Akron Theater & Comedy Shows

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

Akron, OH, hosts a wide range of live events, from concerts and theater performances to sporting events and music festivals.

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

Things to Do in Akron This Week

Akron is buzzing this week at the Akron Civic Theatre, where 112 brings smooth R&B, TobyMac delivers an uplifting set, and Theresa Caputo offers an intimate live show.

For a big-league fix, make the short trip to Cleveland to cheer the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena, or lean into twangy tunes with Turnpike Troubadours at Wolstein Center at CSU.

Things to Do in Akron Next Week

Akron’s big ticket next week is Shaun Cassidy at Goodyear Theater. If you are up for a quick drive, Cleveland hosts the Jonas Brothers and the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena, plus the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field.

Country fans can head to Canton for Dustin Lynch at Canton Civic Center, while Youngstown brings the arena-rock holiday spectacle of Trans-Siberian Orchestra at Covelli Centre - Youngstown.