Get ready for blockbuster concerts and shows in Kansas City. Thanks in part to the opening of the new Sprint Center, many of entertainment’s top performers are visiting KC.

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Sprint Center | The Midland | Uptown Theater | Beaumont Club | Casinos | Kemper Arena | Music Hall | Others

Sprint Center

Sprint Center is a state-of-the-art, 18,500-seat arena on the eastern edge of the new Kansas City Power & Light District. The arena is the new home for major concerts, sporting events and family shows.

• Celtic Thunder – November 18
• Trans-Siberian Orchestra – November 29 (two shows)
• The Cheetah Girls – December 9
• Neil Diamond – December 16 
• Radio City Christmas Spectacular featuring The Rockettes – December 19-21
• Celine Dion – January 3, 2009 (new date)
• Dancing with the Stars: The Tour – January 7, 2009
• Rascal Flatts with Jessica Simpson – January 17, 2009 
• AC/DC – January 21, 2009
• Chris Tomlin – February 3, 2009
• NewSong – February 28, 2009

The Midland by AMC

The historic Midland Theatre is located inside in the Kansas City Power & Light District and will reopen this September following an extensive renovation.

• Rick Springfield – November 22
• The Smashing Pumpkins – November 24 & 25
• Willie Nelson with Billy Bob Thorton and the Boxmasters – November 26
• Dave Attell with Rob Riggle and Kenan Thompson – November 28
• Al Green – November 29
• Mannheim Steamroller – December 2 & 3
• Trace Adkins with Craig Morgan – December 4
• The Night the Buzz Stole Christmas featuring The Gaslight Anthem, Jack's Mannequin and others – December 10
• Al Jarreau – December 12
• Mix 93.3's Jingle Jam featuring O.A.R., Sara Bereilles, and Thriving Ivory – December 17
• Wynonna's A Classic Christmas – December 19
• 98.9 The Rock's Twisted Christmas featuring Saliva, Another Black Day and Red Line Chemistry – December 20
• Jewel – January 28, 2009
• B.B. King – February 14, 2009

Uptown Theater

This classic theater opened in 1928, today the entertainment venue continues to be a thriving hot spot for concerts.

• Tech N9ne – November 21
• Mudvayne – November 22
• The Schwag – November 27
• Hinder with Trapt and Revelation Theory – December 4
• Buddy Guy – December 12
• Kings of Leon – January 23, 2009
• Frank Caliendo – February 15, 2009
• Rufus Wainwright – February 21, 2009
• Ryan Adams & The Cardinals – February 27, 2009

Beaumont Club

Having hosted acts as diverse as Wilco and Lucinda Williams, the Beaumont may be best described as part rock club, part country saloon.

• Ludo – November 19
• Soulfly – November 23
• Escape the Fate – November 24
• Life in Jersey – November 26
• Delorean – November 28
• Suicidal Tendancies – November 29
• Gwar – November 30
• Brothers Green – December 5
• Shred Scare – December 6
• Split Lip Rayfield – December 12 
• Left on Northwood – December 13 
• Hooligan Holiday – December 14
• Josephine Collective – December 20
• Soilwork – March 12, 2009
• Katy Perry – March 23, 2009

Casinos

At Kansas City's Ameristar and Harrah's casinos, it's not all about slots. They both also draw national touring entertainers every year.

• Sinbad – November 21 (Ameristar)
• Shooting Star – November 28 (Ameristar)
• Robert Randolph & the Family Band – December 5 (Harrah's)
• Aaron Neville Holiday Concert – December 9 (Harrah's)
• Scott Weiland – December 16 (Harrah's)
• Blue Oyster Cult – January 30, 2009 (Ameristar)
• Rodney Carrington – February 13-15, 2009 (Ameristar)
• Jason Aldean – March 14, 2009 (Ameristar)

Kemper Arena

The annual host to the eight-week American Royal series, Kemper Arena in the West Bottoms is used to being in the spotlight. It's been the site of numerous concerts, Final Fours, the 1976 Republican National Convention and this year's American Idol auditions.

• Jeff Dunham – December 27
• Kutless – February 28, 2009
• Disney's High School Musical: The Ice Tour – March 19-22, 2009

Music Hall

This beautiful, 1936 Art Deco theatre is part of the Kansas City Convention Center complex. In addition to touring concerts, it also plays host to Broadway Across America's annual performance series.

• Cheech & Chong – January 17, 2009

Other Concert Venues

• Starlight Theatre
• Cap Fed Park at Sandstone
• Gem Theater
• The Blue Room
• City Market
• Hurricane
• Crossroads KC at Grinders

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