Kent Events 2026-2027
Your guide to live events and things to do in Kent, OH, and nearby areas.
- Updated: November 12, 2026
Events take place across Kent 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.
- 38 Upcoming Events
- 0 Events This Weekend
- 3 Event Venues
- 8 Event Categories
Browse Events By Category
- All Events 38
- sports 15
- concerts 20
- Live Shows 3
Best Events This Week & This Month
Explore featured Kent events including top shows, concerts, sports, and major live experiences across the city.
Kent Events: Today, This Month & Dates
Upcoming Events in Kent
Browse events in 2026 by date and venue, including concerts, shows, sports, and more across the city and nearby areas.Upcoming Confirmed Events 37
- Nov 16, 2026, 7:00 PM Mon — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Best Value: Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Eastern Kentucky Colonels at Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center,
187 Memorial Convocation Center, Kent, OH 44242, US. From $3, Avg. price ~ $13, Tickets Available: 77. Select Seats - Nov 17, 2026, 7:00 PM Tue — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) FOOTBALL, High Demand: Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Miami (OH) RedHawks at Dix Stadium, One Esplanade Trail, Kent, OH 44242, US. From $10, Avg. price ~ $82, Tickets Available: 199. Select Seats
- Nov 20, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — BLUEGRASS, High Demand: Tim O'Brien & Sam Grisman at The Kent Stage • 642 seats, 175 East Main Street, Kent, OH 44240, US. From $48, Avg. price ~ $109, Tickets Available: 265. Select Seats
- Nov 21, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — COUNTRY / FOLK, Weekend Event: Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band at The Kent Stage • 642 seats, 175 East Main Street, Kent, OH 44240, US. From $25, Avg. price ~ $29, 14 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 22, 2026, 7:00 PM Sun — JAZZ / BLUES, Weekend Event: Tom Rush at The Kent Stage • 642 seats, 175 East Main Street, Kent, OH 44240, US. From $52, Avg. price ~ $89, Tickets Available: 262. Select Seats
- Nov 25, 2026, 7:30 PM Wed — POP / ROCK: Shaun Cassidy at The Kent Stage • 642 seats, 175 East Main Street, Kent, OH 44240, US. From $81, Avg. price ~ $128, Tickets Available: 299. Select Seats
- Nov 27, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — REGGAE / REGGAETON: Carlos Jones and the PLUS Band at The Kent Stage • 642 seats, 175 East Main Street, Kent, OH 44240, US. From $23, Avg. price ~ $31, 26 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 28, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — Concert, Weekend Event: Into the Blue - Electric Light Orchestra Tribute at The Kent Stage • 642 seats, 175 East Main Street, Kent, OH 44240, US. From $31, Avg. price ~ $49, Tickets Available: 216. Select Seats
- Nov 29, 2026, 3:00 PM Sun — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Weekend Event: Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Malone Pioneers at Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center, 187 Memorial Convocation Center, Kent, OH 44242, US. From $4, Avg. price ~ $21, Tickets Available: 75. Select Seats
- Dec 02, 2026, 7:00 PM Wed — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Bowling Green Falcons at Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center, 187 Memorial Convocation Center, Kent, OH 44242, US. From $4, Avg. price ~ $10, Tickets Available: 76. Select Seats
- Dec 04, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — POP / ROCK: The Michael Weber Show at The Kent Stage • 642 seats, 175 East Main Street, Kent, OH 44240, US. From $28, Avg. price ~ $46, Tickets Available: 180. Select Seats
- Dec 05, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — Concert, High Demand, Weekend Event: Christmas with Over The Rhine at The Kent Stage • 642 seats, 175 East Main Street, Kent, OH 44240, US. From $42, Avg. price ~ $92, Tickets Available: 360. Select Seats
- Dec 07, 2026, 7:00 PM Mon — POP / ROCK: Johnnyswim at The Kent Stage • 642 seats, 175 East Main Street, Kent, OH 44240, US. From $52, Avg. price ~ $91, Tickets Available: 230. Select Seats
- Dec 10, 2026, 7:30 PM Thu — ALTERNATIVE: Cyril Neville at The Kent Stage • 642 seats, 175 East Main Street, Kent, OH 44240, US. From $41, Avg. price ~ $74, Tickets Available: 353. Select Seats
- Dec 11, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — POP / ROCK: Herman's Hermits & Peter Noone at The Kent Stage • 642 seats, 175 East Main Street, Kent, OH 44240, US. From $81, Avg. price ~ $110, Tickets Available: 231. Select Seats
- Dec 12, 2026, 7:00 PM Sat — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Weekend Event: Kent State Golden Flashes vs. UMass Minutemen at Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center, 187 Memorial Convocation Center, Kent, OH 44242, US. From $5, Avg. price ~ $16, Tickets Available: 73. Select Seats
- Jan 02, 2027, 2:00 PM Sat — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Weekend Event: Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Buffalo Bulls at Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center, 187 Memorial Convocation Center, Kent, OH 44242, US. From $10, Avg. price ~ $30, Tickets Available: 72. Select Seats
- Jan 12, 2027, 7:00 PM Tue — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Ohio Bobcats at Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center, 187 Memorial Convocation Center, Kent, OH 44242, US. From $6, Avg. price ~ $20, Tickets Available: 76. Select Seats
- Jan 16, 2027, 6:00 PM Sat — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Weekend Event: Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Miami (OH) RedHawks at Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center, 187 Memorial Convocation Center, Kent, OH 44242, US. From $10, Avg. price ~ $37, Tickets Available: 95. Select Seats
- Jan 24, 2027, 7:00 PM Sun — POP / ROCK, Weekend Event: Umphrey's McGee at The Kent Stage • 642 seats, 175 East Main Street, Kent, OH 44240, US. From $73, Avg. price ~ $113, Tickets Available: 199. Select Seats
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Kent Events by Month
Monthly pages help you find upcoming events by season, weekend, and date.
Events by Show & Venue
Browse Kent events by show and venue. Explore performance schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates across the city.
Kent State Golden Flashes Basketball
187 Memorial Convocation Center, Kent, OH 44242
Upcoming Events: 24
Nov 16, 2026 7:00 PM
Kent State Golden Flashes Football
One Esplanade Trail, Kent, OH 44242
Upcoming Events: 2
Nov 17, 2026 7:00 PM
Tim O'Brien
175 East Main Street, Kent, OH 44240
Upcoming Events: 2
Nov 20, 2026 7:30 PM
Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band
175 East Main Street, Kent, OH 44240
Upcoming Events: 6
Nov 21, 2026 7:30 PM
Tom Rush
175 East Main Street, Kent, OH 44240
Upcoming Events: 3
Nov 22, 2026 7:00 PM
Shaun Cassidy
175 East Main Street, Kent, OH 44240
Upcoming Events: 27
Nov 25, 2026 7:30 PM
Carlos Jones and the PLUS Band
175 East Main Street, Kent, OH 44240
Upcoming Events: 1
Nov 27, 2026 7:30 PM
Into the Blue - Electric Light Orchestra Tribute
175 East Main Street, Kent, OH 44240
Upcoming Events: 2
Nov 28, 2026 7:30 PM
The Michael Weber Show
175 East Main Street, Kent, OH 44240
Upcoming Events: 1
Dec 04, 2026 7:30 PM
Christmas with Over The Rhine
175 East Main Street, Kent, OH 44240
Upcoming Events: 2
Dec 05, 2026 7:30 PM
Johnnyswim
175 East Main Street, Kent, OH 44240
Upcoming Events: 5
Dec 07, 2026 7:00 PM
Cyril Neville
175 East Main Street, Kent, OH 44240
Upcoming Events: 4
Dec 10, 2026 7:30 PM
Herman's Hermits
175 East Main Street, Kent, OH 44240
Upcoming Events: 15
Dec 11, 2026 7:30 PM
Umphrey's McGee
175 East Main Street, Kent, OH 44240
Upcoming Events: 34
Jan 24, 2027 7:00 PM
Shovels and Rope
175 East Main Street, Kent, OH 44240
Upcoming Events: 8
Feb 19, 2027 7:30 PM
From long-running shows to packed venues, this list breaks down what’s playing across Kent. 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 Kent right now?
A little bit of everything — concerts, shows, sports, comedy. Kent 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 Kent?
Yeah — Kent 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 Kent?
Everywhere — arenas, theaters, stadiums, clubs, and venues across Kent, 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.
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