We♥KC! June 1-7, 2026, Upcoming concerts / shows (Kansas City, MO / Lawrence, KS metro)
The ‘summer concert season’ is officially upon us!
We’re past the grilling and chilling of Memorial Day and into June, so it should be a fairly full slate of shows through October. We already told you about Morton Amphitheater opening for a local sneak peek on the 1st, and the first national show, is a re-invigorated Ke$ha on June 3 (arrive early for openers Chromeo and Sizzy Rocket.)
We’re not sure how it all works yet, but you can prepay for parking for $20 (and up), and if watching from the grass, can rent a lawn chair for $9.25 or a blanket for $20. Regardless of all the extras, we’re eager to check out the new venue soon.
Let’s look at the first week of the month with the Kansas City / Lawrence KS metro musical happenings from June 1st to June 7th.
(ticket hyperlinks are embedded in each show’s headline)
MONDAY JUNE 1
Black Angels, June 1, Warehouse on Broadway, $34.50
2026 marks the 20th anniversary of the band’s debut album, Passover, a now-modern classic record that helped define the recent psych-rock revival. To celebrate, The Black Angels– Alex Maas (vocals/bass), Christian Bland (guitar), Stephanie Bailey (drums), Jake Garcia (guitar), and Misti Hamrick (bass) are returning to the road to perform the album in full, along with other hits.
Following albums like 2017’s Death Song and 2022’s Wilderness of Mirrors (both on Partisan Records), the band continues to evolve while remaining themselves: a band that channels the spirit of classic psychedelia into a dark, modern, and deeply powerful form.
We last caught them live in 2023 at the Uptown, as well as the previous year, headlining in Lawrence.
TUESDAY JUNE 2
Mrs. Doubtfire (musical) June 2-7, Kauffman,$61.50-$131.50
A new musical comedy about the things we do to stay together- Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to KC in this acclaimed hit musical that is based on the Robin Williams-starring 1993 film.
Mrs. Doubtfire tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids. After Daniel Hillard loses his child custody rights in a messy divorce, he creates the kindly alter ego of Scottish nanny Euphegenia Doubtfire in a desperate attempt to stay in their lives. As his new character takes on a life of its own, Mrs. Doubtfire teaches Daniel more than he bargained for about how to be a father. A hilarious and heartfelt story about holding onto your loved ones against all odds.
GOZU w/Restless Spirit, June 2, recordBar, $25-$30
The Massachusetts stoner/fuzz rock outfit GOZU will join NY stoner/doom metallers Restless Spirit (with a new album just released on May 8) for a co-headlining tour which just began on May 24th in Providence, RI and runs through June 27th in Cambridge, MA.
GOZU vocalist/guitarist Marc Gaffney comments, “GOZU is incredibly excited to get back on the road and get it going. The new album [Gozu VI] will be prominent in the set, and we will be playing songs from all of our albums.”
Restless Spirit vocalist/guitarist Paul Aloisio adds, “We are beyond excited to bring our new songs on the road after working so hard to create what we feel is our best album to date. We’ll be curating a setlist that will cater to fans of all eras of the band, both old and new.”
WEDNESDAY JUNE 3
Spite, June 3, Granada- Lawrence,$27.50-$30
Deathcore and the heaviest metal is having its day of late, with so many bands making a local stop. SoCal quintet Spite is out in support of latest album, New World Killer, released last Halloween via Rise Records.
Darius Tehrani, vocals; Alex Tehrani; guitar; Ben Bamford, bass; and Travis Regnier, drums — are out on their headline tour, featuring Emmure, Psycho-Frame, and Reverent, kicking off May 29 in Portland OR and wrapping June 27 in Pomona, CA.
Ke$ha, June 3, Morton Amphitheater, $37-$179
First show at Morton!Kesha’s 2026 “Freedom Tour” celebrates her artistic independence, survival, and a new era of radical joy. Following her highly publicized legal battles, she is touring in support of her sixth independent studio album, Period (.).The tour is a continuation of her journey past the rebellious energy of her 2025 “Tits Out Tour” and features a mix of her independent era tracks (like “Joyride” and “Only Love Can Save Us Now”) alongside classic anthems like “Tik Tok,” “Timber,” and “Die Young”.
The North American leg runs from May 23 through August 30. Don’t sleep on the openers either, the signature 80s-tinged electro-funk of Chromeo and newcomer Sizzy Rocket.
“I’ve lived through the fire,” says Kesha. “This tour is about what comes after. Freedom isn’t just leaving something behind—it’s discovering that what you have lived through has made you magnificently who you are.”
By Storm, June 3, Encore at Uptown, $28.30
Phoenix’s By Storm released their debut album as a duo in late January, My Ghosts Go Ghost (via deadAir Records).
They are an experimental hip-hop duo consisting of rapper Nathaniel “RiTchie” Ritchie and producer Parker Corey, former surviving members of the Tempe AZ-based trio Injury Reserve and adopted their band name in honor of the closing track from their final album following the tragic passing of bandmate Stepa J. Groggs (at the young age of 32).
Songs on the new record include “Double Trio 2”, “Zig Zag”, and final single, “And I Dance”, as well as “Best Interest”, which features a guest appearance from Armand Hammer’s billy woods. Check out how the pair start their new chapter live, blending their decade of experience with a new beginning.
THURSDAY JUNE 4
FRIDAY JUNE 5
Shakey Graves w/ Wes Parker, June 5, The Truman,$50-$89
Shakey Graves (aka Alejandro Rose-Garcia) is touring in support of his album, Fondness, Etc. and features a genre-bending blend of his signature folk, blues, and rock roots while showcasing his newest material.
Fans can expect his signature acoustic storytelling combined with dynamic, full-band arrangements. Shakey Graves has partnered with PLUS1, meaning $1 from every ticket sold goes to supporting the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund.
Arrive early for Richmond, VA, rising alt-rock artist Wes Parker in support of his anticipated debut solo album, ‘Super Rare’, out Friday, June 5 via Big Machine Rock. ‘Super Rare’ is Parker’s latest body of work since 2025’s fan favorites ‘fantom’ and ‘Splinter’ EPs. Parker has also dropped his latest single “Little Birdie.”
SATURDAY JUNE 6
SUNDAY JUNE 7
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