The Rialto Theatre

The Rialto Theatre Akron's Premier Live Music Venue. Run by Musicians for Musicians and Music Fans. The theatre and its marquee graced the boulevard on the south side.
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"Colors we share paint the world more brightly…
Music we celebrate show the heart more clearly"
-Poet THE RIALTO THEATRE
In the teen years of the 1900s, Akron had its own Rialto Theatre. The word “rialto’ is borrowed from the Italians as a good name for a place where people go for marketing and entertainment. For over forty years, our Rialto was loved by the local residents as its neighborhood ga

thering place. The new movie media was just beginning and the Rialto was one of the earliest show places to feature a “silver screen.” The theatre was lost in the 1950s. It no longer competed with the malls and the multiplexes. A new marquee will now mark 1000 Kenmore Boulevard as it looked a century ago. The new Rialto is part of a gentrification of the grand old neighborhood. It has been restored and is now managed by Just A Dream Entertainment, Inc. JADE is the dream of two brothers whose goal is to bring the performing arts to serve Kenmore and the greater Akron area. Opening in 2015, the facility features two recording studios, a live room with a stage, full sound and lighting, café tables, stools, chairs, and a full bar. The live room is available for music concerts, comedy clubs, little theater, art displays, parties and receptions. For more information, call the Rialto Theatre at 330-631-7381

THEATRE STAFF
Seth Vaill | Owner
Nate Vaill | Owner/Executive Producer
Jude Lewis | Booking Agent/Marketing/Bartender
Lauren Brabson | Content Creator/Marketing
Brandon Kiser | Sound Engineer
Sean Atkinson | Bartender

09/04/2026

TOMORROW!

09/02/2026
09/02/2026

JUST 3 DAYS AWAY! Kenmore's September First Friday.

Whether you're coming for the music, food, family fun, or to support local businesses, there's something for everyone!

🎶 THIS WEEK AT THE RIALTO 🎭September 1–5There’s something happening every night this week! From Irish tunes and poetry t...
08/31/2026

🎶 THIS WEEK AT THE RIALTO 🎭
September 1–5

There’s something happening every night this week! From Irish tunes and poetry to improv, live music, and an eclectic Saturday night lineup — come spend your week with us at the Rialto. ❤️

🍀 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 | 6:30–9 PM
IRISH JAM SESSION
Bring your love of Irish music and join us for an evening of traditional tunes and good company.

🐮 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 | 6:30–9 PM
ANGRY COW POETRY FT. RAVEN MAKALE
An evening of poetry, expression, and live performance featuring Raven Makale.

🎹 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 | 5–7 PM
JIM BALLARD’S FIRST THURSDAY
📍 Rialto Living Room
Ease into your Thursday with live music in the Living Room.

🎭 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 | 7–10 PM
POINT OF NO RETURN IMPROV
Get ready for an unpredictable night of laughs, spontaneity, and improv!

🎸 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 | 5–7 PM
GLENN SONODA & SPECIAL GUESTS
📍 Rialto Living Room
Kick off your Friday with live music and special guests.

🔥 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 | 7–10 PM
DRAGAAN / IDIOT KARGO / LACEY IN CANDESCENT
A Saturday night of live music you won’t want to miss.

✨ SAVE THE DATES. BRING YOUR PEOPLE. WE’LL SEE YOU AT THE RIALTO.

📍 The Rialto Theatre
Keith Allison Jim Ballard Dragaan Musica Idiot Kargo Lacey In Candescent @

YOUR WEEKEND PLANS JUST DROPPED. 👀WEDNESDAY💃 Swing Dancing6:30•10PMFRIDAY🌿 Wylie Green5•6:30PM🎸 Unplugged Akron7•10PMSAT...
08/24/2026

YOUR WEEKEND PLANS JUST DROPPED. 👀

WEDNESDAY
💃 Swing Dancing
6:30•10PM

FRIDAY
🌿 Wylie Green
5•6:30PM
🎸 Unplugged Akron
7•10PM

SATURDAY
🎹 Jim Vickers
5•7PM
🔥 River Glen / Megan Bee / Light of the Loon
7•10PM

YOU COMING OR WHAT?

Wylie Green Bittersweet Revenge Jim Vickers Wake Magnolia Drunken Sunday Megan Bee Light of the Loon River Glen

This week at the Rialto ❤️Wednesday we’re laughing, Thursday we’re getting loud, Friday we’re dressing up for some Satin...
08/18/2026

This week at the Rialto ❤️

Wednesday we’re laughing, Thursday we’re getting loud, Friday we’re dressing up for some Satin, Smoke & Swing, and Saturday we’ve got music all day and into the night.

Come hang with us. Bring your people, bring your weird, bring your dancing shoes — or just come as you are.

8/19 — Comedy Open Mic + Special Music Guest | 7–10 PM
8/20 — Glass Aeros / Libcor / Hobo Phantasm | 7–10 PM
8/21 — Moonlight Serenaders Big Band w/ Mike Cady — Satin, Smoke & Swing | 7–10 PM
8/22 — Ed Amann in the Rialto Living Room | 5–7 PM
8/22 — Bound in Black: Sabbath / Ozzy / Dio w/ 3 Starz | 7–10:30 PM

Five nights. A little bit of everything. See you at the Rialto. 🖤

THIS WEEK AT THE RIALTOWednesday, Aug. 12Swing Dancing6:30–10 PMSaturday, Aug. 15Dirty Lines / Ted Danson / Urgent Care7...
08/11/2026

THIS WEEK AT THE RIALTO

Wednesday, Aug. 12
Swing Dancing
6:30–10 PM

Saturday, Aug. 15
Dirty Lines / Ted Danson / Urgent Care
7–10 PM

Two nights, two very different vibes.
Come hang with us.
Urgent Care Ted Danson

08/07/2026

TOMORROW RAIN OR SHINE!
August 7 Kenmore First Friday from 6pm-9pm along Kenmore Boulevard between 13th and 15th streets. Free parking is available in public parking lots and along side streets.

🎶 6:00 PM // Ben Gage Trio
🎵 7:30 PM // Hunter Skeens And The Forerunners
🎤Youth Stage programmed by Artists Making Progress and sponsored by Akron Children's
🧒Kids Zone
🧘 Quiet Space & Nursing Mothers Room at the Kenmore Branch Library
🛍️ Vendors
🍺 B**r Garden
🚚 Food trucks include:
Five Star Asian Grill
RaK's BBQ
The Frosty Gator
Taco Veloz
Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard
Fiesta Lemonades

Map and schedule can be found here: https://www.betterkenmore.org/events/

Another stacked week at the Rialto. 👀🎶🍀 Tuesday (8/4)6:30–9 PM • Irish Jam Session✍️ Wednesday (8/5)6:30–9 PM • Angry Co...
08/04/2026

Another stacked week at the Rialto. 👀🎶

🍀 Tuesday (8/4)
6:30–9 PM • Irish Jam Session

✍️ Wednesday (8/5)
6:30–9 PM • Angry Cow Poetry featuring Arrie Lane & PTHAPoet

🎸 Thursday (8/6)
5–6:30 PM • Jim Ballard’s First Thursday in the Living Room
7–10 PM • Rachel Osherow & The Hangout with special guest JT’s Spark Trio

🎵 Friday (8/7)
5–7 PM • Glenn Sonoda & Special Guests in the Living Room
7–10 PM • Talk Less featuring Cats Eat Dogs

📼 Saturday (8/8)
7–10 PM • I ❤️ the ’90s Night! Local musicians are taking on all your favorite ’90s hits, so come ready to sing every word.

Whether you’re here to discover your next favorite band, catch up with friends, or just hang out with a drink in hand, we’ve got you covered all week long.

See ya at the Rialto. 🤘

Address

1000 Kenmore Boulevard
Akron, OH
44314

Opening Hours

Wednesday 5pm - 11pm
Thursday 5pm - 11pm
Friday 5pm - 11pm
Saturday 5pm - 11pm

Telephone

+13306317381

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