New Year's Eve celebration with 13 bars and nightclubs, live entertainment, laser light shows, and the midnight ball drop and fireworks.
Country music legend Garth Brooks performs his career-spanning set of fan favourites and iconic hits at the T-Mobile Center.
Limp Bizkit headlines the M72 World Tour with Metallica and Avatar at Arrowhead Stadium.
Worlds of Fun transforms into the Midwest's largest Halloween celebration with haunted mazes, scare zones, live entertainment and rides in the dark.
A family-friendly Halloween trick-or-treat extravaganza with costumed animal characters, interactive activities and treats at the Kansas City Zoo.
Country music star Luke Combs performs his My Kinda Saturday Night Tour at Arrowhead Stadium, with Treaty Oak Revival, Avery Anna, Shenandoah and Wyatt MCCubbin.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees Def Leppard perform with four-time GRAMMY nominee Goo Goo Dolls, with special guests The Struts.
The American Royal livestock show, a Kansas City tradition, crowns champions across breeding and market animal competitions over three weeks.
The 28th Annual Pumpkin Festival at Faulkner's Ranch, featuring wagon rides, farm animals, the Mega Slide, and fall treats.
Free watch party for the Chiefs game against the Los Angeles Rams with a 40-foot screen, bars, and game day eats.
The Midwest Regional of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship, hosted by the Big 12 Conference at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City.
Kansas City Ballet presents their award-winning production of The Wizard of Oz, a magical journey with inventive design and spectacular effects, suitable for the whole family.
Country music concert headlined by Kenny Chesney with performances by Eric Church, Sheryl Crow and Greylan James.
Kansas City's largest annual road race with marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K distances, featuring a city landmark tour course.
Lyric Opera of Kansas City presents Giacomo Puccini's classic opera La bohème, a poignant portrait of friendship and romance among impoverished bohemians in nineteenth-century Paris.
A classic holiday theatrical adaptation of Charles Dickens' novella, directed by Darrington Clark and presented by KCRep at the Spencer Theatre.
Free game day watch party with a 40-foot screen, bars, food, and giveaways for the Chiefs-Bills matchup.
A unique autumn event where participants can pick their pumpkins from the water.
The 52nd season of the historic Edge of Hell haunted house, a walk-through attraction exploring the consequences of life's choices with phobias and a five-story spiral slide.
A comedy of errors by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields, directed by Stuart Carden, following the chaotic staging of a 1920s mystery play.
Apocalipsis-themed Halloween party with a $10K costume contest, all-inclusive drinks, and DJ Travisty.
An immersive nighttime light trail with a mile-long path of illuminated sculptures and treasure-hunt themes, created by LEKTRIK ART.
A Candlelight concert reimagining Hans Zimmer's iconic film scores performed by the Fountain City Quartet in a historic temple lit by thousands of candles.
Free game day watch party with a 40-foot screen, bars, food, drinks and giveaways at KC Live!
Staind perform on their Break The Cycle 25th Anniversary Tour, with special guests Seether, Hoobastank and Hinder.
Jazz concert featuring the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra led by Wynton Marsalis at the Kauffman Center.
Kansas City's oldest road race, a USATF-certified event offering 5K, 10K and half marathon distances with a finisher festival.
A watch party at KC Live! to view the Kansas City vs New England NFL game on a 40-foot screen with table service and live entertainment.
Free game day watch party with a 40-foot screen, bars, food, and giveaways for the Chiefs vs. Los Angeles game. Admission is limited to over-21s.
Lyric Opera of Kansas City presents Mozart's classic opera The Marriage of Figaro, conducted by Rory Macdonald and directed by Stephen Lawless.
Artistic light installation with sound and motion across seven weekends, concluding on Veterans Day, transforming the National WWI Museum and Memorial.
The Kansas City Symphony performs Hans Zimmer's score live to Christopher Nolan's film 'Interstellar', with guest conductor Ben Palmer and organist Roger Sayer.
A festival featuring professional bull riding, live music, line dancing, food and drink, and family-friendly activities in the Power & Light District.
Brandi Carlile performs live on her Burn The Setlist Tour, an all-request trio show with Phil and Tim Hanseroth, with special guest KT Tunstall.
Grammy-winning rock band Switchfoot performs live on their The Forever Now Tour, with special guest Anberlin, at the historic Uptown Theater.
A long-running Kansas City tradition featuring over 90 booths, dog-owner contests, agility courses, frisbee contests and family games.
A family-friendly Halloween event at LEGOLAND Discovery Center featuring monster-themed build activities, glow-in-the-dark creative workshops, and the 4D movie 'The Great Monster Chase'.
Free game day watch party with a 40-foot screen, bars, food, and giveaways for the Chiefs vs. New York game.
A watch party at KC Live! in the Power & Light District to watch the Kansas City vs Cincinnati NFL game on a 40-foot screen with food and drinks.
A Latin American festival featuring folkloric dance, live music, artist demonstrations, artmaking activities and traditional cuisine, with the Tamale Kitchen food truck.
The Kansas City Symphony presents Handel's Messiah, a Baroque choral masterpiece, conducted by guest conductor Jane Glover with the Symphony Chorus.
House music production duo Meduza perform live at KC Live! in the Power & Light District, with 21+ premium areas and drink packages available.
A craft beer tasting event featuring local breweries, distilleries and chefs, with live entertainment and a watch party for the Kansas City Current.
The NCAA Division II women's volleyball national championship match held at the Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City.
A darkly comic musical blending horror and humor with a rock-infused score, perfect for the spooky season.
A Candlelight concert performing the best of Hans Zimmer at the historic Unity Temple on the Plaza, featuring a live ensemble under candlelight.
A smooth jazz concert featuring the renowned saxophonist Kenny G at The Midland Theatre.
The Kansas City Symphony presents a tribute to the iconic sound of the Motown era, featuring a full orchestra with guest vocalists.
Daughtry performs live on his 20 Years Unplugged Tour at the Uptown Theater in Kansas City.
Kansas City Repertory Theatre produces the provocative new play John Proctor Is The Villain, a sharp and thought-provoking exploration of truth, morality and power.
Indie folk singer-songwriter Lizzy McAlpine performs live at The Midland Theatre as part of her Over Country Tour.
Country music artist Warren Zeiders performs live at The Midland Theatre on his The No Brakes Tour, with special guest Lakeview.
Portugal. The Man performs as the special guest on Greta Van Fleet's 2027 North American headline tour.
Hip hop concert featuring Atmosphere, Souls of Mischief, Mac Lethal and Blueprint as part of the Winter Carnival Tour 2027.
A musical tribute to civil rights hero Fannie Lou Hamer, blending theatre and gospel revival to tell her inspiring story.
Concert by the bluegrass band Old Crow Medicine Show on their Union Made Tour, with special guest Ken Pomeroy.
A high-spirited musical about friendship and kindness, with songs and humor, aimed at children and families.
A pirate-themed dining experience with a buffet, interactive show, and boat ride at the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium.
A street party and neighbourhood festival celebrating Día de los Muertos with Latinx music, food, vendor booths and lowriders on Southwest Boulevard.
Interactive dueling piano entertainment with all-request sing-alongs, banter and dance-offs at Hammers.
A high-energy hip hop reimagining of Tchaikovsky's classic Nutcracker score, blending contemporary dance with the holiday music.
Country music artist Gavin Adcock performs live at The Midland Theatre as part of the Acoustic Christmas 2026 series.
A family-friendly festival celebrating Lunar New Year with live performances, artmaking activities, traditional cuisine and educational experiences in the museum's Asian art galleries.
NCAA Division II men's and women's soccer national championships held at CPKC Stadium.
A big screen watch party at KC Live! to watch the Kansas City vs Seattle NFL game, with food, drinks and giveaways.
Game day party with big screen viewing of Kansas City vs Arizona, with table service and live entertainment.
A Candlelight string concert tribute to Coldplay and Imagine Dragons performed by the Fountain City Quartet at the historic Unity Temple on the Plaza.
A stage adaptation of Ezra Jack Keats' beloved children's book, bringing the story to life through innovative shadow puppetry, live acting and music.
The Kansas City Symphony performs Johannes Brahms's German Requiem in Helzberg Hall.
An exhibition of 80 works exploring the relationship with the natural world, centred on Joel Sternfeld's influential series 'American Prospects' alongside works by Carleton Watkins, Ansel Adams and others.
A sensory-friendly experience at Science City with adjusted sound and lighting for accessibility, presented by Building Hope for Autism.
Hard rock band Alter Bridge perform live at the VooDoo Lounge in Kansas City, a 21+ show requiring valid photo ID.
NCAA Division II women's field hockey national championship match held as part of the 2026 NCAA Fall Festival.
Alternative rock band Everclear, led by Art Alexakis, performs live at The Truman, supported by American Hi-Fi.
A big screen watch party at KC Live! to watch the Kansas City vs Atlanta NFL game, with food, drinks and giveaways.
Concert by Zach John King as part of Thomas Rhett's 'Soundtrack to Life Tour', featuring Thomas Rhett and Emily Ann Roberts.
A curated outdoor street art fair and market event held at City Market in the River Market district, featuring local artists and vendors.
Comedy music duo On Cinema perform live on their On Cinema Live! tour at The Midland Theatre.
The Damned, a key originator of punk rock, perform live with Flamin' Groovies and The Courettes at The Truman.
Bluegrass band Trampled By Turtles performs with support from Wild Horses at The Truman, with $1 from each ticket going to BACKLINE.
Contemporary R&B band Tank and The Bangas perform The Last Balloon live at The Truman.
An all-decades birthday bash celebrating 100 years of the Museum and Memorial with themed attire, trivia, and activities, featuring a conversation with curators and the premiere of 'Liberty's Beacon' installations.
Skillet headlines a rock concert with support from Escape the Fate and Autumn Kings at The Midland Theatre.
Blue October performs their album 'Foiled' in full on the Foiled 20th Anniversary World Tour at The Midland Theatre.
Concert featuring SOMBR on the 'You Are The Reason Tour' with opening acts Hannah Jadagu and The Last Dinner Party.
Free game day watch party with a 40-foot screen, bars, food, and giveaways for the Chiefs-Denver game.
