Kansas City’s Unique Shopping Culture
KC takes pride in locally made goods. People wear it on their hats, emblazoned on T-shirts and stitched into high-quality, custom-tailored fabrics they sport from one meeting to the next. But these aren’t exclusive to locals. If you’re in town for an event and in search of a Kansas City memento, look no further than the local retail shops, each a unique treasure trove of exceptional quality and regional flare.
Here are some of the best shopping breakdowns for convention visitors in KC:
Apparel and Everyday Wear
- Shop Local: The Best in Kansas City Fashion: Whether you’re on the hunt for the perfect souvenir or want to instantly update your wardrobe with a one-of-a-kind garment, Kansas City’s selection of locally themed or locally made clothing and accessories is the envy of any closet.
- KC Menswear: Stylish, Curated and Custom-Made: The emergence of Kansas City as a distinctive cultural destination has ushered in a Midwest menswear renaissance, one where designers and curators with keen eyes have developed modern looks and advanced timeless traditions with fine fabrics and hand-tailored attire for men.
Craft Goods and Local Favorites
- Artisanal, Craft and More: Local Goods Made in KC: The appeal of small batch goods and locally produced items comes in part from knowing where a product was made and who made it, possibly even buying directly from the person who put their time and effort into creating what you’ll use, wear or apply. While not unique to KC, the maker and doer community is thriving in town thanks to a greater appreciation for quality, handmade items.
- Vinyl Revival: Long-time listeners and eager newcomers will tell you: Kansas City is in the midst of a vinyl renaissance. The number of KC record stores has steadily increased in the last few years, leading to the establishment of new hubs for live music, local flavors and vintage LPs.
- Top Wine Shops: KC wine is hard to beat. Not to mention that the city is full of shops large and small with passionate opinions and expert taste, perfect for selecting the right vintage for any occasion.
Uniquely KC
- Country Club Plaza: Some call it the “Rodeo Drive of the Midwest,” but this Spanish-inspired shopping district, complete with acclaimed local shops and high-end favorites, is dotted with fountains and statues—and touts a flavor truly all its own.
- West Bottoms: Antiquing is a pastime in this hip, quirky district known for its distinct fusion of KC’s agricultural roots and a fresh, vibrant culture that mindfully pays homage to ages past.
- Made in Kansas City: Find locally produced goods, apparel and more at this set of boutiques that carefully curates its collection by developing strong relationships with its makers.
- KC Q&A with Chase McAnulty of Charlie Hustle: Arguably one of the most popular brands in Kansas City, discover what makes this retro retailer tick—and the origin behind that iconic KC Heart Tee.
Saint Motel
The Truman
AJR
T-Mobile Center
Silversun Pickups
The Midland Theatre
Brittany Howard: What Now Tour
The Truman
The Cancelled Podcast Tour with Tana Mongeau and Brooke Schofield
The Midland Theatre
Alvvays
The Truman
Miller Lite Presents Downtown Hoedown featuring Brett Young
Kansas City Power & Light District
Palace
The Truman
Liquid Stranger: Wakaan Expansion Tour
The Midland Theatre
Bianca Del Rio: Dead Inside Comedy Tour
The Midland Theatre
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
The Truman
Black Veil Brides: Bleeders Tour 2024
The Truman
Wage War & Nothing More
The Midland Theatre
Greta Van Fleet
T-Mobile Center
slowdive
The Truman
Tori Kelly: purple skies tour
The Midland Theatre
Mosaic Presents: Lost Kings
Mosaic Ultra Lounge
Tech N9ne with The KC Symphony
The Midland Theatre
foorum Nexus
Kansas City Convention Center
foorum Nexus
Kansas City Convention Center
Portugal. The Man: The Knik Country Tour
The Truman
foorum Nexus
Kansas City Convention Center
Sam Barber: Till I Return Tour
The Truman
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
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
Coors Light Presents : Galantis
Kansas City Power & Light District
Pepe Aguilar
T-Mobile Center
Outdoor Concert Series
City of Lenexa, Kansas
Brit Floyd: Pulse Tour
The Midland Theatre
Outdoor Concert Series
City of Lenexa, Kansas
Lionel Richie
T-Mobile Center
Tim McGraw
T-Mobile Center
Outdoor Concert Series
City of Lenexa, Kansas
Goose
The Midland Theatre
Chris Stapleton
T-Mobile Center
Outdoor Concert Series
City of Lenexa, Kansas
Kenny Chesney : Sun Goes Down Tour with Zach Brown Band
Arrowhead Events
Bowling for Soup: Sick 50 Tour
The Truman
Olivia Rodrigo
T-Mobile Center
The Last Dinner Party
The Truman
Charley Crockett
The Midland Theatre
Morgan Wallen : One Night At A Time
Arrowhead Events
Morgan Wallen : One Night At A Time
Arrowhead Events
Peso Pluma
T-Mobile Center
blink-182
T-Mobile Center
Luke Bryan
T-Mobile Center
Zach Bryan
T-Mobile Center
Zach Bryan
T-Mobile Center
Dierks Bentley
T-Mobile Center
Franco Escamilla
The Midland Theatre
Hank Williams Jr.
T-Mobile Center
Sublime with Rome Farewell Tour
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