Arts & Entertainment

Looking for inspiration, creativity, and a good time? You’ll find it all right here in Kansas. From live music and local theater to gallery shows, public art, and film festivals, the Sunflower State is bursting with cultural experiences—many of them just a short drive away.

This is your go-to space for discovering the vibrant arts scene and entertainment options that make Kansas come alive. Whether you're searching for your next weekend outing, want to support Kansas creatives, or just love staying connected to the cultural pulse of the state, these stories will help you dive in, explore more, and make the most of what’s happening across Kansas.

 

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Now Entering: 'Dimemsion G' aka Geneseo

Illustration by Torren Thomas Geneseo hosts an interplanetary party For three years, Geneseo has hosted the Kansas UFO Day Festival, a…

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On Stage

Great Plains Theatre executive director Elizabeth Weese says it is unusual for a town of 6,500 people in the middle of Kansas to have a…

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Outdoor Theater

A gentle breeze cools theater lovers in lawn chairs under the starry summer sky as the music and lights signal the opening scene of another…

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Photo: Dave Mayes A new mural in Abilene honors America’s 250th anniversary, blending history, symbolism and community pride into a lasting tribute. The new Abilene Celebrates America 250! mural…

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Barn Quilts of Kansas: Rural Art in Full Color

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A rural art tradition thrives in towns and communities throughout Kansas Brightly painted geometric patterns mimicking stitched quilt blocks hang on barns and sheds throughout Kansas. These…