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

Adult Skate Night at Carousel
Apr 17

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…

Live Music at The Shop
Apr 17

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.

Born-Again Quiztians Quiz Show
Apr 15

Born-Again Quiztians Quiz Show

Born-Again Quiztians is the newest, bestest quiz show in town! January's theme is "British Takeover" with our special British guesthost…

Putts and Pints
Apr 16

Putts and Pints

Join us for these special evening hours designed just for adults! Explore the exhibits, play a round of minigolf, and enjoy a beer or wine…

Dave Landau
Apr 16

Dave Landau

Dave Landau Dave Landau has been seen on Comedy Central’s This is Not Happening, Last Comic Standing, The Joe Rogan Experience, Kill Tony…

Tulips at Twilight
Apr 15

Tulips at Twilight

One of Topeka’s favorite special events, Tulips at Twilight features more than 90 lighted displays, including larger-than-life illuminated…

CRIMEWAVE: A Darkwave Party
Apr 17

CRIMEWAVE: A Darkwave Party

CRIMEWAVE: A Darkwave Party at The Granada Friday, April 17th 18+ Doors at 8pm // Show at 9pm Advance Tickets: $18 // Day of Show: $20…

Eliza McLamb
Apr 14

Eliza McLamb

Eliza McLamb at The Bottleneck With Tombstone Poetry April 14, 2026 All Ages Doors at 7pm // Show at 8pm Advance Tickets: $20 // Day of…

Dial M For Murder
Apr 17

Dial M For Murder

Shadowy, stylish, and steeped in suspense, Dial M for Murder is a noir-inspired twist on the classic thriller that sparked Hitchcock’s…

Brain Buster Trivia
Apr 17

Brain Buster Trivia

🕡 6:30–8:30 PM Think you’ve got what it takes? Come test your knowledge and enjoy a fun night of trivia and good vibes! 📅 Trivia…

Something's Afoot at Stage 9
Apr 16

Something's Afoot at Stage 9

Catch the musical mystery comedy Something's Afoot at Stage 9, running April 16-19, 2026, showtimes are Thursday-Saturday at 7:30 pm and…

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

Manhattan

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

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…

Wichita

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

Emporia

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

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…

Pittsburg

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

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…

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