Quick Facts

Stay warm all night at INDOOR venues throughout Downtown Akron and on METRO buses that take you to your favorite First Night venue!
First Night features great original music and covers ranging from The Beatles and Jimmy Buffet to rock, jazz and folk!
There are activities for everyone to enjoy – couples, singles, families, empty nesters, neighbors, young professionals and friends!
First Night Akron is family friendly and alcohol free.
First Night is new and fresh each year, featuring new projects, artists and musicians!
Start or end your night at Lock 3 with fireworks! Enjoy the Akron Children’s Hospital Kids Countdown Show and kids fireworks at 9 p.m. and the Midnight Countdown Show and FirstMerit Fireworks Show at midnight!
FREE parking is available in Downtown all night long!
Admission buttons cost $10, and children under the age of 10 are admitted FREE.
More than 90 artists and performing groups will take the stage at First Night!
Many Downtown restaurants and First Night venues serve food on New Year's Eve!
First Night Akron is in its 14th year! The first First Night Akron took place on December 31, 1996.