Live music in Kansas City, KS

Stepping Stones KC leads a weekly Music and Me session at MY Play Cafe, providing music time for kids during open play. The program is included with an open play reservation at no extra charge, and adults are always free. Spots are reserved through the open play session so little ones can explore their musical talents.

Music bingo takes center stage at The 913, swapping traditional numbers for short clips of familiar songs. A game host plays a mix of tracks while participants mark the matching squares on phone-based bingo cards. Attendance and gameplay are free, and each person receives one card. Winners receive prizes, and the soundtrack invites plenty of singing and dancing. Enjoy lively music, food, and a prize selection that can vary.

The Leawood, KS location of Iron Horse Bar & Grill hosts a performance by Brody Buster, a harmonica talent who taught himself to play at age seven and soon performed on Memphis’s Beale Street. In the years that followed he toured widely and shared stages with artists such as Quincy Jones, Chaka Khan, Keb Mo, and Lee Oskar. As a regular at BB King’s Blues Club, he was invited to join BB King onstage multiple times and earned high praise for his playing. This location features live music every Wednesday and Saturday.

Modest Mouse brings an all-ages concert to Grinders KC Event Venue. A Preferred Viewing Area is available with its own entrance, an air conditioned lounge, restrooms reserved for this section, a private bar with card-only payment at some locations, and a spot close to the main stage. Ticket access includes several options such as fan club and VIP package presales, local and Spotify presales, a public on-sale, and a separate VIP package on-sale.

Starbomb brings the Probably The Only Tour Ever to the stage with DJ Commander Meouch, joined by Epic Rap Battles of History as special support. The floor is general admission while the balcony offers reserved seating. Ticket access includes artist and local presales, a VIP option, a public onsale, and an End of Summer Deal.

Gather friends and choose your favorite tracks for a karaoke dance party with DJ Mic. Step into the spotlight, sing the songs you love, and keep the energy high on the dance floor. A lively way to perform, cheer each other on, and celebrate music together.

Maggie Moon brings her solo show to the rooftop at Horsefeather Social at Loews Kansas City Hotel. Enjoy live music in a rooftop setting.

Bike Night at Worth Harley Davidson offers a free, music-filled evening with live bands, tasty food, and cold drinks. Expect rows of motorcycles representing every make and model. Arrive by bike or by car and enjoy a lively hangout with friends and fellow enthusiasts.

Foster the People brings the Good Mourning Sunshine Tour to Starlight, with Goth Babe appearing as special guest. This concert is part of the Capitol Federal concert series.

West Coast Swing takes center stage at C.A.S.T.KC with a class and social hosted by instructors Jesse Lopez and Ariel Peck. The evening starts with check in, practice time on the floor, and a led warm up, then moves into three simultaneous classes organized by level from 1 to 3. Afterward, the floor opens for an extended social dance. All experience levels are welcome, and the hosts curate a rotating roster of Kansas City instructors. Admission is $20. For details, contact 913-999-9050 or socialcabaret@gmail.com.

The Vincents bring an acoustic duo performance to Knuckleheads Kansas City, blending 1950s roots with current hits for a retro-inspired sound with a modern twist.

Karaoke and DJ Night amps up Thursdays at Iron Horse Leawood. DJ Love lines up sing along favorites and high energy hits, and karaoke invites anyone ready to step up to the mic. Happy hour specials on drinks and appetizers provide an easy warmup before the music takes over. Whether the plan is to unwind or go all in with friends, expect an upbeat vibe, good food, and a night to remember.

Artemas brings the LOVERCORE / GETTING UP TO NO GOOD Tour to Uptown Theater, joined by Henry Morris in support. This stop features a general admission floor.

A rich songwriter showcase brings together IVORY BLUE, Lucy Gray, Haley Burke, Miki P, Brooke Mertz, and Kristin Hamilton for an evening of original music that bridges alternative pop, roots, and folk traditions. IVORY BLUE, an independent artist from Kansas City, crafts emotionally charged songs that blend pop, rock, and electronic textures, shaped by a path that includes a Next2Rock victory, a major-label chapter, and a return to full creative control, with performances that move from intimate acoustics to sweeping, synth-tinged climaxes. Classically trained violinist and songwriter Lucy Gray grew up on Midwest festival stages, has earned multiple honors for composition, shared her music on radio and television, recorded her first single with support from Heartland Song Network in 2024, released purple skies in 2025, and received ASCAP recognition in both 2025 and 2026. Haley Burke delivers expressive guitar work and a blend of blues, rock, country, and americana, with appearances across the Midwest that include the King Biscuit Blues Festival, programs with the Pinetop Perkins Foundation, a youth-division showing at the 2026 International Blues Challenge, and an opening set for Amanda Fish. Kansas City songwriter Miki P offers confessional, melodic pop rock influenced by the classic 70s singer tradition alongside 90s and early 2000s favorites, drawing on more than a decade of professional performance. At 20, Brooke Mertz brings an authentic voice and a growing catalog, having supported touring artists such as Forrest Blakk, Tre Mutava, and KAYKO, performed with Haven Madison, and released the single strings and a live EP recorded in New York. Rounding out the bill, Kristin Hamilton channels farm-town roots and a love of 1970s country, rock, and gospel into folk country with a bluegrass tint, performing solo and in various ensembles after earlier work with Under The Big Oak Tree, and issuing her solo debut Touch Of Blue in 2022.

Whole Foods Market features live jazz from the JB Jazz Quartet in the Fountain Room Bar. Joanna Berkebile, also known as JB, sings with Jerry Pollock on drums, Leslie Maclean on keys, and Tim Brewer on bass. The bar offers special pricing on drinks along with oysters, and there may be surprise guest appearances.

A neo-soul inspired arts celebration fills the Historic 18th & Vine District in Kansas City from September 25th through the 27th, bringing together visual art, live music, fashion, food, culture, creativity, and entrepreneurship while honoring the district’s rich legacy. The festival champions artists and small businesses, preserves local culture, and encourages emerging talent through community-focused programming. Festival passes are offered for the full weekend or a single day. Opening night spotlights fashion, music, and film with the Rock the Runway Fashion Show featuring original collections by local and regional designers, a Hair Show from creative stylists, an independent Film Showcase, and live music. The Artist Marketplace begins with opportunities to meet creators and purchase original works, and food vendors serve local favorites and inventive dishes. The second day is packed with main stage performances across R&B, neo-soul, jazz, blues, gospel, hip-hop, spoken word, dance, and community acts. The Live on the Vine Finals spotlight rising performers competing for a $1,000 grand prize along with a professional studio recording, photo shoot, and promotional opportunities. Demonstrations throughout the day offer a chance to watch pieces come to life, with many works available to buy. The Artist Marketplace features over 100 creators across painting, photography, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, mixed media, woodworking, home decor, fashion, wearable art, prints, crafts, and gifts. A Vendor Marketplace showcases apparel, beauty, candles, wellness products, books, accessories, handmade goods, community organizations, and nonprofit resources. A food court serves BBQ, soul food, international dishes, sweet treats, lemonade, ice cream, specialty drinks, and family favorites. DJs keep the energy high, and families will find kids art activities, interactive experiences, community engagement, and youth artist opportunities. The finale day focuses on food and soul with regional musicians, a culinary experience highlighting local chefs and vendors, and the Artist Marketplace continuing for last-chance purchases and commissions. Visual art takes center stage for a final time in the Brush Wars Championship, another $1,000 competition where artists create live. The weekend closes with a community celebration that connects neighbors, artists, families, and visitors in one of the city’s most storied cultural districts. All weekend long, attendees can shop original artwork directly from creators, explore photo-worthy installations, and pick up official merchandise including T-shirts, hoodies, hats, collectibles, and limited edition items. Live interviews, artist spotlights, and behind-the-scenes content capture the spirit of the celebration. An information booth is available for questions, details on year-round programs, and ways to get involved. The 18th & Vine Arts Festival Foundation works throughout the year to support local artists, open doors for emerging creatives, invest in youth arts education through the Young Artist Initiative, build partnerships with businesses and community organizations, preserve the Historic 18th & Vine legacy, bolster entrepreneurship and small businesses, and promote arts and culture across Kansas City. Please check the official festival website for current participation opportunities.

This community-centered two-step gathering blends music, dance, and purpose while supporting The Salvation Army Prospect Corps in Kansas City. With De Barker, a recognized KC two-step standout, hosting, it welcomes both seasoned dancers and newcomers, offering live instruction, ample time on the floor, a showcase segment for experienced two-steppers, and light refreshments. Every ticket helps sustain programs through The Salvation Army Prospect Corps that provide practical assistance, youth development, and compassionate care for individuals and families, creating a meaningful way to enjoy Kansas City’s dance culture while contributing to a vital local resource.

Marking 20 years, The M80s present a high-energy 1980s celebration filled with dance-ready hits across pop, rock, and new wave. Their set is loaded with familiar favorites designed to keep the crowd moving from start to finish. Special guests The Hall and Oates Project and The Yachties join the lineup for an even bigger night of nostalgia and nonstop music.

Presented by CANN, Yacht Rock Revue brings its Primetime show to Uptown Theater. Seating options include general admission on the floor or in the rear balcony, with reserved seats available in the front balcony. Ticket access features multiple presales and seasonal promotions, including public, artist, Ticketmaster, and local presales, plus a summer deal, a Memorial Day BOGO promotion, a Fourth of July offer, and an end of summer deal.

Dustbowl Revival delivers a genre-bending roots music performance that blends New Orleans tinted brass, Laurel Canyon harmonies, and fearless lyrics. Founded from a humble Craigslist ad in Venice Beach, the ever evolving collective has grown into its second decade with a 7 to 8 piece lineup that moves easily from folky funk to jangly rock and soul. Their reputation has been built the old fashioned way, with energetic shows and songs that linger long after the last note, earning write ups in Rolling Stone and Billboard and steady play on AAA radio. The band’s catalog spans seven albums, from the live favorite With A Lampshade On recorded at the Troubadour to a self titled release produced by Grammy winner Ted Hutt, and the sweeping Is It You, Is It Me produced by Sam Kassirer. Expect brassy fireworks, intricate strings, and story songs that unfold like mini movies. Concert highlights often include the moving Get Rid Of You and the stomping blues of Get Right from an upcoming record, alongside romantic jams like Honey, I Love You featuring Keb' Mo' and fan favorites Sonic Boom and Debtors Prison. Their videos and collaborations have reached millions, from a viral dance with Dick Van Dyke to new studio tracks with guests like Ed Helms and Theo Katzman. Longtime festival standouts at stages from San Francisco to Denmark, they also craft special tribute sets to The Band and to the music of LA's Laurel Canyon, and have shared a brassy take on Oh! Darling with Ivan Neville. Influences range from Wilco, Bob Dylan and Springsteen to Nina Simone, Fleetwood Mac and Bill Withers, and their live show is where the full scope of that blend comes to life.

Rock Steady arrives at Tool Shed Lounge for a night centered on fun. Expect a lively, feel-good atmosphere throughout the evening.

Created for families, MTC Kids Jam offers creative activities in the MTC lobby followed by an hour long concert featuring Joanie Leeds. She draws inspiration from the way children open up and express pure joy, fueling songs that embrace life as an adventure. What began with performances at birthday parties and preschools grew into concerts across the country and resulted in material for seven albums.

Live music brings Worth Harley Davidson to life with bands on stage, chilled drinks, and a parking lot filled with motorcycles and familiar faces. It is a laid back, come as you are setting where any ride is welcome, whether for a quick visit or a longer stay. The focus is simple... turn up the music and let the good times roll.

This outdoor concert series celebrates warm nights with upbeat energy and memorable moments. Cherry Bomb takes the SERV Courtyard Stage for a set packed with high-octane rock and sing-along favorites that keep the momentum going. Look forward to live music on an open-air stage paired with what is said to be the largest screen in Overland Park, a spacious courtyard where you can relax or gather with friends, a food truck hall atmosphere with multiple bars, and a lively, social scene from start to finish.

Travel back to Elvis Presley’s 1970s concert era as world champion Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artists Dean Z and Cote Deonath lead a production backed by a dynamic live band. Inspired by “That’s The Way It Is,” “Elvis on Tour,” and “Aloha from Hawaii,” the show channels the sound, spectacle, and drive of those landmark moments into one concert, letting fans relive highlights from the King in a single experience.

Jeff Hadden offers a patio performance at The Other Place Shawnee each Saturday evening from May to September, dependent on the weather.

Damien Gunn takes the stage at Rock Island Bridge, sending music across the river. The venue hosts live performances on Fridays and Saturdays, most often in American Royal Hall, with the River Garden used if the hall is booked or the weather is pleasant. Admission is free.

Early in his career, Max Gomez honed his craft within the distinctive music community of northern New Mexico, a scene shaped by troubadours Michael Martin Murphey and Ray Wylie Hubbard. The result is a folk style rooted in the American West that blends an expansive feel with country tradition. This event highlights songs and stories that reflect those influences.

Johnny Blue Skies & the Dark Clouds return with the 2026 Mutiny for the Masses tour, showcasing music from the new album Mutiny After Midnight. Their previous run drew praise for physically charged, marathon-length shows and even sparked conversation about whether they rank among the very best live acts. Expect extended sets, grittier grooves, and no opener... the entire night is devoted to the band from the first downbeat to the final note.

Presented by Peachtree, Alana Springsteen brings the I Hope This Helps Tour to Kansas City with special guest Erin Kinsey at PBR Big Sky. This event is for ages 21 and over. Photography and video recording will occur during the show, and entry indicates consent to be filmed or photographed and to allow that content to be used in any media, including for marketing purposes.

A powerhouse tribute to the music of CCR from a band known for playing to massive audiences around the world and regularly selling out venues. Built around four standout musicians from Chicago and LA, the group features a versatile, award-winning lead singer often called a chameleon for the way he mirrors an artist’s voice, an internationally recognized blues guitarist who draws devotees from far and wide, a session bassist heard on numerous chart-topping records, and a drummer whose singular style fills theaters on his own. Their tours have reached Europe and Malaysia, and presenters frequently bring them back year after year as fans leave raving about the show. With a commitment to honoring the originals as if the songs were their own, this performance channels the spirit and sound of CCR with high-energy precision.

Woody’s KC hosts a late-night EDM celebration led by Synematix. Expect thundering bass, neon-lit energy, and a streak of high-octane sets that keep the dance floor alive from kickoff to close. Synematix curates the sounds for a fully immersive ride, pairing the music with striking visual effects and more throughout the night. A late opening sets the tone for an electrified evening built for nonstop movement.

A community drum circle gathers in Loose Park to honor the full moon with shared rhythm, movement, and connection. The focus is collaborative music rather than solo performance, creating a space that is healing, playful, and respectful. The gathering takes place on the grassy area south of the access road behind the large Stone Pavilion and the Japanese garden southeast of the Rose Garden. If it rains, the circle moves under the large Stone Pavilion on the main circle drive. Participants of all experience levels are welcome, whether drumming, dancing, listening, or learning. The circle emphasizes deep listening, ego-free participation, mindful movement, care for instruments, substance-free connection, and community over spotlight. Attendees are asked to support the shared pulse, play at a volume that allows others to be heard, leave space so the music can breathe, follow breaks and changes, and ask before touching someone else’s instrument. Please remove rings or watches before playing hand drums, keep high-pitched instruments gentle, leave the center open for dancers, step away for phone calls or device use, receive feedback with respect, and prioritize the overall sound. Hand drums are preferred and drum kits are not used because of volume. Melodic or supportive instruments such as flutes, violins, guitars, and harmonicas are welcome. Bring water and something comfortable to sit on if needed. Spectators and flow artists are encouraged. Children are welcome. Leashed dogs are permitted per park rules. Hosts Jessica Snyder and Jo Burke steward the space for the good of the whole group. They can help with concerns about safety or behavior so the circle remains welcoming and inclusive. Printed guidelines are available on site, and disruptive or harassing behavior may result in being asked to step away from the gathering to protect the community rhythm.

At Mike Kelly's Westsider, the Dames & Dudes present an intimate, mostly unplugged night of music. With an earlier start, attendees can enjoy a meal and a drink, settle in for the tunes, and still head home at a comfortable hour. The evening also celebrates their friend and fellow bandmate, honorary Dame Josh, with a festive birthday nod. Entry is a $10 cover.

Freya Skye brings the Stars Align Tour to The Midland Theatre with special guest Alex Sampson. This all ages show features ticket policies that keep prices fair, including no ticket transfers and resale limited to face value plus fees through AXS Resale when available. Ticket purchases require acknowledgment of the AXS Purchase Agreement. For each ticket sold, $1 will support PLUS1’s partnership with Active Minds, helping mobilize young people in mental health, and no portion of the ticket price is tax deductible. The Midland Theatre operates cashless at the box office and bars, so plan to use a debit or credit card.

Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemakers bring the Indigo Park Tour for a reserved-seat performance. Tickets will be delivered closer to the event, with distribution planned roughly 30 days before the show. Ticket options include artist, local, and Spotify presales, followed by a general public sale, along with a two-for-50 offer (plus fees).

Head to Fox & Hound in Overland Park for a lively karaoke night hosted by DJ Rosie-J. Take a turn at the microphone, play a game of pool between songs, and enjoy tasty food while the music keeps the energy high. Expect a welcoming atmosphere, great tunes, and memorable performances from start to finish.