Live music in Manhattan, KS

Gillian Welch and David Rawlings come together for this event. Doors open before the start, and tickets become available to the public after the official announcement.

Men at Work performs at the Historic Stiefel Theatre in Salina, KS, with Toad the Wet Sprocket and Shonen Knife also on the bill. This concert brings all three bands together on one stage.

Morris Laing Law Firm presents Live @ Lunch, a laid-back downtown Topeka experience with on-site musical performances, food trucks from the area, family time at the splash pad, and casual lawn games. It offers an easy way to get a breath of fresh air, enjoy music and local eats, and spend a little time relaxing and playing.

TrudyFest 6 returns to Big Booty Trudy's with a packed weekend of music and community. More than 15 bands will perform across three days, alongside a farmers and art market. Attendees can explore a pet adoption fair in partnership with Purple Power Animal Welfare Society. This edition also debuts a vintage car show presented by sponsor Russell's Auto Restoration, with more activities planned throughout the event.

Rachel & Griffin appear as part of the sixth Trudyfest at Big Booty Trudy’s Speakeasy & Cigar Bar, a four-day celebration of music, art, and community in Salina, Kansas. The festival brings together performers from the region and beyond, filling the days with live music and creative energy. In addition to the shows, attendees can browse a farmers market and an art market, visit a pet adoption fair, try offerings from food vendors, enjoy cigars, watch live painting, play games, and encounter a few surprises. It is a chance to support independent artists, discover new favorites, and take part in a summertime gathering with a wide range of experiences.

Into the Gray brings its full band to Evergy Plaza in Topeka for a concise, high energy set. The Kansas City lineup features drummer Kent Burnham, Alabama bassist Jeff Turk, Iowa Rock & Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Skinny Webb, and dynamic vocalist Jessica Gray. Since forming in 2019, they have fused Latin, blues, reggae, and rock on the albums Revelation and Little Bird, shaping a sound that is distinctly their own. Audiences have described their shows as creative, visionary, and passionate, with songs that balance fresh originals and familiar vibes, highlighted by standout musicianship and compelling vocals.

Each week, the heart of downtown turns into a mini festival with live music and plenty of food choices. Bring a lawn chair, get comfortable, and enjoy sets from talented bands all show long.

From Nashville, Shawn Mayer returns to Salina for Trudy Festival with a live set at Big Booty Trudy’s Speakeasy & Cigar Bar. Expect a lively blend of rock and country shaped by rich, soulful vocals. Drummer Tracy Ingersoll appears as a special guest to power the groove.