Dec2Wed
Sports
Akron Zips Mens Basketball vs. Ball State Cardinals Mens Basketball
Wed, Dec 2 · 7:00 PM
James Rhodes Arena
Things to do in Akron in December 2026
32 upcoming events. Akron, OH, United States.
Updated October 30, 2026 · December 2026 listings
32 upcoming events
Dec4Fri
Plays & Musicals
A Christmas Carol presented by BOOM Theater
Fri, Dec 4 · 7:00 PM
John, James and Clara Knight Stage
Dec5Sat
Dec6Sun
Sports
Akron Zips Womens Basketball vs. Yale Bulldogs Womens Basketball
Sun, Dec 6 · 12:00 PM
James Rhodes Arena
Dec8Tue
Dance
We Three Kings: The Irish Dance Christmas Sensation
Tue, Dec 8 · 7:30 PM
E.J. Thomas Hall - The University of Akron
Dec8Tue
Dec9Wed
Concerts
TRSH - Gone Fishin' Tour W/ Adjust the Sails * Dear Maryanne * Dear Ci
Wed, Dec 9 · 7:00 PM
Musica
Dec9Wed
Plays & Musicals
Cirque Dreams Holidaze (Touring)
Wed, Dec 9 · 7:30 PM
E.J. Thomas Hall - The University of Akron
Dec9Wed
Dec10Thu
Dec11Fri
Concerts
Akron Symphony Orchestra: Holiday Pops
Fri, Dec 11 · 7:30 PM
E.J. Thomas Hall - The University of Akron
Dec12Sat
Dec12Sat
Concerts
Champagne & Candlelight: A Smooth Jazz Holiday feat Hubb's Groove
Sat, Dec 12 · 7:30 PM
Goodyear Theater
Dec13Sun
Sports
Akron Zips Mens Basketball vs. Frostburg State Bobcats Mens Basketball
Sun, Dec 13 · 2:00 PM
James Rhodes Arena
Dec13Sun
Dec13Sun
Concerts
Helen Welch & the Big Wow Orchestra: A Little More Naughty Than Nice
Sun, Dec 13 · 4:00 PM
E.J. Thomas Hall - The University of Akron
Dec13Sun
Dec13Sun
Dec14Mon
Sports
Akron Zips Womens Basketball vs. Cleveland State Vikings Womens Basketball
Mon, Dec 14 · 6:00 PM
James Rhodes Arena
Dec17Thu
Sports
Akron Zips Womens Basketball vs. Duquesne Dukes Womens Basketball
Thu, Dec 17 · 6:00 PM
James Rhodes Arena
Dec18Fri
Plays & Musicals
Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol
Fri, Dec 18 · 7:30 PM
Akron Civic Theatre
Dec18Fri
Dec19Sat
Dec19Sat
Sports
Akron Zips Mens Basketball vs. Bowling Green Falcons Mens Basketball
Sat, Dec 19 · 2:00 PM
James Rhodes Arena
Venues with the most dates in Akron
- James Rhodes Arena31 events
- E.J. Thomas Hall - The University of Akron26 events
- Akron Civic Theatre25 events
- Goodyear Theater23 events
- John, James and Clara Knight Stage14 events
- EJ Thomas Hall12 events
- Rhodes Arena10 events
- Musica5 events
- Weathervane Playhouse5 events
- InfoCision Stadium - Summa Field3 events
Things to do in Akron in December 2026: frequently asked questions
Things to do in Akron in December 2026: how many dates are coming up?
32 upcoming dates are listed; the next one is Akron Symphony Orchestra on November 14.
Things to do in Akron in December 2026: which venues?
The dates on this page take place at James Rhodes Arena, John, James and Clara Knight Stage and Goodyear Theater, among others.