Live Acoustic Music Near Manhattan, Kansas

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 Manhattan 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 Manhattan host occasional coffeehouses that feature traditional folk musicians and other acoustic artists as a way of bringing the community together.

In addition, live acoustic music can be heard in listening rooms and small theaters in and around the Manhattan area.

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

Upcoming Acoustic Shows

April 26
The Bottleneck (Bar/Nightclub)
Lawrence, KS
April 27
Original heartfelt music from the streets of New Orleans to the hills of Appalachia.
Lakeside Music (House Concert)
Manhattan, KS
April 27
Powerhouse female vocals and strong rhythm guitar combined with compelling original music.
Americana Music Academy (Listening Room)
Lawrence, KS
May 3
An evening of folk Americana on 6 & 12-string guitar concerning heroes and hope, so that absolutely everyone, of any identity or history, can know that they are not alone but are on the Hero's Quest.
Lakeside Music (House Concert)
Manhattan, KS
May 30
“A breathtaking acoustic fusion of blues, jazz, folk, classical and Spanish guitar from a stunning guitar virtuoso…”Altadena News, USA”
Studio 901 House Concerts (House Concert)
Lawrence, KS
June 15
Lakeside Music (House Concert)
Manhattan, KS
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Manhattan, Kansas

House Concerts

Harmony Hideaway (Salina)
Lakeside Music (Manhattan)
Studio 901 House Concerts (Lawrence)

Listening Rooms

Americana Music Academy (Lawrence)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Unity of Lawrence (Lawrence)
Vintage Church (Lawrence)

Small Theaters

BirdHouse Music Series at Manhattan Arts Center (Manhattan)

Bars & Nightclubs

Auntie Mae's Parlor (Manhattan)
The Bottleneck (Lawrence)