Live Music in Kansas City
From small, close-up shows to huge, sold-out concerts, there’s always a live performance to be seen in KC.
Kansas City’s Live Music Scene
Rock out in Kansas City with world tours, outdoor festivals and live jazz jam sessions, plus everything in between.
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Everything You Need to Know About Jazz in KC
Since the early 20th century, Kansas City has been synonymous with jazz. Today, those roots still run deep.
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A Guide to 18th and Vine
Kansas City’s historic jazz district is home to legendary smoked meats, the stellar Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and celebrated live music clubs.
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7 Live Music Itineraries for Popular Venues in KC
Whether in town for a show or a local in search of a fun dinner to pair with your concert experience, these seven mini itineraries have what you need to enjoy the perfect live music night out.
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American Jazz Museum
Since the early 20th century, Kansas City has been synonymous with jazz. Discover the history at the American Jazz Museum in the 18th & Vine's Historic Jazz District.
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KC on KC: Live Music
Shake, rattle and roll along to the beat of KC’s music scene—comprised of a diverse and thriving collection of artists that are on the cutting-edge of new sounds.