Kansas City Events in May 2027

Concerts, sports, comedy shows, Broadway performances, and live events across Kansas City, MO.

Updated: July 30, 2026
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Find 26 events in Kansas City, MO this May 2027, headlined by May 1, 2027 at Coterie Theatre in Kansas City, MO. Browse concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, and festivals scheduled from May 1 through May 23, with listings updated as of July 30, 2026.

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May 1
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$46
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The Gingerbread Kid
May 1 · 1:30 PM · Kansas City, MO
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Upcoming Events: 26
  • May
    01
    2027
    1:30 PM
    Sat
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Weekend Event
    The Gingerbread Kid
    Coterie Theatre
    Coterie Theatre
    location64108, 2450 Grand Boulevard  Kansas City, MOlocation64108, 2450 Grand Boulevard Kansas City, MO, US
    From $35Avg. price ~ $4614 tickets remaining!
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  • May
    02
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Weekend Event
    The Gingerbread Kid
    Coterie Theatre
    Coterie Theatre
    location64108, 2450 Grand Boulevard  Kansas City, MOlocation64108, 2450 Grand Boulevard Kansas City, MO, US
    From $35Avg. price ~ $4614 tickets remaining!
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  • May
    02
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    OPERA
    Weekend Event
    Lyric Opera of Kansas City: Aida
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts • 1800 seats
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
    location64108, 1601 Broadway  Kansas City, MOlocation64108, 1601 Broadway Kansas City, MO, US
    From $64Avg. price ~ $197Tickets Available: 103
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  • May
    07
    2027
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    CLASSICAL
    Kansas City Symphony: Robert Spano - Songs Of The Sea
    Helzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts • 1600 seats
    Helzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
    location64108, 1601 Broadway  Kansas City, MOlocation64108, 1601 Broadway Kansas City, MO, US
    From $69Avg. price ~ $137Tickets Available: 94
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  • May
    08
    2027
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    CLASSICAL
    Weekend Event
    Kansas City Symphony: Robert Spano - Songs Of The Sea
    Helzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts • 1600 seats
    Helzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
    location64108, 1601 Broadway  Kansas City, MOlocation64108, 1601 Broadway Kansas City, MO, US
    From $69Avg. price ~ $145Tickets Available: 114
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  • May
    09
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    CLASSICAL
    Weekend Event
    Kansas City Symphony: Robert Spano - Songs Of The Sea
    Helzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts • 1600 seats
    Helzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
    location64108, 1601 Broadway  Kansas City, MOlocation64108, 1601 Broadway Kansas City, MO, US
    From $69Avg. price ~ $133Tickets Available: 93
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  • May
    11
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Buena Vista Social Club - Musical
    Music Hall Kansas City • 2400 seats
    Music Hall Kansas City
    location64105, 301 West 13th St.  Kansas City, MOlocation64105, 301 West 13th St. Kansas City, MO, US
    From $82Avg. price ~ $216Tickets Available: 113
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  • May
    12
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Buena Vista Social Club - Musical
    Music Hall Kansas City • 2400 seats
    Music Hall Kansas City
    location64105, 301 West 13th St.  Kansas City, MOlocation64105, 301 West 13th St. Kansas City, MO, US
    From $66Avg. price ~ $215Tickets Available: 113
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  • May
    13
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Buena Vista Social Club - Musical
    Music Hall Kansas City • 2400 seats
    Music Hall Kansas City
    location64105, 301 West 13th St.  Kansas City, MOlocation64105, 301 West 13th St. Kansas City, MO, US
    From $42Avg. price ~ $197Tickets Available: 121
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  • May
    14
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    BALLET
    Kansas City Ballet: Pulse
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts • 1800 seats
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
    location64108, 1601 Broadway  Kansas City, MOlocation64108, 1601 Broadway Kansas City, MO, US
    From $166Avg. price ~ $1922 tickets remaining!
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  • May
    14
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Buena Vista Social Club - Musical
    Music Hall Kansas City • 2400 seats
    Music Hall Kansas City
    location64105, 301 West 13th St.  Kansas City, MOlocation64105, 301 West 13th St. Kansas City, MO, US
    From $46Avg. price ~ $162Tickets Available: 203
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  • May
    14
    2027
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    CLASSICAL
    Kansas City Symphony: Matthias Pintscher - Schubert's Ninth Symphony
    Kansas City Symphony: Matthias Pintscher - Schubert's Ninth Symphony
    Helzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts • 1600 seats
    Helzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
    location64108, 1601 Broadway  Kansas City, MOlocation64108, 1601 Broadway Kansas City, MO, US
    From $55Avg. price ~ $135Tickets Available: 168
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  • May
    15
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Buena Vista Social Club - Musical
    Music Hall Kansas City • 2400 seats
    Music Hall Kansas City
    location64105, 301 West 13th St.  Kansas City, MOlocation64105, 301 West 13th St. Kansas City, MO, US
    From $24Avg. price ~ $171Tickets Available: 264
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  • May
    15
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Best Value
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Buena Vista Social Club - Musical
    Music Hall Kansas City • 2400 seats
    Music Hall Kansas City
    location64105, 301 West 13th St.  Kansas City, MOlocation64105, 301 West 13th St. Kansas City, MO, US
    From $19Avg. price ~ $153Tickets Available: 226
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  • May
    15
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Kansas City Ballet: Pulse
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts • 1800 seats
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
    location64108, 1601 Broadway  Kansas City, MOlocation64108, 1601 Broadway Kansas City, MO, US
    From $166Avg. price ~ $1922 tickets remaining!
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  • May
    15
    2027
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    CLASSICAL
    Weekend Event
    Kansas City Symphony: Matthias Pintscher - Schubert's Ninth Symphony
    Kansas City Symphony: Matthias Pintscher - Schubert's Ninth Symphony
    Helzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts • 1600 seats
    Helzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
    location64108, 1601 Broadway  Kansas City, MOlocation64108, 1601 Broadway Kansas City, MO, US
    From $55Avg. price ~ $123Tickets Available: 134
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  • May
    16
    2027
    1:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Best Value
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Buena Vista Social Club - Musical
    Music Hall Kansas City • 2400 seats
    Music Hall Kansas City
    location64105, 301 West 13th St.  Kansas City, MOlocation64105, 301 West 13th St. Kansas City, MO, US
    From $19Avg. price ~ $177Tickets Available: 205
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  • May
    16
    2027
    1:30 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Kansas City Ballet: Pulse
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts • 1800 seats
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
    location64108, 1601 Broadway  Kansas City, MOlocation64108, 1601 Broadway Kansas City, MO, US
    From $166Avg. price ~ $1922 tickets remaining!
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  • May
    16
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    CLASSICAL
    Weekend Event
    Kansas City Symphony: Matthias Pintscher - Schubert's Ninth Symphony
    Kansas City Symphony: Matthias Pintscher - Schubert's Ninth Symphony
    Helzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts • 1600 seats
    Helzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
    location64108, 1601 Broadway  Kansas City, MOlocation64108, 1601 Broadway Kansas City, MO, US
    From $55Avg. price ~ $127Tickets Available: 129
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  • May
    16
    2027
    6:30 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Buena Vista Social Club - Musical
    Music Hall Kansas City • 2400 seats
    Music Hall Kansas City
    location64105, 301 West 13th St.  Kansas City, MOlocation64105, 301 West 13th St. Kansas City, MO, US
    From $91Avg. price ~ $240Tickets Available: 113
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  • May
    21
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    BALLET
    Kansas City Ballet: Pulse
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts • 1800 seats
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
    location64108, 1601 Broadway  Kansas City, MOlocation64108, 1601 Broadway Kansas City, MO, US
    From $166Avg. price ~ $1922 tickets remaining!
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  • May
    21
    2027
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    CLASSICAL
    Kansas City Symphony: Bugs Bunny At The Symphony
    Helzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts • 1600 seats
    Helzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
    location64108, 1601 Broadway  Kansas City, MOlocation64108, 1601 Broadway Kansas City, MO, US
    From $79Avg. price ~ $137Tickets Available: 85
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  • May
    22
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Kansas City Ballet: Pulse
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts • 1800 seats
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
    location64108, 1601 Broadway  Kansas City, MOlocation64108, 1601 Broadway Kansas City, MO, US
    From $166Avg. price ~ $1922 tickets remaining!
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  • May
    22
    2027
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    CLASSICAL
    Weekend Event
    Kansas City Symphony: Bugs Bunny At The Symphony
    Helzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts • 1600 seats
    Helzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
    location64108, 1601 Broadway  Kansas City, MOlocation64108, 1601 Broadway Kansas City, MO, US
    From $79Avg. price ~ $127Tickets Available: 277
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May 2027 features concerts, sporting events, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment across Kansas City and nearby areas. Major arenas, theaters, clubs, and entertainment venues continue to update their schedules throughout the month.

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About Events in Kansas City During May 2027

May 2027 features concerts, sporting events, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment across Kansas City and nearby areas. Major arenas, theaters, clubs, and entertainment venues continue to update their schedules throughout the month.

Venues With Events in May

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1900 Building
Mission, KS
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Sep 23, 2026
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American Royal Complex
Kansas City, MO
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Aug 16, 2026
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Arrowhead Stadium
Kansas City, MO
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 11
Next Event: Aug 15, 2026
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Arrowhead Stadium Parking Lots
Kansas City, MO
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 10
Next Event: Aug 15, 2026
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Bartle Hall
Kansas City, MO
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 4
Next Event: Oct 03, 2026
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Blue Hills Country Club
Kansas City, MO
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 4
Next Event: Aug 20, 2026
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Blue Springs Christian Church
Blue Springs, MO
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Nov 07, 2026
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BLVD Nights
Kansas City, MO
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Sep 13, 2026
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Cable Dahmer Arena
Independence, MO
Arena
Upcoming Events: 37
Next Event: Oct 16, 2026
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City Center Church
Lenexa, KS
Arena
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Sep 17, 2026
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Copaken Stage At Kansas City Repertory Theatre
Kansas City, MO
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 12
Next Event: Oct 06, 2026
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Coterie Theatre
Kansas City, MO
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 163
Next Event: Jul 31, 2026
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CPKC Stadium
Kansas City, MO
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 7
Next Event: Aug 01, 2026
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Encore at The Uptown Theater - KC
Kansas City, MO
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 11
Next Event: Aug 06, 2026
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Folly Theater
Kansas City, MO
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 9
Next Event: Aug 11, 2026
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Garage Stage At Knuckleheads Saloon
Kansas City, MO
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 5
Next Event: Aug 28, 2026
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GrindersKC
Kansas City, MO
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 7
Next Event: Aug 05, 2026
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Helzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
Kansas City, MO
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 96
Next Event: Sep 13, 2026
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Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Lenexa, KS
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Oct 22, 2026
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Howdy
Kansas City, MO
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Aug 06, 2026
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Event Categories in May

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THEATRE
17 Upcoming Events
CONCERTS
9 Upcoming Events
COMEDY
Events Coming Soon
SPORTS
Events Coming Soon

Kansas City Events FAQ

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January
Events in January 2027
44 Upcoming Events
February
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40 Upcoming Events
March
Events in March 2027
63 Upcoming Events
April
Events in April 2027
77 Upcoming Events
May
Events in May 2027
26 Upcoming Events
June
Events in June 2027
39 Upcoming Events
July
This Month
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16 Upcoming Events
August
Events in August 2026
160 Upcoming Events
September
Events in September 2026
137 Upcoming Events
October
Events in October 2026
156 Upcoming Events
November
Events in November 2026
77 Upcoming Events
December
Events in December 2026
94 Upcoming Events