Akron Events 2026-2027
Your guide to live events and things to do in Akron, OH, and nearby areas.
- Updated: November 12, 2026
Events take place across Akron throughout 2026, including major concerts, sports, and live performances happening every week. Browse by date, venue, or category to find what’s happening near you.
- 268 Upcoming Events
- 7 Events This Weekend
- 9 Event Venues
- 8 Event Categories
Browse Events By Category
- All Events 268
- sports 94
- concerts 38
- broadway 97
- Live Shows 131
- comedy 5
- family 12
- This Weekend 7
Best Events This Week & This Month
Explore featured Akron events including top shows, concerts, sports, and major live experiences across the city.
Akron Events: Today, This Month & Dates
Upcoming Events in Akron
Browse events in 2026 by date and venue, including concerts, shows, sports, and more across the city and nearby areas.Upcoming Confirmed Events 268
- Nov 12, 2026, 7:30 PM Thu — COUNTRY / FOLK: Little Big Town at Akron Civic Theatre • 5000 seats,
182 South Main St, Akron, OH 44308, US. From $29, Avg. price ~ $122, Tickets Available: 517. Select Seats - Nov 13, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — NEW AGE: Franni Cash at John, James and Clara Knight Stage, 182 S Main Street, Akron, OH 44308, US. From $29, Avg. price ~ $38, Tickets Available: 36. Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — ALTERNATIVE: Andy Grammer at Goodyear Theater, 1201 East Market St., Akron, OH 44305, US. From $37, Avg. price ~ $140, Tickets Available: 549. Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 12:00 PM Sat — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Best Value, Weekend Event: Akron Zips vs. Tulane Green Wave at Rhodes Arena, 373 Carroll St, Akron, Akron, OH 44325, US. From $9, Avg. price ~ $87, Tickets Available: 95. Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 4:00 PM Sat — CLASSICAL, Weekend Event: The Piano Guys & The Chosen at Akron Civic Theatre • 5000 seats, 182 South Main St, Akron, OH 44308, US. From $68, Avg. price ~ $118, Tickets Available: 970. Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 7:00 PM Sat — Concert, Weekend Event: Don't Look Back - Boston Tribute Band at Goodyear Theater, 1201 East Market St., Akron, OH 44305, US. From $49, Avg. price ~ $84, Tickets Available: 1184. Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — CLASSICAL, Weekend Event: Akron Symphony Orchestra: Mozart Requiem at E.J. Thomas Hall • 2955 seats, 198 Hill St, Akron, OH 44325, US. From $33, Avg. price ~ $110, Tickets Available: 244. Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — Concert, Weekend Event: Creedence - The Tribute at John, James and Clara Knight Stage, 182 S Main Street, Akron, OH 44308, US. From $23, Avg. price ~ $54, 16 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 17, 2026, 7:00 PM Tue — JAZZ / BLUES: Keb Mo at Goodyear Theater, 1201 East Market St., Akron, OH 44305, US. From $63, Avg. price ~ $100, Tickets Available: 725. Select Seats
- Nov 19, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — COUNTRY / FOLK: Jackson Dean at Goodyear Theater, 1201 East Market St., Akron, OH 44305, US. From $33, Avg. price ~ $91, Tickets Available: 378. Select Seats
- Nov 19, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — POP / ROCK, High Demand: Zach Williams at Akron Civic Theatre • 5000 seats, 182 South Main St, Akron, OH 44308, US. From $17, Avg. price ~ $491, Tickets Available: 141. Select Seats
- Nov 20, 2026, 6:00 PM Fri — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Best Value: Akron Zips vs. West Virginia Tech Golden Bears at Rhodes Arena, 373 Carroll St, Akron, Akron, OH 44325, US. From $10, Avg. price ~ $36, Tickets Available: 52. Select Seats
- Nov 20, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — FILM: Warren Miller's Days Off at Akron Civic Theatre • 5000 seats, 182 South Main St, Akron, OH 44308, US. From $28, Avg. price ~ $32, 16 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 20, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — COUNTRY / FOLK: The Shootouts at John, James and Clara Knight Stage, 182 S Main Street, Akron, OH 44308, US. From $35, Avg. price ~ $41, Tickets Available: 120. Select Seats
- Nov 20, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — Concert: Almost Queen - A Tribute To Queen at Goodyear Theater, 1201 East Market St., Akron, OH 44305, US. From $51, Avg. price ~ $105, Tickets Available: 451. Select Seats
- Nov 21, 2026, 7:00 PM Sat — COMEDY, Weekend Event: Nurse Blake at Goodyear Theater, 1201 East Market St., Akron, OH 44305, US. From $44, Avg. price ~ $160, Tickets Available: 197. Select Seats
- Nov 21, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — CLASSICAL, Weekend Event: Video Game Symphony at Akron Civic Theatre • 5000 seats, 182 South Main St, Akron, OH 44308, US. From $41, Avg. price ~ $57, Tickets Available: 451. Select Seats
- Nov 21, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — COUNTRY / FOLK, Weekend Event: The Shootouts at John, James and Clara Knight Stage, 182 S Main Street, Akron, OH 44308, US. From $35, Avg. price ~ $41, Tickets Available: 138. Select Seats
- Nov 22, 2026, 3:00 PM Sun — FILM, Weekend Event: The Princess Bride - An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes at Akron Civic Theatre • 5000 seats, 182 South Main St, Akron, OH 44308, US. From $27, Avg. price ~ $114, Tickets Available: 611. Select Seats
- Nov 27, 2026, 12:00 PM Fri — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) FOOTBALL: Akron Zips vs. Buffalo Bulls at Summa Field At Infocision Stadium, 427 Nash Ave, Akron, OH 44304, US. From $11, Avg. price ~ $39, Tickets Available: 185. Select Seats
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Akron Events by Month
Monthly pages help you find upcoming events by season, weekend, and date.
Events by Show & Venue
Browse Akron events by show and venue. Explore performance schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates across the city.
Little Big Town
182 South Main St, Akron, OH 44308
Upcoming Events: 9
Nov 12, 2026 7:30 PM
Franni Cash
182 S Main Street, Akron, OH 44308
Upcoming Events: 2
Nov 13, 2026 7:00 PM
Andy Grammer
1201 East Market St., Akron, OH 44305
Upcoming Events: 16
Nov 13, 2026 7:30 PM
Akron Zips Basketball
373 Carroll St, Akron, Akron, OH 44325
Upcoming Events: 40
Nov 14, 2026 12:00 PM
The Piano Guys
182 South Main St, Akron, OH 44308
Upcoming Events: 13
Nov 14, 2026 4:00 PM
Don't Look Back - Boston Tribute Band
1201 East Market St., Akron, OH 44305
Upcoming Events: 1
Nov 14, 2026 7:00 PM
Akron Symphony Orchestra
198 Hill St, Akron, OH 44325
Upcoming Events: 8
Nov 14, 2026 7:30 PM
Creedence - The Tribute
182 S Main Street, Akron, OH 44308
Upcoming Events: 1
Nov 14, 2026 7:30 PM
Keb Mo
1201 East Market St., Akron, OH 44305
Upcoming Events: 7
Nov 17, 2026 7:00 PM
Jackson Dean
1201 East Market St., Akron, OH 44305
Upcoming Events: 15
Nov 19, 2026 7:00 PM
Zach Williams
182 South Main St, Akron, OH 44308
Upcoming Events: 39
Nov 19, 2026 7:00 PM
Warren Miller's Days Off
182 South Main St, Akron, OH 44308
Upcoming Events: 14
Nov 20, 2026 7:00 PM
The Shootouts
182 S Main Street, Akron, OH 44308
Upcoming Events: 2
Nov 20, 2026 7:30 PM
Almost Queen - A Tribute To Queen
1201 East Market St., Akron, OH 44305
Upcoming Events: 10
Nov 20, 2026 7:30 PM
Nurse Blake
1201 East Market St., Akron, OH 44305
Upcoming Events: 62
Nov 21, 2026 7:00 PM
From long-running shows to packed venues, this list breaks down what’s playing across Akron. Check schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates by show and location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about tickets, prices, and game day details.
What events are happening in Akron right now?
A little bit of everything — concerts, shows, sports, comedy. Akron rarely sits still. Check the schedule above to see what’s happening today, this week, or whenever you finally make plans.
How often is the event schedule updated?
Pretty often — like, more than your group chat actually commits to plans. New events get added as soon as dates and venues are confirmed.
Can I browse events by date or venue?
Yep. Filter by date, venue, or category and skip the endless scrolling. Your future self will appreciate it.
Are events held year-round in Akron?
Yeah — Akron doesn’t really take a season off. There’s always something going on, even when the weather’s doing its thing.
Where do events take place in Akron?
Everywhere — arenas, theaters, stadiums, clubs, and venues across Akron, OH. Big stages, small stages, and everything in between.
Do new events get added regularly?
All the time. If a tour drops or a game gets scheduled, it usually shows up here faster than you hear about it from friends.
Browse Events by Category
Find concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, and more in Akron and nearby areas
Events Near Akron
Here's what's happening nearby.
Nov
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2026
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Events: 22
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16
2026
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Memorial Athletic and Convocation CenterMon7:00 PM
Events: 38
Nov
28
2026
Hartville, OH
Hartville KitchenSat1:00 PM
Events: 1
Nov
28
2026
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The Dusty ArmadilloSat7:00 PM
Events: 7
May
14
2027
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Blossom Music CenterFri7:30 PM
Events: 4
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