Kansas City Upcoming Events
Julie Buffalohead: Stories of Becoming
Next Up: Tuesday, May 12 | All Day | Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art
Motherhood transforms you; Indigenous motherhood makes you conscious of impediments. As an Indigenous mother, I quickly realized that even the animals incorporated into the toys, books, and clothes available to my daughter were from distant places. I pondered how this…
The Wizard of Oz
Next Up: Tuesday, May 12 | 7:00pm | Spencer Theatre - Kansas City Repertory Theatre
Follow the yellow brick road to magic and adventure!Journey to the magical land of Oz in this enchanting stage adaptation of The Wizard of Oz in collaboration with PigPen Theatre Co. Join Dorothy, Toto, and her unforgettable companions—the Scarecrow, Tin…
The World in Kansas City Free
Next Up: Wednesday, May 13 | All Day | Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art
Initially inspired by conversations around the 2026 World Cup and potential influx of international visitors to Kansas City, this exhibition foregrounds the already present and increasingly expansive global context in which we live. For hundreds of years, people from different…
Edra Soto: the place of dwelling Free
Next Up: Wednesday, May 13 | All Day | Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art
Edra Soto (b. 1971, Puerto Rico) alters and recontextualizes common functional objects—wrought-iron screens, plastic lawn furniture, and electric fans, ubiquitous in her native Puerto Rico—to create objects and environments that celebrate the voices of working-class communities. Soto’s installation, the place…
Don’t Touch My Hair
Next Up: Wednesday, May 13 | 7:30pm | Unicorn Theatre
Eemani and Jade light up to unwind, but their blunt is laced with more than weed. A wild hallucination gives them superpowers to confront the past in a hilarious, eye-opening journey. This electrifying play celebrates Black womanhood and self-discovery.
Kansas City Ballet's The Great Gatsby
Next Up: Friday, May 15 | 7:30pm | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
Step into the glamorous world of the Roaring Twenties with Kansas City Ballet’s stunning new production of The Great Gatsby. Experience the luxury, drama, and tragic romance of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s iconic novel, brought to life on stage. Set in…
1601! A Comedically Tragic Hamlet Origin Story by Savannah Dove
Next Up: Thursday, May 28 | 7:00pm | TCH Stage & Studio Theater
It’s opening night, and William Shakespeare’s leading man storms out of rehearsal. As Shakespeare unravels, the cast scrambles to hold the play together. Will they pull off the impossible by showtime, or will it all collapse into disaster?
Teen Open Mic Night
Next Up: Friday, May 29 | 6:30pm | Nelson-Atkins Museum Museum of Art
Join us once a month for open mic performances, drinks, and snacks! Whether you’re coming to perform writing or music, or just there for the show, you’re guaranteed to have a great time. Musicians and musical groups are welcome. Event takes…
Pete the Cat
Next Up: Wednesday, June 10 | 11:00am | The Coterie Theatre
The grooviest cat in town is BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!For Pete the Cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up. So, the minute the groovy blue cat meets The Biddles, he gets the whole family rocking. That…
Macbeth
Next Up: Tuesday, June 16 | 8:00pm | Southmoreland Park
The World Goes 'Round
Next Up: Friday, June 26 | 7:00pm | Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center
This musical revue celebrates the songwriting team of Kansas City native John Kander and Fred Ebb, showcasing a wide array of their most iconic songs from Broadway hits like Cabaret, Chicago, Kiss of the Spider Woman, and others. Get ready…
Lyric Opera of Kansas City's La Bohème
Next Up: Saturday, September 19 | 7:30am | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
A portrait of friendship, romance, and grief in nineteenth-century France among a charming group of impoverished bohemians who face life’s challenges with humor, resilience, and poetry.
Kansas City Ballet's The Wizard of Oz
Next Up: Friday, October 16 | 7:30pm | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
Follow the yellow brick road as Septime Webre’s dazzling journey to the Emerald City returns. Swept away to Oz, Dorothy and Toto join three unexpected friends on a magical adventure to meet the Wizard, outwit a Wicked Witch, and find…
Lyric Opera of Kansas City's The Marriage of Figaro
Next Up: Saturday, November 7 | 7:30pm | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
Often hailed as the gold standard of opera, Mozart’s masterful portrayal of an extraordinary wedding day marries sparkling wit with profound insights on love, aging, forgiveness, and, ultimately, the joy of coming together. As they prepare to tie the knot…
Kansas City Ballet's New Moves
Next Up: Thursday, January 28 | 7:30pm | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
New Moves, one of Kansas City Ballet’s most anticipated performances, offers a captivating showcase of contemporary ballet. This exclusive production allows audiences to experience the next generation of visionary choreographers in action. Set in the 180-seat Frost Studio Theater at…
Kansas City Ballet's Romeo & Juliet
Next Up: Friday, March 12 | 7:30pm | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
William Shakespeare’s timeless romantic tragedy comes to life in this unforgettable ballet. Artistic Director Devon Carney presents his powerful interpretation of the classic tale, featuring soaring choreography and richly drawn characters. Don’t miss one of the world’s most beloved ballets—an…
Kansas City Ballet's Pulse
Next Up: Friday, May 14 | 7:30pm | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
PULSE is a bold triple bill curated by Artistic Director Devon Carney, tracing ballet’s past, present, and future. The evening features three extraordinary works that showcase the full range of what ballet can be — classic, contemporary, and completely alive…