November 13-16, 2026- Upcoming concerts / shows (Kansas City, MO / Lawrence KS)

Friday the 13^th!

It’s a little past Halloween but close enough for the last superstitiously spooky day of the year. There’s gotta be a haunted hayride somewhere, to celebrate.

Of course, the gang is back in town, with many guests in tow, for the annual Thundergong! Benefit which is part sketch comedy, part concert, and all good fun for a good cause, so keep checking on the hope a few more tix open up.

Coachella just posted their two-weekend schedule for spending mid-April in the Indio, CA desert. Madonna’s return to the dance test will be a big draw, along with sets from Dua Lipa, Phoebe Bridgers, SZA, Daddy Yankee (‘in the desert’) and many more.

Let’s look through the week ahead in Kansas City / Lawrence KS metro musical happenings from November 13th to November 16^th.

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

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 13

David Wimbish, Jesse James DeConto, Nov 13, recordBar,$27.84

David Wimbish (The Collection) and Jesse James DeConto (The Pinkerton Raid) have been making music together for more than a decade, since Wimbish recorded trumpet on Jesse’s second full-length back in 2013.

Last year, Wimbish acted as producer for a third album with The Pinkerton Raid, released Oct 2. As touring singer-songwriters and band leaders, they’ve played separately on numerous Midwestern stages.

2026 marks the first time the pair have been hitting the road together, each bringing a unique spin on their intimate storytelling, singing and playing toward hope and healing. Jesse will be supporting David on some of his first US tour dates since re-imagining his career as a solo artist after a decade and four full-length albums with The Collection, playing his intimate style of Appalachian indie folk-pop.

Mrs. Doubtfire (musical), Nov 13, Lied Center- Lawrence,$24-$65

A new musical comedy about the things we do to stay together- Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to Lawrence in this acclaimed hit musical that is based on the Robin Williams-starring 1993 film. We caught the entertaining production back in June in KC at the Kauffman.

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.

Julien Baker, Nov 13, Bottleneck-Lawrence, Sold Out

Last of the three Sold-Out shows! Memphis-raised signer-guitarist Julien Baker shot to wide attention in 2015 with her debut, Sprained Ankle, which was emotionally revelatory and amazingly recorded in only a few days. Baker’s acclaim grew with 2017’s Matador debut Turn Out the Lights and the following year’s self-titled debut EP with boygenius, the trio she formed with fellow artists Phoebe Bridgers and Lucy Dacus.

Their 2023 full-length, the record, won three Grammy Awards and was supported by the biggest tour of the musicians’ collective careers. Last year, Baker teamed with Torres for Send a Prayer My Way, their collaborative album that had been in the works since for a decade, though a planned tour didn’t happen. We caught Baker at the bigger Granada in 2022, and this time out, it’s even smaller venues over multiple nights, including a long-sold out triple-play at the Bottleneck, which should each/ all be special shows.

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 14

Thundergong! benefit, Nov 14, Uptown, sold out

THUNDERGONG! is a night of unforgettable musical performances and loads of laughs as all come together to help uninsured and underinsured amputees get the prosthetic limbs they need – restoring mobility and restoring possibilities. Steps of Faith Foundation reconnects amputees to their communities, families, and workforces by relieving the financial burden of prosthetic care.

Last year, more than $1.1 million dollars was raised for Steps of Faith, bringing the nine-year total to more than $5 million. That’s allowed prosthetics for more than 2,400 individuals across the nation.

Founded and hosted by KC native and actor Jason Sudeikis, alongside co-organizer Billy Brimblecom Jr. and numerous celebrity guests (such as Will Forte, Brendan Hunt, and Sam Richardson).

Nicole Atkins, Nov 14, recordBar,$30.22

Nicole Atkins recently released a haunting video for her new song, “Singing in the Mirror.” The anthemic track comes from Drama, her first all-new full-length release in over six years, now available for streaming and purchase.

“It’s almost a ghost story,” says Atkins. “Is this a ghost family haunting the house and me, or am I the ghost haunting them? Kinda inspired by the movie, ‘The Others.’

Atkins has long proven a critically acclaimed international favorite for her vivid vocal power and committed spirit of timeless songcraft. The New Jersey-born, Nashville-based singer-songwriter has created a truly unique body of work all her own, spanning her iconic 2007 debut, Neptune City, through 2020’s acclaimed fifth studio album, Italian Ice, the latter of which drew praise for its lyrical warmth and a tilt-a-whirl variety of musical grooves. Atkins has spent much of the past two decades traveling the world’s stages as headliner, featured performer, and special guest to a wide array of artists spanning Spoon, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Chris Isaak, the Hives, the Avett Brothers, and many more.

Porcelain, Nov 14, White Schoolhouse- Lawrence,$17.85

“Everything has changed,” sings frontman Steve Pike on “Apocalypse”, a track from Austin post-hardcore band Porcelain’s sophomore LP, Today’s Minor Victories; “Not for better but for worse.” It’s a sentiment that reflects a familiar millennial experience. On a micro scale, it reflects a stage of life marked by great tectonic shifts, by youthful innocence fully giving way to grief and disillusionment.

On the new record, apocalypse is both personally and literally the backdrop, and the band’s churning, roiling, post-hardcore is the tool of choice with which to hack through the weeds.

The members of Porcelain — Pike, guitarist/vocalist Ryan Fitzgibbon, bassist Jordan Emmert and drummer Eli Deitz — are all Austin, TX scene veterans, having played in local bands such as Exhalants, Super Thief, Votive and US Weekly, coming together in 2022.

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 15

Alter Bridge w/ Big Wreck, Tim Montana, Nov 15, Harrah’s Voodoo- NKC,$58.10

Ahead of the final U.S. leg of their What Lies Within Tour, acclaimed hard rock band Alter Bridge have released the official music video for “Tested and Able.” Capturing the band’s live presence, the new video puts fans inside the energy that Myles Kennedy (vocals/guitar), Mark Tremonti (guitar/vocals), Brian Marshall (bass), and Scott Phillips (drums) have brought to stages or more than two decades.

This 18-city run, featuring support from Big Wreck and Tim Montana (a solid top-to-bottom lineup!), kicked off November 5 in Philadelphia and plans to conclude December 5 in Reno, NV. The setlist draws from the band’s catalog while incorporating material from their latest album, offering fans one final opportunity to experience Alter Bridge live in the U.S. this year.

MONDAY NOVEMBER 16

The Neighbourhood, Nessa Barrett, Nov 16, T-Mobile,$69.74-$91.59

Just in time for Sweater Weather! With their latest album (((((ultraSOUND))))) and sold-out global The Wourld Tour, The Neighbourhood have reached a remarkable chapter in their career and have had quite a comeback since their return from hiatus.

The Wourld Tour had the band playing arenas across the globe including stops in Australia, New Zealand and Asia as well North America and Europe. With only a handful of dates left this year, the tour will end with two LA sold-out shows at Kia Forum on December 4th and 5th.

The Neighbourhood is California-based alternative rock band comprised of members Jesse Rutherford, Zach Abels, Brandon Fried, Jeremy Freeman, and Mikey Margott. Known for their genre-blending sound and moody aesthetic, the band formed in 2011 and broke through in 2013 with their double-Platinum debut album I Love You. The album features the multi-platinum hit “Sweater Weather,” which reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Alternative chart.

With five multi-Platinum, six Platinum, and eight Gold certified singles along with two additional Platinum albums, The Neighbourhood has built a legacy of genre-defining work and has begun a new chapter after a 5-year hiatus. The album’s single “Private” is climbing Alternative Radio charts. We saw the band more than a decade ago in Minneapolis and in keeping with their image, could only post pictures in black and white, as assume the rule likely holds true.

Arrive early for Nessa Barrett, the NJ-raised singer-songwriter and former social media personality. She first gained a large following on TikTok starting in 2019 before transitioning into a music career, signing with Warner Records and released her debut single, “Pain,” in 2020. Her music style spans dark pop, pop-rock, and alternative pop, with projects including her debut EP Pretty Poison, and her third album, Tough Love, just released.

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.