Live Events near Akron, OH

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

Akron, OH, is a vibrant hub for live events, offering everything from concerts and theater performances to major sporting events and music festivals. Whether you're looking to cheer on your favorite team or catch a chart-topping artist live, Vivid Seats has you covered.

Things to Do in Akron This Week

Akron’s week is packed, starting with Kevin James bringing stand-up to the Akron Civic Theatre on Friday night. Music fans can soak in cinematic sound with The Music of Hans Zimmer at the Agora Theatre on Thursday, or sing along with Brandon Lake at the Wolstein Center at CSU on Friday.

Sports energy peaks Sunday afternoon as the Cleveland Cavaliers take the court at Rocket Arena. For more laughs nearby, catch Matt McCusker at the Agora Theatre on Friday and Bert Kreischer at the Covelli Centre - Youngstown on Sunday night.

Things to Do in Akron Next Week

Akron-area highlights next week include country artist Stephen Wilson Jr at Agora Theatre, with hard rockers Acid Bath taking the same stage later in the week. For big laughs, the We Them Ones Comedy Tour hits Wolstein Center at CSU, and March hoops bring the MAC Mens Basketball Tournament to Rocket Arena before the Cleveland Cavaliers take the court there. Wrap up with Maddox Batson at Agora Theatre.