Overview: Missouri’s late-summer entertainment lineup from August 24 to August 31, 2026, delivers major cultural and sporting events across St. Louis and Kansas City. Key highlights include Lionel Richie live at The Muny, the 62nd Moonlight Ramble in Carondelet Park, Wicked at the Kauffman Center, and Cardinals baseball at Busch Stadium.
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Your guide to must-see concerts, Broadway theater, and night cycling across St. Louis and Kansas City from August 24–31, 2026.
Missouri Summer Events: August 24 to August 31, 2026
Must-See Highlights in St. Louis
St. Louis takes center stage this week with major outdoor concerts, community cycling, and intimate theatrical sets.
- Lionel Richie Live: Pop and soul legend Lionel Richie performs live at The Muny in Forest Park on Saturday, August 29. Expect a packed amphitheater singing along to generational anthems.
- The 62nd Moonlight Ramble: Thousands of night riders will gather at Carondelet Park on Saturday, August 29. This beloved midnight cycling tradition rolls through South City streets illuminated by the full moon.
- Broadway Summer Series: Tony Award winner Matt Doyle delivers an exclusive, up-close cabaret showcase at Blue Strawberry on Tuesday, August 25.
Top Kansas City Attractions and Live Shows
Across the state, Kansas City delivers world-class stage theater, timeless rock revivals, and indie folk under the stars. Discover more regional cultural deep dives on The Narrative Matters to see how local entertainment shapes community connection.
- Wicked at the Kauffman Center: The blockbuster Broadway sensation runs nightly performances inside the Muriel Kauffman Theatre from Tuesday, August 25 through Saturday, August 29. Check official ticketing and schedules via the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.
- Caamp Headlining Tour: Indie-folk powerhouse Caamp takes over the historic open-air stage at Starlight Theatre on Monday, August 24.
- Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening: Rock enthusiasts can catch Jason Bonham honoring his father’s legendary catalog at Ameristar Star Pavilion on Saturday, August 29.
Key Regional Missouri Events and Sports
Regional entertainment rounds out the calendar with Major League Baseball action, classic rock mastery, and charity tournaments.
- St. Louis Cardinals Homestand: Busch Stadium hosts back-to-back MLB series against the Chicago White Sox and the Pittsburgh Pirates throughout the entire week.
- Todd Rundgren in Concert: Hall of Fame songwriter and producer Todd Rundgren brings his genre-bending catalog to Kansas City’s Uptown Theater on Tuesday, August 25.
- DLP Memorial Wiffle Ball Tournament: Kauffman Stadium opens its grounds on Saturday, August 29 for a day-long community tournament supporting local charitable outreach.
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