Theatres and art centers in Ohio

Arts & Performance Venues

Ohio’s cultural landscape features a diverse collection of historic and modern venues. Highlights include Cincinnati’s Music Hall, an 1878 architectural landmark, and the Akron Civic Theatre, one of few remaining atmospheric theaters designed by John Eberson. Cleveland’s University Circle houses both the world-renowned Cleveland Museum of Art and Severance Hall, home to the Cleveland Orchestra. From the multidisciplinary Wexner Center for the Arts at Ohio State University to restored movie palaces like the Renaissance Theatre, these venues host world-class symphony, opera, and contemporary performances.