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
Kaivon: 2024 Ultraviolet Album Tour
The Truman
Electric Rodeo ft. Friendzone Hosted by Awkward Monday
PBR Big Sky Bar
Set It Off: The Deathless Tour
The Truman
Eslabón Armado
The Midland Theatre
Dan + Shay
T-Mobile Center
Chappell Roan
The Midland Theatre
Kane Brown
T-Mobile Center
Dylan Wheeler: Presented by Blue Chair Bay Rum
PBR Big Sky Bar
Coors Banquet Presents: Walker Montgomery
PBR Big Sky Bar
An Evening with Natalie Grant
The Midland Theatre
Kauffman Center Presents Croce Plays Croce 50th Anniversary
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
Sierra Ferrell: Shoot for the Moon Tour
The Truman
An Intimate Evening with Godsmack
The Midland Theatre
BoyWithUke: Lucid Dreams Tour
The Truman
Jimmy Carr
The Midland Theatre
Saint Motel
The Truman
AJR
T-Mobile Center
Brittany Howard: What Now Tour
The Truman
Silversun Pickups
The Midland Theatre
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
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
The Truman
Bianca Del Rio: Dead Inside Comedy Tour
The Midland Theatre
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