Kansas Nightlife

Nightlife in Kansas offers a fantastic mixture of live music venues, local bars, and entire downtown areas that become entertainment districts once the sun begins to set. You'll find plenty of places to lounge around and enjoy active music scenes, whether you find yourself in a small town, a college town, or the state's largest city, Wichita. Go ahead and browse our list of attractions and venues below to see just how vibrant nightlife in Kansas can be!

Nightlife Events

A Chase County Country Christmas
Nov 28

A Chase County Country Christmas

Join us for our annual pre-holiday celebration! This years’ event will offer a variety holiday themed activities. Chase County Chamber of…

Nov 19

Silent Nights on the Prairie

Celebrate the arrival of winter and the holiday season with "Silent Nights on the Prairie," Nov 28, 29, and 30; and Dec 05, 06, and 07, from…

The Jingle Holiday Pop-Up
Nov 19

The Jingle Holiday Pop-Up

Get ready to celebrate the festive season at The Jingle, a whimsical holiday pop-up at our cozy restaurant in Old Town! Immerse yourself in…

Christmas in the Park
Nov 22

Christmas in the Park

Join us for Christmas in the Park, the official lighting ceremony of the Lemon Park Lights in Pratt, KS! This beloved annual event is held…

Open Mic Night!
Nov 22

Open Mic Night!

Dexter's Grill & Pub OPEN MIC COMEDY NIGHT - Every Saturday @ 10 PM

Janell Banks
Nov 20

Janell Banks

November 20 - November 22 Janell Banks Janell Banks is a KC Native who has been featured at the Black Women in Comedy Laugh Fest (NYC)…

Buck Creek with East of Abilene
Nov 23

Buck Creek with East of Abilene

Live at Northside No cover! 6:00PM - East of Abilene www.instagram.com/eastofabilene/ [East of Abilene is a country folk band blending…

Lemon Park Lights
Nov 22

Lemon Park Lights

Lemon Park Lights are a beautiful Pratt tradition sparkling with thousands of lights and animated displays enjoyed by the Pratt Community…

Jazz Night with Mire Pral
Nov 20

Jazz Night with Mire Pral

Live Tonight at Northside On the Third Thursday, Jazz Night! No cover! 7:00PM - Mire Pral www.facebook.com/mirepral/ [dynamic artistry and…

Adult Skate Night at Carousel
Nov 21

Adult Skate Night at Carousel

This is not your average night out. It’s no kids, no stress, just good music, great energy, and the kind of crowd that came to make…

Black Friday - The After Dark
Nov 28

Black Friday - The After Dark

10AM–2PM | Botanic Bar Buy one, get one 50% off drinks at Botanic — a little caffeine and cocktail therapy to get you through the…

Live Music at The Shop
Nov 21

Live Music at The Shop

Grab a cigar and a seat and enjoy live jazz music at The Shop Cigar Lounge every Friday and Saturday Night beginning at 8:00 PM.

Night at the Arboretum
Nov 21

Night at the Arboretum

Visit our gardens in a new light - darkness! Stargaze through giant telescopes, enjoy family-friendly activities and uncover the secrets of…

2025 Chautauqua Isle of Lights
Nov 27

2025 Chautauqua Isle of Lights

Chautauqua Isle of Lights on Highway #14 at the South edge of Beloit, Kansas is a tradition you will not want to miss. With 10,000 visitors…

Nightlife Venues

Music Festivals

Kansas is the home to the world’s most famous musical festivals; Country Stampede and Walnut Valley Music Festival (Winfield if…

Concerts + Live Music

You can hear a symphony under the stars, catch a jazz trio at a local wine bar, or see music’s biggest stars in the bright lights of a…

Wineries + Vineyards

Before prohibition, Kansas combined with Missouri to form one of the largest grape-growing and wine-making regions in America. 

Venues

Enjoy a show under the stars in an amphitheatre or catch the next big thing in a historic dive.

College Towns

Hays

Hays is a historic college town that is home to Fort Hays State University. Explore the downtown scene and stop by the various restaurants…

Pittsburg

Pittsburg is home to the Pittsburg State Gorillas located in the far Southeast corner of Kansas. This community is full of amazing downtown…

Topeka

Topeka is home to Washburn University. The campus is centrally located in the city and isn't far from the downtown amenities, museums, and…

Wichita

Home of the Wichita State Shockers! You can find endless late-night activities while in the largest city in Kansas!

Lawrence

Lawrence is the classic college town. Home of the Jayhawks and the famous Mass Street, Lawrence is loaded with things to do during the…

Manhattan

The little apple never sleeps! Manhattan is home to Kansas State Wildcats, and this tight-knit college town knows how to welcome visitors!

Emporia

Welcome to Emporia! Home of the Hornets. This beautiful community located near the Flint Hills has some amazing downtown restaurants, bars…

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