Kansas City’s full of concerts during the summer.
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Large venues like T-Mobile Center, Starlight Theatre, Azura Amphitheater and the new Morton Amphitheater and small venues like recordBar, Grinders and Warehouse are booked and busy, and another outdoor spot just announced its schedule for 2026.
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Downtown staple Hot Country Nights makes its way back to the Power & Light District’s KC Live! Block with new and familiar faces on stage. 2026 marks the 17th edition of the series and the second since the Cordish Companies invested $10 million to renovate the entertainment district, with updates including new outdoor audio-visual displays and ceiling heaters.
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The 2026 season is shaping up to deliver Power & Light’s biggest and most immersive experience yet, said Jason Bradley, national director of entertainment & production at Live! Hospitality & Entertainment.
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“Hot Country Nights has become one of Kansas City’s signature summer traditions, and it’s been incredible to watch the series grow over the years,” Bradley said in a statement. “Our team continues to raise the bar with bigger production, upgraded theatrical lighting, enhanced sound and upgraded VIP offerings.”
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Who’s playing at Hot Country Nights in 2026?
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Twelve12 rtists are scheduled every Thursday from May 21 to Aug. 27. There is a month-long gap from June 4 to July 2, which is around the time the first matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup take place at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium:
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- May 21: Eli Young Band
- May 28: Billy Currington
- June 4: Ian Munsick
- July 2: Pecos & the Rooftops
- July 9: Tyler Braden
- July 16: Blake Whiten
- July 23: Dylan Scott
- July 30: Redferrin
- Aug. 6: Tyler Hubbard
- Aug. 13: Tucker Wetmore
- Aug. 20: The Band Perry
- Aug. 27: George Birge
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Interested concertgoers can sign up for presale access online. All tickets and premium experience upgrades will be available for purchase at 10 a.m. Friday, March 27, on AXS.
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All shows are ages 18 and up in general admission areas and 21 and up in VIP spaces, like the second level inside the Power & Light District and bars like Shark Bar and PBR Big Sky.
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