UPCOMING EVENTS *2026*
UPCOMING EVENTS *2026*
August 1st
Ameri’Kana Festival
with The Freedom Threedom
The Concourse Park
3-9:30pm
Now in its fourth year, Celebrate AMERI’KANA is a celebration of the myriad backgrounds, cultures, languages, and sounds that have shaped American music, bringing Grammy-winning artists to Kansas City to perform at the FREE festival alongside youth performers from Art as Mentorship’s year-round mentorship programs.
August 28th-29th
Waterloo PrideFest
with Lost Wax
Downtown Waterloo
Cedar Valley Pridefest is a two day event that highlights the diverse gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgender community of Eastern Iowa in a positive and informative manner in an effort to promote acceptance, understanding and equality.
September 6th
Irish Fest KC
with Celtic Mix Tape
Crown Center
Dedicated to promoting the culture, music, character and history of Ireland and of the Irish people who call Kansas City home. Kansas City Irish Fest offers attendees the chance to see some of the top Irish entertainment in the world. But there’s so much more to do here beyond listening to music! After all, we’re here to bring the heart of Ireland to the Heart of America, and that means everything from Irish culture to shops, beverages, food and activities using Irish themes and traditions.
September 16-20th
ARETHA
with The Freedom Threedom
The Ruby Room
Feel the power of the Queen of Soul in a thrilling concert celebrating the iconic music of Aretha Franklin. You will be serenaded by the smooth vocals the three lead singers of The Freedom Affair; Paula Saunders, Seyko Groves and Shon Ruffin as your host.
PAST EVENTS
