The weather is perfect, and the concerts are free! Spend some time checking out some of the free concerts this summer with a variety of rock, blues, country, and classics. If you’re looking for more free summer concerts (and who isn’t?), check the lineup in Blue Springs. The concerts are every Sunday night (with a […]
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Free Summer Music Series at Park Place, Leawood
Enjoy FREE music outdoors every Saturday through August 22 during the free Summer Concert Series in the Square hosted at Park Place in Leawood. Note that there is no music July 4. Park Place also has free music on Wednesday nights, for Date Night, and on Friday nights as part of Guitars and Games. Whether […]
Kansas City Fringe Festival
The Kansas City Fringe Festival begins on Friday, July 17, 2026, and runs through July 26. The Fringe Festival is a visual arts extravaganza that straddles a thin line between mass appeal and eclectic tastes. It includes multiple events at various venues throughout Kansas City. Buttons and show tickets Anyone attending the KC Fringe Festival […]
FREE Admission to Kansas City’s Lawn Party
On Sunday, July 19, 2026, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and Kansas City Parks and Recreation are holding Kansas City’s Big Picnic on the museum lawn. Admission is FREE. This event includes live music and other entertainment, food trucks, art activities, and lawn games. Bring a blanket or chairs. Pets must be on a leash. Hours […]
Free Sounds on the Square concerts in Gladstone
The Sounds on the Square free concert series in Gladstone runs June through September at Linden Square. It features all types of music, from country to rock, to blues, funk, R&B, soul, disco, classic rock, bluegrass and more, most by local bands. Most concerts are on Friday nights, but a few are on Saturday nights. […]
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 […]
Prairiefire Summer Music Series
Everyone loves sitting outside and listening to music during the summer months, and the Prairiefire Summer Music Series is perfect for that! You’re invited to join us for free live music concerts throughout the summer every Thursday night! From 7-10 PM, enjoy some of the best tunes in KC! While you’re there, be sure to […]
Hot Country Nights Concert Series in the Power & Light District
The Hot Country Nights Summer Concert Series is back this summer in the Kansas City Power & Light District every Thursday night through August 27, 2026. The shows are no longer free, but with ticket prices of about $20 for most shows, they are way less than you would pay for many concerts. You must […]
Raytown Live! free summer concert series
The City of Raytown Parks & Recreation Department presents free outdoor concerts monthly from May through September. The Raytown Live! concerts are from 7 to 9 p.m. the second Saturday of the month at the green space in downtown Raytown, 10009 E. 62nd St. Concert-goers are invited to bring blankets and lawn chairs. You can […]
FREE Admission to Jammin’ on the Green concerts
Shawnee Town 1929 holds a free outdoor concert series called Jammin’ on the Green at the museum bandstand. The music moves indoors if the weather is bad. Concerts are at 7 p.m. on the last Wednesday of the month from May through September. Here is the schedule for 2026: May 27: Grand Marquis June 24: Vine Street […]
