Live Events near Akron, OH

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

Akron, OH hosts a range of live events, from concerts and theater performances to college and minor-league sports and community festivals. Whether you're cheering on a local team or catching a touring artist, Vivid Seats has you covered.

Things to Do in Akron This Week

Akron’s week is packed with live music, led by the Akron Symphony Orchestra at EJ Thomas Hall on Saturday. Country star Lee Brice brings his hits to Canton Palace Theatre on Thursday. On Friday, choose between reggae tribute favorites Badfish at House of Blues Cleveland or smooth R&B from Keith Sweat at DeYor Performing Arts Center - Edward W Powers Auditorium in Youngstown. Hard rock fans can cap the weekend with Tesla at MGM Northfield Park - Center Stage on Saturday, or head to hear the Cleveland Orchestra at Mandel Concert Hall at Severance Music Center.

Things to Do in Akron Next Week

Next week around Akron, the action is in nearby Cleveland as WWE Raw slams into Rocket Arena and the Cleveland Cavaliers hit the hardwood at the same arena. Hip hop and punk fans can catch Yfn Lucci at Agora Theatre and legends The Descendents at House of Blues Cleveland on Saturday. Celebrate the weekend with smooth R&B from Jagged Edge at Wolstein Center at CSU, then cap it with roaring trucks at Monster Jam back at Rocket Arena.