Live Events near Akron, OH

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

Akron, OH, offers a lively calendar of concerts, theater performances, sporting events, and music festivals throughout the year.

Whether you're cheering on a hometown team or catching a national touring artist, Vivid Seats can help you find the tickets you want.

Things to Do in Akron This Week

This week in Akron, laugh out loud as Daniel Tosh brings sharp stand-up to Akron Civic Theatre on Thursday. For live music, Boys Like Girls hit MGM Northfield Park - Center Stage on Wednesday, The Wonder Years storm House of Blues Cleveland on Saturday, and Third Day lifts the mood at Covelli Centre - Youngstown on Friday.

Sports fans can spend Sunday at Progressive Field for afternoon baseball with the Cleveland Guardians, then head to Rocket Arena for the Cleveland Cavaliers that evening.

Things to Do in Akron Next Week

Akron’s big ticket next week is John Legend lighting up Akron Civic Theatre.

Make a quick hop to nearby Cleveland for a daytime first pitch with the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field, then choose between Bob Dylan at Playhouse Square - Keybank State Theatre and The Orchestra starring former members of ELO at MGM Northfield Park - Center Stage. Cap it off with Microwave at Agora Theatre and the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena before the week wraps.