FREE Summer Music Events & Outdoor Concerts
in Kansas City - 2013
Have some fun at one of the many FREE outdoor concerts around Kansas City this summer. Introduce your kids to some new music (or some old music that you love). There's also kids shows with some much loved performers. Grab your blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy the show!
Special Event Concerts
Jingle Jam
May 25th & 26th at Crown Center
A HUGE 2-day music event for kids and families on Memorial Day Weekend! Come dance, sing & play with the many performers and activity areas.
Celebration at the Station on Memorial Day
May 26th @ 8 pm at Union Station
Celebrate Memorial Day with the Kansas City Symphony as they start the summer off with a bang! Bring chairs or a blanket and settle in for a wonderful concert, followed by fireworks over Liberty Memorial.
CITY OF OLATE
There's always a great line-up of entertainers at these concerts - and also crowds so arrive early! Shows begin at 7 pm and are held at Frontier Park in Olathe (the "Pirate Ship park", as locals know it!). Check the website for details.
June 7 – Sam Bush and Monsters ink
June 14 – Exile and Selby/Mills/LeMaire
June 28 – Mike Zito and Samantha Fish
July 19 – Mingo Fishtrap and The Band Of Heathens
July 26 – Liverpool
JCCC - LIGHT UP THE LAWN
Enjoy some great music at 8 pm (dusk) on the lawn outside of the Nerman Contemporary Museum of Art. Bring a lawn chair, blanket and picnic (no alcohol, please) and enjoy the show! See the website for more details.
5/31 - Making Movies and Clairaudients
6/21 - The Latenight Callers and the Starhaven Rounders
8/23 - Samantha Fish and Trampled Under Foot
LEE'S SUMMIT
Lee's Summit Concert Series will host concerts from a variety of artists at different venues around the city. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the fun!
Weekly Concerts
WEDNESDAYS
Overland Park Farmer's Market
Get your produce and hear some great music! The farmer's market is held every Weds. throughout the summer with entertainment provided from 10:30 am - 12:00 noon at the Clock Tower Patio. Music varies but includes jazz, kids, rock and more. Check the Farmer's Market page to see who's playing this week.
THURSDAYS
Park Place - Leawood
Every Thursday from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm, outdoor concerts are held in Barkely Square. Music varies each week so take the opportunity to introduce your child to something new! For a full schedule, visit their website. Some family-friendly favorites include:
Country Club Plaza - downtown Kansas City
Lots of music at the Plaza in the summer! Concerts are held in one of 4 locations (their schedule let's you know which courtyard). Thursday concerts are held from 5 - 8 pm.
Jazz on the Square - Zona Rosa
Enjoy many well-known Jazz performers from 7 pm - 9 pm every Thursday this summer at Town Square. Bring a chair or blanket so you can chill for the evening. Details have not yet been announced.
FRIDAYS
Country Club Plaza - downtown Kansas City
Lots of music at the Plaza in the summer! Concerts are held in one of 4 locations (their schedule let's you know which courtyard). On Fridays, enjoy music from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm.
Summer Concerts - Zona Rosa
Enjoy music from 6 pm - 9 pm at Town Square every Friday. You'll enjoy local performers and a variety of music - country, celtic, blues, 80's, pop and more. Schedule TBA
SATURDAYS
Country Club Plaza - downtown Kansas City
Lots of music at the Plaza in the summer! Concerts are held in one of 4 locations (their schedule let's you know which courtyard). On Saturdays, enjoy music from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm.
Tribute Bands - Zona Rosa
Hear your favorite rock music on Saturdays from 6 pm - 9 pm at Town Square. Each week, Zona Rosa pays tribute to a classic rock band or singer. Schedule TBA
SUNDAYS
Music in the Park - Blue Springs
Sunday evenings from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm, you can enjoy some great music - country, blues, classic rock and pop - in Rotary Park at Railroad Lake. Bring your chairs and check the schedule to see who's playing each week.
Santa Fe Commons Park - Overland Park
Enjoy a free concert on a Sunday evening (7 - 8:30 pm) during the summer. Bring a blanket, chairs or even dinner and enjoy the music. Many local bands and performers are featured so check the schedule for some of your favorites!
Country Club Plaza - downtown Kansas City
Lots of music at the Plaza in the summer! Concerts are held in one of 4 locations (their schedule let's you know which courtyard). On Sundays, enjoy music from 12:00 noon - 3:00 pm.
SUMMER READING --- MOVIES --- CRAFTS & NATURE PROGRAMS ---
OUTDOOR CONCERTS --- FUN DAY TRIPS
