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Mulvane Old Settlers Days Celebration

It’s been an annual event since 1873! Mulvane Old Settlers Days returns August 21–24, 2025, celebrating homespun fun in this historic Kansas town. The beloved four-day festival combines small-town charm with big-time community with rodeo nights, a lively parade, arts & crafts, a carnival, and family-friendly contests all centered around Main Street Park. Below you’ll […]

FREE Audacy Summer Concert Series

Looking for something fun and free to do on Friday night in Wichita? The Audacy Summer concerts series is back. It was previously known as the KEYN Summer Concert Series. Enjoy free concerts at Naftzger Park in the heart of downtown Wichita & at the Andover Amphitheater this summer! This concert series offers top-notch bands […]

Wichita Summer & Fall Concerts

Summer & Fall Concerts

One of the best things about summer is the music! When the weather warms up, Wichita puts on some great community gatherings with music as the focal point, and they’re almost always affordable, family-friendly, and outside! This is where we’ll keep track of the outdoor and free concerts we hear of. It will update automatically […]

Live Music at Chicken N Pickle: Free Concerts this Summer & Fall

Chicken N Pickle Summer Music Series will be back for 2025! Enjoy FREE concerts and live DJ events throughout the summer. The best part is that all of these performances are FREE!! If you want to try pickleball, we recommend reserving an outdoor court Monday – Friday or Late at Night to get the best […]

Free fun, live music, and more at Sedgwick County Fair

Yup, it’s happening. The Sedgwick County Fair organizers announced we’re having a fair this year. And they’ll have free live music on their open-air stage, too! Admission to the county fair is FREE. (Yes, free!). They do have a Ranch Rodeo and Demo Derby that costs to attend, and if you want to ride some […]

The Dam Jam Music Festival in Windfield,Kansas

The Dam Jam Music Festival is one of Kansas’ favorite summer parties! This high-energy event brings together live outdoor music, camping under the stars, and tons of fun activities all in one weekend. Festivalgoers can enjoy not only a great lineup of live performances but also take part in a cornhole tournament, check out the […]

Bradley Fair Summer Concert Series 2025

The summer concerts at Bradley Fair are among our favorite events of the year, and the best part is that they’re completely FREE! Here are the details for the 2025 Summer Concert series.  This summer’s Bradley Fair Summer Concert series begins June 5, 2025. In the past, the concerts have been solely jazz music, but […]

FREE Automobilia Moonlight Car Show and Street Party

Automobilia Wichita

Automobilia Moonlight Car Show and Street Party will be happening again in Wichita, and the best part is the outdoor car show is FREE to the public.  “Automobilia Car Show is One of the Largest Car Shows In The State of Kansas. They block off approximately 2 miles of Wichita streets. We have seven bands […]

Smoke on the Plains, Derby BBQ & Music Fest: Free Event

Smoke on the Plains BBQ & Music Fest

The annual Derby BBQ & Music Festival in Derby’s High Park is a family favorite! This FREE event will be held June 13 & 14, 2025! This annual family-friendly event includes live music, food, and kid’s activities. Admission is FREE. There are an average of about 50 professional BBQ teams from the Midwest. There will […]

Cinco de Mayo at the Sedgwick County Zoo

Although regular admission fees apply, the Cinco de Mayo Celebration at the Sedgwick County Zoo on May 4 promises to offer a little extra bang for your buck. If you’re a Zoo member, you get in free as usual! Just remember to show your membership card and photo ID. Join the festivities on Sunday, May […]

Playing Across the Park: Wichita Symphony Free Concerts

Playing Across the Parks Wichita

Musicians from the Wichita Symphony have partnered with Wichita Park & Recreation to bring you a FREE, family-friendly, all-ages event called Playing Across the Parks, and everyone is welcome. Musicians will play at different parks throughout the city on May 3rd. Enjoy beautiful music with the entire family while you relax outdoors. Venture to one […]

Kansas State Fair General Info

Kansas State Fair Info

When is the Kansas State Fair this year? It is September 5 – 14, 2025, in Hutchinson, Kansas. These ten days are packed with fun for all ages. This fair is the largest single event in Kansas and annually attracts approximately 350,000 people. You can enjoy mouthwatering food, live music, agricultural exhibits, and more. The […]

Botanica’s Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular

Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular

This is a community favorite Halloween event in Wichita for 2024. Botanica will be hosting the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular again this year from October 9, 10, 11 & 12, 2024.  For four days this October, Botanica will be transformed into a family-friendly Halloween haunt,complete with over 1,000 lighted jack-o-lanterns, music from DJ Carbon, food trucks, fire […]

FREE: Gathering at the Gazebo with live music and art in Haysville

Outdoor Games

Haysville will host a fun night out with food and music at the gazebo in Haysville’s Historic District this fall. Enjoy live music, local artist booths, wine tasting, kids’ chalk art, an art raffle, face painting and more. Admission to this event is FREE. It would make a great date night or a night out […]

Wichita’s Favorite Annual Events and Festivals

Wichita Annual Festivals & Events

Wichita is packed with things to do, and our list of annual festivals in Wichita highlights some of the best events that make our city so special. These beloved Wichita events take place each year, bringing the community together for fun, food, and entertainment. From live music and fireworks to fine art and indy films, […]

Randy Travis Concert at The Orpheum Special Deal

Randy Travis, the legendary country singer, is coming to Wichita and performing at the Wichita Orpheum on June 7th, 2024. They are offering Wichita on the Cheap Followers a special deal! Use the Promo Code: MORELIFE to get 15% off up to 4 tickets. The More Life Tour features the legendary country singer and his […]

Candlelight Concerts at the Kansas Aviation Museum

The Candlelight Concert at the Kansas Aviation Museum offers a unique musical experience. These concerts are played inside the beautiful Aviation Museum with a soft glow of candlelight illuminating the museum while watching live performances of talented musicians. These hour-long concerts feature candles everywhere. The prices start at $29.00. I attended and got the $29 […]

Live Music Venues in Wichita Kansas

Live Music Venues

Are you looking for live music in Wichita, Kansas? You are in the right spot. This is an ultimate guide of where to listen to live music in Wichita. The more we learn about Wichita, the more we realize we have so much to uncover! And that is especially true when it comes to free […]

Summer Sol Fest Music and Art Festival

Summer Sol Fest

Summer Sol Fest is a Music and Art Festival that takes place at Hidden Lake Venue in Wichita, KS. This event is on July 22 & 23, 2023. Odd Fellow Hall is putting on this event.  Tickets for Sol Fest Wichita:  Genneral Admission is $25 Grants you access to the festival and all activities, excluding […]

Free Family Concerts this Summer 2023

Free Family Concerts

Are you looking for FREE summer fun for the kids? Wichita Public Libraries has a great lineup of family concerts scheduled this June. The best part is all four shows are FREE!    4 FREE Family Concerts Dates – June 2023:  Little Miss Ann, Thursday, June 8, 11:30 a.m. at Walters (4195 E. Harry St.) […]

United States Navy Band from D.C. Free Concert

The Navy concert band will have a free performance in Wichita this year.  The Navy Band is the Navy’s premier musical organization. The band performs frequently at the White House and Pentagon ceremonies and tours annually throughout the country.  Select local high school band students will join the Navy Band on stage to perform John […]

Live music events in Wichita

Live music events in Wichita, KS

Live Music Events in Wichita, KS The more we learn about Wichita, the more we realize we have so much to uncover! And that is especially true when it comes to free or inexpensive live music events happening all around town. The venues that offer live music are as varied as the artists playing them. […]

Vamos Nomar Fiesta Wichita 2022

Vamos Nomar Fiesta

This is a FREE event full of live music, small businesses, drinks, art and wonderful Hispanic food. What a cool way to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! They are closing down part of 21st street for the event. Bring the whole family because its FREE to attend. Put October 15, 2022 on your calendar.  Music Lineup […]

The Voice Contestant Casi Joy Free Concert at Chicken N Pickle

Casi Joy

This is going to be a show!! Casi Joy will be performing at Chicken N Pickle on October 1st and its FREE! Yes, this concert is completely free for the pubic and no RSVP needed. Have you seen the television show the Voice? She was on it and had 4 Chair Turnaround. Cant believe we […]

ICT Block Party Food Trucks, Vendor Booths, Music and Car Show

ICT Block Party

ICT Block Party is a  festival on September 24th, 2022. This outdoor party is FREE for all ages in Wichita. This event will have food trucks, vendor market, car show, kids activities and music by DJ Candence.   The Merch market will feature Shade Lane Boutique, Sultry Bead Works by Kashea Lané Eclectic Pineapple, Brooklyn […]