Rubber City Jazz and Blues Fest to feature 3 days of music throughout downtown Akron

AKRON, Ohio – The Rubber City Jazz and Blues Fest will return to several downtown venues Sept. 10-12.

The annual festival is a nod to the city’s jazz heritage and features local and world-renowned talent. Admission for most performances is free, according to the event website.

Saxophonist Gerald Albright and soul-jazz flutist Althea René will headline the 2026 festival with a performance on Sept. 12 at Lock 3 (ticketed event)…

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