Kearney Amphitheater

08/29/2026

We’ll see you tonight at 7:30!

FINAL SUMMER CONCERT, this Saturday, August 29! 🎸
It’s time to tip your hats to an incredible summer of live music! Join us at the Jesse James Park Amphitheater for our final summer concert featuring Outlaw Jim & the Wh***ey Benders!
Get ready for an evening of high-energy, classic outlaw country tunes under the stars. Grab your lawn chairs, pack a blanket, bring your friends, and let’s give summer the send-off it deserves!
📌 EVENT DETAILS:
📍 Where: Jesse James Park Amphitheater
⏰ Music Starts: 7:30 PM
🍿 Food & Drink: Concessions on-site! (Note: Outside food, drink, and coolers are prohibited inside the Amphitheater).
🎟️ Admission: FREE!
💡 QUICK TIPS:
Arrive early to grab a great spot on the lawn. Lawn chairs are welcome.
Bring the family for a great night of local music and fun!
Let’s pack the amphitheater one last time this season! Who’s meeting you there? Tag your concert crew below! 👇🎶
***eyBenders

08/27/2026

FINAL SUMMER CONCERT, this Saturday, August 29! 🎸
It’s time to tip your hats to an incredible summer of live music! Join us at the Jesse James Park Amphitheater for our final summer concert featuring Outlaw Jim & the Wh***ey Benders!
Get ready for an evening of high-energy, classic outlaw country tunes under the stars. Grab your lawn chairs, pack a blanket, bring your friends, and let’s give summer the send-off it deserves!
📌 EVENT DETAILS:
📍 Where: Jesse James Park Amphitheater
⏰ Music Starts: 7:30 PM
🍿 Food & Drink: Concessions on-site! (Note: Outside food, drink, and coolers are prohibited inside the Amphitheater).
🎟️ Admission: FREE!
💡 QUICK TIPS:
Arrive early to grab a great spot on the lawn. Lawn chairs are welcome.
Bring the family for a great night of local music and fun!
Let’s pack the amphitheater one last time this season! Who’s meeting you there? Tag your concert crew below! 👇🎶
***eyBenders

08/18/2026

Mark your calendar - FINAL SUMMER CONCERT August 29! 🎸
It’s time to tip your hats to an incredible summer of live music! Join us at the Jesse James Park Amphitheater for our final summer concert featuring Outlaw Jim & the Wh***ey Benders!
Get ready for an evening of high-energy, classic outlaw country tunes under the stars. Grab your lawn chairs, pack a blanket, bring your friends, and let’s give summer the send-off it deserves!
📌 EVENT DETAILS:
📍 Where: Jesse James Park Amphitheater
⏰ Music Starts: 7:30 PM
🎟️ Admission: FREE!
💡 QUICK TIPS:
Arrive early to grab a great spot on the lawn.
lawn chairs are welcome.
Bring the family for a great night of local music and fun!
Let’s pack the amphitheater one last time this season! Who’s meeting you there? Tag your concert crew below! 👇🎶
***eyBenders

07/21/2026

Happy Parks & Rec month!

Happy Parks & Recreation month from the Kearney Park & Recreation staff! Featured in picture (left to right): Ryan Marcotte - Assistant Director, Marcos Barbosa - Seasonal Laborer, Eric Marshall - Director, Jeffrey Andersen - Part Time Laborer, Ray Kendall - Full Time Grounds Foreman, Cale Davis - Seasonal Laborer. Not Pictured: Lindsey Meuller, Carrie Tourney - sport site supervisors.

07/17/2026

Ready to feel the heat TONIGHT? 🎷🔥
Skip the couch plans—legendary Latin-rock is coming to the Kearney Amphitheater! TONIGHT, the SOUNDS OF SANTANA are taking the stage to bring you all the smooth, guitar-driven energy of Santana's greatest hits, from "Black Magic Woman" to "Smooth." It’s the perfect soundtrack for a beautiful mid-summer night under the stars.
Bring the family, call up your crew, and let’s pack the lawn!
Event Details:
📅 When: Tonight! Friday, July 17th @ 7:30 PM
🍿 Food & Drink: Concessions on-site! (Note: Outside food, drink, and coolers are prohibited inside the Amphitheater).
📍 Where: Kearney Amphitheater at Jesse James Park (3001 MO-33, Kearney, MO 64060)
🆓 Admission: FREE! No tickets needed.
Please note: Dogs are not allowed within the amphitheater.
Grab your lawn chairs and blankets, and we'll see you at the park! 🎸🕺
👉 More info at KearneyAmphitheater.com or KearneyMO.us.

07/14/2026

Ready to feel the heat this Friday? 🎷🔥 Prepare for a legendary night of Latin-rock as the SOUNDS OF SANTANA take the stage at the Kearney Amphitheater!
As part of the Kearney Parks & Rec Summer Concert Series, this incredible tribute band will bring all the smooth, guitar-driven energy of Santana's greatest hits, from "Black Magic Woman" to "Smooth." It’s the perfect soundtrack for a mid-summer night!

Event Details: 📅 When: Friday, July 17th Concert starts at 7:30 PM 📍 Where: Kearney Amphitheater at Jesse James Park. (3001 MO-33, Kearney, MO 64060) 🆓 Admission: FREE! No tickets needed.

So, call up your crew, grab your chairs, and join us. More info can be found at KearneyMO.us. We’ll see you at the park

06/29/2026

🎆 Kearney, are you ready to get SHIPROCKed on July 3rd? 🎇
Our biggest event of the year is almost here! Join Kearney Parks & Recreation for a spectacular, unforgettable Independence Day celebration at the Kearney Amphitheater at Jesse James Park.
We have a massive night planned for the whole family: 🎤 SHIPROCKED will be taking the stage, delivering a smooth yacht rock performance with plenty of hits from the 70s and 80s! Think Michael McDonald, Hall & Oates, Kenny Loggins, Toto and more! Bounce houses for the kids! Concessions will be available. A breathtaking, synchronized Fireworks Spectacular to close out the night!
Best of all? Admission is absolutely FREE! No tickets are required.
So, gather your neighbors, call your friends, and get ready for a night to remember. Check KearneyMo.us for full event details!
Let’s celebrate together, Kearney!

06/19/2026

06/17/2026

Our first big event of the season is almost here. Join us for Cleats & Beats Watch Party, Fun Fest and Concert this Friday. Be sure to bring your blanket or lawn chairs. There's a kids soccer camp, bounce houses, food trucks and concessions, the Watch Party and then a great concert by Bangerz! Gates open at 11 AM, Team USA v Australia on the giant LED TV at 2 PM and the concert to close out the fun.

🎸🎶 The countdown is on for Cleats & Beats this Friday!

After an exciting day of World Cup soccer, food trucks, family fun, and activities, we'll wrap up with an incredible live performance from Bangerz! 🔥

Known for their high-energy covers of your favorite late '90s and 2000s hits, Bangerz is guaranteed to keep the party going and the crowd singing along.

⚽ World Cup Watch Party
🍔 Food Trucks
🎧 Live DJ
🎸 Bangerz Live After the Match
📍 Jesse James Park
📅 Friday, June 19 - Gates open at 11 AM, Watch Party at 2 PM, Concert immediately after the match!
💲 FREE Admission

Grab your friends, bring your lawn chairs, and get ready for an unforgettable night in Kearney!