Summer Concerts in Kansas City
Enjoy a FREE (or cheap) outdoor concert at one of Kansas City's local parks or attractions. This summer you can enjoy every genre of music from country to bluegrass, jazz to Latin, Mariachi to classical, rock to pop, you name it... KC has it all!
Note: This list was compiled by KC Parent Magazine Staff and may not be copied in print or online without permission from KC Parent Magazine. If you know of a great event to add to our list, email kristina@kcparent.com.
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FREE Concert with Mr. Stinky Feet
In celebration of releasing his first studio album in more than a decade, children’s performer Jim “Mr. Stinky Feet” Cosgrove will play a FREE show here in Leawood on Thursday, May 25! Sponsored by Learning Quest 529 Education Savings Program an...
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2023 Memorial Day Weekend at National WWI Museum and Memorial
The National WWI Museum and Memorial serves as a fitting place to spend Memorial Day weekend, giving honor and special recognize to the individuals who sacrificed their lives while serving their country.
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Twisted Flying Hot Air Balloon Glow
Enjoy the sights, smells, and sounds of the winery, while also enjoying: HOT AIR BALLOONS HELICOPTER RIDES A RENTED FIRE PIT with wine and smores. INFLATABLES and bouncy houses for the kids. LIVE MUSIC DELICIOUS WINE and more!
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Downtown Olathe Fourth Friday
We can’t wait to see you this summer at our Fourth Fridays celebrations in downtown Olathe. Join us and enjoy great kids’ activities, live music, food trucks, and more!
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Classical on the Lawn
FREE Outdoor concert in the Restaurant Pavilion at Ward Parkway Center.
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Music in the Park: Lee's Summit
Enjoy our free summer concerts on the Fourth Friday of each month, May-August, in Howard Station Park. Concerts start at 6:30 p.m. and feature local talents from all musical genres.
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Friday Night Sound Bites
Grab a friend, get some grub and groove into the weekend. Join us for free live music and rotating local food trucks on the patio every Friday night for from 7 to 10 p.m. April 28-October 27 at the Lenexa Public Market.
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Adam Stuber: Live Music
Grab some friends and a spot on one of our patios, and enjoy live music from Adam Stuber. With notes of rock, pop, country and blues all fused together, a unique brand of Midwestern Roots Rock fills any space with inescapable energy.
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Celebration at the Station
In collaboration with KCPT (Kansas City PBS) and generously supported by Bank of America, the KC Symphony will present Bank of America Celebration at the Station on the grounds of Union Station and the National WWI Museum and Memorial.
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Lenexa's Outdoor Concert Series
Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and a picnic dinner and enjoy a variety of live music in a lovely outdoor setting at the Grand Pavilion.
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Colonial Gardens Concert Series
Join us at Colonial Gardens for a FREE live concert every Wednesday! Concert will take place in our beautiful lush courtyard during the warm months them move into our tropical greenhouse during the winter for an escape from the cold.
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Jazzoo 2023
Be a part of the wildest fundraiser in town! Party animals from across the metro will gather to enjoy unlimited food, drinks, and entertainment — all while raising money for the Kansas City Zoo.
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Summer Concert Series: Ward Parkway Center
Join us in our Restaurant Pavilion every Friday and Saturday night from 7 - 9 p.m. for a FREE outdoor concert!
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FREE Mr. Stinky Feet Concert
FREE! Kids summer fun concert on the lawn of the Ward Parkway Restaurant Pavilion.
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FREE KC Symphony Mobile Music Box Concert
Enjoy a FREE KC Symphony Mobile Music Box Concert in the Westbrooke Church parking lot. Bring friends, family and chairs. Enjoy!
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Weston Roots Music Fest
We are very excited to announce the first Weston Roots Music Fest! A day of entertainment with Americana, Folk and Bluegrass music for the Weston community, as well as to people visiting Weston.
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Music on the Lawn at The Kirk
Music on the Lawn, featuring The Prairie Fire Ensemble. Led by Heidi Peterson and Jeff Clayton, performing a mixture of bluegrass, folk, contemporary and traditional music ~ vocals & guitar with a banjo & bass. Bring your lawn chair and snacks!
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Blue Springs Summer Concerts
The summer concert season brings a variety of blues, rock, classics and country favorites that will appeal to the whole family. Bring your own picnic to beautiful Rotary Park in Blue Springs while listening to the music.
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Overland Park Civic Band Summer Concert No. 1
The Overland Park Civic Band presents their Summer Concert Series. The band will play music of all ages.
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Jazz at the Garrison
Enjoy a night of relaxing jazz performed by local musicians on the first Monday of every month.