November 6-8, 2026- Upcoming concerts / shows (Kansas City, MO / Lawrence KS)

Good job, KC!

Most of the weekend’s offerings are sold out, just as temps dip and we all head indoors for entertainment- not much else to say, but supporting live music is key for the metro continuing to get a tour stop as acts plan their routing.

Let’s look through the first Weekend of the month ahead in Kansas City / Lawrence KS metro musical happenings from November 6^th to November 8^th.

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

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 6

Garth Brooks Nov 6, 7, T-Mobile Center,$155

One ticket price for every seat in the house (tix do show available) with Garth Brooks performing in the middle of the arena as fans sing every word.

The Drum Pod, a signature element of Brooks’ earlier arena productions, returns as part of a new concert experience. Above the stage, towering LED screens, collectively known as “the halo,” surround the circular performance area, creating an immersive visual experience that reaches across the arena.

The shows feature career spanning selections from Brooks’ catalog, bringing generations of country music listeners together for an evening of familiar favorites. The tour also marks an new development in Brooks’ recording career. The concerts are providing the foundation for ‘Killer Live,’ an ambitious new approach to live recording that captures the spontaneity of performances as they happen.

Anna Lapwood, Nov. 6, Kauffman Center, Sold Out

Anna Lapwood is one of the UK’s most dynamic ambassadors for classical music. As the official organist of the Royal Albert Hall, she has broken down genre boundaries and introduced a huge new audience to the organ.

She is also an established conductor and broadcaster, and a fierce advocate for the advancement of female voices within her industry. The scope of her influence is demonstrated by her appointment as MBE in 2024’s New Year’s Honours list and her inclusion in the 2025 Sunday Times Young Power List.

Playing arenas in the UK and Europe, and with a three million-strong social media following, she has helped bring the organ, and contemporary ideas of a what an organist can be, to a whole new audience.

Upon Your Dead Body, Nov 6, miniBar,Sold Out

Upon Your Dead Body is a Midwest emo and alternative rock band originating from South Texas, which started as a solo project by frontman Efrain Benavides in Brownsville, before growing into a full lineup and play a blend of 2000s-style emo, pop punk, and theatrical storytelling focused on themes of grief, heartbreak, and personal recovery. New full-length is Wreckage (released October 27).

Arrive early for Corpus Christi, TX band Identity Crisis, made up of Reece Gonzales (vocals), Parker Menck (guitar) and James Kremling (bass), who have revived ’90s alternative grunge with a fresh version.

Hot Freaks, Nov 6, Bottleneck-Lawrence,$20-$25

Minneapolis indie-pop collective Hot Freaks are on a headlining run through next March and recently released their final single, “Darkest of the Dark Nights,” and brand-new album Soft Body (out October 23, 2026.)

The band captured attention five years ago when their 2013 single “Puppy Princess” went viral on TikTok. Their subsequent sophomore album, Hot Freaks Forever, capitalized on that sudden whirlwind. “When the TikTok moment happened, it was like this game show moment,” Vondracek shares. “We made a new album, but I felt like we weren’t a functioning band at that point. I do think this record feels more like our first one.”

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 7

The Music of Miles Davis and John Coltrane, Nov 7, Gem Theater,$18-$74

The Kansas City Jazz Orchestra will honor two of jazz’s most influential artists with Milestones: The Music of Miles Davis and John Coltrane

Presented during the centennial year of both artists’ births, the concert will showcase landmark works by Davis and Coltrane through the KCJO’s power and distinctive sound. Audiences will hear selections from Kind of Blue, A Love Supreme, Birth of the Cool, Blue Train, and more, reimagined with KCJO’s signature Kansas City sound.

Car Underwater, Nov 7, the Rino-NKC,Sold Out

California emo stalwarts Car Underwater’s debut EP Dagger Breaks Window made buzzworthy waves and have recently followed that up, with “Waiting (For The Rope To Slip)” an anthem that builds up to the breakdown.

Supporting genre juggernaut Static Dress alongside fellow metalcore rising stars I Promised The World, the Injury Episode USA Tour just kicked off November 4 in Detroit

Comprised of vocalist Max Epstein (Photographic Memory, Wisp, Jane Remover), guitarist Sonny Foster, drummer Zach CapittiFenton (Photographic Memory, Wisp), bassist Nolan Nunes (Ghostemane) and Australian producer, keyboardist, and vocalist Darcy Baylis (Ninajirachi, daine, After).

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 8

Everclear, Nov 8, Truman, $55.41-$89.07

Everclear, one of the defining alternative rock bands to emerge from the ‘90s – led by vocalist, guitarist and founder Art Alexakis – is coming to Kansas City on The Lucky 7 Tour featuring special guests American Hi-Fi. Fans get to vote for their favorite songs from their three decades-long catalog to be included in the setlist. The top 7 most requested songs in each city will be played at that night’s show. and $1 per ticket will be donated to MusiCares.

Since forming in 1992, Everclear has enjoyed a lengthy career by any measure, spanning 11 studio releases, selling over 6 million records, and achieving 12 Top 40 Hit Singles on Mainstream Rock, Alternative, and Adult Top 40 radio, including “Santa Monica,” “Father of Mine,” “I Will Buy You A New Life,” “Wonderful” and “Everything To Everyone.”

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.