If you are looking for an exciting concert atmosphere, then E.J. Thomas Hall tickets are for you! The E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall, more commonly known as E.J. Thomas Hall, is a performing arts center located in downtown Akron, Ohio, on the University of Akron campus. The hall opened in 1973 with a world premiere of pieces by Mexican composer Carlos Chavez and performed by the Akron Symphony Orchestra. The University of Akron named the facility in honor of Edwin J. Thomas, the former chairman and CEO of the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., who later served on the university board of trustees.
Find the best E.J. Thomas Hall seats with our easy-to-use and interactive seating chart. TicketSmarter offers a large amount of filtering options to help you secure tickets at the very best prices. The 3-level auditorium features continental seating and has a seating capacity of 2,955. One of the stand out points of the building is the movable 44-ton ceiling, which can close off both the Flying Balcony or grand tier seating. Our convenient delivery options make it easy to instantly download your tickets or have them transferred to you.
Event tickets are easy to find when you buy them from TicketSmarter. Swiftly navigate the above show schedule using our filtering tool. With a lineup full of live entertainment featuring acts like Maks & Val and Theresa Caputo, you won't want to miss out on any of the action. Broadway fans will also rejoice when they see the calendar and discover that they can purchase tickets for many productions, including Waitress. If you are looking for concert tickets, we have the largest selection for every live event in Akron.
E.J. Thomas Hall ticket prices will differ depending on the event and where your seats are located. On average, $86.23 is the price you’ll pay to watch a live event at E.J. Thomas Hall. Seats located in the back of the venue are always the cheapest option and can cost as low as $31.47 a ticket. Premium seats with the best views of the event can go for as high as $1095.34 a seat.
E.J. Thomas Hall has 6 live events scheduled.
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas with Theo Lawrence are scheduled to appear at the E.J. Thomas Hall.
The E.J. Thomas Hall doors generally open 45 minutes before the event on December 15th, 2025 at 7:00pm. Visitors will want to arrive at the venue 30 - 60 minutes early to find parking near the venue.
