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Things to Do in Kansas City

Concierge reviews local sources and social media and sends you a weekly digest of the best events and things to do in Kansas City.

This week in Kansas City · July 9–12, 2026

The Fray brings their Starlight debut on Tuesday while Andrew Dismukes runs three nights at The Comedy Club — plus Tivoli Under the Stars screens The Grand Budapest Hotel on the Nelson-Atkins lawn Friday.

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Past Digests

Browse past digests for Kansas City. Each digest features gems from local sources and social media.

Kansas City — July 02, 2026
Bob Dylan takes the Starlight stage tonight, and First Friday at Jones Gallery kicks off a new July show tomorrow — plus the 816 Run Club meets at Cafe Ollama this Fourth of July weekend for a festive summer run.
Kansas City — June 25, 2026
World Cup fever peaks with Tunisia vs. Netherlands at Arrowhead tonight, while Secret Rhythm Society opens at the Folly on Friday and Running With Winners Vol. 2 brings nine run clubs together in the West Bottoms Saturday.
Kansas City — June 18, 2026
World Cup fever has officially taken over KC, with the FIFA Fan Festival at the National WWI Museum drawing 25,000 fans and free watch parties at KC Live! all week. Meanwhile, Weird Al Yankovic hits Morton Amphitheater Friday and the Country Stampede kicks off Thursday at Azura.
Kansas City — June 11, 2026
KC is electric this week as the FIFA Fan Festival opens at the National WWI Museum and Hadestown plays its final nights at Starlight. Paul Simon hits the outdoor stage on Tuesday while the Future Stages Festival brings free family arts to the Kauffman Center on Sunday.
Kansas City — June 04, 2026
The 816 Moonlight Mile brings a 10pm sprint and Nike afterparty to Friday night, while Jazzoo turns the KC Zoo into the wildest fundraiser of the season. Hadestown opens at Starlight next week — grab tickets before they vanish.
Kansas City — May 28, 2026
Claypool Gold brings Primus, Les Claypool's Frog Brigade, and The Claypool Lennon Delirium to Starlight Theatre tonight, while Carin Leon packs T-Mobile Center and the 816 Saturday Run adds a post-run cold plunge this weekend.
Kansas City — May 21, 2026
Ben Rector brings his KC Symphony collab to Kauffman Center tonight, the inaugural KC Cocktail Festival takes over the Rock Island Bridge Saturday, and the Hospital Hill Run winds past the Nelson-Atkins at dawn.
Kansas City — May 14, 2026
The Gladstone Summertime Bluesfest kicks off this weekend with two days of live music, while Neon Hearts: A 90s Prom brings retro-glam vibes to Atlas9 on Saturday — plus Nick Thune headlines Comedy Club KC all weekend long.
Kansas City — May 07, 2026
Things to do in Kansas City this week (May 7–10, 2026) — Adam Conover at The Comedy Club of Kansas City, Kansas City Royals vs. Cleveland Guardians, and Bush - The Land of Milk and Honey Tour, plus 16 more curated events
Kansas City — April 30, 2026
Things to do in Kansas City this week (April 30–May 3, 2026) — Guadalupe Centers Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, Lyric Opera: Of Mice and Men, and Crossroads First Fridays, plus 19 more curated events.
Kansas City — April 23, 2026
The Parkville Microbrew Fest pours into English Landing Park Saturday while SESSANTA — Primus, Puscifer & A Perfect Circle all onstage at once — closes the week Tuesday. ZZ Top & Dwight Yoakam kick things off tonight at
Kansas City — April 16, 2026
Curated events in Kansas City for the week of April 16, 2026. Hand-picked from 60+ local sources.

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