Symphony Band FREE

 Mon, 09 Mar at 07:30 pm 157 University Ave, Akron, OH, United States, Ohio 44325

Celebrating Women Composers FREE

 Tue, 10 Mar at 07:30 pm 157 University Ave, Akron, OH, United States, Ohio 44325

8x10: The Eileen Moushey TheatreFest at Weathervane Playhouse

 Thu, 16 Jul at 07:30 pm Weathervane Playhouse

Choral Evensong

 Sun, 19 Apr at 04:00 pm 1250 W Exchange St., Akron, OH, United States, Ohio 44313

Daily Pressed Restaurant

Tue, 03 Mar at 07:30 pm The Daily Pressed

CupcakKe

 Sat, 18 Apr at 01:00 am Musica