Live music in Lawrence, KS

Eudora Convention & Visitors Bureau is bringing the Main Street Market back to Eudora for 2026, sponsored by Mid America Bank. Set at the Eudora KS Parks and Recreation Department, the market features vendor booths, food trucks, and live music. While shopping, visitors can also explore the businesses along Main Street. Vendors interested in participating should register only through the official website. The Eudora CVB does not recruit through Facebook Messenger, comments, Google Forms, or direct payment requests, and any messages claiming otherwise are scams.

Lawrence Opera Theatre brings a night of micro operas and shadowy scenes to Maceli's Catering & Events, all centered on seances, ghostly lore, and the uncanny. The program includes Mollicone's Face on the Barroom Floor, Peterson's The Seance, and Menotti's The Medium, with additional selections in the same darkly theatrical vein. This intimate performance focuses on compact stories that blend suspense and drama. Featured performers include Feban Assefa, Colin Bradt, Harry Brewster, Shelton Griffith, Alexis Crist, Emmalynn Reilly, Lisa Gerstenkorn, John Henrikson, Joshua Jensen, Samuel Kennedy, Marilyn Negron, Audrey Nolte, Katie Parsons, Matthew Rice, and Colin Schmaltz.

The BoDells return to the Vinland Fair with a lively, dance-friendly set that blends classic rock, 80s sounds, 60s soul, and traditional country. The music unfolds in a welcoming, family-friendly setting.

Catch Eagles of Death Metal live for a night of modern, blues, and garage rock at The Granada Theater.

The BoDells bring a dance-ready mix of classic rock, 80s favorites, traditional country, and 60s soul to the Saturday Patio Sessions at Clinton Lake Marina. Last year drew a great crowd, and this patio performance keeps the momentum going with upbeat tunes made for moving your feet.

Tanner Foulk takes the stage at The Bellows for an evening of live music.

PURE COUNTRY brings a high energy variety set to Captains Grille in Perry, KS, performing songs by many well known artists. The show is designed for plenty of dancing and sing along moments, with the band keeping the floor moving throughout the night. Food and drinks are available from the venue. The group is also available for clubs, festivals, corporate functions, fundraisers, and private parties.

At Replay Lounge, GRANDPA brings a patio DJ set built for dancing, with special projector visuals adding to the atmosphere. The Lawrence, Kansas DJ has played with artists including Lil Uzi Vert, 21 Savage, Kevin Gates, Chief Keef, Post Malone, Lil Yachty, Cardi B, and Kodak Black.

Kids Jam with Kyler Carpenter turns the spotlight on young performers at Doughboyz. Children are invited to share music, tell jokes, dance, demonstrate tricks, or present other talents in front of a friendly and supportive audience, with an emphasis on building confidence and celebrating creativity. If the weather is poor, the event moves indoors to keep the fun going. Early arrival helps with seating.

Hudson Electric, the new project from Chris Hudson of Gullywasher, performs at Northside Social in Lawrence, Kansas.

An acoustic jam welcomes musicians of all experience levels to collaborate in a relaxed, supportive setting. Bring an instrument such as guitar, bass, banjo, fiddle, ukulele, or keyboard, and take part in a circle where participants take turns leading songs. The session is guided by local musician Orval Engling. Music spans Blues, Americana, Country, and Pop, and original compositions are welcome. Listeners may sit outside the circle and enjoy the performances. For more information, email kluce@DgCoKs.gov.

Live @ Lunch, presented by Morris Laing Law Firm, brings live music, local food trucks, a family splash pad, and yard games to downtown Topeka. Designed as a refreshing break from the workday, it creates a relaxed outdoor setting where attendees can enjoy music, grab a bite, and spend time together.

Indie folk duo Missourado makes its Lawrence debut at Replay Lounge, joined by local support from Tyler Gregory and Small Birds of Sound. Admission is $5.

Get ready to unleash your creativity at Open Mic Night at Northside Social. Every Wednesday, excluding the last Wednesday of the month, you can sign up for a chance to perform, while music lovers can enjoy sets from local and surrounding artists. Food and crafted cocktails are available, and the night has a lively, supportive vibe for anyone who wants to discover new talent or help spotlight performers for future gigs.

A guided session introduces The Orchid from Telepathic Instruments, led by Studio Specialist Matt Pelsma. He will demonstrate the device and highlight its creative potential, showcasing the kinds of inventive possibilities it offers. The event takes place at the Lawrence Public Library.

An early show at Replay Lounge features live music from Angel in the Attic, Phasers To Kill, and Sicklid. All ages are welcome, and the cover is $5.

Experience a weekly concert in the heart of downtown that brings a festival vibe with live music and a variety of food choices. Pack a lawn chair, get comfortable, and enjoy performances from standout bands.

Into the Gray delivers a brief set at Evergy Plaza in Topeka. This Kansas City group features drummer Kent Burnham, Alabama bassist Jeff Turk, Iowa Rock & Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Skinny Webb, and vocalist Jessica Gray, all seasoned performers with years of experience. Since forming in 2019, they have released two albums, Revelation and Little Bird, blending Latin, blues, reggae, and rock into a distinctive sound. Fans often describe their performances as creative and passionate, with songs that feel both original and familiar, full of strong musicianship and standout vocals.

Lawrence Opera Theatre brings an evening where ghosts, witches, and wild imaginings take over the stage through opera and musical theatre. The program unfolds as Songs for a Haunted Stage, weaving eerie arias, gripping scenes, and show tunes steeped in the supernatural, mystery, and the macabre. The night also debuts Brewed Ambition, a new one-act musical by Michael Turnblom and B.K. Wells set in a struggling coffee shop, where ambition, superstition, and Shakespeare collide in a caffeinated comedy of chaos and satire. Featured singers for Songs for a Haunted Stage include Joshua Jensen, Cadence Mayfield, Hugo Vera, Lisa Gerstenkorn, Madelynn Knisley, Marilyn Negron, Samuel Kennedy, John Henrikson, Feban Assefa, Linda Jorgenson, Mariah Berryman, and Zachary Nelson. Brewed Ambition features Colin Bradt as Deuce, Joshua Jensen as Boyd, Alexis Crist as Marjory, and Katie Parsons as Cat, with Mariah Berryman, Robin Deimerly, and Marilyn Negron as Old Biddy 1, Old Biddy 2, and Old Biddy 3, and Colin Schmaltz as Chad, plus ensemble members Timothy Dennison, Kendra Johnson, Linda Jorgenson, Cadence Mayfield, Matthew Rice, Emmalynn Reilly, and Vanessa Tessereau. Directed by Joseph DeSota with music direction and piano by Malakai Fischer. Presented at Theatre Lawrence.