Live Acoustic Music Near Akron, Ohio

If you've never experienced hearing talented musicians perform in a small, intimate environment, you are in for a treat.

House concerts are a growing trend across the country, where people invite friends and neighbors into their homes for an up-close concert experience. And there are several house concerts being held in and around the Akron area that you can check out - you just need to contact the host and ask to be invited.

Local libraries host free concerts that are open to the general public.

In addition, live acoustic music can be heard in several listening rooms and small theaters in and around the Akron area. Local vineyards and restaurants and cafes in the area sometimes host nationally touring musicians as well.

Below you can find a listing of upcoming shows in these smaller venues by nationally and internationally touring artists.

Upcoming Acoustic Shows

November 8
Charley Bowman
After putting his mandolin and guitar down in the early 2000's, Charley retired in 2020 and returned to his passion: playing guitar, playing mandolin, playing folk music and writing songs.
Jenks 1929 (Listening Room)
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
November 11
Eric Johanson
Beachland Ballroom and Tavern (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Cleveland, OH
November 12
The Celts
Amish Country Theater (Small Theater)
Millersburg, OH
November 13
Bob Schneider
Music Box Supper Club (Listening Room)
Cleveland, OH
November 13
Charley Bowman
After putting his mandolin and guitar down in the early 2000's, Charley retired in 2020 and returned to his passion: playing guitar, playing mandolin, playing folk music and writing songs.
CBG - Chestnut Beer Garden (Neighborhood Bar)
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
November 13
Rhonda Vincent
Amish Country Theater (Small Theater)
Millersburg, OH
November 14
Sturtz
The Treelawn Social Club (Neighborhood Bar)
Cleveland, OH
November 15
Bella White
Beachland Ballroom and Tavern (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Cleveland, OH
November 17
Sun Kil Moon
Musica (Neighborhood Bar)
Akron, OH
November 19
Folk Paper Scissors
A special Wednesday evening show at the Jenks Building in Cuyahoga Falls form 7:00-9:00 pm. Free Parking!
Jenks 1929 (Listening Room)
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
November 19
Will Hoge
Musica (Neighborhood Bar)
Akron, OH
November 19
Them Coulee Boys
Beachland Ballroom and Tavern (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Cleveland, OH
November 19
Lauren Brabson
The Treelawn Social Club (Neighborhood Bar)
Cleveland, OH
November 20
Savoy Big Band
Come to listen, dine, and dance! The Fabulous Peggy Coyle and the Savoy Band playing the music of Natalie Cole, Dionne Warwick, Count Basie, Sinatra, Mancini, and many more!
Tozzi's on 12th (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Canton, OH
November 20
Marc Lee Shannon
Marc Lee Shannon is a North Coast Ohio songwriter with 3 albums & many single releases. He was a member of the late Michael Stanley & The Resonators, and has opened for The Wallflowers, Pat Benatar, Blue Oyster Cult, Sammy Hagar, and more.
Jenks 1929 (Listening Room)
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
November 21
Justin Wells
Beachland Ballroom and Tavern (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Cleveland, OH
November 21
Megan Bee
Athens, Ohio based singer-songwriter Megan Bee's work has been called "as real as it gets". A former environmental educator, her folk Americana style is rich with evocative songs of place.
Rialto Theatre (Small Theater)
Akron, OH
November 22
Charley Bowman
Charley Bowman & Friends with Shavanasa
Jenks 1929 (Listening Room)
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
November 22
Victor Samalot - Instrumental guitarist & Duo
Instrumental guitarist mixing Latin, Jazz, Light Rock, World, and Live Looping. Performing in the Cleveland / Akron, Ohio area and beyond. Solo or Duo act.
Blue Monkey Brewing (Brewery)
North Royalton, OH
November 23
Brett Dennen
Music Box Supper Club (Listening Room)
Cleveland, OH
November 26
Charley Bowman
The Jenks Brown Bag Music Hour
Jenks 1929 (Listening Room)
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
December 2
Tyler Hilton
Music Box Supper Club (Listening Room)
Cleveland, OH
December 4
Rupert Wates
Jenks 1929 (Listening Room)
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
December 6
Donna the Buffalo
The Kent Stage (Small Theater)
Kent, OH
December 11
Charley Bowman
Flying Blind featuring Charley Bowman & Sybil Dawn
CBG - Chestnut Beer Garden (Neighborhood Bar)
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
December 13
Charley Bowman
After putting his mandolin and guitar down in the early 2000's, Charley retired in 2020 and returned to his passion: playing guitar, playing mandolin, playing folk music and writing songs.
Jenks 1929 (Listening Room)
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
December 13
Eric Gales
The Kent Stage (Small Theater)
Kent, OH
December 16
Peter Mayer
Music Box Supper Club (Listening Room)
Cleveland, OH
December 17
Folk Paper Scissors
Come out to an evening show at the Jenks, and maybe even get in some Christmas shopping.
Jenks 1929 (Listening Room)
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
December 17
Melissa Carper,  JD McPherson
Beachland Ballroom and Tavern (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Cleveland, OH
December 18
The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band
The Kent Stage (Small Theater)
Kent, OH
December 24
Charley Bowman
The Jenks Brown Bag Music Hour
Jenks 1929 (Listening Room)
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
December 27
Folk Paper Scissors
Our last show of the year at the Jenks 2:00-4:00pm. See you in 2026!
Jenks 1929 (Listening Room)
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
December 27
Charley Bowman
After putting his mandolin and guitar down in the early 2000's, Charley retired in 2020 and returned to his passion: playing guitar, playing mandolin, playing folk music and writing songs.
Jenks 1929 (Listening Room)
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
February 5
Ronnie Baker Brooks
Music Box Supper Club (Listening Room)
Cleveland, OH
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Akron, Ohio

House Concerts

Folknet Concert Series (Beachwood)
Honky Tonk House Concerts (Streetsboro)
Red Room House Concerts (Cleveland)

Listening Rooms

G.A.R. Hall (GAR Hall) (Peninsula)
Jenks 1929 (Cuyahoga Falls)
Music Box Supper Club (Cleveland)
The Barn on Avon Lake (Music on a Mission) (Avon Lake)

Vineyards & Breweries

Gervasi Vineyard (Canton)
Lincoln Way Vineyards (Wooster)
Rocky River Wine Bar (Rocky River)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Beachland Ballroom and Tavern (Cleveland)
Market District Portage Crossing (Cuyahoga Falls)
Russo's (Peninsula)
Tozzi's on 12th (Canton)

Libraries

Front Porch Concert Series at Lakewood Public Library (Lakewood)
Lorain Public Library System - North Ridgeville (North Ridgeville)

Small Theaters

78th Street Studios (Cleveland)
Akron Civic Theatre, Knight Stage (Akron)
Amish Country Theater (Millersburg)
Rialto Theatre (Akron)
The Kent Stage (Kent)

Outdoor Music Series

Eton Chagrin Boulevard Beats (Woodmere)
Medina Farmers Market (Medina)
Tremont Farmers Market - Lincoln Park (Cleveland)
Crocker Park (Westlake)

Bars & Nightclubs

Aloft Hotel Cleveland Airport (North Olmsted)
BUZZBIN (Akron)
CBG - Chestnut Beer Garden (Cuyahoga Falls)
Dunlap's Corner Bar (Cleveland)
Flat Iron Cafe (Cleveland)
Front St. Social (Berea)
George's Lounge (Canton)
Jilly's Music Room (Akron)
Musica (Akron)
The Dive Bar (Karma Social) (Canton)
The Treelawn Social Club (Cleveland)