From high-profile traveling shows to inventive displays created at some of the city’s finest institutions, the exhibitions coming to Kansas City in 2018 are sure to dazzle, impress and inspire.
The Art of the Brick – Union Station
Internationally renowned, this popular exhibit showcases the power of Legos as an artistic medium. With more than 100 works on display, plus reimagined artistic masterpieces constructed using Legos, The Art of the Brick is a Union Station experience that’s full of wonder.
Jan. 25, 2018–May 28, 2018
Through the Eyes of Picasso – The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Explore the African and Oceanic art that inspired iconic painter Pablo Picasso in this exhibit at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, which features more than 170 paintings, sculptures, ceramics and more.
Through April 8, 2018
The Big Picture – The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
The Big Picture marks a two-year, $10-million mission that expanded The Nelson’s photography collection, resulting in more than 800 photographs spanning 180 years of the artform.
April 27, 2018–Oct. 7, 2018
Images of the Great War – National WWI Museum and Memorial
The final two years of World War I marked the entrance of the United States into the conflict, an intervention that changed the course of history. National WWI Museum and Memorial’s Images of the Great War showcases the pictorial work created during the war—particularly during this time period—with works on display by illustrators hailing from the USA, France, Britain and Germany. Be on the lookout for special events memorializing the 100th anniversary of Armistice, as well.
Through May 13, 2018
Playing for Keeps: The VFW Marble Tournaments – The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures
Once the most popular playground game in the country, Playing for Keeps examines the impact of marbles and the VFW Marble Tournaments that ran from 1947 to 1962. Visitors will hear firsthand stories of tournament players, view a mid-century modern living room, discover trophies, memorabilia and more, all at The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures.
Through Jan. 6, 2019
Beyond Planet Earth – Museum at Prairiefire
Organized by the American Museum of Natural History, this Museum at Prairiefire exhibit explores the mysteries of space, from a mission to Mars and a moon landing to one of Jupiter’s icy moons.
Through Feb. 12, 2018
Hermanos Gutiérrez
The Truman
The Postal Service & Death Cab for Cutie
T-Mobile Center
Donny Benét
The Truman
NF
T-Mobile Center
Gavin DeGraw
The Truman
Local Natives
The Truman
Gary Clark Jr.
The Midland Theatre
Kumar Sanu & Sadhna Sargam
The Midland Theatre
Umphrey's McGee LIVE @ Grinders KC Event Venue
Grinders by STRETCH
Marca MP: Simplemente Marca Tour
The Midland Theatre
Outdoor Concert Series
City of Lenexa, Kansas
Real Estate: Infinite Jangle Tour
The Truman
Jammin’ on the Green: A Summer Concert Series
Shawnee Town 1929
Summer Socials
Kansas City Power & Light District
Pepe Aguilar
T-Mobile Center
Brody Buster's Blues Fest Vol. 2 @ Grinders KC Event Venue
Grinders by STRETCH
Outdoor Concert Series
City of Lenexa, Kansas
Brit Floyd: Pulse Tour
The Midland Theatre
Outdoor Concert Series
City of Lenexa, Kansas
Metallica Tribute Show @ Grinders KC Event Venue
Grinders by STRETCH
Lionel Richie
T-Mobile Center
Miller Lite Hot Country Nights: Treaty Oak Revival
Kansas City Power & Light District
Greensky Bluegrass @ Grinders KC Event Venue
Grinders by STRETCH
Drew Green: Presented by Blue Chair Bay Rum
PBR Big Sky Bar
Burning Spear - Reggae Uprising @ Grinders KC Event Venue
Grinders by STRETCH
Tim McGraw
T-Mobile Center
Outdoor Concert Series
City of Lenexa, Kansas
Goose
The Midland Theatre
Chris Stapleton
T-Mobile Center
Miller Lite Hot Country Nights: Niko Moon
Kansas City Power & Light District
Outdoor Concert Series
City of Lenexa, Kansas
Miller Lite Hot Country Nights: Warren Zeiders
Kansas City Power & Light District
QUINN XCII
Kansas City Power & Light District
Flatland Cavalry LIVE @ Grinders KC Event Venue
Grinders by STRETCH
Summer Socials
Kansas City Power & Light District
Miller Lite Hot Country Nights: Pecos & the Rooftops
Kansas City Power & Light District
Dark Star Orchestra @ Grinders Event Venue
Grinders by STRETCH
Kenny Chesney : Sun Goes Down Tour with Zach Brown Band
Arrowhead Events
Tubular LIVE @ Grinders KC Event Venue
Grinders by STRETCH
Miller Lite Hot Country Nights: Mitchell Tenpenny
Kansas City Power & Light District
Yelawolf & Prof LIVE @ Grinders KC Event Venue
Grinders by STRETCH
Bowling for Soup: Sick 50 Tour
The Truman
Miller Lite Hot Country Nights: Randall King
Kansas City Power & Light District
Olivia Rodrigo
T-Mobile Center
The Last Dinner Party
The Truman
Charley Crockett
The Midland Theatre
Summer Socials
Kansas City Power & Light District
Morgan Wallen : One Night At A Time
Arrowhead Events
Miller Lite Hot Country Nights: Alexandra Kay
Kansas City Power & Light District
Orville Peck w/ special guests Jamie Wyatt & Gold Star @ Grinders KC Event Venue
Grinders by STRETCH
Morgan Wallen : One Night At A Time
Arrowhead Events
Peso Pluma
T-Mobile Center
The Revivalists w/ special guest Flipturn @ Grinders KC Event Venue
Grinders by STRETCH
Miller Lite Hot Country Nights: Conner Smith
Kansas City Power & Light District
blink-182
T-Mobile Center
Switchfoot, Matt Nathanson, Blue October
Grinders by STRETCH
Luke Bryan
T-Mobile Center
Zach Bryan
T-Mobile Center
Zach Bryan
T-Mobile Center
Miller Lite Hot Country Nights: Travis Denning
Kansas City Power & Light District
Dierks Bentley
T-Mobile Center
Franco Escamilla
The Midland Theatre
Summer Socials
Kansas City Power & Light District
Hank Williams Jr.
T-Mobile Center
Sublime with Rome Farewell Tour
Kansas City Power & Light District
Summer Socials
Kansas City Power & Light District
Chromeo & The Midnight: Chrome Nights North American Tour
The Midland Theatre
The Dead South
The Midland Theatre
Sammy Rae & The Friends
The Midland Theatre
Creed
T-Mobile Center