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.

"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

🎶 THIS WEEK AT THE RIALTO 🎶Get ready for an incredible week of live music, poetry, improv, and more at the Rialto! Here’...
09/02/2025

🎶 THIS WEEK AT THE RIALTO 🎶
Get ready for an incredible week of live music, poetry, improv, and more at the Rialto! Here’s what’s happening:
📅 Tuesday, Sept 2 | 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Irish Jam Session! 🍀
Join us for a night of traditional Irish tunes and great vibes. No experience necessary, just bring your love for music!
📅 Wednesday, Sept 3 | 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Angry Cow Poetry 🖋️
Poetry lovers unite! Come hear powerful, raw poetry by local artists and be inspired.
📅 Thursday, Sept 4 | 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
First Thursdays at the Rialto with Jim Ballard 🎤
Kick off your evening with some soulful acoustic tunes with Jim Ballard!
📅 Thursday, Sept 4 | 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Point of No Return Improv! 🎭
Expect the unexpected with hilarious, off-the-cuff improv comedy!
📅 Friday, Sept 5 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Glenn Sonoda & Special Guests in the Rialto Living Room 🎸
A night of soulful music in an intimate setting.
📅 Friday, Sept 5 | 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Kenmore First Friday Nightcap ft. Jones’n 🎶
End your Friday right with an awesome live set from Jones’n!
📅 Saturday, Sept 6 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Greenhaven in the Rialto Living Room 🎧
A great way to wind down the weekend with ambient, soothing music!
📅 Saturday, Sept 6 | 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Planet Ben/Nine O Seven/Cataract/Fort Millie 🤘

A rock-packed night you don’t want to miss!
Mark your calendars, invite your friends, and join us for a week of unforgettable events. See you at the Rialto! 🙌

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✨ This Week at The Rialto ✨📅 Wed 8/27 – Swing Dancing w/ Rachel & Mike 💃📅 Thu 8/28 – Third Service / Soap Box 🎤📅 Fri 8/2...
08/26/2025

✨ This Week at The Rialto ✨

📅 Wed 8/27 – Swing Dancing w/ Rachel & Mike 💃

📅 Thu 8/28 – Third Service / Soap Box 🎤

📅 Fri 8/29 – Andrew Lee (Living Room) 🎶

📅 Fri 8/29 – Blind Boxing Album Release w/ Redacted + The Head Trips 🎸

📅 Sat 8/30 – Ashley Gulla (Living Room) 🎵

📅 Sat 8/30 – Radiohead Tribute Fundraiser -KEEP AKRON BEAUTIFUL 🎸🌳🏡🌻 - Featuring

✨ Live music, good vibes, and late nights — see you at The Rialto!

This week at the Rialto we have a very fun line up for you!! Thursday- we have Trivia at 6:00pm and Emerging sounds at 7...
08/20/2025

This week at the Rialto we have a very fun line up for you!!

Thursday- we have Trivia at 6:00pm and Emerging sounds at 7:00pm

Friday- Logan Asher EP release show at 7:00pm!

Saturday- Ed Amann in the Living room at 5:00pm and Glass Monarch on the main stage at 7:00pm!

Mark your calendars and come support these amazing artists!!

You’re busy Saturday night… because you’ll be at the Rialto Theatre!! This Saturday 8/16 at 7pm we will have Lovers in R...
08/16/2025

You’re busy Saturday night… because you’ll be at the Rialto Theatre!! This Saturday 8/16 at 7pm we will have Lovers in Reverse, Free Drew, and Fox Ears. 💿💖

Come support local music!!

⭐️Tickets are $10 online and $15 at the door

For online ticket sales and other info, go to therialtotheatre.com





Make sure you’re free this Friday because you won’t want to miss this lineup! 🌿✨Local Ohio bands Flourish, With Brevity,...
08/15/2025

Make sure you’re free this Friday because you won’t want to miss this lineup! 🌿✨

Local Ohio bands Flourish, With Brevity, Bluto, and Diversity Hire are going to absolutely kill it this Friday 8/15 at 7pm

⭐️Tickets are $10 online and $15 at the door

For online ticket sales and other info, go to therialtotheatre.com!

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This evening before the main show we will be having Kayd Vierheller playing the living room stage!! So stop by from 6-7,...
08/15/2025

This evening before the main show we will be having Kayd Vierheller playing the living room stage!! So stop by from 6-7, grab a drink and a bite to eat, and enjoy the show!!

They are so talented, and we can’t wait for you to hear them! :)

Are you ready to rock?? You better be, because this Thursday 8/14 at The Rialto Theatre City of Invention and One Piece ...
08/14/2025

Are you ready to rock?? You better be, because this Thursday 8/14 at The Rialto Theatre City of Invention and One Piece Puzzle are going to absolutely rock our stage!! 🤘

⭐️Tickets are $5 online and $10 at the door

For online ticket sales and other info, go to therialtotheatre.com



It’s that time again! Grab a friend and come on out this Wednesday for swing dancing!! 🪩🕺Swing dancing at The Rialto The...
08/13/2025

It’s that time again! Grab a friend and come on out this Wednesday for swing dancing!! 🪩🕺

Swing dancing at The Rialto Theatre is the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month starting at 8pm for $3. For those who do not know how to swing dance, have no fear! For only $5 more, we are offering a one hour basic lesson from 7pm - 8pm so you can learn a few moves before the night begins.

Additionally, for those more experienced in swing dancing or dancers who are looking for more of a challenge, we are now offering an Advanced Class at 6pm - 7pm for $10. This price will include our Open Dance at 8pm. If attending the Advanced Class at 6pm - 7pm feel free to hang out in The Rialto Living Room grab a drink or a bite to eat until Open Dance at 8pm.

It must be time to go home because, My Mom is Here! See jazz/rock band .mom.is.here this Tuesday, August 12th at 7pm! ⭐️...
08/12/2025

It must be time to go home because, My Mom is Here! See jazz/rock band .mom.is.here this Tuesday, August 12th at 7pm!

⭐️Tickets are $8 online and $12 at the door

For online ticket purchases and other info go to Therialtotheatre.com.

Extra extra! Read all about local journalist interviewing .mom.is.here , the band that will be here at the Rialto this ...
08/11/2025

Extra extra! Read all about local journalist interviewing .mom.is.here , the band that will be here at the Rialto this Tuesday August 12th at 7pm!

Find ticket sales and other info over at our website!

No better way to spend your Saturday night than supporting local musicians! Tonight we have and .music out at the Ria...
08/09/2025

No better way to spend your Saturday night than supporting local musicians!

Tonight we have and .music out at the Rialto! Make sure you come on out, have some food up front and enjoy the show ;)

Come on down to the Rialto tonight to catch some amazing music from Bryce Mullens in the Living Room and Rye Valleys alb...
08/08/2025

Come on down to the Rialto tonight to catch some amazing music from Bryce Mullens in the Living Room and Rye Valleys album release show!!

It’s gonna be a night full of great music and amazing people :)

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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