First Night Akron

A New Year’s Eve Celebration of the Arts

First Night is a major visual performing arts festival created by and for the community to welcome the New Year.

Downtown Akron Partnership, 58 W. Exchange St., Akron, OH 44308
330-762-8555, firstnight@downtownakron.com

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Buy your buttons today!
Buttons are available at Acme Fresh Market stores and participating FirstMerit Bank branches. Click here for more sales locations. Fun souvenirs available, too!

Online Button sales are now closed. Purchase buttons on December 31 at Acme Frest Markets or downtown at the Library Shoppe on Main (60 S. High Street) or Stage Left at the Akron Civic Theatre.

GREAT FOOD AT FIRST NIGHT AKRON!

Don't miss the great venues and restaurants that serve up wonderful food in downtown Akron this New Year's Eve. First Night Food Guide . Whether you want a quick bite or a sit down meal, downtown Akron has it all! Check out our special First Night food offerings! Visit Downtown Akron's restaurant guide for more information.

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NEW! Event Schedule
First Night is just around the corner, and this year the fun is bigger and better than ever! Click here to start planning your New Year's Eve today!

First Night is Perfect for Everyone!

BUY First Night Arts Patron Buttons, Admission Buttons and Merchandise Today!

ONLINE BUTTON SALES ARE CLOSED.

First Night Merchandise features hats, scarves, sweatshirts and tote bags! Buy online today.

Hey Kids! Join the Club!
Create and take home fun art projects, meet Jack the First Night jester and be entered for a chance to win great prizes!
Show me how!

Volunteer at First Night!
Have we got a volunteer experience for you! You can choose to be an emcee, bus tour guide, or be the first togreet guests and wish them a happy New Year!
Sign up today!

Contribute to Land of the Midnight Sun Exhibit!
Artist Mark Soppeland is back and working on a fantastic exhibit for First Night Akron. This year YOU can contribute to the magic! Visit blacklightexperiement.com to find out how!