18 Things to Do in Kansas City This Week · June 11–14, 2026

Festivals & Special Events

FIFA Fan Festival at the National WWI Museum

The free-to-enter FIFA Fan Festival opens at the National WWI Museum and Memorial with World Cup watch parties, concerts, and activations on 18 select dates through July 11, with rolling daily capacity of 25,000.

Thursday, June 11, 2026 · National WWI Museum and Memorial, Kansas City

Country Stampede 2026

The 29th annual Country Stampede music festival runs three days at Azura Amphitheater, headlined by Treaty Oak Revival, Zach Top, and Rascal Flatts.

Thursday, June 25, 2026 7:00 PM · Azura Amphitheater, Bonner Springs, Kansas

Arts & Culture

Exclusive Showing: Irish Movie Saipan

A special screening of the Irish film Saipan about the 2002 Irish World Cup team, hosted by the Kansas City Irish Center in a World Cup-themed event.

Thursday, June 11, 2026 · Drexel Hall at the Kansas City Irish Center, Kansas City, MO

Hadestown at Starlight Theatre

The 8-time Tony Award-winning musical Hadestown plays its final performances of its Kansas City run at Starlight Theatre through June 14.

Thursday, June 11, 2026 8:00 PM · Starlight Theatre, 4600 Starlight Rd, Kansas City

The Berlin Wall: A World Divided Exhibition

An immersive exhibition at Union Station Kansas City exploring the history and legacy of the Berlin Wall, running through December 13, 2026.

Friday, June 12, 2026 · Union Station Kansas City

Margaret Cho: Choligarchy at The Folly Theater

Five-time Grammy and Emmy nominated comedian Margaret Cho brings her blistering new stand-up show 'Choligarchy' to the historic Folly Theater.

Saturday, June 13, 2026 · Folly Theater, Kansas City

Britton Emert at The Comedy Club of Kansas City

Comedian Britton Emert takes the stage at The Comedy Club of Kansas City for a special event show.

Thursday, June 18, 2026 7:00 PM · The Comedy Club of Kansas City, 1130 W 103rd St, Kansas City

Music & Nightlife

Trey Kennedy: The Crowdwork Show

Comedian Trey Kennedy performs his interactive Crowdwork Show at The Comedy Club of Kansas City (sold out — check for availability).

Thursday, June 11, 2026 7:00 PM · The Comedy Club of Kansas City, 1130 W 103rd St, Kansas City

Turning Jane & Teazers at recordBar

Turning Jane and Teazers take the stage at KC's beloved Crossroads live music venue, recordBar.

Thursday, June 11, 2026 7:00 PM · recordBar, 1520 Grand Blvd, Kansas City

Kansas City Symphony: Taylor Swift The Symphony Era

Steve Hackman conducts the Kansas City Symphony in his orchestral reimagining of Taylor Swift's greatest hits at Helzberg Hall.

Thursday, June 11, 2026 8:00 PM · Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Kansas City

Free Events

ProdoLAB: through dim light ft. CLOUDS Dance Company + Christina Silvius

A free performance event combining dance and music from CLOUDS Dance Company and Christina Silvius at Charlotte Street Stern Theater.

Thursday, June 11, 2026 · Charlotte Street Stern Theater, Kansas City, MO

The Center of Summer Soccer at Crown Center

Crown Center Square hosts free World Cup-themed activities including a 90-foot Soccer Celebration Mural by Hallmark artists, international flags, and interactive soccer experiences.

Friday, June 12, 2026 · Crown Center Square, Kansas City

SpraySeeMo Mural Festival in the West Bottoms

Kansas City-based artists and internationally recognized muralists create seven works live throughout the West Bottoms alongside a live DJ.

Friday, June 12, 2026 · West Bottoms, Kansas City

KCAC (Un)Focused Group Show

The Kansas City Artists Coalition presents (Un)Focused by Madeline Marak alongside The Unearthing of Cavities by Eve Krahn and Moe Leady, open through July 15.

Friday, June 12, 2026 11:00 AM · Kansas City Artists Coalition, Kansas City

Family-Friendly

Pete The Cat at Coterie Theatre

The beloved children's book character Pete The Cat comes to life on stage at the Coterie Theatre at Crown Center.

Friday, June 12, 2026 11:00 AM · Coterie Theatre, 2450 Grand Boulevard, Kansas City

Outdoors & Active

Circle of Light: A Summer Solstice Celebration

A Summer Solstice celebration at the Pollinator Prairie in Olathe, combining outdoor wellness, nature, and community gathering.

Saturday, June 20, 2026 6:30 PM · Pollinator Prairie, Olathe, KS

Sports

FIFA World Cup Stadium Tours at Kansas City Stadium

Go behind the scenes at Kansas City Stadium (Arrowhead) with exclusive access to locker rooms, media zones, premium areas, and pitch viewpoints in 90-minute guided tours.

Friday, June 12, 2026 · Kansas City Stadium (Arrowhead), Kansas City

Food & Drink

Waldo Brews Tour

The 2nd Annual Waldo neighborhood bar crawl sips through the area's best bars and coffee shops — City Barrel, KC Bier Co., Hemma Hemma, L'Oriental, and more from noon to 6pm.

Saturday, June 13, 2026 12:00 PM · Waldo neighborhood, Kansas City