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DanteYOUR LIVE MUSIC EDITOR · THE ONE WITH OPINIONS
Dante’s Picks
“The best nights rarely start with ‘let’s just stay in.’ Take the hint.”
Big stages. Tiny rooms. A little local obsession. Here’s where I’d start.
More excellent decisionsTHE LINEUP
Plans worthleaving for.
131 shows · UpcomingVenue listings checked Wed, Sep 30 · Times CT
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Sep29
Classical · FREE
Meadowbrook Park · 6:00 PM CTFree outdoor chamber music. Weather permitting; bring a chair or blanket and check the Symphony for cancellation updates.Sep29
Rock · Big show
Uptown Theater · 7:00 PM CTListed by the venue; confirm schedule and tickets on its official calendar.Sep29
Pop · Big show
The Midland · 7:30 PM CTConfirmed on the official venue calendar; check the event page for changes.Sep29
Indie · Big show
The Truman · 8:00 PM CTAn evening with the band. Ages 16+.Sep30
Local · FREE
Park Place · 6:00 PM CTFree admission. Food and drinks are available to purchase; confirm updates with the official listing.Sep30
Jazz · FREE
Rock Island Bridge · 6:00 PM CTFree admission. Food and drinks are available to purchase; confirm updates with the official listing.Sep30
R&B · Outdoors
Starlight · 7:30 PM CTConfirmed on the official venue calendar; check the event page for changes.Sep30
Classical · Chill & listen
Kauffman Center · See venueListed by the venue; confirm schedule and tickets on its official calendar.Oct01
Local · FREE
City Market Park · 6:00 PM CTFree admission. Food and drinks are available to purchase; confirm updates with the official listing.Oct01
Classical · Chill & listen
Kauffman Center · See venueListed by the venue; confirm schedule and tickets on its official calendar.Oct02
Local · FREE
Rock Island Bridge · 7:00 PM CTFree admission. Food and drinks are available to purchase; confirm updates with the official listing.Oct02
Latin · FREE
Lenexa Public Market · 7:00 PM CTFree admission. Food and drinks are available to purchase; confirm updates with the official listing.Oct02
Rock · Big show
The Truman · 8:00 PM CT18+ event confirmed on The Truman's official calendar; limited parking, with rideshare recommended.Oct03
Local · FREE
Rock Island Bridge · 7:00 PM CTFree admission. Food and drinks are available to purchase; confirm updates with the official listing.Oct03
Indie · FREE
SERV · 7:00 PM CTFree admission. Food and drinks are available to purchase; confirm updates with the official listing.Oct04
Jazz · FREE
Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park · 5:00 PM CTFree admission. Food and drinks are available to purchase; confirm updates with the official listing.Oct04
Classical · FREE
Heritage Park · 6:00 PM CTFree outdoor chamber music. Weather permitting; bring a chair or blanket and check the Symphony for cancellation updates.Oct04
Rock · Big show
The Midland · 7:00 PM CTConfirmed on the official venue calendar; check the event page for changes.Oct04
Indie · Big show
Uptown Theater · 8:00 PM CTLive Nation lists Beck at Uptown Theater on October 4 at 8 PM; check the promoter for changes.Oct05
Jazz · FREE
Rock Island Bridge · 6:00 PM CTFree admission. Food and drinks are available to purchase; confirm updates with the official listing.Oct06
Classical · FREE
Martin Luther King Jr. Park · 6:00 PM CTFree outdoor chamber music. Weather permitting; bring a chair or blanket and check the Symphony for cancellation updates.Oct06
Hip-hop · Big show
T-Mobile Center · 7:30 PM CTConfirmed on the official venue calendar; check the event page for changes.Oct06
Indie · Big show
The Midland · 8:00 PM CTConfirmed on the official venue calendar; check the event page for changes.Oct06
Classical · Chill & listen
Kauffman Center · See venueListed by the venue; confirm schedule and tickets on its official calendar.Oct07
Local · FREE
Rock Island Bridge · 6:00 PM CTFree rotating lineup of KC musicians. Check the official calendar for the performer and weather updates.Oct07
Hip-hop · Small venue
The Truman · 8:00 PM CTConfirmed on the official venue calendar; check the event page for changes.Oct09
Rock · Big show
Uptown Theater · 6:30 PM CTListed by the venue; confirm schedule and tickets on its official calendar.Oct09
Local · FREE
Lenexa Public Market · 7:00 PM CTFree admission. Food and drinks are available to purchase; confirm updates with the official listing.Oct09
All sounds · Big show
T-Mobile Center · 7:00 PM CTConfirmed on the official venue calendar; check the event page for changes.Oct09
Local · FREE
Rock Island Bridge · 7:00 PM CTFree rotating lineup of KC musicians. Check the official calendar for the performer and weather updates.Oct09
Rock · Small venue
The Truman · 7:00 PM CTConfirmed on the official venue calendar; check the event page for changes.Oct10
Classical · FREE
Johnson County Square · 11:00 AM CTFree performance at Johnson County Square during the Olathe Arts Festival.Oct10
Classical · FREE
Johnson County Square · 11:30 AM CTFree performance at Johnson County Square during the Olathe Arts Festival.Oct10
Soundtrack · Big show
Uptown Theater · 7:00 PM CTDoors 7 PM; show 8 PM. Reserved seating, all ages. Confirmed on Uptown Theater’s official listing; check current ticket status.Oct10
Local · FREE
SERV · 7:00 PM CTFree admission. Food and drinks are available to purchase; confirm updates with the official listing.Oct10
Local · FREE
Rock Island Bridge · 7:00 PM CTFree rotating lineup of KC musicians. Check the official calendar for the performer and weather updates.Oct11
Local · FREE
Rock Island Bridge · 12:00 PM CTFree admission. Food and drinks are available to purchase; confirm updates with the official listing.Oct11
Classical · FREE
Kirkwood Green Space · 6:00 PM CTFree outdoor chamber music. Weather permitting; bring a chair or blanket and check the Symphony for cancellation updates.Oct11
Rock · Big show
Uptown Theater · 6:30 PM CTListed by the venue; confirm schedule and tickets on its official calendar.Oct11
All sounds · Chill & listen
Kauffman Center · See venueListed by the venue; confirm schedule and tickets on its official calendar.Oct13
Classical · FREE
Pierson Park · 6:00 PM CTFree outdoor chamber music. Weather permitting; bring a chair or blanket and check the Symphony for cancellation updates.Oct13
Rock · Big show
The Midland · 6:00 PM CTConfirmed on the official venue calendar; check the event page for changes.Oct14
Local · FREE
Rock Island Bridge · 6:00 PM CTFree rotating lineup of KC musicians. Check the official calendar for the performer and weather updates.Oct14
Rock · Big show
The Truman · 7:00 PM CTConfirmed on The Truman's official calendar; check the venue for ticket status.Oct15
Rock · Small venue
The Truman · 8:00 PM CTConfirmed on the official venue calendar; check the event page for changes.Oct16
Local · FREE
Lenexa Public Market · 7:00 PM CTFree admission. Food and drinks are available to purchase; confirm updates with the official listing.Oct16
Local · FREE
Rock Island Bridge · 7:00 PM CTFree rotating lineup of KC musicians. Check the official calendar for the performer and weather updates.Oct16
World · Big show
The Truman · 8:00 PM CTConfirmed on The Truman's official calendar.Oct17
Local · FREE
Rock Island Bridge · 7:00 PM CTFree rotating lineup of KC musicians. Check the official calendar for the performer and weather updates.Oct17
Local · FREE
SERV · 7:00 PM CTFree admission. Food and drinks are available to purchase; confirm updates with the official listing.Oct17
Indie · Small venue
The Truman · 8:00 PM CTConfirmed on the official venue calendar; check the event page for changes.Oct17
Pop · Big show
T-Mobile Center · See venueConfirmed on the official venue calendar; check the event page for changes.Oct18
Local · FREE
Rock Island Bridge · 12:00 PM CTFree admission. Food and drinks are available to purchase; confirm updates with the official listing.Oct18
Classical · FREE
Mohawk Park · 6:00 PM CTFree outdoor chamber music. Weather permitting; bring a chair or blanket and check the Symphony for cancellation updates.Oct18
Jazz · FREE
First Baptist Church of Kansas City · 6:00 PM CTFree jazz concert in the sanctuary; everyone is welcome.Oct19
Indie · Big show
The Truman · 7:00 PM CTConfirmed on The Truman's official calendar; check the venue for ticket status.Oct20
Classical · FREE
Kessler Park · 6:00 PM CTFree outdoor chamber music. Weather permitting; bring a chair or blanket and check the Symphony for cancellation updates.Oct20
Rock · Big show
The Midland · 7:00 PM CTConfirmed on the official venue calendar; check the event page for changes.Oct20
Indie · Small venue
The Truman · 8:00 PM CTConfirmed on the official venue calendar; check the event page for changes.Oct21
Blues · FREE
Garment District Place · 11:30 AM CTFree admission. Food and drinks are available to purchase; confirm updates with the official listing.Oct21
Local · FREE
Rock Island Bridge · 6:00 PM CTFree rotating lineup of KC musicians. Check the official calendar for the performer and weather updates.Oct21
Indie · Small venue
The Truman · 7:30 PM CTConfirmed on the official venue calendar; check the event page for changes.Oct22
Rock · Big show
Uptown Theater · 7:00 PM CTListed by the venue; confirm schedule and tickets on its official calendar.Oct22
Indie · Small venue
The Truman · 7:30 PM CTConfirmed on the official venue calendar; check the event page for changes.Oct23
Local · FREE
Lenexa Public Market · 7:00 PM CTFree admission. Food and drinks are available to purchase; confirm updates with the official listing.Oct23
Local · FREE
Rock Island Bridge · 7:00 PM CTFree rotating lineup of KC musicians. Check the official calendar for the performer and weather updates.Oct23
Indie · Big show
The Truman · 8:00 PM CTConfirmed on The Truman's official calendar; check the venue for ticket status.Oct24
Local · FREE
Rock Island Bridge · 7:00 PM CTFree rotating lineup of KC musicians. Check the official calendar for the performer and weather updates.Oct24
Local · FREE
SERV · 7:00 PM CTFree admission. Food and drinks are available to purchase; confirm updates with the official listing.Oct24
Electronic · Big show
The Truman · 9:00 PM CTConfirmed on The Truman's official calendar.Oct25
Local · FREE
Rock Island Bridge · 12:00 PM CTFree admission. Food and drinks are available to purchase; confirm updates with the official listing.Oct26
Classical · FREE
Meadowbrook Park · 6:00 PM CTFree outdoor chamber music. Weather permitting; bring a chair or blanket and check the Symphony for cancellation updates.Oct27
Classical · FREE
Lake Olathe · 6:00 PM CTFree outdoor chamber music. Weather permitting; bring a chair or blanket and check the Symphony for cancellation updates.Oct28
Local · FREE
Rock Island Bridge · 6:00 PM CTFree rotating lineup of KC musicians. Check the official calendar for the performer and weather updates.Oct28
Country · Big show
Uptown Theater · 7:00 PM CTListed by the venue; confirm schedule and tickets on its official calendar.Oct28
Rock · Big show
Cable Dahmer Arena · See venueListed by the venue; confirm schedule and tickets on its official calendar.Oct30
Local · FREE
Lenexa Public Market · 7:00 PM CTFree admission. Food and drinks are available to purchase; confirm updates with the official listing.Oct30
Local · FREE
Rock Island Bridge · 7:00 PM CTFree rotating lineup of KC musicians. Check the official calendar for the performer and weather updates.Oct30
Indie · Big show
The Midland · 8:00 PM CTConfirmed on the official venue calendar; check the event page for changes.Oct30
Electronic · Big show
The Truman · 9:00 PM CTConfirmed on The Truman's official calendar.Oct31
Indie · Big show
Uptown Theater · 7:00 PM CTListed by the venue; confirm schedule and tickets on its official calendar.Oct31
Local · FREE
Rock Island Bridge · 7:00 PM CTFree rotating lineup of KC musicians. Check the official calendar for the performer and weather updates.Oct31
Local · FREE
SERV · 7:00 PM CTFree admission. Food and drinks are available to purchase; confirm updates with the official listing.Oct31
Latin · Big show
The Truman · 8:00 PM CTConfirmed on The Truman's official calendar.Oct31
Electronic · Dance
The Midland · 8:00 PM CTConfirmed on The Midland's official calendar; check the venue for ticket status.Oct31
Pop · Big show
T-Mobile Center · See venueConfirmed on the official venue calendar; check the event page for changes.Nov01
Rock · Big show
The Midland · 7:30 PM CTConfirmed on The Midland's official calendar; check the venue for ticket status.Nov03
Jam · Big show
The Midland · 7:00 PM CTConfirmed on The Midland's official calendar; check the venue for ticket status.Nov03
Rock · Big show
Uptown Theater · 7:00 PM CTListed by the venue; confirm schedule and tickets on its official calendar.Nov03
Country · Big show
The Truman · 8:00 PM CTConfirmed on The Truman's official calendar; check the venue for ticket status.Nov03
Pop · Big show
T-Mobile Center · See venueConfirmed on the official venue calendar; check the event page for changes.Nov04
Jam · Big show
The Midland · 7:00 PM CTConfirmed on The Midland's official calendar; check the venue for ticket status.Nov04
Rock · Big show
The Truman · 7:00 PM CTConfirmed on The Truman's official calendar; check the venue for ticket status.Nov04
Rock · Big show
Uptown Theater · 7:00 PM CTListed by the venue; confirm schedule and tickets on its official calendar.Nov05
Country · Big show
Uptown Theater · 7:00 PM CTListed by the venue; confirm schedule and tickets on its official calendar.Nov05
R&B · Big show
The Truman · 8:00 PM CTConfirmed on The Truman's official calendar.Nov08
Rock · Big show
The Truman · 7:30 PM CTConfirmed on The Truman's official calendar.Nov09
Rock · Big show
T-Mobile Center · See venueConfirmed on the official venue calendar; check the event page for changes.Nov11
Rock · Big show
Uptown Theater · 6:00 PM CTListed by the venue; confirm schedule and tickets on its official calendar.Nov13
Electronic · Big show
The Midland · 7:30 PM CTConfirmed on the official venue calendar; check the event page for changes.Nov13
R&B · Big show
The Truman · 8:00 PM CTConfirmed on The Truman's official calendar.Nov14
Country · Big show
Cable Dahmer Arena · See venueListed by the venue; confirm schedule and tickets on its official calendar.Nov14
All sounds · Big show
T-Mobile Center · See venueConfirmed on the official venue calendar; check the event page for changes.Nov16
Indie · Big show
T-Mobile Center · See venueConfirmed on the official venue calendar; check the event page for changes.Nov17
Rock · Big show
Uptown Theater · 7:00 PM CTListed by the venue; confirm schedule and tickets on its official calendar.Nov18
Indie · Big show
The Truman · 8:00 PM CTConfirmed on The Truman's official calendar.Nov19
Jazz · Big show
The Midland · 7:00 PM CTConfirmed on The Midland's official calendar; check the venue for ticket status.Nov19
R&B · Big show
The Truman · 7:00 PM CTConfirmed on The Truman's official calendar.Nov21
Rock · Big show
Uptown Theater · 7:00 PM CTListed by the venue; confirm schedule and tickets on its official calendar.Nov22
World · Big show
The Midland · 6:45 PM CTConfirmed on The Midland's official calendar.Nov22
Folk · Big show
Uptown Theater · 7:00 PM CTSOLD OUT on Uptown Theater’s official listing. Doors 7 PM; show 8 PM. All ages and phone-free with Yondr pouches.Dec01
Reggae · Big show
The Truman · 8:00 PM CTConfirmed on The Truman's official calendar.Dec03
Rock · Big show
The Midland · 8:00 PM CTConfirmed on The Midland's official calendar; check the venue for ticket status.Dec04
Country · Big show
Cable Dahmer Arena · See venueListed by the venue; confirm schedule and tickets on its official calendar.Dec06
Rock · Big show
Uptown Theater · 6:00 PM CTListed by the venue; confirm schedule and tickets on its official calendar.Dec06
Latin · Big show
The Truman · 8:00 PM CTConfirmed on The Truman's official calendar.Dec08
Country · Big show
The Midland · 8:00 PM CTConfirmed on The Midland's official calendar; check the venue for ticket status.Dec16
Country · Big show
Uptown Theater · 6:30 PM CTListed by the venue; confirm schedule and tickets on its official calendar.Dec16
Hip-hop · Big show
The Midland · 7:30 PM CTConfirmed on The Midland's official calendar.Dec17
Country · Big show
The Truman · 8:00 PM CTConfirmed on The Truman's official calendar.Jan16
Pop · Big show
The Truman · 9:00 PM CTConfirmed on The Truman's official calendar; ages 18+.Jan19
Rock · Big show
Uptown Theater · 7:00 PM CTListed by the venue; confirm schedule and tickets on its official calendar.Feb23
Rock · Big show
The Midland · 7:00 PM CTConfirmed on The Midland's official calendar; check the venue for ticket status.Mar02
Rock · Big show
The Truman · 8:00 PM CTConfirmed on The Truman's official calendar.Mar05
Pop · Big show
The Midland · 8:00 PM CTConfirmed on The Midland's official calendar; check the venue for ticket status.Mar19
All sounds · Big show
T-Mobile Center · 7:30 PM CTConfirmed on the official venue calendar; check the event page for changes.Mar26
All sounds · Big show
The Midland · 7:30 PM CTConfirmed on The Midland's official calendar; check the venue for ticket status.May04
Rock · Big show
The Midland · 8:00 PM CTFlying Blind World Tour 2027. The official Midland calendar lists the show at 8 PM with tickets marked Coming Soon.May17
Indie · Big show
The Midland · 7:00 PM CTConfirmed on The Midland's official calendar; check the venue for ticket status.May29
Rock · Big show
Arrowhead Stadium · 6:00 PM CTConfirmed on the official venue calendar; check the event page for changes.Nov15
Pop · Big show
T-Mobile Center · 7:30 PM CTConfirmed on the official venue calendar; check the event page for changes.A curated selection, not every show in town. Check the official listing for doors, age restrictions, ticket availability and changes. Photography illustrates the music experience, not the listed artists or venues.
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