★ Bigger Than Life Fest: Kevin Gates & Friends
Kevin Gates headlines this hip-hop festival at Azura Amphitheater joined by DaBaby, Moneybagg Yo, Trina, and more.
17 Things to Do in Kansas City This Week · July 23–26, 2026
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★ Sarah McLachlan at Starlight Theatre
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan performs at Kansas City's iconic outdoor Starlight Theatre.
★ Free Food Literacy Fair at Mid-Continent Public Library
A free food literacy fair is held at Mid-Continent Public Library's Culinary Kitchens, offering hands-on food education for all ages.
Festivals & Special Events
KC Fringe Festival 2026
Kansas City's largest arts celebration wraps its 22nd season with 300+ performances spanning theater, comedy, dance, music, and improv across eight venues.
Thursday, July 23, 2026 7:00 PM · Multiple venues, Kansas City
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Bigger Than Life Fest: Kevin Gates & Friends
Kevin Gates headlines this hip-hop festival at Azura Amphitheater joined by DaBaby, Moneybagg Yo, Trina, and more.
Sunday, July 26, 2026 Doors 5:00 PM · Azura Amphitheater
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Music & Nightlife
Whores, Buzzard Fight, Saps at recordBar
A heavy rock triple-bill presented by recordBar and the Midwest Doom Coalition hits Kansas City's favorite intimate venue.
Thursday, July 23, 2026 7:00 PM · recordBar, 1520 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO
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Marcus King Band at Uptown Theater
The Marcus King Band brings their genre-blending soul, blues, and rock sound to Kansas City's historic Uptown Theater.
Thursday, July 23, 2026 8:00 PM · Uptown Theater, 3700 Broadway, Kansas City, MO
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Sarah McLachlan at Starlight Theatre
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan performs at Kansas City's iconic outdoor Starlight Theatre.
Friday, July 24, 2026 · Starlight Theatre, Swope Park
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Shayne Smith at The Comedy Club of Kansas City
Comedian Shayne Smith performs a special multi-night engagement at The Comedy Club of Kansas City.
Friday, July 24, 2026 7:00 PM · The Comedy Club of Kansas City, 1130 W 103rd St
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Date Night
Coors Light Hot Country Nights: Dylan Scott
Country star Dylan Scott performs live at the KC Live! outdoor stage in the Power & Light District.
Thursday, July 23, 2026 7:00 PM · Kansas City Live! at the Power & Light District, 13th & Grand Blvd
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Free Events
Shelf Life: Team at Kansas City Public Library
A free community gathering and live performance presented by the Kansas City Public Library at the Plaza Branch.
Thursday, July 23, 2026 · Kansas City Public Library – Plaza Branch, Kansas City, MO
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Free Food Literacy Fair at Mid-Continent Public Library
A free food literacy fair is held at Mid-Continent Public Library's Culinary Kitchens, offering hands-on food education for all ages.
Saturday, July 25, 2026 · Mid-Continent Public Library Culinary Kitchens
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Food & Drink
Three Bees Pottery and Coffee Sunday Market
Three Bees Pottery and Coffee hosts a Sunday market blending artisan pottery, coffee, and local vendors.
Sunday, July 26, 2026 · Three Bees Pottery and Coffee
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Sports
KCK Diamonds vs. Atlanta Smoke
The KC Diamonds host the Atlanta Smoke at Legends Field in Kansas City, KS.
Thursday, July 23, 2026 6:35 PM · Legends Field, 1800 Village W. Parkway, Kansas City, KS
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Arts & Culture
Queerotica Open Mic at No Divide KC
An adult-oriented queer open mic performance event at No Divide KC celebrating identity and community.
Thursday, July 23, 2026 · No Divide KC, Kansas City, MO
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Monty Python's Spamalot at Starlight Theatre
The Tony Award-nominated Spamalot comes to Starlight Theatre for a limited outdoor Broadway run.
Tuesday, August 4, 2026 · Starlight Theatre, Swope Park
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Outdoors & Active
Special Festival of Butterflies Events at Powell Gardens
Powell Gardens hosts special programming tied to their Festival of Butterflies, celebrating the seasonal butterfly migration at the botanical garden.
Saturday, July 25, 2026 · Powell Gardens
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816 Run Club Saturday Morning Run
Kansas City's community run club meets every Saturday morning at Rochester Coffee in the Crossroads with marked routes for all distances.
Saturday, July 25, 2026 7:30 AM · Rochester Coffee, Crossroads, Kansas City, MO
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