Kansas City
Near 18th and Vine in the Historic Jazz District, this former union hall for African American musicians has hosted after-hours jam sessions since 1930…
Must-see entertainment in Missouri
Missouri
If you're going Branson, go all in with the musical comedy show that started it all in 1959. Three generations of the Mabe family – and a lot of 'friends'…
St Louis
A true cabinet of curiosities. The interior of this two-level club is a master class in mosaics, while the rambling outdoor garden is chock-full of folk…
Missouri
The multitalented Haygood family has been rocking Branson for almost 30 years with shows that see six siblings play 20 different instruments. They also…
Missouri
Operated by the Silver Dollar City theme park, this large, recreated paddlewheel riverboat sails Table Rock Lake on a variety of themed cruises. Most…
Kansas City
This slick club, known for its jazz, blues and instrumentals, is part of the American Jazz Museum. It hosts local talent for free performances on Monday…
Kansas City
Locals are passionate about major-league baseball's Royals (who won the World Series in 2015) and the NFL's close-but-no-cigar Chiefs. Both play at…
St Louis
The Cardinals play in this fun, retro stadium, opened in 2006. Second only to the New York Yankees in World Series wins (11), the Cardinals last won the…
St Louis
Located at Powell Hall, a grand red-and-gold-hued theater that dates to 1925. There's a good balance of classical concerts and pop-culture-inspired…
St Louis
Part blues club, part blues museum, this glossy two-level joint has good music most nights. Tasty bar food includes popular sweet-potato fries.
St Louis
A great, sweaty club that draws big regional acts. Look for rock (new and old), blues, country, punk, metal and more.
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
Kansas City
Twin venues headline this striking complex. There's a varied schedule of theater, opera, ballet, music and more.
Kansas City
Part dive, part cutting-edge live-music venue, Westport's Riot Room always rocks – and has many good beers.
St Louis
The Muny, an outdoor theater, hosts nightly summer Broadway musicals in Forest Park; 1450 of the 12,000 seats are free (lines start forming as early as…
Missouri
The place where the Eagles, Journey, the Platters and many more live forever (or at least as long as their fans do). Enthusiastic performers cover hits…
St Louis
A big concert venue with great sight lines and exceptional acoustics. It attracts some of the hottest acts to pass through St Louis.
Missouri
A drive-in icon from decades past; it shows double features of current releases.
