21 Things to Do in Kansas City This Week · June 25–28, 2026

Sports

FIFA World Cup 26: Tunisia vs. Netherlands

Group F World Cup match hosted at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City — one of several marquee matches KC is hosting this summer.

Thursday, June 25, 2026 6:00 PM · Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO

Music & Nightlife

The Talbott Brothers at recordBar

The Talbott Brothers take the stage at one of KC's most beloved intimate music venues for a night of Americana-tinged rock.

Thursday, June 25, 2026 7:00 PM · recordBar, 1520 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO

Bunt at KC Live!

Bunt takes over the KC Live! stage in the Power & Light District for a few tickets remaining — the Power & Light Instagram calls it a must-catch Friday night.

Friday, June 26, 2026 · KC Live!, 13th & Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO

Harland Williams at The Comedy Club

Stand-up comedy icon Harland Williams headlines the Comedy Club of Kansas City for a weekend of laughs with two shows Friday and two Saturday.

Friday, June 26, 2026 7:00 PM · The Comedy Club of Kansas City, 1130 W 103rd St, Kansas City, MO

Secret Rhythm Society

A brand-new percussion-driven theatrical show opens its run at the historic Folly Theater — KC's first chance to catch this inventive production.

Friday, June 26, 2026 7:30 PM · The Folly Theater, Kansas City, MO

Bob Dylan at Starlight Theatre

The legendary Bob Dylan brings his storied live show to Kansas City's iconic outdoor Starlight Theatre.

Saturday, July 4, 2026 · Starlight Theatre, Kansas City, MO

Arts & Culture

Dayton Bissett at The Comedy Club of Kansas City

Stand-up comedian Dayton Bissett headlines the Comedy Club of Kansas City with shows at 7:00 PM and an open mic to follow.

Thursday, June 25, 2026 7:00 PM · The Comedy Club of Kansas City, 1130 W 103rd St, Kansas City, MO

Mrs. Christie

Kansas City Actors Theatre presents this witty and mysterious play centered on Agatha Christie's real-life 11-day disappearance in 1926.

Thursday, June 25, 2026 7:30 PM · Spencer Theater, Kansas City, MO

KCAC (Un)Focused & The Unearthing of Cavities Exhibition

Kansas City Artists Coalition presents two concurrent group shows at their Crossroads gallery, open Wed–Sat through July 15th.

Saturday, June 27, 2026 11:00 AM · Kansas City Artists Coalition, Kansas City, MO

GOLDBAR Fashion Show Exhibition

An art-meets-fashion showcase and exhibition hosted at the Rock Island Bridge event space in Kansas City.

Sunday, June 28, 2026 6:00 PM · Rock Island Bridge, Kansas City, MO

Outdoors & Active

Running With Winners Vol. 2

Nine Kansas City run clubs unite in the West Bottoms for an evening of community running, giveaways, and connection hosted by 816 Run Club.

Friday, June 26, 2026 6:00 PM · West Bottoms, Kansas City, MO

Date Night

Chris Hazelton Quartet Jazz at The Ship

The Chris Hazelton Quartet brings a soulful jazz set to The Ship, one of KC's most atmospheric live music bars on Union Ave.

Thursday, June 25, 2026 7:00 PM · The Ship, 1221 Union Ave, Kansas City, MO

Tivoli Under the Stars: Mission Impossible

Catch Mission: Impossible on an outdoor screen on the beautiful grounds of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.

Friday, June 26, 2026 · The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, MO

Family-Friendly

Starlight Movie Nights

Starlight Theatre hosts outdoor movie screenings under the stars — a classic summer outing at KC's beloved outdoor amphitheater.

Friday, June 26, 2026 · Starlight Theatre, Kansas City, MO

United We Play at Harry S. Truman Library

An all-new all-star exhibition celebrating the sporting spirit from sandlots to stadiums, honoring the World Cup and America's sports culture at the Harry S. Truman Library.

Saturday, June 27, 2026 · Harry S. Truman Library, Kansas City area

Free Events

Heart of America Shakespeare Festival – Macbeth

The beloved free outdoor Shakespeare tradition returns to Southmoreland Park with nightly performances of Macbeth through July 5th.

Friday, June 26, 2026 · Southmoreland Park, Kansas City, MO

Nelson-Atkins Museum: Timeless Mucha Exhibition

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art presents Timeless Mucha, a stunning exhibition of Art Nouveau master Alphonse Mucha's work, on view through August 30.

Saturday, June 27, 2026 · Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, MO

Alchemy of Knowledge Exhibition at Linda Hall Library

An extraordinary free exhibition at the Linda Hall Library exploring science and mystery from Shakespeare to AI, on view through October 9.

Saturday, June 27, 2026 · Linda Hall Library of Science, Engineering, and Technology, Kansas City, MO

SCREEN // SEEN Digital Art Series Launch at KCAC

KCAC launches its first-ever exhibition series dedicated exclusively to digital art, with the first artist displayed on public screens starting July 3rd.

Friday, July 3, 2026 · Kansas City Artists Coalition, Kansas City, MO

Food & Drink

LuxeVinti Clothing Pop-Up

A free pop-up shopping event at In Good Company KC – Cocktail Lounge, blending local fashion discovery with cocktail bar vibes.

Sunday, June 28, 2026 2:00 PM · In Good Company KC – Cocktail Lounge, Kansas City, MO

Festivals & Special Events

FIFA Fan Festival™ Kansas City

KC's massive World Cup watch party festival features performances by Flo Rida, Tech N9ne, CimaFunk, and The Chainsmokers alongside match screenings.

Saturday, June 27, 2026 · Kansas City, MO