Music

Molly Carr and Anna Petrova in “Hers”

Violinist Molly Carr and pianist Anna Petrova are kicking off Park University’s concert season with a classical performance showcasing female composers. The show at the 1900 Building in Mission Woods, Kansas, will include works by Clara Schumann and Vivianne Fung. Carr and Petrova are lauded for their musical prowess, and audience members should expect to feel the heartbreak and struggles inherent in the female experience. 

September 5. 1900 Building.

George Brown Band with Kadesh Flow and Kemet Coleman

Music lovers are in for a treat at the George Brown Band’s performance at The Ship. Hailing from New Orleans, trombonist George Brown is a two-time Grammy nominee and takes inspiration from artists like Michael Jackson and James Brown. Before forming his own namesake funk rock band, Brown toured the world with Hot 8 Brass Band. Brown has opened for Ghost Note, Soul Rebels and more. 

September 5. The Ship.

Sutton in Concert

Two-time Tony Award-winning actress, singer and dancer Sutton Foster is performing at The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts this September. Audience members can expect to be entertained with Foster’s incredible performance range. From classical music and showtunes to pop and comedic storytelling, Foster does it all. She was most recently seen as Princess Winnifred in the Broadway revival of Once Upon a Mattress at the Hudson Theatre. 

September 11. The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.

Deftones 2025 North American Tour

The alternative metal band Deftones is touring North America for the first time since 2022. The band, known for its experimental take on metal, has entered a new era, officially announcing their 10th studio album, Private Music in August. This marks their first full-length album release in five years. Concertgoers are sure to be treated to a set list of old and new pieces. 

September 17. T-Mobile Center.

Lonely Mountain Town Tour

Country-folk singer Charles Wesley Godwin is headed to Grinders to perform songs from his latest album, Lonely Mountain Town. The West Virginia native, who is known for his powerful vocals and intimate, relatable songwriting, has become a prominent musician in the Appalachian music scene. Godwin has been touring the country promoting his latest album. 

September 27. Grinders KC.

Missionary Impossible Tour

American rock band Blink-182 is headed to Kansas City to promote their most recent album, One More Time, in what they are calling their Missionary Impossible Tour. Formed in 1982, this album marks the band’s first release with its three original members since 2011. The reunion tour began in 2023. 

September 27. T-Mobile Center.

Meet Me in the Car Tour

Royel Maddell and Otis Pavlovic, an Australian indie-rock duo performing under the name Royel Otis, will be performing at Grinders in October. The pair are on their Meet Me in the Car Tour, which included performances at Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza. Known for having a calm stage presence, the pair met while working in Australia and formed their band in 2019. 

October 3. Grinders KC. 

Jonas20: Greetings from Your Hometown Tour

The Jonas Brothers are celebrating the iconic band’s 20-year anniversary with their Jonas20: Living The Dream Tour. The brothers formed their band in 2005 and started to blow up in 2007 after they released several albums and appeared on the Disney Channel. Concertgoers can expect to hear popular songs from every era of the group’s long career. 

October 7. T-Mobile Center.

Cuco

Indie-pop singer Cuco—the artist behind the hit song “Lover Is a Day”—is coming to KC. Cuco, otherwise known as Omar Banos, has been playing instruments since he was eight. The California artist, who plays the trumpet and piano, also writes his own music. 

October 24. The Truman.

Miss Possessive Tour

Pop artist Tate McRae makes her way to Kansas City this October on her Miss Possessive Tour. McRae hails from Canada and is known for her energetic stage presence and relatable, catchy lyrics. Also known for her insane dance skills, McRae is sure to put on an exuberant show. 

October 28. T-Mobile Center.

Get Cranked 2.0

Celebrate Halloween in your costume with DJ and graphic designer Crankdat at the Power and Light District. Crankdat blends EDM subgenres electro-house and base with graphic visuals that he projects on 40-foot LED screens located on the central stage during his show, creating a high-energy atmosphere. 

October 31. KC Live!

Rachmaninoff Celebration, Part I

The Kansas City Symphony is planning a haunting Halloween weekend with performances of Rachmaninoff’s Second Piano Concerto conducted by Matthias Pintscher, with a special performance by pianist George Li and the orchestra’s chorus performing a spooky rendition of Edgar Allen Poe’s poem The Bells. The evenings’ performances will be topped off with several piano solos paying homage to Rachmaninoff.  

October 31–November 2. The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.

Folly Jazz Series: Lakecia Benjamin

The Folly Jazz Series brings funk and soul saxophone player Lakecia Benjamin to town. Benjamin blends traditional sounds with R&B and is known for her unique style and tone that exudes warmth. The Grammy-nominated artist has produced four albums, and her show at The Folly will include music from each. 

November 1. Folly Theater

Madame Butterfly

This beloved Italian opera continues to draw crowds, leaving audiences devastated with the love story of American naval officer Pinkerton and geisha Cio-Cio-San, also known as Butterfly. This classic portrayal of love and betrayal soars with operatic grandeur and takes on deeper meaning when observed through a contemporary lens.  

November 14–16. The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.

If You Asked For A Tour

Indie-pop artist Sabrina Teitelbaum, professionally known as Blondshell, is playing a show at The Truman this fall. She originally started out as a pop musician under stage name BAUM before deciding to go a more moody route, she says. Teitelbaum plans to highlight music from her second album release, If You Asked for a Picture, but will also play hits from her first album. 

November 17. The Truman.

Special Engagement: Yo-Yo Ma

With dozens of albums and 18 Grammy Awards to his name, cellist and composer Yo-Yo Ma needs no introduction. Ma, who started his career playing classical music, has branched off in recent years, playing various genres, such as American bluegrass and jazz. Attendees can expect an eclectic mix. 

December 2. The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.

An Intimate Christmas with the ICM

Head to Parkville to see the Park ICM Orchestra’s annual Christmas concert with Steven McDonald. Most of their performances are free, including this one. A variety of Christmas songs ranging from the classics to contemporary pieces will be performed. Some specific movements to look forward to are “Handel’s Overture to Messiah” and “Waldteufel’s The Skaters’ Waltz.” 

December 5. Park University, Hawley Hall.

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