E.J. Thomas Hall

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198 Hill Street
Akron, OH 44325 United States Get Directions
Phone 330.535.8131

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  • 2nd Annual Music and Art Juried Exhibition

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    E.J. Thomas Hall 198 Hill Street, Akron, OH, United States

    Call for Art: Akron Symphony Orchestra’s 2nd Annual Music and Art Juried Concert Exhibition The Akron Symphony Orchestra invites artists to participate in the 2nd Annual Music and Art Juried Concert Exhibition, held in conjunction with our performance of Mozart & Vivaldi on March 7, 2026 at E.J. Thomas Hall. This unique event provides an opportunity to showcase your music-inspired artwork to an engaged audience of music and art enthusiasts. Deadline for Submissions: February 6, 2026 OVERVIEW: Accepted artists will receive a free ticket to the March 7th concert of “Mozart & Vivaldi”. All artists that apply regardless of acceptance […]

  • Gospel Meets Symphony 2026

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    E.J. Thomas Hall 198 Hill Street, Akron, OH, United States

    Join the Akron Symphony Orchestra and the powerhouse voices of the GMS Choir for a one-of-a-kind musical experience that blends the soul of gospel with the grandeur of the symphony. This isn’t just a concert—it’s a celebration of community, culture, and connection. Feel the energy of gospel classics reimagined with full orchestral brilliance, and be swept away by a sound that moves hearts and lifts spirits. For over three decades, this Akron tradition has united generations, created unforgettable memories, and earned its place as one of the city’s most iconic events. Don’t miss the music, the passion, and the joy […]

    Get Tickets $7.00 – $65.00

  • Mozart & Vivaldi

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    E.J. Thomas Hall 198 Hill Street, Akron, OH, United States

    There’s something hypnotic about this program. You get the elegant wit of Mozart, the shimmering beauty of Vivaldi, and the surprising spice of Stravinsky and Romero. ASO’s own Jenny Robinson on piccolo will charm and impress you during the concerto, and the whole night feels like a spring breeze — light, crisp, and invigorating. If you’ve never heard how playful and virtuosic Vivaldi’s music can be, this is your chance. Paired next to one of Mozart’s final and most graceful symphonies, this concert is like sonic sunshine. The Akron Symphony Orchestra is also excited to announce the 2nd annual Music […]

    Get Tickets $7.00 – $65.00

  • Sit In with the Symphony

    E.J. Thomas Hall 198 Hill Street, Akron, OH, United States

    GUESTS ATTEND FOR FREE. TO REGISTER TO PERFORM CLICK "BUY TICKETS"   Did you play in band or orchestra in high school?  Is your instrument awaiting you in your closet? (Or at your parent’s house?) Here’s your chance to blow the dust off and relive some of your favorite musical experiences! Maestro Christopher Wilkins invites YOU to make music alongside the professionals on stage at EJ Thomas Hall. Community members will join members of the Akron Symphony in readings of some of classical music's greatest hits in a casual, fun, social setting. April 7, 2025 – On Stage at EJ Thomas […]

    Get Tickets $20.00

  • Appalachian Spring

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    E.J. Thomas Hall 198 Hill Street, Akron, OH, United States

    This concert feels like hope. Copland’s Appalachian Spring is an American masterpiece… gentle, powerful, and full of wide-open skies and quiet triumph. Pair it with Clyne’s haunting Wild Geese and Sibelius’s heroic Symphony No. 2, and you’ve got a concert that soars. It’s both nostalgic and fiercely modern. It’s deeply human, and unmistakably beautiful. Bring tissues; this is the kind of concert programmed to pull the emotions out of you. All concerts take place at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall, located on the campus of The University of Akron. Per guidelines set by the University of Akron, masks are optional for all […]

    Get Tickets $7.00 – $65.00

  • Akron Youth Symphony 70th Anniversary Concert

    E.J. Thomas Hall 198 Hill Street, Akron, OH, United States

    Join us on April 26th at E.J Thomas Hall as the Akron Youth Symphony led by Eric Benjamin present a special Anniversary concert celebrating 70 years of the AYS. Concert begins at 3:00 P.M. with tickets just $10, or free for children under 10 years old with any adult ticket. More information to follow, including guests, speakers, and additional celebrations!

    Get Tickets Free – $10.00

  • Carmina Burana

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    E.J. Thomas Hall 198 Hill Street, Akron, OH, United States

    You’ve heard O Fortuna — in movies, commercials, sports stadiums. But have you felt it live, surround-sound, with over 100 voices roaring through the hall like thunder? Carmina Burana is the season finale to end all finales. It’s primal, poetic, and impossible to forget. With Ravel’s mesmerizing Bolero and Brouwer’s powerhouse Rhapsody Concerto, this is a wall-to-wall thrill ride. You’ll leave breathless, and that’s not just talk… that’s a finale ten years in the making! Sonya Headlam, soprano Chris Albanese, tenor Brian Johnson, baritone All concerts take place at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall, located on the campus of The […]

    Get Tickets $7.00 – $65.00