Kansas City Events in May 2027

Concerts, sports, comedy shows, Broadway performances, and live events across Kansas City, MO.

Updated: June 27, 2026
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Discover upcoming Kansas City events in May 2027, including concerts, sports events, comedy shows, theatre performances, festivals, and live entertainment. Browse events by date, venue, category, and neighborhood to find things to do throughout the month.

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May 2
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Lyric Opera of Kansas City: Aida
May 2 · 2:00 PM · Kansas City, MO
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Upcoming Events: 24
  • May
    02
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    OPERA
    Weekend Event
    Lyric Opera of Kansas City: Aida
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts • 1800 seats
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
    location64108, 1601 Broadway  Kansas City, MOlocation64108, 1601 Broadway Kansas City, MO, US
    From $96Avg. price ~ $23416 tickets remaining!
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  • May
    07
    2027
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    CLASSICAL
    Kansas City Symphony: Robert Spano - Songs Of The Sea
    Helzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts • 1600 seats
    Helzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
    location64108, 1601 Broadway  Kansas City, MOlocation64108, 1601 Broadway Kansas City, MO, US
    From $78Avg. price ~ $140Tickets Available: 50
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  • May
    08
    2027
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    CLASSICAL
    Weekend Event
    Kansas City Symphony: Robert Spano - Songs Of The Sea
    Helzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts • 1600 seats
    Helzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
    location64108, 1601 Broadway  Kansas City, MOlocation64108, 1601 Broadway Kansas City, MO, US
    From $78Avg. price ~ $140Tickets Available: 68
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  • May
    09
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    CLASSICAL
    Weekend Event
    Kansas City Symphony: Robert Spano - Songs Of The Sea
    Helzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts • 1600 seats
    Helzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
    location64108, 1601 Broadway  Kansas City, MOlocation64108, 1601 Broadway Kansas City, MO, US
    From $78Avg. price ~ $125Tickets Available: 58
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  • May
    11
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Buena Vista Social Club - Musical
    Music Hall Kansas City • 2400 seats
    Music Hall Kansas City
    location64105, 301 West 13th St.  Kansas City, MOlocation64105, 301 West 13th St. Kansas City, MO, US
    From $101Avg. price ~ $180Tickets Available: 108
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  • May
    12
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Buena Vista Social Club - Musical
    Music Hall Kansas City • 2400 seats
    Music Hall Kansas City
    location64105, 301 West 13th St.  Kansas City, MOlocation64105, 301 West 13th St. Kansas City, MO, US
    From $76Avg. price ~ $184Tickets Available: 114
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  • May
    13
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Buena Vista Social Club - Musical
    Music Hall Kansas City • 2400 seats
    Music Hall Kansas City
    location64105, 301 West 13th St.  Kansas City, MOlocation64105, 301 West 13th St. Kansas City, MO, US
    From $75Avg. price ~ $163Tickets Available: 127
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  • May
    14
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Buena Vista Social Club - Musical
    Music Hall Kansas City • 2400 seats
    Music Hall Kansas City
    location64105, 301 West 13th St.  Kansas City, MOlocation64105, 301 West 13th St. Kansas City, MO, US
    From $52Avg. price ~ $142Tickets Available: 222
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  • May
    14
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    BALLET
    Kansas City Ballet: Pulse
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts • 1800 seats
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
    location64108, 1601 Broadway  Kansas City, MOlocation64108, 1601 Broadway Kansas City, MO, US
    From $192Avg. price ~ $1922 tickets remaining!
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  • May
    14
    2027
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    CLASSICAL
    Kansas City Symphony: Matthias Pintscher - Schubert's Ninth Symphony
    Kansas City Symphony: Matthias Pintscher - Schubert's Ninth Symphony
    Helzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts • 1600 seats
    Helzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
    location64108, 1601 Broadway  Kansas City, MOlocation64108, 1601 Broadway Kansas City, MO, US
    From $78Avg. price ~ $131Tickets Available: 110
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  • May
    15
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Buena Vista Social Club - Musical
    Music Hall Kansas City • 2400 seats
    Music Hall Kansas City
    location64105, 301 West 13th St.  Kansas City, MOlocation64105, 301 West 13th St. Kansas City, MO, US
    From $31Avg. price ~ $153Tickets Available: 343
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  • May
    15
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Buena Vista Social Club - Musical
    Music Hall Kansas City • 2400 seats
    Music Hall Kansas City
    location64105, 301 West 13th St.  Kansas City, MOlocation64105, 301 West 13th St. Kansas City, MO, US
    From $22Avg. price ~ $123Tickets Available: 251
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  • May
    15
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Kansas City Ballet: Pulse
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts • 1800 seats
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
    location64108, 1601 Broadway  Kansas City, MOlocation64108, 1601 Broadway Kansas City, MO, US
    From $192Avg. price ~ $1922 tickets remaining!
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  • May
    15
    2027
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    CLASSICAL
    Weekend Event
    Kansas City Symphony: Matthias Pintscher - Schubert's Ninth Symphony
    Kansas City Symphony: Matthias Pintscher - Schubert's Ninth Symphony
    Helzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts • 1600 seats
    Helzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
    location64108, 1601 Broadway  Kansas City, MOlocation64108, 1601 Broadway Kansas City, MO, US
    From $78Avg. price ~ $124Tickets Available: 94
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  • May
    16
    2027
    1:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Buena Vista Social Club - Musical
    Music Hall Kansas City • 2400 seats
    Music Hall Kansas City
    location64105, 301 West 13th St.  Kansas City, MOlocation64105, 301 West 13th St. Kansas City, MO, US
    From $33Avg. price ~ $154Tickets Available: 280
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  • May
    16
    2027
    1:30 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Kansas City Ballet: Pulse
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts • 1800 seats
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
    location64108, 1601 Broadway  Kansas City, MOlocation64108, 1601 Broadway Kansas City, MO, US
    From $192Avg. price ~ $1922 tickets remaining!
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  • May
    16
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    CLASSICAL
    Weekend Event
    Kansas City Symphony: Matthias Pintscher - Schubert's Ninth Symphony
    Kansas City Symphony: Matthias Pintscher - Schubert's Ninth Symphony
    Helzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts • 1600 seats
    Helzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
    location64108, 1601 Broadway  Kansas City, MOlocation64108, 1601 Broadway Kansas City, MO, US
    From $78Avg. price ~ $118Tickets Available: 84
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  • May
    16
    2027
    6:30 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Buena Vista Social Club - Musical
    Music Hall Kansas City • 2400 seats
    Music Hall Kansas City
    location64105, 301 West 13th St.  Kansas City, MOlocation64105, 301 West 13th St. Kansas City, MO, US
    From $63Avg. price ~ $150Tickets Available: 133
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  • May
    21
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    BALLET
    Kansas City Ballet: Pulse
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts • 1800 seats
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
    location64108, 1601 Broadway  Kansas City, MOlocation64108, 1601 Broadway Kansas City, MO, US
    From $192Avg. price ~ $1922 tickets remaining!
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  • May
    21
    2027
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    CLASSICAL
    Kansas City Symphony: Bugs Bunny At The Symphony
    Helzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts • 1600 seats
    Helzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
    location64108, 1601 Broadway  Kansas City, MOlocation64108, 1601 Broadway Kansas City, MO, US
    From $92Avg. price ~ $135Tickets Available: 50
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  • May
    22
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Kansas City Ballet: Pulse
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts • 1800 seats
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
    location64108, 1601 Broadway  Kansas City, MOlocation64108, 1601 Broadway Kansas City, MO, US
    From $192Avg. price ~ $1922 tickets remaining!
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  • May
    22
    2027
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    CLASSICAL
    Weekend Event
    Kansas City Symphony: Bugs Bunny At The Symphony
    Helzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts • 1600 seats
    Helzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
    location64108, 1601 Broadway  Kansas City, MOlocation64108, 1601 Broadway Kansas City, MO, US
    From $92Avg. price ~ $126Tickets Available: 420
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  • May
    23
    2027
    1:30 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Kansas City Ballet: Pulse
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts • 1800 seats
    Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
    location64108, 1601 Broadway  Kansas City, MOlocation64108, 1601 Broadway Kansas City, MO, US
    From $192Avg. price ~ $1922 tickets remaining!
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  • May
    23
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    CLASSICAL
    Weekend Event
    Kansas City Symphony: Bugs Bunny At The Symphony
    Helzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts • 1600 seats
    Helzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
    location64108, 1601 Broadway  Kansas City, MOlocation64108, 1601 Broadway Kansas City, MO, US
    From $92Avg. price ~ $164Tickets Available: 124
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Things to Do This Month

May 2027 features concerts, sporting events, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment across Kansas City and nearby areas. Major arenas, theaters, clubs, and entertainment venues continue to update their schedules throughout the month.

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About Events in Kansas City During May 2027

May 2027 features concerts, sporting events, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment across Kansas City and nearby areas. Major arenas, theaters, clubs, and entertainment venues continue to update their schedules throughout the month.

Venues With Events in May

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Arrowhead Stadium
Kansas City, MO
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 14
Next Event: Jun 27, 2026
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Arrowhead Stadium Parking Lots
Kansas City, MO
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 11
Next Event: Aug 15, 2026
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Aura - MO
Kansas City, MO
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Jul 25, 2026
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Bartle Hall
Kansas City, MO
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 4
Next Event: Oct 03, 2026
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Blue Hills Country Club
Kansas City, MO
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 4
Next Event: Aug 20, 2026
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Blue Springs Christian Church
Blue Springs, MO
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Nov 07, 2026
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BLVD Nights
Kansas City, MO
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Sep 13, 2026
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Cable Dahmer Arena
Independence, MO
Arena
Upcoming Events: 8
Next Event: Jul 02, 2026
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City Center Church
Lenexa, KS
Arena
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Sep 17, 2026
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Coterie Theatre
Kansas City, MO
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 52
Next Event: Jun 30, 2026
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CPKC Stadium
Kansas City, MO
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 9
Next Event: Jul 17, 2026
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Encore at The Uptown Theater - KC
Kansas City, MO
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 9
Next Event: Jul 22, 2026
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Folly Theater
Kansas City, MO
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 16
Next Event: Jun 27, 2026
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Garage Stage At Knuckleheads Saloon
Kansas City, MO
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 4
Next Event: Jul 10, 2026
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GrindersKC
Kansas City, MO
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 5
Next Event: Jul 18, 2026
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Hale Arena
Kansas City, MO
Arena
Upcoming Events: 3
Next Event: Jul 31, 2026
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Helzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
Kansas City, MO
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 89
Next Event: Sep 19, 2026
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Independence Center Mall
Independence, MO
Arena
Upcoming Events: 10
Next Event: Jul 02, 2026
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Kansas City Convention Center
Kansas City, MO
Convention Center
Upcoming Events: 6
Next Event: Dec 03, 2026
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Kansas City Live! at the Power & Light District
Kansas City, MO
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 13
Next Event: Jul 02, 2026
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Event Categories in May

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THEATRE
15 Upcoming Events
CONCERTS
9 Upcoming Events
COMEDY
Events Coming Soon
SPORTS
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Kansas City Events FAQ

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What events are happening in Kansas City during May 2027?

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What event categories are available?

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Which venues host events in Kansas City?

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Many events and attractions are suitable for families, including performances, festivals, sporting events, and community activities.

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Explore Kansas City Events by Month

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January
Events in January 2027
32 Upcoming Events
February
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26 Upcoming Events
March
Events in March 2027
40 Upcoming Events
April
Events in April 2027
27 Upcoming Events
May
Events in May 2027
24 Upcoming Events
June
This Month
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7 Upcoming Events
July
Events in July 2026
183 Upcoming Events
August
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137 Upcoming Events
September
Events in September 2026
117 Upcoming Events
October
Events in October 2026
108 Upcoming Events
November
Events in November 2026
55 Upcoming Events
December
Events in December 2026
74 Upcoming Events