The Rialto Theatre
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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.
"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 gathering 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
10/06/2026
🎶 THIS WEEK AT THE RIALTO 🎶
We’ve got a little bit of EVERYTHING happening this week — Irish tunes, poetry, live music in the Living Room, and some seriously good shows on the main stage. 👀
🇮🇪 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6
Irish Jam Session | 6:30–9PM
Come play, sing, listen, or just hang out! Bring your instrument and join the jam or grab a drink and enjoy the music.
📝 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7
Angry Cow Poetry ft. Poetryfeen | 6:30–9PM
A night of words, poetry, expression, and probably a few things you didn’t expect. 😉
🎸 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9
Glenn Sonoda & Special Guests | Rialto Living Room | 5–7PM
Start your Friday night with live music, good drinks, and the laid-back Living Room vibe.
Angie Haze with Amy Suspense & Rachel Osherow | 7–10PM
Then keep the night going with a full night of live music on the main stage!
🎶 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10
Mark Winters | Rialto Living Room | 5–7PM
Your Saturday starts in the Living Room with live music and a little pre-show hang.
🔥 Back 2 Eden / Aaron Hymes & Yankee Bravo / Benjamin Payne | 7–10PM
And then it’s time to turn it up! Three acts, one stage, and a Saturday night at the Rialto.
Grab your friends, come hang out, discover someone new, and make a night of it. ❤️
📍 The Rialto Theatre
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09/29/2026
Week at the Rialto!!!
We have Jim Ballard in the living room 10/1
Crazy laughable moments with Point Of No Return
One of my favorite homies Wreck Like Me 10/2 in the living room.
Later, on the main stage, Arbor North
And Saturday come check out Planet Ben, Mosbius, and Whippet!
Come have a drink with us and support local musicians
lincoln and milo zaremba Mosbius Planet Ben Arbor North wreck like me Jim Ballard
09/22/2026
THIS WEEK AT THE RIALTO 🎶
THU 9/24 • Jason Dea West / Lea Marra
FRI 9/25 • Wylie Green • 5–7 PM
FRI 9/25 • Talk Less + So Nectar + Cats Eat Dogs • 7 PM
SAT 9/26 • Bryson Gentry • 5–7 PM
SAT 9/26 • Bethany Joy / Free Black / Dustin Mayle • 7 PM
See you at the Rialto. 🖤
Something’s happening at the Rialto. 👀
Things got discussed.
Ideas got thrown around.
And apparently Nate Vaill and I share one brain cell.
🤲🏼👐🏼🖖🏼🤌🏼👋🏼🤲🏼🤚🏻🤚🏼🤜🏼🤛🏼👩🏼🤝👨🏻
But seriously…
Some new news is on the way.
Stay close. 🎶🤍
Nate Vaill Brandon Kiser Chrissy Strong-Hoover
09/15/2026
🎉 THIS WEEK AT THE RIALTO THEATRE! 🎉
We’ve got comedy, live music, album releases, DJs, and a little nerdlesque thrown into the mix. 😏🔥 There’s something happening all week long, so come hang out with us!
🎤 WEDNESDAY • SEPTEMBER 16 • 7–10 PM
😂 COMEDY OPEN MIC W/ SPECIAL MUSIC GUEST
Bring the laughs, bring your friends, and get ready for a night of comedy with a special musical guest!
🎸 THURSDAY • SEPTEMBER 17 • 6–10 PM
🔥 FIND FIONA / WHIPPET / REINS FOR HORSE / LAY (DJ SET)
A full night of live music capped off with a DJ set. Come early, stay late, and let the music take over!
🍻 FRIDAY • SEPTEMBER 18 • 5:30–7 PM
🎶 WES GOIN’ IN THE RIALTO LIVING ROOM
Kick off your Friday with live music in the Living Room. Grab a drink, grab a seat, and settle in.
🎉 FRIDAY • SEPTEMBER 18 • 7–10 PM
💿 THE CAPTAIN ALBUM RELEASE PARTY — ANNA BEAU
Featuring Brett Auerbach • Jesse Ruben • Wreck Like Me
Come celebrate the release of The Captain with Anna Beau and an incredible lineup of artists!
🎭 SATURDAY • SEPTEMBER 19 • 7–10 PM
🔥 FUNDRAISER SHOW FOR MIDWEST NERDLESQUE FEST
A night of entertainment for a great cause! Come support the Midwest Nerdlesque Fest and enjoy a show that’s definitely going to be one to remember. 💃✨
📍 The Rialto Theatre
🎶 Come for the music. Stay for the memories.
Tag your crew, make your plans, and we’ll see you at the Rialto! 🖤🎸🍻
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09/08/2026
🎶 THIS WEEK AT THE RIALTO THEATRE! 🎶
We’ve got a BIG week of music, dancing, local talent, and a night dedicated to an important cause. ❤️
Here’s what’s happening:
💃🕺 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 | 6–10 PM
SWING DANCING
Put on those dancing shoes and join us for a night of swing, music, and good times at the Rialto!
🎸 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 | 7–10 PM
KISSING LILITH • GODSMACK EXPERIENCE • BLOOD RUNE SIGIL • DUSTY LEE
Friday night is bringing the rock! Come out for an evening packed with live music and some seriously loud energy. 🤘
🎗️ SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 | 7–10 PM
FIGHTING CANCER BENEFIT CONCERT
Featuring The Dean’s List • JD & Ken & Friends
Come out, enjoy some incredible live music, and help support the fight against cancer. ❤️🎶
Three nights. Three completely different experiences. One Rialto.
📍 The Rialto Theatre
Come support live music, support local artists, bring your friends, and make a night of it!
See you at the Rialto! 🖤🎶
09/04/2026
TOMORROW!
09/02/2026
09/02/2026
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1000 Kenmore Boulevard
Akron, OH
44314
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| Wednesday | 5pm - 11pm |
| Thursday | 5pm - 11pm |
| Friday | 5pm - 11pm |
| Saturday | 5pm - 11pm |
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