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Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events September 1, 2026 - 2:19 pm

Lawrence Psych Fest to return to The Bottleneck for third year

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence Psych Fest will return to The Bottleneck for its third year, bringing psychedelic rock, garage, shoegaze and other genre-bending sounds to the downtown venue.

Arts & Events August 26, 2026 - 12:03 pm

New Abstraction Series to bring experimental music to Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

A new quarterly concert series focused on bringing experimental jazz, improvised music and other genre-defying acts to Lawrence will soon debut at the Lawrence Arts Center.

Courtney Lane / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events July 21, 2026 - 11:44 am

Lawrence vinyl fans gather for record swap night

by Courtney Lane

A few tables of records and a room full of music set the scene Monday night as East Lawrence Record Collectors hosted a record swap, drawing club regulars and curious newcomers alike.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events June 26, 2026 - 9:51 pm

Lawrence community members shop and bop at Mass Street events

by Nathan Kramer

Brass on Mass added a parade and street concert to Downtown Lawrence’s annual Midsummer Night on Mass Friday night. The events drew a wide swath of community members of all ages.

Arts & Events June 24, 2026 - 4:15 pm

KU’s Day on the Hill concert to return, featuring Turnstile, Slayyyter, Die Spitz

by Courtney Lane

Day on the Hill will return to KU this fall for the first time in 19 years, with Grammy-winning rock band Turnstile set to headline.

Arts & Events March 26, 2026 - 2:38 pm

MixMaster2026 to offer resources, connections for local musicians

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence’s MixMaster Music Conference is set to return Sunday, aiming to provide valuable information and connections for local musicians and all involved in the city’s music scene.

Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events March 6, 2026 - 12:05 pm

For a welcoming adult choir in Lawrence, singing brings connections, joy

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Crescendo, an adult choir in Lawrence with a “come one, come all” attitude, wants every voice to shine, regardless of musical experience. They’ll showcase their harmonies at an upcoming concert with a local children’s choir.

Jeff McPheeters/Contributed photo
Arts & Events December 18, 2025 - 5:51 pm

KU band’s new album showcases student talent, music that’s ‘fun to play’

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Student musicians are set to blow listeners away on the KU Wind Ensemble’s new album, “Midnight Sun,” a triumphant entry in the group’s repertoire.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events June 20, 2025 - 11:52 am

Kaw River Roots Festival to return with Split Lip Rayfield headlining

by Lawrence Times

Bluegrass group Split Lip Rayfield, originally formed in Wichita and now based in Lawrence, will celebrate 30 years together as headliners of the Kaw River Roots Festival.

Abby Bayani-Heitzman
Arts & Events February 28, 2025 - 2:06 pm

Lawrence Music Alliance to kick off Music Business Month

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence Music Alliance has announced March as Music Business Month, a citywide initiative supporting local musicians, industry professionals and creatives through workshops, networking events and mentorship opportunities.

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