Events in Akron, United States

Swan Lake by International Ballet Stars in Akron, OH

Akron Friday, February 19, 2027 1900 - 2110

51.00 USD

Theater - Opera - Ballet - Shows - Cabaret

Akron, OH get ready - Swan Lake is coming to Akron Civic Theatre for one unforgettable night! Experience the world's most beloved ballet like never before. International Ballet Stars returns with a breathtaking production set to Tchaikovsky's iconic score and perf ..

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs by The United European Ballet Company - 25 Oct 2026

Akron Sunday, October 25, 2026 1600 - 1830

42.00 USD

Theater - Opera - Ballet - Shows - Cabaret

Step into a magical fairytale world with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs - a joyful ballet full of adventure, laughter, and unforgettable moments for the whole family. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs by The United European Ballet October 25, 2026 | 4:00 PM E.J. ..

Neko Case Coming To E.J. Thomas Hall On November 7th 2026

Akron Saturday, November 7, 2026 1930 - 2230

46.00 USD

Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons

Every handful of years, Neko Case resurfaces with a new album and reminds listeners that she is one of our greatest living songwriters - perpetually becoming more fearless and adventurous. "She has cultivated one of the most distinctive voices in American song," Ster ..

Little Feat Bringing Their "The Last Farewell Tour" To Goodyear Theater On November 9th 2026

Akron Monday, November 9, 2026 1900 - 2300

59.00 USD

Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons

Don't miss the last chance to see Little Feat live as they will be bringing their "The Last Farewell Tour" to the Goodyear Theater on November 9th Playing is the joy and satisfaction of touring, but it comes with the hard part -- travel, the endless miles on a bus ..

St. Sebastian Musical Arts Series - Paul Fey Organ Concert

Akron Sunday, October 4, 2026 1600 - 1730

Free

Classical Music - Orchestra - Traditional Music Events

Hailing from Leipzig, Germany, concert organist, composer, and YouTube personality Paul Fey will perform a program on St. Sebastian Parish's Schantz organ. Event is free and open to the public. A freewill offering will be taken at this event to support the Lynn Frey- ..

Winter Wonderland Craft Show

Kent Saturday, November 21, 2026 1000 - 1600

Free

Festivals - Fairs - Carnivals - Parades - Culture

Holiday craft show Saturday, November 21st, 2026, from 10a-4p at the Kent American Legion at 1945 Mogadore Rd in Kent Ohio. This show has over 70 unique crafters, raffle table 50/50 and concessions. There are no stairs and there's an ATM on the premises. Admission is ..

Shaun Cassidy UNWRAPPED: Songs and Stories For The Holidays tour coming to The Kent Stage Nov. 25th

Kent Wednesday, November 25, 2026 1930 - 2200

65.00 USD

Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons

Shaun Cassidy is an American writer, producer, actor and singer. After originally making his name as a performer, Cassidy went on to create, write, and produce a number of critically acclaimed television series including AMERICAN GOTHIC (produced with Sam Raimi), ROA ..

Over The Rhine An Acoustic Christmas at The Kent Stage on December 5th

Kent Saturday, December 5, 2026 1930 - 2300

35.00 USD

Classical Music - Orchestra - Traditional Music Events

One December, not long after Over the Rhine began recording and touring, we were invited to perform some seasonal songs on a public radio station. We worked up a few carols and traditional tunes. It actually felt really good and conjured up an unusual mix of feelings ..

JOHNNYSWIM Christmas Show at The Kent Stage on December 7th

Kent Monday, December 7, 2026 1930 - 2300

40.00 USD

Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons

JOHNNYSWIM, composed of the magnetic duo Abner Ramirez and Amanda Sudano Ramirez, effortlessly enthralls audiences with their heartfelt melodies, intertwining personal experiences and imaginative tales. Their music is a vibrant tapestry woven with memories, emotions, ..

Cyril Neville at The Kent Stage on December 10th

Kent Thursday, December 10, 2026 1930 - 2300

28.00 USD

Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons

Cyril Neville, the Uptown Ruler, brings a lifetime of dreams come true. This two-time grammy winning icon is brilliant and beautiful on stage and in his recorded work. In this new chapter of his creative life, Cyril levels up even more with new songs, a fresh pers ..

An Olde English Christmas with Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone Dec 11th at The Kent Stage

Kent Friday, December 11, 2026 1930 - 2300

56.00 USD

Classical Music - Orchestra - Traditional Music Events

Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone remain one of the most enduring and beloved acts to emerge from the British Invasion. With Noone’s signature tenor, quick wit, and unmistakable stage presence, the group rose to international fame in the 1960s with chart‑topping ..

Bela Fleck - My Bluegrass Heart Tour at The Kent Stage Nov 10th

Kent Tuesday, November 10, 2026 1930 - 2300

49.00 USD

Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons

Béla Fleck - My Bluegrass Heart featuring Michael Cleveland, Dominick Leslie, Jeff Partin, Mark Schatz, and Jake Stargel Over the last four decades, Béla Fleck has made a point of boldly going where no banjo player has gone before, a musical journey that has earne ..

GCS featuring Eric Gale, Dennis Chambers and Billy Sheehan at The Kent Stage on November 11th

Kent Wednesday, November 11, 2026 1900 - 2300

36.00 USD

Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons

GCS brings together three of the most electrifying musicians in modern music: two time Grammy nominated guitarist and vocalist Eric Gales, Modern Drummer Hall of Fame drummer Dennis Chambers, and five time Best Rock Bass Player Billy Sheehan. Each of these musicians ..

Tim O'Brien and Sam Grisman at The Kent Stage November 20th

Kent Friday, November 20, 2026 1930 - 2300

35.00 USD

Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons

Grammy winning singer songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Tim O'Brien grew up singing in church and in school. After seeing Doc Watson on TV, he became a lifelong devotee of old time and bluegrass music. Tim started touring nationally in1978 with Colorado bluegrass ..

Vanilla Fudge coming to The Kent Stage on October 8th

Kent Thursday, October 8, 2026 1930 - 2300

30.00 USD

Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons

Vanilla Fudge was one of the first American groups to infuse psychedelia into a heavy rock sound to create “psychedelic symphonic rock” an eclectic genre which would, among its many offshoots, eventually morph into heavy metal. Although, at first, the band did not re ..

Don Was And The Pan-Detroit Ensemble Coming To The Kent Stage

Kent Friday, October 9, 2026 1930 - 2300

30.00 USD

Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons

Music has always loomed large in the life of Don Was. Born in Detroit in 1952, he has enjoyed a multi-faceted career as a musician, record producer, music director, film composer, documentary filmmaker, and radio host. Since 2011, he has also served as President of A ..

Duane Betts and Palmetto Motel bringing their Isle Of Hope Tour to The Kent Stage October 10th

Kent Saturday, October 10, 2026 1930 - 2300

43.87 USD

Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons

Duane Betts ignites and brings an evolution to the Southern rock tradition. With a fiery legacy forged by his father, the legendary Dickey Betts, the second generation musician infuses it with his own soul-stirring blend of blues, raw passion, and six-string mastery. ..

The Grass Roots at The Kent Stage on October 11th

Kent Sunday, October 11, 2026 1900 - 2300

49.00 USD

Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons

In 1965, Rob Grill and 3 others teamed up with mega-hit producer Steve Barri (The Mamas and The Papas, Tommy’s Roe, Four Tops, and Dusty Springfield) to form The Grass Roots. Since their formation The Grass Roots have gone on to chart 29 singles; 13 of which went gol ..

Joan Osborne performs The Songs Of Bob Dylan at The Kent Stage October 18th

Kent Sunday, October 18, 2026 1900 - 2300

43.00 USD

Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons

Joan Osborne is a multi-platinum selling recording artist. A native of Kentucky, she moved to NYC to attend NYU Film School but dropped out after becoming involved in New York’s downtown music scene. Her 1995 album Relish was a critical and commercial success and ..

Jonah Koslen celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Stage Pass at The Kent Stage On October 22nd

Kent Thursday, October 22, 2026 1930 - 2300

40.00 USD

Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons

This October will mark the 50th anniversary of the Michael Stanley Band's recording of the iconic live album, "Stage Pass" and original member of MSB Jonah Koslen is playing his final “MSB-Themed” shows with a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the iconic album w ..

Black Violin - The Be Free Tour 2026 at The Kent Stage November 8th

Kent Sunday, November 8, 2026 1900 - 2300

61.00 USD

Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons

For nearly two decades, Black Violin has been merging string arrangements with modern beats and vocals and building bridges in communities along the way. Members Kev Marcus and Wil Baptiste first met in orchestra class at Dillard High School in Fort Lauderdale, becom ..

Noel "Paul" Stookey of Peter, Paul And Mary is coming to The Kent Stage October 25th @ 7PM

Kent Sunday, October 25, 2026 1900 - 2100

45.00 USD

Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons

His performing career began in Birmingham, Michigan, where, as a lover of jazz, pop, and standup comedy, he formed a high-school R and B band called "The Birds of Paradise." At Michigan State University he was a popular emcee at campus events and in 1959 he heading t ..

Twin Peaks: A Conversation With The Stars is coming to The Kent Stage on November 6th

Kent Friday, November 6, 2026 1930 - 2300

43.00 USD

Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch

Twin Peaks: Conversation With The Stars will include Michael Horse, Kimmy Robertson, Sabrina S. Sutherland, Josh Eisenstadt and Kent State University's own Ray Wise all at The Kent Stage! Twin Peaks is the American drama television series created by Mark Frost and ..

Shovels and Rope at The Kent Stage February 19, 2027

Kent Friday, February 19, 2027 1930 - 2300

30.00 USD

Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons

Shovels and Rope is an Americana folk-rock duo from Charleston, South Carolina, built around the creative and personal partnership of Cary Ann Hearst and Michael Trent. Both artists arrived with established solo careers - Hearst with her 2006 album Dust and Bones and ..

THAO is coming to The Kent Stage on March 13, 2027.

Kent Saturday, March 13, 2027 1930 - 2300

26.00 USD

Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons

THAO, known for her distinctly evocative songwriting and dynamic, arresting performance, has continued to evolve artistically and personally since dropping the moniker "Thao and The Get Down Stay Down" in 2021. Her latest album, Temple, reflects a profound exploratio ..

John Hiatt Solo - Only concerts west of the Appalachians and they are at The Kent Stage

Kent Saturday, October 3, 2026 1930 - 2130

54.00 USD

Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons

John Hiatt is one of America's most respected and influential singer-songwriters. "You know how writing goes for me, "John Hiatt says, offering a glimpse into his creative process. "I get a couple of lines going, and then I just tag along as the songs start to reveal ..

In The Heartland at the Goodyear Theater October 3rd 2026

Akron Saturday, October 3, 2026 1930 - 2300

23.00 USD

Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons

In The Heartland featuring Danny Powers with special guests Gary Markasky, Michael Gismondi, Jennifer Lee. Opening act Pet The Cougar - A Tribute To John Mellencamp. In The Heartland is hands down the closest thing fans can get to seeing the Michael Stanley Band l ..

California Dreams "The Sounds of Laurel Canyon" at The Kent Stage October 2nd

Kent Friday, October 2, 2026 1930 - 2200

30.00 USD

Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons

An immersive trip through California in the late 60's, early 70's when a collective of musical legends changed the world. Hits by The Mamas and The Papas, Eagles, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Linda Ronstadt, Jackson Browne, The Byrds, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young and ..

The Carole King and James Taylor Story is returning to The Kent Stage October 1st

Kent Thursday, October 1, 2026 1930 - 2300

36.15 USD

Theater - Opera - Ballet - Shows - Cabaret

Following critically acclaimed sell-out runs at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Adelaide Fringe, and sold-out shows in the UK and the US, The Carole King and James Taylor Story comes to a theatre near you. Taking you on an incredible journey through the careers of th ..

Aeronautics and Engineering Expo

Stow Saturday, September 26, 2026 0900 - 1600

20.00 USD

Aviation and Space Industry Events

Curious minds of all ages are invited to the Aeronautics and Engineering Expo, a beloved Kent/Stow community tradition for more than two decades! Held at Kent State Airport and the FedEx Aeronautics Academic Center, this incredible one-day event brings the world of a ..

Downtown Kent Ghost Walk is September 25 & 26 @ 6:30 & 8:30 - These are the original/classic stories

Kent Friday, September 25, 2026 1830 - 2200

20.75 USD

Adventure Trips - Events

The Kent Ghost Walk presents the Downtown Kent Ghost Walk on Sep. 25 and 26! These are the expressively researched, well documented story for which The Kent Ghost Walk is known. Many stories include collaboration form eyewitnesses, family members and Kent newspape ..

Paula Cole comes to The Kent Stage on September 23rd!

Kent Wednesday, September 23, 2026 1930 - 2300

46.52 USD

Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons

Paula Cole returns to the stage with THIS FIRE: 30-a special anniversary tour celebrating three decades of This Fire, her landmark album that cemented Cole as one of the most distinctive voices of the 1990s. A Grammy-winning singer-songwriter known for her fearless w ..

Akron Life's Best of the City 2026

Akron Wednesday, September 23, 2026 1800 - 2100

Free

Private Parties - Events

Akron Life's Best of the City 2026Join Akron Life magazine for one of the area's most anticipated local events as we celebrate the very best food, businesses, entertainment, experiences, and people that make the 330 unique.The Best of the City Party brings together w ..

Internationally renowned Irish music phenomenon, Celtic Thunder coming to Goodyear Theater Sept 22

Akron Tuesday, September 22, 2026 1930 - 2300

46.00 USD

Classical Music - Orchestra - Traditional Music Events

Celtic Thunder's 2026 Tour is a must-see for fans of Celtic music, enchanting harmonies and Celtic music! Celtic Thunder is known for its powerful vocals, dynamic on-stage presence, and evocative stories. They have captivated audiences all over the world. This tour p ..

Dave Banks Big Band Featuring Scott Brotherton

Akron Saturday, September 19, 2026 2000 - 2230

30.00 USD

Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons

“Diamond, Dean and Dave!” That’s a lot of D’s! Scott Brotherton teams up with The Dave Banks Big Band to bring you some old, some new and some Songs Sung Blu! Okay, enough alliteration... The DBBB will play some original arrangements, and feature Scott Brotherton as ..

The Numbers Band at The Kent Stage September 19th

Kent Saturday, September 19, 2026 1900 - 2300

25.00 USD

Films - Movies - Cinema

Out of Obscurity, Into Oblivion is a raw, immersive cinéma vérité rock documentary chronicling the enduring legacy of Kent, Ohio’s legendary The Numbers Band. An epic musical journey from the depths of the Midwest, 15-60-75 (also known as The Numbers Band) have playe ..

The FIXX, Colin Blunstone (The voice of The Zombies) and Peter Asher @ The Kent Stage September 13

Kent Sunday, September 13, 2026 1900 - 2300

67.00 USD

Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons

The FIXX has been often heralded as one of the most innovative bands to come out of the MTV era. Instantly recognizable, The FIXX sound is unmistakably unique and stands out among the thousands of artists filling the airwaves. Songs such as "One Thing Leads To Anoth ..

The Celestia Theater presents An Evening with Elvis starring Jesse Garron

Wadsworth Saturday, September 12, 2026 1900 - 2100

22.00 USD

Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons

Award-winning Elvis Tribute Artist Jesse Garron delivers a heart-pounding, emotionally charged tribute to Elvis Presley that will take you back to the ‘70s and leave you convinced that you just saw Elvis live in concert. His incredible portrayal draws audiences in fr ..

Akron/Canton OCD Walk

North Canton Saturday, September 12, 2026 0900 - 1200

Free

Hiking - Walking Trips - Events

Join us for the Northeast Ohio OCD Walk on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Boettler Park in Green, Ohio! This free, family-friendly community event brings together individuals, families, and professionals impacted by OCD and related disorders to raise awareness, red ..

Taj Farrant at The Kent Stage September 10th

Kent Thursday, September 10, 2026 1930 - 2300

35.00 USD

Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons

Taj Farrant is an Australian guitarist and musician known for his remarkable talent at a young age. He gained recognition through social media platforms, particularly for his impressive guitar covers and original compositions. Taj has been featured in various music f ..

Garrison Keillor "Tonight at The Kent Stage" on August 23rd

Kent Sunday, August 23, 2026 1900 - 2300

45.00 USD

Theater - Opera - Ballet - Shows - Cabaret

Garrison Keillor did "A Prairie Home Companion" for forty years, wrote fiction and comedy, invented a town called Lake Wobegon where all the children are above average, even though he himself grew up evangelical in a small separatist flock where all the children expe ..

Over The Rhine returning to The Kent Stage on August 1st

Kent Saturday, August 1, 2026 1930 - 2300

34.15 USD

Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons

Over the Rhine is the Ohio-based, husband-and-wife band made up of Karin Bergquist and Linford Detweiler, and the many notable musicians who have surrounded them for the last three decades. The band has consistently released critically acclaimed records and toured th ..

Stanley Jordan Is Coming To The Kent Stage On July 29th

Kent Wednesday, July 29, 2026 1930 - 2300

30.00 USD

Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons

In a career that took flight in 1985 with commercial and critical acclaim, guitar virtuoso Stanley Jordan has consistently displayed a chameleonic musical persona of openness, imagination, versatility and maverick daring. Be it bold reinventions of classical masterpi ..

Stewart Copeland's Have I Said Too Much Tour stops at The Kent Stage on July 24th!

Kent Friday, July 24, 2026 1930 - 2200

52.06 USD

Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch

Stewart Copeland, world famous drummer, founder of the most successful rock band of the 1980's, The Police, composer of film scores, video games and operas, multi Grammy winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, writer and filmmaker, is heading out on his first America ..

Dynamics Community Theater presents: "The Addams Family Musical"

Tallmadge Thursday, July 23, 2026 1900 - 2130

18.00 USD

Theater - Opera - Ballet - Shows - Cabaret

THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and a dilemma that's every father's nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young ma ..

Blood Brothers featuring Albert Castiglia and Mike Zito returning to The Kent Stage July 19th

Kent Sunday, July 19, 2026 1930 - 2300

33.00 USD

Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons

Blood Brothers brings together award winning blues guitarists and vocalists Mike Zito and Albert Castiglia, combining decades of road-tested experience with searing guitar work, gritty storytelling, and high energy performances that have made the duo one of the most ..

Duece 'n a Quarter making their area debut at The Kent Stage on July 17th

Kent Friday, July 17, 2026 1930 - 2300

13.65 USD

Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons

Deuce 'n a Quarter is an award-winning band that has made quite an impression in the blues scene! As 2023 International Blues Challenge finalists, they have gained recognition amongst top blues acts and have earned themselves the title of one of the current notable b ..

Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer Richie Furay bringing the hits to The Kent Stage July 16th

Kent Thursday, July 16, 2026 1930 - 2300

44.14 USD

Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons

After an astonishing 60-year career in music that included pivotal positions in Buffalo Springfield, Poco, the Souther-Hillman-Furay Band, induction in both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Colorado Music Hall of Fame, plus several solo albums, RICHIE FURAY is rel ..

Back To Black - The Music Of Amy Winehouse at The Kent Stage July 15th - Straight from London!

Kent Wednesday, July 15, 2026 1930 - 2300

31.72 USD

Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons

Witness the UK's premier tribute to Amy Winehouse on this comprehensive journey through the iconic artist's music and legacy. Brought to you by Reine Beau, an internationally recognized performer and artist from the UK who has taken her interpretation of Amy's music ..

The Music of James Bond 007 - The Dave Banks Big Band Featuring Sandra Montevideo

Akron Saturday, July 11, 2026 2000 - 2215

30.00 USD

Classical Music - Orchestra - Traditional Music Events

The Music of "007" comes to BluJazz, 47 E. Market Street in Akron, Ohio on July 11 at 8pm. The 17-piece Dave Banks Big Band will perform your favorite Bond theme songs as well as some very recognizable crimefighter themes! Vocalist Sandra Montevideo will sing songs b ..

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