We♥KC! April 1-4, 2026 Upcoming concerts / shows (Kansas City, MO / Lawrence, KS metro)
April Fools!?
Not really, the ‘fooling’ is how the month starts slow, concert and event-wise, then gradually gets busier, with May shows looking crowded. June is when Riverside’s Morton Amphitheater opens its inaugural season (season opener so far, looks like Ke$ha on June 3), so save those dollars and rest up for a busy late Spring, Summer and into early Fall.
Let’s take look at the Kansas City / Lawrence KS metro musical happenings for the rest of the week from April 1st to 4th..
(ticket hyperlinks are embedded in each show’s headline)
WEDNESDAY APRIL 1
The Last Dinner Party, Apr 1, The Midland,$42-$78
The Last Dinner Party‘s 2026 tour supports the buzzing UK act’s sophomore album, From the Pyre, and is a 31-date North American leg lasting to a mid-June show in ATL, followed by UK/EU festival dates. Look forward to an evening of theatrical art-rock and dark, folk-influenced tracks, as well as flowery costumes by the band and likely, many in the crowd.
Performances are described as a “continuation of the Prelude to Ecstasy live chapter” with increased production and drama and a portion of proceeds from the tour will benefit the Ally Coalition, supporting LGBTQ+ youth. We caught the band live on their last tour and can’t wait to take in the next step in their musical evolution.
Jordana, Apr 1, recordBar,$33.50
Jordanaland is the newest release from the 25-year-old LA-based bedroom pop artist, Jordana. The EP is said to drop her in her most brightly colored surroundings yet. Latest single is “Blouse,” about one-sided romantic intimacy and wondering if there’s potential for more and follows singles “Still Do” and “Like That.”
Jordana explains that Blouse” is “a song about wanting someone to realize there’s a romantic connection underneath the superficial reasons. Through a one-sided passionate intimacy, shouting into the ether, questioning if tender moments with each other could mean anything more than just a physical relationship.”
I See Stars, Diamante Apr 1, Warehouse on Broadway, $37
Michigan electronicore vets I See Stars are currently out on their headline “Spin The Wheel Tour” in support of their new album, last year’s THE WHEEL. The 30-date tour is winding down, ending April 4, and also features a post-show 90-minute “AFTER / DARK,” DJ-driven afterparty (at no cost with show ticket).
Arrive early for LA’s Diamante Azzura Bovelli, known as Diamante, a Mexican-Italian-American rock singer and songwriter recognized for powerful vocals, 80s-influenced glamour, and a modern alternative rock sound. She gained prominence for her hit “Hear Me Now” with Bad Wolves and albums Coming In Hot and American Dream.
Glenn Hughes, Apr 1, Knuckleheads, (Postponed- Health issues)
THURSDAY APRIL 2
The BelAir Lip Bombs w/dust, Apr 2, White School House, $18.91
Aussie invasion! Melbourne’s The BelAir Lip Bombs bring their down under indie power-pop to the very intimate Schoolhouse! The band is now on Jack White’s Third Man Records with newest album, Again, as the first Australian release on the label). It’s the follow-up to the four-piece’s 2023 debut, Lush Life, and they’ve been building a loyal local following since they first formed eight years ago.
The band fine-tuned their “limerence-rock” (as singer/guitarist Maisie puts it) aesthetic across several snappy singles, which would evolve into the latest full-length.
Arrive early for fellow Aussies dust, whose melodic punk are in the same vein as Fontaines DC and Lifeguard. The five-piece post-punk band is from Newcastle, Australia, formed in 2020, and mixes punk with saxophone and experimental elements. The band, consisting of members Gabriel Stove, Justin Teale, Liam Smith, Adam Ridgway, and Kye Cherry, released their debut album Sky is Falling in 2025. Local support will come from MellowPhobia.
FRIDAY APRIL 3
SATURDAY APRIL 4
Yagody, Apr 4, Midwest Trust Center, OPKS,$25+
Unite with Ukraine! Founded in Lviv in 2016, Yagódy began as a spontaneous project that grew out of their acting experience and love of folk music. Their approach to folk songs is unconventional- they reinterpret ancient melodies, immersing themselves in their drama and musical atmosphere, merging Ukrainian vocals, Balkan rhythms, and their own touches.
They’re most known for being a finalist in the National Selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 with the song “Tsunamia” and the show is a partnership with Folk Alliance International.
National / International act coming through the Midwest / Kansas City area? Please email details to johnc@weheartmusic.com with a good lead time to be considered for Show Preview and Show Coverage.