April 10-12, 2026, Upcoming concerts / shows (Kansas City, MO /Lawrence, KS metro)

Coachella is upon us-

Weekend One of the massive music festival in the desert land of Indio, CA gets the festival season started in a strong way. And the best part is being able to livestream the action from your couch or phone, thanks to their partnership with YouTube– Main Stage – Live from Coachella 2026 Sabrina Carpenter, the Beebs and Karol G are among the main stage headliners, but there’s plenty of discover on the smaller stages.

Speaking of up-and-coming bands, there’s been mysterious billboards all over London promoting The Cockroaches, the alias The Rolling Stones used when they played the small El Mocambo club in Toronto. All to be revealed this weekend but expect a new single called “Rough and Twisted”, in advance of a planned album.

Let’s take look at the Kansas City / Lawrence KS metro musical happenings for the rest of the weekEnd from April 10th to 12th.

(ticket hyperlinks are embedded in each show’s headline)

FRIDAY APRIL 10

Stereophonic (Broadway touring), Apr 7-12, $61.50-$131.50

It’s the most Tony Award-nominated Play of all time! Stereophonic mines the agony and the ecstasy of creation as it zooms in on a music studio in 1976. An up-and-coming rock band is recording a new album and finds itself suddenly on the cusp of superstardom.

The ensuing pressures could spark their breakup — or their breakthrough. Written by David Adjmi, directed by Daniel Aukin, and featuring original music by Arcade Fire’s Will Butler, Stereophonic invites the audience to immerse themselves — with fly-on-the-wall intimacy — in the powder keg process of a band on the brink of blowing up.

Read our review of opening night here: Stereophonic (Broadway touring) at Kauffman Center, Kansas City MO (Apr 7-12, 2026) – WeHeartMusic

GWAR, Apr 10, Granada – Lawrence, Sold Out

The intergalactic warlords of GWAR are returning to lay waste to humanity with The Gor Gor Strikes Back Tour, a massive invasion featuring Soulfly as direct support and King Parrot opening every night. This unholy gathering promises a night of unrelenting spectacle, pulverizing riffs, and gallons of gloriously unnecessary bodily fluid.

Since crash-landing on Earth in 1985, GWAR have cemented their legacy as the undisputed overlords of shock rock. With grotesque mythology, over-the-top theatricality, and a barbaric sense of humor, GWAR’s live shows remain an all-out assault on the senses, fusing bludgeoning metal with wild performance art, filthy satire, and unapologetic interstellar absurdity.

GWAR’s new multimedia release, ‘The Return of Gor Gor,’ sees the band continuing their reign of cultural annihilation with three brand-new tracks alongside live recordings from the band’s 2024 tour. Further proving no institution is safe, GWAR are ready to conquer the stage and punish the galaxy one filthy city at a time.

Ghost Hounds w Brandon Miller, Apr 10, Knuckleheads,$53

Ghost Hounds are a prolific country rock band, who landed widespread praise for their recent and fifth studio album Almost Home, which blends country, roots, classic rock, and blues, and features guest appearances from Lainey Wilson and Patty Griffin.

Ghost Hounds’ vocalist is SAVNT, who possesses one of the most eclectic, powerful, and soulful voices in music and before this band, he launched a solo music career, first appearing on a major TV talent show, then pursuing music independently. Other members include guitarist, lead songwriter, and producer, Thomas Tull. Along with guitarist Tyler Chiarelli (Florida Georgia Line,) pianist/keys Joe Munroe, violinist and fiddler Kristin Weber (Dolly Parton, Zach Bryan, Chris Stapleton), bassist Bennett Miller, and drummer Sydney Driver.

Gardner, KS native Brandon Miller is also on the bill, who has albums, Virtue and Vice and Bad Situation: Live in Kansas City, out now.

SATURDAY APRIL 11

Seth Meyers (comedy, 2 shows) April 11, Midland,$61-$134 (low tix)

The host of NBC’s “Late Night” talk show added new dates to his stand-up comedy tour, and will be at The Midland Theatre on Saturday, April 11in support of last fall’s comedy special “Seth Meyers: Dad Man Walking,” on HBO Max.

“Excited to announce that I’ll be bringing my standup comedy tour and all new jokes to …Kansas City… in the first part of 2026,” Meyers said on social media. Meyers began hosting “Late Night” in 2014 after leaving “SNL,” replacing fellow castmate Jimmy Fallon, who became the host of NBC’s “The Tonight Show,” which airs before Meyers’ late-night talk show.

Benny Goodman- Live at Carnegie Hall recreation, Apr 11, Folly, $28-$80

It don’t mean a thing, if it ain’t got that swing! On January 16, 1938 clarinetist Benny Goodman controversially brought radical swing music into the venerated Carnegie Hall, and history was made. Now hear that music through our KC sound, almost a century later! In memory of Donald J. Hall.

Featuring pre-eminent clarinetist, saxophonist and band leader Anat Cohen, KCJO will re-create the groundbreaking concert that marked a significant turning point, altering the direction of big-band jazz music, and becoming one of the most popular collections of live music ever produced.

Colby Acuff, Apr 11, Bottleneck-Lawrence,$15-$20

The Idaho native and ‘mountain country’ singer has six studio albums under his belt, the newest being last October’s Enjoy the Ride and has a couple of new independent singles, “White Flag” and Lipstick on a Pig” after previously releasing records with Sony Music.

His 2020 debut was Life of a Rolling Stone and two more albums followed from Idaho, 2021’s If I Were the Devil and 2022’s Honky Tonk Heaven, before he brought his instincts to Nashville to record 2023’s Western White Pines and 2024’s American Son with producer Eddie Spear (Zach Bryan, Brandi Carlile).

Having toured alongside Luke Combs, Lainey Wilson, Charles Wesley Godwin, 49 Winchester, Midland, Whiskey Myers, Flatland Cavalry, Jon Pardi, and Muscadine Bloodline, he begins THE HANDMADE HORSEPOWER TOUR in March, headlining new venues across the country.

SUNDAY APRIL 12

Matt Miller w Rene Benton, Manuel, Biko Wright, Apr 12, SK8 Bar,$10-$20

Tech‑death guitarist and composer Matt Miller is gearing up to ignite stages with the launch of his 3 Shredders Tour, a guitar‑driven showcase featuring a special appearance from vocalist and survival expert Biko Wright. Wright’s presence brings an additional layer of crossover appeal, drawing fans from both the metal world and the survivalist TV community. Fellow shred titan Rene Benton and guitar virtuoso Manuel Urgiles. Inspired by the spirit of legendary guitar tours like G3, this run brings together three elite players for a night of precision, speed, and boundary‑pushing musicianship.

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.