Lied Center of Kansas - Performing Arts Center

06/17/2026

A Kansas college town has embraced the Algerian national team, which is calling the city of Lawrence their home base during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

06/15/2026

Rock Chalk & Viva l’Algérie! ❤️💙❤️💚 Congrats to Stan Herd Arts! We are honored to have this beautiful earthwork outside of the Lied Center.

06/14/2026

We're kicking off the Sunday Jayhawk Jukebox concert series tonight! Enjoy an evening with the talented jazz ensemble Keegan Kaiser Quintet on Sunday, June 14, 7:30pm, at the Lied Center of Kansas. Free and open to the public! Learn more at lied.ku.edu.

06/11/2026

Join us in celebration of Juneteenth on Saturday, June 13, 7:30pm, for the premiere of “Generations,” a documentary sharing untold stories of family lineage and heritage that helped enrich Douglas County. In addition to the film, enjoy live performances by the Lead Horse Powwow Dancers and Esoke Cultural Arts Center. This event is free and open to the public at the Lied Center of Kansas! Learn more at lied.ku.edu.

06/10/2026

The Lawrence City Band concert tonight, June 10, will be inside here at the Lied Center of Kansas! See you at 8pm! Free and open to the public.

‼️‼️DUE TO PARK GROUND CONDITIONS THE CONCERT HAS BEEN MOVED TO THE LIED CENTER‼️‼️

🎵 This week your Lawrence City Band presents “American Icons: From Main Street to the Movies!” 🍿 Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and friends to iconic South Park on Wednesday at 8pm for night 3 of our FREE summer concert series!

⛈️ In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be relocated to the Lied Center (1600 Stewart Dr, Lawrence, KS)

The Lawrence City Band is a non-profit organization and values the support of the incredible Lawrence Community. Our partners make every concert possible:
University of Kansas Bands
Douglas County Community Foundation
Minuteman Press Lawrence KS
Lied Center of Kansas - Performing Arts Center

See our full calendar of events, learn about the band, or make a donation at our website:
https://www.lawrencecityband.com/

06/08/2026

Tickets are on sale now for the Lied Center’s 2026-27 season! Join us for The Book of Mormon, Waitress, Mrs. Doubtfire, Legally Blonde The Musical, Lyle Lovett, Rhiannon Giddens, David Sedaris and more! Get tickets at lied.ku.edu.

06/05/2026

In celebration of Juneteenth and honoring the cultural resiliency of African and Native culture, LRM Foundation Theatre presents an original documentary highlighting local African American and Native American community members and their arrival to Douglas County, Kansas.

Join us for the film premiere of “Generations” at the Lied Center on Saturday, June 13, 7:30pm, to hear the untold stories of family lineage and heritage that helped enrich our community. Featuring live performances by the Esoke West African Dance Group and Lead Horse Powwow Dancers.

This event is free and open to the public! Learn more at lied.ku.edu.

06/03/2026

Don’t miss your chance to get tickets for the 2026–27 season before the public! Purchase a ticket package or become a Friend of the Lied this week before single tickets go on sale on Monday, June 8 at 8am! Learn more at lied.ku.edu.

06/02/2026

Announcing the Sunday Jayhawk Jukebox concert series coming to you for FREE this summer, in celebration of the 2026 World Cup! Presented by Lied Center of Kansas, Dole Institute of Politics and KU School of Music.

Featuring performances by the Keegan Kaiser Quintet, Cornerstone String Quartet, Nic Weaver Quintet, Mire Pral and The Lost Keys. Times and locations vary.

Learn more and see the series schedule at lied.ku.edu.

05/26/2026

Ticket packages are on sale now for the Lied Center’s 2026–27 season! Save money with a package and get tickets before the public for the Broadway, Concert or Family Series and more. Or create your own series package! Learn more at lied.ku.edu/ticket-packages.

Available at the Ticket Office or by phone (785-864-2787). Tickets are not available to purchase online until June 8.