Best Events in Kansas City

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Updated: September 28, 2026
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Kansas City hosts 891 upcoming events, including concerts, sports, theater, comedy, and festivals, with tickets starting from $37 and averaging $190, across venues throughout Kansas City, MO. Next up: September 29, 2026 at The Midland Theatre - MO. Schedules updated as of September 28, 2026.

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Freya Skye
Sep 29 · 7:30 PM · Kansas City, MO
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Premium ExperienceBrooks and Dunn
Brooks and Dunn
Oct 02, 20267:00 PM
locationMorton Amphitheater
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Kansas City Current
Kansas City Current
Oct 03, 20265:30 PM
locationCPKC Stadium
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Premium ExperienceFive Finger Death Punch
Five Finger Death Punch
Oct 03, 20266:45 PM
locationMorton Amphitheater
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Premium ExperienceBryson Tiller
Bryson Tiller
Oct 04, 20267:30 PM
locationMorton Amphitheater
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Premium ExperienceDoja Cat
Doja Cat
Oct 06, 20267:30 PM
locationT-Mobile Center
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Premium ExperienceChris Stapleton's All-American Road Show
Chris Stapleton's All-American Road Show
Oct 09, 20267:30 PM
locationMorton Amphitheater
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Upcoming Events: 891
  • Sep
    29
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    POP / ROCK
    Freya Skye
    The Midland Theatre - MO • 3,000 seats
    The Midland Theatre - MO
    location64105, 1228 Main St  Kansas City, MOlocation64105, 1228 Main St Kansas City, MO, US
    From $48Avg. price ~ $190Tickets Available: 31
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  • Sep
    29
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    JAZZ / BLUES
    The California Honeydrops
    Saloon Stage At Knuckleheads Saloon • 220 seats
    Saloon Stage At Knuckleheads Saloon
    location64120, 2715 Rochester St.  Kansas City, MOlocation64120, 2715 Rochester St. Kansas City, MO, US
    From $37Avg. price ~ $271Tickets Remaining: 26
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  • Sep
    29
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Tue
    POP / ROCK
    Bruce Hornsby And The Noisemakers
    Bruce Hornsby And The Noisemakers
    Uptown Theater - KC • 2,300 seats
    Uptown Theater - KC
    location64111, 3700 Broadway  Kansas City, MOlocation64111, 3700 Broadway Kansas City, MO, US
    From $37Avg. price ~ $109Tickets Available: 882
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  • Sep
    29
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Tue
    JAZZ / BLUES
    Devon Gilfillian
    The Record Bar
    The Record Bar
    location64108, 1520 Grand Blvd  Kansas City, MOlocation64108, 1520 Grand Blvd Kansas City, MO, US
    From $39Avg. price ~ $45Tickets Remaining: 12
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  • Sep
    29
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Tue
    POP / ROCK
    Sons of Legion
    GrindersKC • 1,400 seats
    GrindersKC
    location64108, 417 E 18th St  Kansas City, MOlocation64108, 417 E 18th St Kansas City, MO, US
    From $37Avg. price ~ $157Tickets Available: 61
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  • Sep
    30
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    HARD ROCK / METAL
    156/Silence
    The Record Bar
    The Record Bar
    location64108, 1520 Grand Blvd  Kansas City, MOlocation64108, 1520 Grand Blvd Kansas City, MO, US
    From $174Avg. price ~ $171Tickets Remaining: 2
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  • Sep
    30
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    COUNTRY / FOLK
    Fruition
    Saloon Stage At Knuckleheads Saloon • 220 seats
    Saloon Stage At Knuckleheads Saloon
    location64120, 2715 Rochester St.  Kansas City, MOlocation64120, 2715 Rochester St. Kansas City, MO, US
    From $39Avg. price ~ $45Tickets Remaining: 16
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  • Sep
    30
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    R&B / SOUL
    TLC, Salt-N-Pepa & En Vogue
    TLC, Salt-N-Pepa & En Vogue
    Starlight Theatre - Kansas City • 7,958 seats
    Starlight Theatre - Kansas City
    location64132, 4600 Starlight Rd  Kansas City, MOlocation64132, 4600 Starlight Rd Kansas City, MO, US
    From $54Avg. price ~ $141Tickets Available: 368
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  • Sep
    30
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Wed
    CLASSICAL
    Kansas City Symphony: Yo-Yo Ma
    Helzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts • 1,600 seats
    Helzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
    location64108, 1601 Broadway  Kansas City, MOlocation64108, 1601 Broadway Kansas City, MO, US
    From $306Avg. price ~ $595Tickets Available: 115
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Thu
    POP / ROCK
    Built To Spill
    Built To Spill
    Madrid Theatre
    Madrid Theatre
    location64111, 3810 Main Street  Kansas City, MOlocation64111, 3810 Main Street Kansas City, MO, US
    From $49Avg. price ~ $73Tickets Remaining: 18
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    COUNTRY / FOLK
    High Demand
    Brooks And Dunn
    Brooks And Dunn
    Morton Amphitheater
    Morton Amphitheater
    location64150, 6150 NW Music Blvd  Riverside, MOlocation64150, 6150 NW Music Blvd Riverside, MO, US
    From $77Avg. price ~ $204Tickets Available: 1423
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Best Value
    Beetlejuice - The Musical
    Starlight Theatre - Kansas City • 7,958 seats
    Starlight Theatre - Kansas City
    location64132, 4600 Starlight Rd  Kansas City, MOlocation64132, 4600 Starlight Rd Kansas City, MO, US
    From $23Avg. price ~ $124Tickets Available: 676
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    TECHNO / ELECTRONIC
    Moire
    Warehouse On Broadway
    Warehouse On Broadway
    location64111, 3951 Broadway Blvd  Kansas City, MOlocation64111, 3951 Broadway Blvd Kansas City, MO, US
    From $32Avg. price ~ $48Tickets Remaining: 26
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    TECHNO / ELECTRONIC
    Paul Oakenfold & The Crystal Method
    Madrid Theatre
    Madrid Theatre
    location64111, 3810 Main Street  Kansas City, MOlocation64111, 3810 Main Street Kansas City, MO, US
    From $56Avg. price ~ $65Tickets Remaining: 16
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    CLASSICAL
    Kansas City Symphony: Matthias Pintscher & Augustin Hadelich - The Rite of Spring
    Helzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts • 1,600 seats
    Helzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
    location64108, 1601 Broadway  Kansas City, MOlocation64108, 1601 Broadway Kansas City, MO, US
    From $46Avg. price ~ $111Tickets Available: 415
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    8:30 PM
    Fri
    R&B / SOUL
    The Temptations
    Star Pavilion at Ameristar Casino and Hotel - Kansas City
    Star Pavilion at Ameristar Casino and Hotel - Kansas City
    location64161, 3200 North Ameristar Drive  Kansas City, MOlocation64161, 3200 North Ameristar Drive Kansas City, MO, US
    From $80Avg. price ~ $131Tickets Available: 180
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    11:30 AM
    Sat
    Truck
    Weekend Event
    Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire
    T-Mobile Center • 18,000 seats
    T-Mobile Center
    location64106, 1407 Grand Blvd  Kansas City, MOlocation64106, 1407 Grand Blvd Kansas City, MO, US
    From $32Avg. price ~ $84Tickets Available: 2186
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    POP / ROCK
    Weekend Event
    Dadcore
    Warehouse On Broadway
    Warehouse On Broadway
    location64111, 3951 Broadway Blvd  Kansas City, MOlocation64111, 3951 Broadway Blvd Kansas City, MO, US
    From $54Avg. price ~ $62Tickets Remaining: 4
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    5:30 PM
    Sat
    National Womens Soccer League (NWSL)
    Weekend Event
    Kansas City Current vs. Bay FC
    CPKC Stadium
    CPKC Stadium
    location64120, Berkley Riverfront Park  Kansas City, MOlocation64120, Berkley Riverfront Park Kansas City, MO, US
    From $41Avg. price ~ $190Tickets Available: 64
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Sat
    Truck
    Weekend Event
    Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire
    T-Mobile Center • 18,000 seats
    T-Mobile Center
    location64106, 1407 Grand Blvd  Kansas City, MOlocation64106, 1407 Grand Blvd Kansas City, MO, US
    From $33Avg. price ~ $83Tickets Available: 972
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors
    Johnson County Arts And Heritage Center
    Johnson County Arts And Heritage Center
    location66212, 8788 Metcalf Ave  Overland Park, KSlocation66212, 8788 Metcalf Ave Overland Park, KS, US
    From $47Avg. price ~ $55Tickets Remaining: 14
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    HARD ROCK / METAL
    Weekend Event
    Warrant
    VooDoo Lounge At Harrah's Kansas City • 1,150 seats
    VooDoo Lounge At Harrah's Kansas City
    location64116, 1 Riverboat Drive  Kansas City, MOlocation64116, 1 Riverboat Drive Kansas City, MO, US
    From $79Avg. price ~ $93Tickets Available: 232
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Beetlejuice - The Musical
    Starlight Theatre - Kansas City • 7,958 seats
    Starlight Theatre - Kansas City
    location64132, 4600 Starlight Rd  Kansas City, MOlocation64132, 4600 Starlight Rd Kansas City, MO, US
    From $24Avg. price ~ $132Tickets Available: 841
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    CLASSICAL
    Weekend Event
    Kansas City Symphony: Matthias Pintscher & Augustin Hadelich - The Rite of Spring
    Helzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts • 1,600 seats
    Helzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
    location64108, 1601 Broadway  Kansas City, MOlocation64108, 1601 Broadway Kansas City, MO, US
    From $46Avg. price ~ $109Tickets Available: 394
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Arrowhead Stadium
Kansas City, MO
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 9
Next Event: Oct 18, 2026
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Arrowhead Stadium Parking Lots
Kansas City, MO
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 6
Next Event: Oct 18, 2026
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Aura - MO
Kansas City, MO
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Oct 10, 2026
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Cable Dahmer Arena
Independence, MO
Arena
Upcoming Events: 41
Next Event: Oct 16, 2026
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Copaken Stage At Kansas City Repertory Theatre
Kansas City, MO
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 32
Next Event: Oct 06, 2026
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Coterie Theatre
Kansas City, MO
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 190
Next Event: Jan 27, 2027
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CPKC Stadium
Kansas City, MO
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 2
Next Event: Oct 03, 2026
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Encore at The Uptown Theater - KC
Kansas City, MO
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 8
Next Event: Oct 21, 2026
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Folly Theater
Kansas City, MO
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 24
Next Event: Oct 10, 2026
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Frost Studio Theater At The Bolender Center
Kansas City, MO
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 6
Next Event: Jan 28, 2027
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Garage Stage At Knuckleheads Saloon
Kansas City, MO
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 4
Next Event: Oct 08, 2026
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GrindersKC
Kansas City, MO
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Sep 29, 2026
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Helzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
Kansas City, MO
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 101
Next Event: Sep 30, 2026
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Johnson County Arts And Heritage Center
Overland Park, KS
Cultural Venue
Upcoming Events: 6
Next Event: Oct 03, 2026
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Kansas City Live! at the Power & Light District
Kansas City, MO
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Oct 30, 2026
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THEATRE
437 Upcoming Events
CONCERTS
374 Upcoming Events
SPORTS
156 Upcoming Events
COMEDY
20 Upcoming Events

About Best Events

The best events in Kansas City include 891 concerts, sports, theater, comedy, and festivals, with tickets starting from $37. Browse updated schedules, discover top venues, and compare ticket options throughout Kansas City and nearby areas.

Best Events FAQ

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What are the best events in Kansas City?

"Kansas City currently has 891 events on the calendar, including concerts, sports, theater, comedy, and festivals."

How are featured events selected?

Featured events highlight popular performances, major sporting events, festivals, and highly anticipated live entertainment.

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Tickets are available through official partners, venues, organizers, and trusted ticket marketplaces.

Are family-friendly events included?

Yes. The guide includes family attractions, festivals, exhibitions, holiday events, and activities for all ages.

Can I browse events by category?

Yes. Explore concerts, sports, theater, comedy, festivals, attractions, and more.

Do event schedules change?

Yes. Dates, venues, and ticket availability may change as events are announced or updated.

Can I find free events?

Yes. Many cities host free festivals, outdoor concerts, community events, and seasonal celebrations.

How often is the guide updated?

Featured events and schedules are updated regularly throughout the year.

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