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Kansas Music Fairs & Festivals

23 music events across Kansas for 2026.

Smoky Hill River Festival — Salina4.5(243) Happening now
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Smoky Hill River Festival

It will host about 130 artists from across the country who will showcase and sell their high-quality original artwork.

Jun 11–14Salina
Topeka Renaissance Festival — Topeka5(1) Happening now
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Topeka Renaissance Festival

It will showcase warriors, feasting, merchants, music, and myth.

Sat–Sun, Jun 13–14Topeka
Shawnee Summer Moonlight Market — Shawnee4.5(254)In 5 days
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Shawnee Summer Moonlight Market

A craft fair in Shawnee.

Thu, Jun 18Shawnee
Shawnee Christmas in July Moonlight Market — Shawnee
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Shawnee Christmas in July Moonlight Market

This market will feature local fresh farm produce, locally crafted goods, live music, food trucks, brews from nearby breweries, and more.

Thu, Jul 16Shawnee
Shawnee Moonlight Market — Shawnee4.5(6)
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Shawnee Moonlight Market

This market will feature local fresh farm produce, locally crafted goods, live music, food trucks, brews from nearby breweries, and more.

Thu, Aug 20Shawnee
KC Labor Day Renaissance Festival — Bonner Springs4.7(396)
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KC Labor Day Renaissance Festival

Journey back into the 16th Century European village of King Henry VIII.

Sat–Mon, Sep 5–7Bonner Springs
Dancefestopia Music Festival — La Cygne4.6(288)
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Dancefestopia Music Festival

It will feature live music on four stages, over 200 artists, food and much more.

Sep 7–13La Cygne
Wichita Autumn and Art Event — Wichita
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Wichita Autumn and Art Event

It will host an array of artists offering their original works in various categories, including 2D mixed media, ceramics, drawing, fiber, glass, jewelry, metalwork, painting, photography, sculpture, and wood.

Fri–Sun, Sep 11–13Wichita
KC Renaissance Festival — Bonner SpringsRecurring
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KC Renaissance Festival

Journey back into the 16th Century European village of King Henry VIII.

Sat–Sun, Sep 12–13Bonner Springs
The Great American Market — Emporia4.5(59)
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The Great American Market

This market will feature antiques, collectibles, plants, clothes, jewelry, resin art, crafts, crochet items, records, tacos, seasonings, spices, food, and more.

Sat, Sep 12Emporia
Walnut Valley Festival — Winfield4.7(338)
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Walnut Valley Festival

This festival will feature live music and folks acts, entertainment on four stages, juried arts and crafts fair, kid-friendly activities, acoustic instrument contest, workshops, food, local brews and more.

Sep 16–20Winfield
Shawnee Moonlight Market and Oktoberfest — Shawnee4.5(6)
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Shawnee Moonlight Market and Oktoberfest

A craft fair in Shawnee.

Thu, Sep 17Shawnee
Kansas City Renaissance Festival — Bonner SpringsRecurring4.7(396)
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Kansas City Renaissance Festival

Journey back into the 16th Century European village of King Henry VIII.

Sat–Sun, Sep 19–20Bonner Springs
Topeka Cider Days — Topeka4.7(141)
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Topeka Cider Days

This upscale vintage-inspired market will have a wide variety of unique goods, homemade treasures, up-cycled gifts, home goods, vintage goods, antiques, and local specialties.

Sat–Sun, Sep 19–20Topeka
Kansas City Fall Renaissance Festival — Bonner Springs
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Kansas City Fall Renaissance Festival

A craft fair in Bonner Springs.

Sat–Sun, Sep 26–27Bonner Springs
Junction City Oktoberfest — Junction City4(9)
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Junction City Oktoberfest

A craft fair in Junction City.

Fri–Sat, Oct 2–3Junction City
KC Fall Renaissance Festival — Bonner Springs4.7(396)
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KC Fall Renaissance Festival

Journey back into the 16th Century European village of King Henry VIII.

Sat–Sun, Oct 3–4Bonner Springs
The Oktoberfest — Topeka4.7(141)
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The Oktoberfest

There will be live msuic, vendor booths, childrenÆs play and craft area, pumpkin painting, German food, beers, and more.

Sat, Oct 3Topeka
Winfield Art in the Park — Winfield4.6(21)
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Winfield Art in the Park

It will feature over 50 juried artists, live entertainment, childrenÆs activities, food trucks, cooking contest, wine tastings, and more.

Sat, Oct 3Winfield
Olathe Arts Festival — Olathe4.9(18)
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Olathe Arts Festival

This festival will feature live entertainment, fine art, local food and drinks, curated shopping, kidtopia and more.

Fri–Sat, Oct 9–10Olathe
The Halloween Hoopla Moonlight Market — Shawnee4.5(255)
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The Halloween Hoopla Moonlight Market

This market will feature local fresh farm produce, locally crafted goods, live music, food trucks, brews from nearby breweries, and more.

Thu, Oct 15Shawnee
Topeka Fall Renaissance Festival — Topeka4.6(144)
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Topeka Fall Renaissance Festival

It will showcase warriors, feasting, merchants, music, and myth.

Sat–Sun, Oct 24–25Topeka
The Christkindl Moonlight Market — Shawnee
CraftFood FestivalMusic

The Christkindl Moonlight Market

This market will feature local fresh farm produce, locally crafted goods, live music, food trucks, brews from nearby breweries, and more.

Thu, Nov 12Shawnee

Frequently asked questions

How many music festivals are there in Kansas?

Our directory lists 23 music festivals across Kansas for the 2026 season, including KC Labor Day Renaissance Festival, Kansas City Renaissance Festival and KC Fall Renaissance Festival.

When is the best time for music festivals in Kansas?

Kansas's music festivals cluster in September and October — that's when you'll find the most to choose from.

What are the most popular music festivals in Kansas?

By Google review score, KC Labor Day Renaissance Festival in Bonner Springs ranks among the most popular, with a 4.7-star rating from 396 reviews.