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

Late Night Cosmic Bowling
Aug 29

Late Night Cosmic Bowling

Cosmic Bowling.jpg Get ready to light up the night! If the daytime sessions aren't enough, it's time to experience the full neon glow of…

F is for Funny
Sep 03

F is for Funny

September 03 F is for Funny Preferred Seating are seats in the lower bowl as close to the stage as we can get you. Full Kicthen * Full Bar *…

Aug 29

Wichita Margarita Festival

Wichita's favorite cocktail event! Sample handcrafted margaritas and vote for the city's best. Wichita's Favorite Cocktail Event Returns!…

Live Music at The Shop
Aug 28

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.

Olivia Carter
Aug 27

Olivia Carter

August 27 - August 29 Olivia Carter Preferred Seating are seats in the lower bowl as close to the stage as we can get you. Full Kicthen *…

Little Balkans Weekend
Sep 03

Little Balkans Weekend

Pittsburg’s 150th anniversary festivities will include celebrating our community’s Little Balkans heritage, which coincides with PSU Family…

Adult Skate Night at Carousel
Aug 28

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…

Paola Roots Festival
Aug 28

Paola Roots Festival

Paola Roots Festival Returns August 28–29 PAOLA, Kan. — One of eastern Kansas' favorite summer traditions returns August 28 and 29 as…

George Birge
Aug 28

George Birge

Don't miss country music singer George Birge live at the Fox Theatre in Hays, America! This show is for ages 18+. Doors open at 6:30 pm Show…

TaskMACster
Aug 28

TaskMACster

TaskMACster is based on a hit british comedy show. 5 people complete doing silly, creative, and nonsensical tasks. The Taskmaster judges how…

CSB Anniversary Block Party
Aug 29

CSB Anniversary Block Party

CSB is turning 11!! Come out for the party folks! Bands, food trucks, special beer tappings, and dancing in the street!

Macemouth // TEAZERS // Ospree
Aug 28

Macemouth // TEAZERS // Ospree

FRIDAY NIGHT SHOW W/ MACEMOUTH https://www.instagram.com/macemouth/ TEAZERS https://www.instagram.com/teazerskc/ OSPREE…

Glow Golf
Aug 28

Glow Golf

Light up the night one putt at a time at Riverside Park Glow Golf in Independence! Have a ball for just $5! 9:00 p.m. to 11:45 p.m.

Nightlife Venues

Venues

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

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. 

Music Festivals

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

College Towns

Emporia

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

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!

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