You haven’t truly experienced Kansas City until you’ve experienced its Jazz scene. Here are some places in Kansas City where you can listen to this Kansas City treasure live for FREE (you may need to buy drinks and/or food, of course). Click on the links below to see who’s performing and at what time. Some […]
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Theatre in the Park shows and savings
The country’s largest outdoor community theatre is right here in Kansas City. Celebrating its 57th season, Theatre in the Park has two more outdoor shows and two indoor shows left in the 2026 season. Anytime Tickets that you can use for any 2026 outdoor show are $12 for adults; $10.80 for seniors 60 and older; […]
Free concerts at the Kansas City Symphony’s Mobile Music Box
The Kansas City Symphony is hitting the road again with its Mobile Music Box, bringing free outdoor chamber music concerts into neighborhoods across the Greater Kansas City area. Since launching in 2020, this traveling stage has hosted performances in 258 locations across 93 local zip codes, sharing the joy of music with tens of thousands […]
Free concerts, Oktoberfest and Street Dance in Mission
The City of Mission, Kansas, is planning two free concerts in the parks this fall, plus a Mission Street Dance to celebrate Mission’s 75th anniversary and an Oktoberfest celebrations. All are free to attend. Here are the dates: Friday, September 18, 6 to 10 p.m. Concert in the Park, with music by the Suburbans. The […]
First Fridays in the 18th & Vine Jazz District
On the first Friday of every month, the businesses in the 18th & Vine Jazz District are holding a First Fridays event (both indoors and outdoors). Admission is free. This event, which starts at 3 p.m., includes live music, local art and craft vendors, food trucks, dancing, and more. Activities for kids are 3 to 6 p.m. […]
FREE Art in the Loop Performances
Enjoy FREE Art in the Loop performances and art events throughout Downtown Kansas City. Garment District Grooves concerts series happens from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. the third Wednesday of every month through October at Garment District Place in downtown Kansas City, Mo. The free lunchtime event also includes food trucks. Garments District Grooves food […]
Free Lenexa outdoor concerts
You can look forward to three different sets of free concerts this summer and fall in Lenexa. Friday Night Sound Bites Friday Night Sound Bites brings together food truck and music in a family-friendly event at the Lenexa Public Market from May 29 through October 30, 2026. Concerts are held Fridays from 7 to 10 […]
Free MTC Kids Jams
The Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College is offering a free series of arts and music events for children. The MTC Kids Jam starts with art activities at 10 a.m., followed by a concert with a children’s musician at 11 a.m. Admission is free, but reservations are recommended. The event takes place at […]
FREE Kansas City Symphony Happy Hour Concerts
Gather your friends for a FREE Symphony Happy Hour at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. These concerts run from September through April. While tickets are free, you need to reserve in advance. Tickets become available a month before the run. Cash bars will open at 5 p.m. in the Kauffman lobby. A one-hour […]
FREE Family Fun at Lenexa Spinach Festival
The family-friendly Lenexa Spinach Festival is packed with food, entertainment, crafts and activities. And it’s FREE to join the fun! This annual fall festival will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 12, at Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park. Admission is FREE. There will be food options, vendors, music, and more! Why Spinach? […]
