19 Things to Do in Kansas City This Week · September 17–20, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Sex Pistols at Uptown Theater

Punk legends Sex Pistols bring their revitalized tour to Kansas City's historic Uptown Theater.

Thursday, September 17, 2026 7:00 PM · Uptown Theater, 3700 Broadway St, Kansas City, MO

Joey Cool at recordBar

KC rapper Joey Cool headlines recordBar with Roblo Da Star, Yung Prez, and Seuss Mace.

Thursday, September 17, 2026 7:00 PM · recordBar, 1520 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO

Best of Kansas City Comedy Night

A showcase of the best local comedy talent at the Comedy Club of Kansas City.

Thursday, September 17, 2026 7:00 PM · The Comedy Club of Kansas City, 1130 W 103rd St, Kansas City, MO

Eric Clapton at T-Mobile Center

Rock legend Eric Clapton performs live at T-Mobile Center with Jimmy Vaughan opening.

Thursday, September 17, 2026 7:30 PM · T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, MO

Charley Crockett at Starlight Theatre

Texas country troubadour Charley Crockett plays Starlight's iconic outdoor stage.

Thursday, September 17, 2026 7:30 PM · Starlight Theatre, Kansas City, MO

Arts & Culture

Come From Away at Kansas City Repertory Theatre

The Tony Award-winning musical about community and kindness continues its closing week run at KCRep.

Thursday, September 17, 2026 7:00 PM · Spencer Theater, Kansas City Repertory Theatre

KC Underground Film Festival – Week 2

Week 2 of KCUFF 2026 continues at Charlotte Street with indie and underground film screenings; the horror block sold out but standby is available.

Friday, September 18, 2026 · Charlotte Street, Kansas City, MO

Come From Away – Final Weekend

Last chance to catch this Tony Award-winning musical at KCRep before it closes Sunday.

Saturday, September 19, 2026 2:00 PM · Spencer Theater, Kansas City Repertory Theatre

Kansas City Chorale and Te Deum: Gretchaninoff's Passion Week

The first-ever collaboration between Kansas City Chorale and Te Deum performs Alexander Gretchaninoff's Passion Week, a magnificent Russian choral work.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 · Kansas City, MO

Date Night

Cuartetos Guitarreros: Tango Guitar Music

Ensemble Ibérica presents an intimate evening of tango guitar music featuring Adam Tulley at St. Paul's Episcopal Church.

Friday, September 18, 2026 · St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Kansas City, MO

Festivals & Special Events

Kansas City FilmFest International

The 30th anniversary edition of KC's international film festival features roughly 100 features and shorts, filmmaker panels, and a celebration of Kansas City's film history, September 18–20.

Friday, September 18, 2026 · Kansas City, MO

Terra Luna at Overland Park Arboretum

Quixotic's immersive light, music, and performance installation transforms the Overland Park Arboretum into a moonlit garden with aerial acrobatics and glowing pathways.

Friday, September 18, 2026 · Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Overland Park, KS

Kansas City Taco Festival

Tacos, tequila, and live music take over KC Live! with 30+ taco vendors, Una Vida Tequila margaritas, hot pepper eating contests, mariachi band, and more.

Saturday, September 19, 2026 2:00 PM · KC Live!, Power & Light District, Kansas City, MO

Free Events

"Sounding a Nation" Conservatory Symphony Orchestra Concert

UMKC Conservatory Symphony Orchestra performs a free concert at White Recital Hall celebrating national musical themes.

Friday, September 18, 2026 · White Recital Hall, Kansas City, MO

Saturday Swap at Brookside Commons

Social Club KC's clothing swap pop-up at Brookside Commons Apartments — bring items to trade and stay for coffee from a local vendor.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 10:00 AM · Brookside Commons Apartments, 6551 Rockhill Rd, Kansas City, MO

Sports

UFC 331 Watch Party at McFadden's

Jägermeister presents UFC 331 watch party at McFadden's Sports Saloon in the Power & Light District.

Saturday, September 19, 2026 8:00 PM · McFadden's Sports Saloon, Power & Light District, Kansas City, MO

Outdoors & Active

816 Run Club Weekly Saturday Run

The 816 Run Club meets every Saturday at Rochester Coffee in the Crossroads at 7:30am for marked group runs from 10 feet to 20+ miles.

Saturday, September 19, 2026 7:30 AM · Rochester Coffee, Crossroads Arts District, Kansas City, MO

Sunday Scaries x Kansas Run Club at Big Grove

Sunday Scaries Run Club teams up with Kansas Run Club for a night of miles and post-run beers at Big Grove on Wednesday, September 23.

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 · Big Grove, Prairie Village, KS

Family-Friendly

GloWild: Hidden Treasure at Kansas City Zoo

The KC Zoo's beloved lantern festival returns for its fifth year with a mile-long Hidden Treasure-themed route featuring massive handcrafted light sculptures.

Friday, September 18, 2026 6:00 PM · Kansas City Zoo, 6800 Zoo Drive, Kansas City, MO