Kansas City Events 2026

Upcoming concerts, shows, sports, comedy, festivals, and live entertainment in Kansas City and nearby cities.

Trying to see what’s going on in Kansas City in 2026? The city doesn’t slow down — concerts, shows, comedy, sports, festivals, it’s all happening (and yes, probably three things at the same time). Scroll the calendar to find events by date or venue and see what fits your plans. Whether it’s a big night on the Strip or something low-key for the weekend, there’s always something popping — sleep optional. New events drop all the time as dates get confirmed, so there’s always another reason to go out… or tell yourself you will. Last updated: April 11, 2026.

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Best Events in This Week

Upcoming Events

Events by Show & Venue

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Venues Hosting Events in 2026

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Best Events in Kansas City This Week

Explore featured Kansas City events including top shows, concerts, sports, and major live experiences across the city.

Kansas City Events By Month & Dates

Upcoming Events in Kansas City

Browse events in 2026 by date and venue, including concerts, shows, sports, and more across the city and nearby areas.

Apr
11
2026
2:00 PM
Fri
Stereophonic
Stereophonic
Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts (1800 capacity)
Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
64108, 1601 Broadway Kansas City, MO, US64108, 1601 Broadway Kansas City, MO, US
From $2Avg. price ~ $15Tickets Available: 206
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Apr
11
2026
3:10 PM
Fri
Kansas City Royals vs. Chicago White Sox
Kansas City Royals vs. Chicago White Sox
Kauffman Stadium (37903 capacity)
Kauffman Stadium
64129, 1 Royal Way Kansas City, MO, US64129, 1 Royal Way Kansas City, MO, US
From $8Avg. price ~ $39Tickets Available: 352
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Apr
11
2026
4:00 PM
Fri
Seth Meyers
Seth Meyers
The Midland Theatre - MO (3000 capacity)
The Midland Theatre - MO
64105, 1228 Main St Kansas City, MO, US64105, 1228 Main St Kansas City, MO, US
From $35Avg. price ~ $17043 tickets remaining!
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Apr
11
2026
6:05 PM
Fri
Kansas City Mavericks vs. Wichita Thunder
Kansas City Mavericks vs. Wichita Thunder
Cable Dahmer Arena (7000 capacity)
Cable Dahmer Arena
64055, 19045 E. Valley View Parkway Independence, MO, US64055, 19045 E. Valley View Parkway Independence, MO, US
From $26Avg. price ~ $80Tickets Available: 440
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Apr
11
2026
6:30 PM
Fri
Kountry Wayne
Kountry Wayne
Funny Bone Comedy Club - Kansas City
Funny Bone Comedy Club - Kansas City
64153, 7260 NW 87th St Kansas City, MO, US64153, 7260 NW 87th St Kansas City, MO, US
From $58Avg. price ~ $671 tickets remaining!
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Apr
11
2026
6:30 PM
Fri
Paranormal Cirque Inferno
Paranormal Cirque Inferno
Independence Center Mall
Independence Center Mall
64057, 18801 East 39th Street S Independence, MO, US64057, 18801 East 39th Street S Independence, MO, US
From $49Avg. price ~ $69Tickets Available: 298
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Apr
11
2026
7:00 PM
Fri
Kansas City Jazz Orchestra
Kansas City Jazz Orchestra
Folly Theater (1078 capacity)
Folly Theater
64105, 300 W 12th St Kansas City, MO, US64105, 300 W 12th St Kansas City, MO, US
From $51Avg. price ~ $73Tickets Available: 54
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Apr
11
2026
7:05 PM
Fri
Topeka Scarecrows vs. Indiana Sentinels
Topeka Scarecrows vs. Indiana Sentinels
Landon Arena At Stormont Vail Events Center (10000 capacity)
Landon Arena At Stormont Vail Events Center
66612, 1 Expocentre Drive Topeka, KS, US66612, 1 Expocentre Drive Topeka, KS, US
From $12Avg. price ~ $47Tickets Available: 511
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Apr
11
2026
7:30 PM
Fri
Ballet Midwest: Don Quixote
Ballet Midwest: Don Quixote
Topeka Performing Arts Center (2448 capacity)
Topeka Performing Arts Center
66603, 214 SE 8th Ave Topeka, KS, US66603, 214 SE 8th Ave Topeka, KS, US
From $37Avg. price ~ $4420 tickets remaining!
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Apr
11
2026
7:30 PM
Fri
Amped Up Bull Riding
Amped Up Bull Riding
Saint Joseph Civic Arena
Saint Joseph Civic Arena
64501, 100 N 4th St Saint Joseph, MO, US64501, 100 N 4th St Saint Joseph, MO, US
From $35Avg. price ~ $68Tickets Available: 103
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Apr
11
2026
7:30 PM
Fri
Seth Meyers
Seth Meyers
The Midland Theatre - MO (3000 capacity)
The Midland Theatre - MO
64105, 1228 Main St Kansas City, MO, US64105, 1228 Main St Kansas City, MO, US
From $55Avg. price ~ $19431 tickets remaining!
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Apr
11
2026
7:30 PM
Fri
Stereophonic
Stereophonic
Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts (1800 capacity)
Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
64108, 1601 Broadway Kansas City, MO, US64108, 1601 Broadway Kansas City, MO, US
From $2Avg. price ~ $22Tickets Available: 155
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Apr
11
2026
7:30 PM
Fri
Sporting Kansas City vs. San Jose Earthquakes
Sporting Kansas City vs. San Jose Earthquakes
Sporting Park (25000 capacity)
Sporting Park
66101, 1 Sporting Way Kansas City, KS, US66101, 1 Sporting Way Kansas City, KS, US
From $11Avg. price ~ $75Tickets Available: 355
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Apr
11
2026
8:00 PM
Fri
Mendelssohn's A Midsummer Night's Dream
Mendelssohn's A Midsummer Night's Dream
Helzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts (1600 capacity)
Helzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
64108, 1601 Broadway Kansas City, MO, US64108, 1601 Broadway Kansas City, MO, US
From $102Avg. price ~ $12924 tickets remaining!
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Apr
11
2026
8:00 PM
Fri
Nitepunk
Nitepunk
The Record Bar
The Record Bar
64108, 1520 Grand Blvd Kansas City, MO, US64108, 1520 Grand Blvd Kansas City, MO, US
From $38Avg. price ~ $4410 tickets remaining!
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Apr
11
2026
8:00 PM
Fri
Colby Acuff
Colby Acuff
Bottleneck
Bottleneck
66044, 737 New Hampshire St Lawrence, KS, US66044, 737 New Hampshire St Lawrence, KS, US
From $58Avg. price ~ $6824 tickets remaining!
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Apr
11
2026
8:00 PM
Fri
The Crayons
The Crayons
Saloon Stage At Knuckleheads Saloon (220 capacity)
Saloon Stage At Knuckleheads Saloon
64120, 2715 Rochester St. Kansas City, MO, US64120, 2715 Rochester St. Kansas City, MO, US
From $40Avg. price ~ $4818 tickets remaining!
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Apr
11
2026
9:00 PM
Fri
Taylor Fest
Taylor Fest
Granada - Lawrence (1700 capacity)
Granada - Lawrence
66044, 1020 Massachusetts Lawrence, KS, US66044, 1020 Massachusetts Lawrence, KS, US
From $47Avg. price ~ $5812 tickets remaining!
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Apr
11
2026
9:30 PM
Fri
Paranormal Cirque Inferno
Paranormal Cirque Inferno
Independence Center Mall
Independence Center Mall
64057, 18801 East 39th Street S Independence, MO, US64057, 18801 East 39th Street S Independence, MO, US
From $49Avg. price ~ $74Tickets Available: 388
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Apr
12
2026
12:00 PM
Sat
Kansas Jayhawks vs. UCF Knights
Kansas Jayhawks vs. UCF Knights
Hoglund Ballpark
Hoglund Ballpark
66044, 1545 Allen Fieldhouse Drive Lawrence, KS, US66044, 1545 Allen Fieldhouse Drive Lawrence, KS, US
From $17Avg. price ~ $202 tickets remaining!
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Events by Show & Venue

Browse Kansas City events by show and venue. Explore performance schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates across the city.

From long-running shows to packed venues, this list breaks down what’s playing across Kansas City. Check schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates by show and location.

Explore More Events

Explore upcoming events, concerts, shows, sports, and more across Kansas City.

Explore major games, matchups, and sporting events in Kansas City. From league games to special events, find what’s coming up across the city.

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Find concerts, tours, and live performances in Kansas City. From global artists to local shows, see what’s happening across venues.

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Browse theatre productions and live stage performances in Kansas City. Discover touring shows, resident productions, and more.

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Comedy in Kansas City doesn’t really slow down — from stand-up tours to late-night sets. See what’s playing this week or coming up soon.

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Venues Hosting Events in 2026

Explore Kansas City venues where concerts, shows, sports, and live events take place throughout the year.

American Royal Complex

Badrock Creek Disc Golf Course

Blue Hills Country Club

Branded Steakhouse Oink & Moo BBQ

College Boulevard Activity Center

Craig Field at Spratt Memorial Stadium

Saint Joseph, MO

Upcoming Events: 5

Encore at The Uptown Theater - KC

Funny Bone Comedy Club - Kansas City

Kansas City, MO

Upcoming Events: 129

Kansas City venues range from large arenas and stadiums to theaters and intimate showrooms. Each venue hosts a rotating schedule of concerts, shows, sports events, and live performances throughout the year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What events are happening in Kansas City right now?

A little bit of everything — concerts, shows, sports, comedy. Kansas City rarely sits still. Check the schedule above to see what’s happening today, this week, or whenever you finally make plans.

How often is the event schedule updated?

Pretty often — like, more than your group chat actually commits to plans. New events get added as soon as dates and venues are confirmed.

What types of events can I find in Kansas City?

Concerts, theatre, sports, comedy, festivals — the usual lineup. If it’s happening in Kansas City, there’s a good chance it made the list.

Can I browse events by date or venue?

Yep. Filter by date, venue, or category and skip the endless scrolling. Your future self will appreciate it.

Are events held year-round in Kansas City?

Yeah — Kansas City doesn’t really take a season off. There’s always something going on, even when the weather’s doing its thing.

Where do events take place in Kansas City?

Everywhere — arenas, theaters, stadiums, clubs, and venues across Kansas City, MO. Big stages, small stages, and everything in between.

Do new events get added regularly?

All the time. If a tour drops or a game gets scheduled, it usually shows up here faster than you hear about it from friends.

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