Live Events near Akron, OH

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

Akron, OH offers a lively calendar of live events, from concerts and theater performances to college and minor league sports and community festivals.

Whether you're cheering on a hometown team or catching a favorite artist live, Vivid Seats has you covered.

Things to Do in Akron This Week

Akron’s week kicks off at Akron Civic Theatre with JJ Grey and Mofro bringing swampy soul and gritty grooves, then returns for the immersive Brit Floyd - Pink Floyd Tribute spectacular at the same storied venue.

Sports fans can cheer the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena, and pop icons New Edition take over the same arena later in the week. For laughs, Larry the Cable Guy plays Packard Music Hall in Warren, while country fans can catch Kameron Marlowe at Cleveland’s Globe Iron.

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.