E. J. Thomas Hall

Plan your visit

The hall is at 198 Hill Street on the University of Akron campus. The building generally opens one hour before curtain and the auditorium opens about 30 minutes before. Review the official event and parking pages before departure because campus lots, charges, and traffic arrangements can vary.

Accessibility

The hall offers wheelchair and special-needs seating at Orchestra and Grand Tier levels with adjacent companion seating, accessible restrooms, accessible parking in the deck, free assistive-listening receivers, and sign interpretation for appropriate hall-sponsored events when requested at least three weeks ahead.

About E. J. Thomas Hall

E. J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall is a University of Akron performance venue at Hill Street and University Avenue. Its flexible auditorium presents concerts, touring productions, speakers, university events, and community programs.

Venue policies

Late seating

Latecomers are seated only at a suitable program pause.

Recording devices

Cameras and recording equipment are prohibited unless an event states otherwise.

Smoking

The building is smoke-free.

Interpretation

Request sign interpretation at least three weeks before eligible events.