Live Events near Akron, OH

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

Akron, Ohio hosts a lively mix of concerts, theater, collegiate and minor league sports, and community festivals. Whether you’re cheering on a local team or catching a touring artist live, Vivid Seats has you covered.

Things to Do in Akron This Week

Akron’s week is packed with live music, starting Thursday when JJ Grey and Mofro roll into the Akron Civic Theatre, followed Friday by a dance party with KC and The Sunshine Band at MGM Northfield Park - Center Stage. Sports fans can head up the road to Cleveland to cheer the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on Thursday, then return Sunday as pop icons New Edition take the same stage. Cap the weekend back downtown with the soaring visuals and sound of Brit Floyd - Pink Floyd Tribute at the Akron Civic Theatre, or chase big laughs Saturday with Larry the Cable Guy at Packard Music Hall.

Things to Do in Akron Next Week

Next week around Akron, OH, catch NBA excitement as the Cleveland Cavaliers take the court at Rocket Arena, or opt for an intimate rock night with Jason Isbell at Playhouse Square - Keybank State Theatre. Hard rock fans can turn it up with Three Days Grace back at Rocket Arena.

For laughs, Jeff Dunham brings his tour to Canton Civic Center, while adrenaline seekers can ride the action at PBR - Professional Bull Riders in the Covelli Centre - Youngstown, and hip-hop heads can cap the week with Trippie Redd at Agora Theatre.