E.J. Thomas Hall - The University of Akron

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Akron Symphony Orchestra: Gospel Meets Symphony

February 6th, 2027 · 7:30 PM

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198 Hill St, Akron, OH, 44325

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Bag policyE.J. Thomas Hall does not publish a clear-bag or maximum bag-size rule. Cameras, recording equipment, cell phones and pagers are prohibited and may be returned to a car or checked with the Head Usher; visitors should confirm bag rules with the Ticket Office.Seat and entranceAdd your seat · E.J. Thomas Hall’s inner lobby opens about one hour before performances and seating typically begins 30 minutes before. Latecomers are seated at a suitable pause; every patron needs a ticket. The Information Counter is in McCormick Lobby by the Ticket Office.ParkingChoose where to park DiningChoose a pre-event meal Checklist0%0 of 5 complete MerchNo purchases planned

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30 min before showtime at 7:00 PM

Expected crowd release around 9:00 PM

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Reach E.J. Thomas Hall - The University of Akron entrance
by 7:00 PM
30 min before showtime.
Showtime
~7:30 PM
Estimated start for Akron Symphony Orchestra.
Using the ticketed show start of 7:30 PM because no separate headliner set time is listed.
Show ends
~9:00 PM
An estimated 90-minute show puts the main exit wave here.
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- Beat the encore rush
  8:45 PM
  Leave before the final songs if avoiding the first exit wave matters more than the full ending.
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  9:00 PM
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  Low confidence
- Low-stress exit
  9:20 PM
  Wait for the concourse and rideshare surge to thin before leaving.
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