Located in Kansas City’s Historic 18th & Vine Jazz District, The Blue Room at the American Jazz Museum is part exhibit, part fully-operating jazz club. The venue presents the best local and national jazz talent in an intimate setting. Upcoming bands, seasoned veterans of the local jazz scene, national talent, and internationally-renowned jazz artists share the spotlight. ...

Located in the historic Hotel Kansas City in the Power and Light District, Nighthawk is a basement bar featuring eclectic music, pub food, and a lively, energetic late-night atmosphere. ...

Mike Kelly’s Westsider is a locally-owned, neighborhood restaurant and bar in Kansas City, MO, known for its live music and comfort food. The Westsider features local live music up to four nights a week. Check out some of the area’s best up-and-coming talent along with tried-and-true KC greats. The bar serves imported beer, cocktails, wine and liquor with daily drink specials. Food on offer includes steaks, burgers, seafood, sandwiches, wings and more. ...

miniBar is a cocktail lounge and adventure club in Kansas City, MO, offering casual atmosphere and fun bar fare, diverse live entertainment, special events and weekly DJs in a cozy space. ...

Originally built in the 1930s, The Truman features a large main hall, separate bar and lounge at the main entrance, open air patio, and second story VIP area that overlooks the main room and stage while offering views of downtown Kansas City. The versatile, open floor design is accented with a lofty steel beam ceiling and stunning polished bars. Located in the Crossroads District. ...

The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, a major not-for-profit center for music, opera, theater and dance opened in Kansas City, MO, in 2011. The Kauffman Center delivers extraordinary and diverse performing arts experiences. The technically and architecturally advanced performing arts center features a glass atrium lobby and two performance halls: the 1,800-seat Muriel Kauffman Theatre and the 1,600-seat Helzberg Hall. The venues have generous backstage facilities, including dressing rooms, rehearsal and warm-up rooms, and loading dock space for multiple trucks. ...

O’Dowd’s Gastrobar is home to Country Club Plaza’s only rooftop deck with open-air dining and beautiful views of downtown Kansas City, MO. O’Dowd’s features local DJs and live music every day. ...

Located in historic midtown Kansas City, The Levee Bar & Grill has live local bands on the first floor and a sports bar on the second floor. Open since 1965, the venue presents everything from soul and blues to reggae and rock every weekend. Eat, drink, and dance as you explore more than five different rooms and vibes, kick it at one of the outdoor patios, or hit the dance floor of this authentic Kansas City live music and sports bar. ...

recordBar is where you go to see live music up-close and personal in Kansas City, MO. recordBar has hosted thousands of local, regional, national and international bands plus weddings, retirement parties, celebrations of life, charity events and community fundraisers. ...

Lemonade Park is a safety-minded outdoor entertainment venue in Kansas City, MO, featuring great food, drink, and live local music in Kansas City’s famous stockyards district. ...

The Brick is a restaurant, bar and live music venue in the Crossroads Arts District in downtown Kansas City, MO. Established in 1999, The Brick features a rotation of local art, live music, poetry readings,  storytelling and more. ...

Opened in 1928, The Uptown Theater in Kansas City, MO, has four unique event spaces. The Theater is the venue’s largest space and features an open floor plan, stage, video wall and customizable lighting. The Encore is the Uptown’s space for small concerts, afterparties, and social events. A built in stage, PA system, video wall, and projection screen is installed, along with an ornate bar and dedicated VIP section / lounge area. ...

Kansas City Live! is an entire city block with two levels of world-class restaurants, taverns and night spots centrally located within Kansas City’s Power & Light District. KC Live! features a full-concert stage complete with a 40ft LED video screen where the country’s most premiere musicians and bands perform weekly during the summer and for special events throughout the year. ...

Located right near the Crossroads Arts District in historic downtown Kansas City, MO, Grinders KC Event Venue is the city’s premier outdoor concert and event venue. An urban oasis with a capacity of about 3000, Grinders KC is the perfect size to see your favorite bands. ...

Starlight Theatre, located in Swope Park, is Kansas City’s home for the best Broadway musicals, concerts and unique theatrical shows in an outdoor venue seating up to 8000 people. Starlight also has two indoor event spaces: the Jeannette and Jerome Cohen Community Stage House (seats approximately 460) and the Applause Club (seating for up to 225). ...

Located in the heart of Kansas City, the Madrid Theatre is an historic, intimate two-level theater with great sightlines, two bars, and ample free parking. ...

Knuckleheads KC is a live music joint in Kansas City, MO, boasting four different stages to allow flexibility and multiple performances. Knuckleheads’ Outdoor Stage and Courtyard Theater is an open-air patio with a three sided balcony used when the weather allows. The upper deck has clean sightlines to the stage and dance floor. The Saloon has a classic honky-tonk feel with a superior sound and light presentation. Carl Butler’s Gospel Lounge is Knuckleheads’ most intimate location with a corner stage and seating for up to 75. Across the street from The Saloon, Gospel Lounge and Outdoor Stage, The Garage has a very cool and funky vibe and can seat up to 600. Finally, The Fender Stage, located inside the Garage, features a wide variety of acts plus a free open jam every Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Live music every evening. ...

Green Lady Lounge in Kansas City, MO, features live performances by some of the best jazz musicians in the world. Green Lady musicians perform original Kansas City Jazz in an elegant, yet casual environment. A hammond B-3 organ and a drum set take up residence on the main floor stage. The lower level of the Green Lady Lounge is known as the Orion Room. This stage features a grand piano and house drum set. With two stages, the weekend performances can alternate with almost no time between shows. ...

B.B.’s Lawnside BBQ is a live music venue and barbecue restaurant in Kansas City, MO. BB’s features live music and several special events are held each year. BB’s Lawnside has a full service bar and there is outdoor seating on a partially covered deck with speakers so you can still hear the band. ...