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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, . Go ahead and browse our list of attractions and venues below to see just how vibrant nightlife in Kansas can be!

Nightlife Events

Coffey County Fair
Jul 22

Coffey County Fair

2025 Theme: Boots, Roots, and Cattle Chutes at the Coffey County Fair! Check back soon for a full fair schedule!

Afroman at The Fox Theatre
Jul 17

Afroman at The Fox Theatre

The legendary Afroman is coming to Hays, America! Made popular in the late 90's and 2000's, with hits like "Colt 45" and "Because I Got…

Planty Drag BINGO
Jul 19

Planty Drag BINGO

Get ready for an electrifying evening of fierce fun, fabulous drag, and a few chaotic bingo rounds! Whether you're here for the prizes, the…

Open Mic Night!
Jul 19

Open Mic Night!

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

Music on The Riverfront
Jul 18

Music on The Riverfront

Join us in Atchison, Kansas for the Amelia Earhart Festival Music on the Riverfront. Get ready for an unforgettable night of music under the…

Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy
Jul 25

Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy

Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy Date: July 25 - July 26, 2025 Location(s): Heritage Hall The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy is a chilling cocktail…

Disco Inferno
Jul 19

Disco Inferno

This July, Liberty Hall is throwing a Disco Inferno! We're screening Mammia Mia (2008), the Abba heavy jukebox musical (feel free to sing…

Western Music Night
Jul 18

Western Music Night

Folks are invited to come celebrate the American West at the Emma Chase Friday Night Music's annual Western Music Night on Friday, July 18th…

The Quail Hunters
Jul 18

The Quail Hunters

Join The Quail Hunters Band for a blend of country, roots, and americana music at the Ford County Fair

Lane Hornback w/ Augustus Tool
Jul 17

Lane Hornback w/ Augustus Tool

Free show! Jul 17, 2025, 8:00 PM – Jul 18, 2025, 10:30 PM Auntie Mae's Parlor, 616 N 12th St, Manhattan, KS 66502, USA

Adult Skate Night at Carousel
Jul 18

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…

Savanna Chestnut
Jul 19

Savanna Chestnut

Experience this Kansas native's genuine country style acoustic act at the Ford County Fair!

Late Night at the Zoo
Jul 18

Late Night at the Zoo

Enjoy extended hours at Sunset Zoo until 8:00 PM during the summer. Enjoy the zoo while sipping on adult beverages and eating food after…

Nightlife Venues

Venues

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

Wineries + Vineyards

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

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…

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

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…

Emporia

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

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!

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…

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