Holiday Season

    Christmas & Holiday Light Displays in Akron (2026)

    Nov 20 – Dec 28, 2026

    Tree lightings, light displays, Christmas markets, Nutcracker shows and Santa bar crawls.

    Tree lightings
    Light displays
    Christmas markets
    Nutcracker
    Santa crawls

    Christmas & Holiday Season Events in Akron

    Ballet Theatre of Ohio: The Nutcracker

    Ballet Theatre of Ohio: The Nutcracker

    2026-11-28 · 19:00
    Akron Civic Theatre
    A Christmas Carol presented by BOOM Theater

    A Christmas Carol presented by BOOM Theater

    2026-12-04 · 19:00
    John, James and Clara Knight Stage
    Ballet Theatre of Ohio: The Nutcracker

    Ballet Theatre of Ohio: The Nutcracker

    2026-12-05 · 19:00
    Akron Civic Theatre
    A Christmas Carol presented by BOOM Theater

    A Christmas Carol presented by BOOM Theater

    2026-12-05 · 19:00
    John, James and Clara Knight Stage
    A Magical Motown Christmas

    A Magical Motown Christmas

    2026-12-05 · 19:30
    Goodyear Theater
    We Three Kings: The Irish Dance Christmas Sensation

    We Three Kings: The Irish Dance Christmas Sensation

    2026-12-08 · 19:30
    E.J. Thomas Hall - The University of Akron
    Santa Circus

    Santa Circus

    2026-12-10 · 19:00
    Akron Civic Theatre
    A Christmas Carol presented by BOOM Theater

    A Christmas Carol presented by BOOM Theater

    2026-12-11 · 19:00
    John, James and Clara Knight Stage
    Akron Symphony Orchestra: Holiday Pops

    Akron Symphony Orchestra: Holiday Pops

    2026-12-11 · 19:30
    E.J. Thomas Hall - The University of Akron
    ETC - School of Musical Arts: Holiday Choir Concert

    ETC - School of Musical Arts: Holiday Choir Concert

    2026-12-12 · 19:00
    Akron Civic Theatre
    A Christmas Carol presented by BOOM Theater

    A Christmas Carol presented by BOOM Theater

    2026-12-12 · 19:00
    John, James and Clara Knight Stage
    Champagne & Candlelight: A Smooth Jazz Holiday feat Hubb's Groove

    Champagne & Candlelight: A Smooth Jazz Holiday feat Hubb's Groove

    2026-12-12 · 19:30
    Goodyear Theater
    A Christmas Carol presented by BOOM Theater

    A Christmas Carol presented by BOOM Theater

    2026-12-18 · 19:00
    John, James and Clara Knight Stage
    Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol

    Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol

    2026-12-18 · 19:30
    Akron Civic Theatre
    A Christmas Carol presented by BOOM Theater

    A Christmas Carol presented by BOOM Theater

    2026-12-19 · 19:00
    John, James and Clara Knight Stage
    Akron Pops Orchestra: Holiday Show

    Akron Pops Orchestra: Holiday Show

    2026-12-21 · 19:00
    Akron Civic Theatre
    Just Another Christmas

    Just Another Christmas

    2026-12-22 · 19:00
    John, James and Clara Knight Stage

    More Things to Do in Akron That Week

    Warren Miller's Days Off

    Warren Miller's Days Off

    2026-11-20 · 19:00
    Akron Civic Theatre
    The Shootouts: Long Play Weekend

    The Shootouts: Long Play Weekend

    2026-11-20 · 19:30
    John, James and Clara Knight Stage
    Almost Queen: A Tribute to QUEEN

    Almost Queen: A Tribute to QUEEN

    2026-11-20 · 19:30
    Goodyear Theater
    Nurse Blake: But Did You Die? Comedy Tour

    Nurse Blake: But Did You Die? Comedy Tour

    2026-11-21 · 19:00
    Goodyear Theater
    The Shootouts: Long Play Weekend

    The Shootouts: Long Play Weekend

    2026-11-21 · 19:30
    John, James and Clara Knight Stage
    Video Game Symphony: A New Challenger Approaches

    Video Game Symphony: A New Challenger Approaches

    2026-11-21 · 19:30
    Akron Civic Theatre
    Dinner Theatre Rejects

    Dinner Theatre Rejects

    2026-11-21 · 19:30
    Wild Oscar's
    Coop's Nightmare

    Coop's Nightmare

    2026-11-27 · 19:30
    John, James and Clara Knight Stage
    Coop's Nightmare

    Coop's Nightmare

    2026-11-28 · 19:30
    John, James and Clara Knight Stage
    TRSH - Gone Fishin' Tour W/ Adjust the Sails * Dear Maryanne * Dear Ci

    TRSH - Gone Fishin' Tour W/ Adjust the Sails * Dear Maryanne * Dear Ci

    2026-12-09 · 19:00
    Musica
    Cirque Dreams Holidaze (Touring)

    Cirque Dreams Holidaze (Touring)

    2026-12-09 · 19:30
    E.J. Thomas Hall - The University of Akron
    Straight No Chaser: Making Spirits Bright Tour

    Straight No Chaser: Making Spirits Bright Tour

    2026-12-13 · 19:00
    Akron Civic Theatre
    DEK the Halls with DEK of Hearts

    DEK the Halls with DEK of Hearts

    2026-12-18 · 19:30
    Goodyear Theater

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