Live Events near Akron, OH

Guide to Live Events in Akron: Concerts, Sports and Shows Near You

Akron, OH, hosts a wide range of live events, from concerts and theater performances to sporting events and music festivals.

Whether you're cheering on a hometown team or catching a touring artist, Vivid Seats has you covered.

Things to Do in Akron This Week

This week in Akron, enjoy Ballet Theatre of Ohio lighting up the Akron Civic Theatre. Sports fans can make the quick trip to Cleveland for the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena and the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field.

Music lovers have options at House of Blues Cleveland, from soulful Leon Thomas to country star Kip Moore and reggae favorites The Elovaters.

Things to Do in Akron Next Week

Next week in and around Akron, enjoy a smooth night as Kenny G fills the Akron Civic Theatre on Tuesday. Cleveland is buzzing too, with Thievery Corporation at House of Blues Cleveland on Monday and holiday magic in The Nutcracker at Playhouse Square - Connor Palace on Sunday.

Hoops fans can hit the Cleveland Hoops Showdown at Rocket Arena on Saturday. Nearby Northfield stacks the deck with Aaron Lewis on Wednesday and Three Dog Night on Saturday at MGM Northfield Park - Center Stage.