Live Music Venues of All Shapes & Sizes in Kansas City

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We hope that you are in the know about our incredibly vibrant live music scene here in Kansas City.  If you aren't, we would love to broaden your horizons by introducing you to some of the local venues where you can catch a glimpse of whatever type of music that you enjoy.  When people think of the Kansas City music scene, they inevitably think of jazz and blues.  While those certainly are two of the music styles thoroughly embraced in our area, the live music played throughout the city and beyond comes in all sounds and spectacles.  No matter what you might be in the mood for you will be able to find it here in the Kansas City area.  From the top musical acts, to up-and-coming artists, open mic nights, and impromptu jam sessions - there is a space and place for everything.  

Be sure to check out what the venues listed below have to offer.  We've included venues of all shapes and sizes, to make sure you can find whatever you are looking for.  Some have free live music, and others have ticketed events for their shows, so we've included their website links so that you can check out their policies, and the events on their calendars.   With a wide selection of musical offerings to choose from, you are sure to find one that appeals to you.  Our list mainly touches on inside the Kansas City boundary, so if you know of another great spot to see some live music please let us know!

On another note, to learn more about Kansas City Jazz and our very own American Jazz Museum, be sure to check out our blog talking about the museum here!  Now onto the venues which will fill up your weekend evenings for quite some time! 

The Big Ones 

T- Mobile Center 1407 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64106

Cable Dahmer Area 19100 E Valley View Pkwy, Independence, MO 64055

Kansas City 

Ameristar Kansas City  3200 North Ameristar Drive, Kansas City MO 64161

The Blue Room 1600 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108

Grinders 1826 Locust St, Kansas City, MO 64108

Howl at the Moon Kansas City  -1334 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64106

Johnny's Jazz Bar & Grille 1400 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64105

The Kansas City Juke House - 1700 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108

The Kill Devil Club - 31 E 14th St, Kansas City, MO 64106

Knuckleheads Saloon   2715 Rochester Ave, Kansas City, MO 64120

The Levee - 16 W 43rd St, Kansas City, MO 64111

Lemonade Park 1628 Wyoming St, Kansas City, MO 64102

Levee 16 W 43rd St, Kansas City, MO 64111

Lonnie’s Reno Club 1111 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64106

Midland 1228 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64105

PBR Big Sky : A Coors Banquet Bar 111 E 13th St, Kansas City, MO 64106

The Piano Room  8410 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO 64114

 The Phoenix 302 W 8th St, Kansas City, MO 64105

 recordBar - 1520 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108

 The Rino 314 Armour Rd, North Kansas City, MO 64116

Uptown Lounge -3400 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64111

On the Kansas Side 

Guitars & Cadillacs 7312 W 119th St, Overland Park, KS 66213

Jerry’s Bait Shop  13412 Santa Fe Trail Dr, Lenexa, KS 66215

Stanley Station Second Saturday 7703 W 151st St room b, Overland Park, KS 66223
VIVO Live Music 7300 D W 119th St, Overland Park, KS 66213

Looking to get a little closer to all the great music?  The Ask Cathy Marketing Group knows this area like no other.  We can get you as close to the music as possible in your house hunt, or help you find a home where you can host your own jam sessions.  We can help with everything from matching you with a great lender to get prequalified, to narrowing down the perfect neighborhood just for you.  Connect with us so we can start you on the road to homeownership!