Live Acoustic Music Near Kansas City, Missouri

If you've never experienced hearing talented musicians perform in a small, intimate environment, you are in for a treat.

House concerts are a growing trend across the country, where people invite friends and neighbors into their homes for an up-close concert experience. And there are several house concerts being held in and around the Kansas City area that you can check out - you just need to contact the host and ask to be invited.

Churches and non-profit community groups around Kansas City host occasional coffeehouses that feature traditional folk musicians and other acoustic artists as a way of bringing the community together. Local libraries also host free concerts that are open to the general public.

In addition, live acoustic music can be heard in several listening rooms and small theaters in Kansas City. Local vineyards and restaurants and cafes in the area sometimes host nationally touring musicians as well.

Below you can find a listing of upcoming shows in these smaller venues by nationally and internationally touring artists.

Upcoming Acoustic Shows

October 12
Knuckleheads Saloon (Nightclub)
Kansas City, MO
October 12
Green Guitar Folk House (Listening Room)
Lenexa, KS
October 14
Jack Summers is a songwriter based in KCMO. He writes songs about coal towns, shopping malls, being sad, everything wrong with the world, and smoking weed with Jesus. 2022 NewSong Walnut Valley Contest Winner, 2023 Kerrville New Folk Contest Winner.
The Brick (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Kansas City, MO
October 24
"Alice's music has that great combination of earthiness and groove that keeps it funky from the inside out. She's for real." Bonnie Raitt. "...sublime songwriting and breathtaking vocals...a singer of remarkable quality." MusicNews.com
Studio 901 House Concerts (House Concert)
Lawrence, KS
November 3
Knuckleheads Saloon (Nightclub)
Kansas City, MO
November 8
Knuckleheads Saloon (Nightclub)
Kansas City, MO
November 12
Knuckleheads Saloon (Nightclub)
Kansas City, MO
November 14
Cimarron 615 Thursday, November 14 ? 8pm Knuckleheads 2715 Rochester St Kansas City, MO Tickets $15.00 & $20.00, on sale October 7 Age Limit: 21or with parent or guardian Knuckleheadskc.com
Knuckleheads Saloon (Nightclub)
Kansas City, MO
November 15
Knuckleheads Saloon (Nightclub)
Kansas City, MO
November 19
Knuckleheads Saloon (Nightclub)
Kansas City, MO
November 21
Knuckleheads Saloon (Nightclub)
Kansas City, MO
December 15
Uptown Theater (Concert Hall)
Kansas City, MO
December 19
Knuckleheads Saloon (Nightclub)
Kansas City, MO
December 22
Knuckleheads Saloon (Nightclub)
Kansas City, MO
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Kansas City, Missouri

House Concerts

Mankeritaville House Concert (Raymore)
Studio 901 House Concerts (Lawrence)

Listening Rooms

Americana Music Academy (Lawrence)
Green Guitar Folk House (Lenexa)
Waldo Folk (Kansas City)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Unity of Lawrence (Lawrence)
Vintage Church (Lawrence)

Vineyards & Breweries

Fountain City Winery (Kansas City)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

The Brick (Kansas City)

Libraries

Olathe Public Library (Olathe)

Small Theaters

Folly Theater (Kansas City)
The Madrid Theatre (Kansas City)
The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center (Kansas City)

Bars & Nightclubs

Hillsiders (Kansas City)
The Rino (North Kansas City)