The Wichita Blues Society has been supporting live music in Wichita and surrounding areas since 1983.
Submit items for the calendar as far in advance as possible to: wbseventcalendar@gmail.com Please include complete details and an image if available. There is also a form at the bottom of this page.
NOTE: This is a “community calendar” and not all events listed are sponsored by the Wichita Blues Society. Please check with the venue about possible cancellations.
For complete live music schedules, visit these websites.
Weekly
- Terry & Buddy – Front Porch Blues: Fridays, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m The Blue Hook 2244 N Webb Rd, Wichita
- ShamJam: Thursdays 7:30 p.m. Hosted by Aaron and Jon. Full back line provided. The Shamrock Lounge 1750 W Douglas Ave, Wichita
- Open Jam: Sundays 7:00 p.m. with Les Ismore & The Minimalists, The Rusty Nail 1155 S Washington Ave, Wichita
- Crossroads Contemporary Blues & Soul: Fridays at 10:00 p.m. & Sundays at 7:00 p.m. with Chris Heim, on KMUW: Listen Here
- Uncle Buc Plays the Blues: Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. & Sundays Encore Presentation at Noon, Listen Here
- Blues Brunch with Robb Morrison: Sundays 9:00 a.m. – Noon, 98.1 The MAX Listen Here.
-
Tue17Sep20247:30 pmTemple Live 332 E 1st St N, Wichita
Funky rock and soul from Orange California
General admission: $30Standing room only. All ages.
-
Fri20Sep20246:00 pmShamrock Lounge 1724 W Douglas Ave, WichitaThis Friday Night Patio Series show features the impressive talents of Mr. Vinnie Mourning. Show starts at 6pm on the Shamrock’s front patio. Get out early to get a good seat for this great acoustic show. Free.
-
Sat21Sep2024
-
Sat21Sep20248:00 pmYaYas Euro Bistro, 21st & Rock Rd. WichitaLocation: YaYas Euro Bistro, 21st & Rock Rd.8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
-
Sat21Sep20249:00 pmShamrock Lounge 1724 W Douglas Ave, WichitaLove the Blues? Then you don't want to miss this show with Blues guitar master Howard Mahan and his band.Cover $5.
-
Sat21Sep20249:00 pmJerry's Bar & Grill 630 N Robin Rd, Wichita,Come see Wichita’s ultimate Dance/Party band! The Fabulous Shirtheads take the stage at 9p.m. This is going to be a full-on, blow-out.
-
Fri27Sep2024Sat28Sep2024Midland Railroad Hotel 414 26th Street, Wilson, KS
Roots & Blues Festival
Second annual Roots & Blues Festival at the historic Midland Railroad Hotel & The Barn! Free event. More info here
-
Fri27Sep20246:00 pmJohn Barleycorn’s 608 E Douglas Ave, Wichita
Hamilton Loom
is at John Barleycorn’sShow 6-8pm – Tickets $18 advance/$20 day of show
Blue guitarist/singer/songwriter Hamilton Loomis is playing a special early show! Here’s what a major Blues publication has to say about Loomis …
Classify him as a Blues guitarist with an appetite for Rock, or a Rock and Roll maestro with a sweet tooth for the Blues ... Loomis lives in both worlds comfortably, crossing stylistic boundaries with effortless precision.
-
Fri27Sep20246:00 pmShamrock Lounge 1724 W Douglas Ave, WichitaLocal Losh (Eli Thompson) brings his Reggae/Rock sound to the Shamrock for a special patio show (weather permitting). Eli may even have some friends join him. This is a free show. If weather doesn’t cooperate, he’ll just move to the indoor stage. Show 6-8pm – Free
-
Fri27Sep20247:00 pmWalker's Jazz Lounge, 252 N. Mosley
Join the
Wichita Blues Society for an evening of blues/jazz fusion with the Larry Sanders Quartet.Get your tickets in advance to ensure your spot for crafted cocktails and outstanding music from Larry Sanderson Drums, Sterling Gray on Guitar, Ray Murray on Bass and Kevin Harrison Vocals.
Wichita Blues Society members will get $5 off their first drink upon presenting their membership cards.
-
Sat28Sep20244:00 pmAthletic Park, Newton KS
Come to Athletic Park on Saturday, Sept. 28, for Newton’s biggest party of the year. Bands, food trucks, vendors, plus kegs of Kansas craft brews, as well as domestic cans and wine.
The show is free and open to the public. Doors open at 4 p.m. Music starts at 6. The event lasts as long as we’re having a good time! And so you feel good about spending your hard-earned money on an awesome night out, know you’re helping fund Harvey County Now and local journalism.
Stop by the Wichita Blues Society table and say HI!
-
Sat28Sep20248:00 pmThe Red Shed Music Venue 6607 N Old K-61 Hwy HutchinsonKing of the Blues - K.C. & OmahaThis all star cast of blues artists from Kansas City and Omaha is something to see. Headed up by Nick Schnebelen & Kris Lager, this lineup includes Howard Mahan, Brandon Hudspeth, Hector Anchondo and many more on stage together.Info and tickets here
-
Mon30Sep202412:00 pmFort Scott, KS
FREE Blues Music, Car Show, Fall Festival Kid's Fair, Arts & Crafts, Corn Hole Tournament, and Barbecue Contest. Details here.
-
Fri04Oct20247:30 pmMortdecai's Tavern & Eatery, 330 S. Greenwich, Wichita45 RPMIt will be a night full of classic rock music brought to you by 45 RPM! Must be 21+ to enter. $5 cover after 7:30 pm.
-
Sat05Oct20248:00 pmYaYas Euro Bistro, 21st & Rock Rd. WichitaLocation: YaYas Euro Bistro, 21st & Rock Rd.8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
-
Sat05Oct20248:30 pmMortdecai's Tavern & Eatery, 330 S. Greenwich, WichitaJoin us at Mortdecai's for a night full of bluesy music brought to you by RKO Blues Band!Show at 8:30 $5 cover after 7:30 pm
-
Sun06Oct20242:00 pmBrickyard
Join us for a day of great music at our 2024 Fall Blues Bash! We are excited to bring Chris Duarte Group to Wichita for this ALL AGES show! Supporting acts are local favorite Orphan Jon & The Abandoned and youth band Weird Fishes.
Brickyard will be fired up, serving hot food and cold beverages! Doors 2 p.m.
Music starts at 3 p.m. with Weird Fishes; followed by Orphan Jon at 4:00 p.m. then Chris Duarte Group around 5:45 p.m.
$20 WBS Members $25 Non-Members - $15 Youth 17 & Under or with Student I.D.
Firebrand blues guitarist Chris Duarte came up as a force to be reckoned with in the 1990s Austin Texas roots and blues scene. His debut album “Texas Strat Magik” in 1994 sold an excess of 100,000 units. Since those early days, Duarte has carved his own niche through a series of blues-flavored albums. He continues to push his music forward.
-
Thu10Oct20246:00 pmShamrock Lounge
Musicians, Vocalists and Live Music Lovers - Join us and jam to the blues on Thursday Oct. 10 at Shamrock Lounge. It will be F U N! Our host band for October is Chris Locke on bass, Jeff Corbett on guitar and Larry Sanders on drums. Backline provided
The jam starts at 6 p.m. and goes until 9 p.m. You can get your dinner and cold drinks, relax and enjoy the music.
-
Sun13Oct2024Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum 204 S Main St, Wichita
Wichita Blues: Music in the African American Community
Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum
Info: Hear Pat O'Connor present a program about his new book at the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum. The program is free and open to all ages. A musical performance and related gallery tour will follow the presentation. Books will be available for purchase and signing during the event or pre-order your book at https://www.upress.state.ms.us/Books/W/Wichita-Blues or purchase at Watermark Books.
-
Sat19Oct20249:00 pmShamrock Lounge 1724 W Douglas Ave, Wichita
Delano Drive
Show at 9 p.m. $5 Cover. 21 to enter.
-
Fri01Nov20247:00 pmWave ICT, Indoor, 650 E. 2nd Street, Wichita
With Nathan Bryce and Loaded Dice, Jazel Farrant
Doors: 7:00PM | Show: 8:00PM
Limited seating available on a first come first serve basis.
All Ages unless stated otherwise.
Tickets available here
-
Fri01Nov20248:30 pmMortdecai's Tavern & Eatery, 330 S. Greenwich, WichitaOld No. 5'sIt will be a night full of rocking great music brought to you by The Old No. 5s! Must be 21+ to enterShow at 8:30 p.m. $5 cover after 7:30 pm
-
Sun03Nov20244:00 pmBartlett Arboretum 301 N Line St, Belle Plaine
Three-time Grammy nominee, Ruthie Foster transforms sorrow into career defining soul+blues joyful journey.
Gates at 3. Concert at 4.
Pack a picnic or purchase Lyon's Den BBQ.
$20 at the gate.
Wee ones free if under wing.
Please leave pooch at home.
-
Thu14Nov20246:00 pmShamrock Lounge
Musicians, Vocalists and Live Music Lovers - Join us and jam to the blues on Thursday Oct. 10 at Shamrock Loung
e. It will be F U N! Backline providedThe jam starts at 6 p.m. and goes until 9 p.m. You can get your dinner and cold drinks, relax and enjoy the music.
-
Sat16Nov20248:00 pmThe Wave 650 E Second St WichitaTerry Quiett BandWave ICT , Indoor - seating is limited; first served basis.Doors: 7:00PM | Show: 8:00PM.
-
Tue19Nov20248:00 pmPark City Arena 8151 N Hartman Arena Dr, Park City
Cure your blues by jamming with one of the world's biggest blues guitarist, Joe Bonamassa! Coming to Park City Arena on Tuesday, November 19!
Doors Open: 7:00 PM
Show Begins: 8:00 PM
Tickets and info here
-
Fri29Nov20248:00 pmThe Cotillion 11120 West Kellogg St, Wichita
Danielle Nicole is coming to The Cotillion ballroom! All ages welcome. Doors open at 7 pm.
A limited number of table reservations are available by calling 316-722-4201 or in person at The Cotillion. Tickets here
-
Sun16Mar20256:30 pmThe Cotillion Ballroom 11120 W Kellogg Dr, Wichita
w/ Special Guest Paul Kelly, All Ages/ All Seating is Reserved
Concessions and full bars open!
Doors: 6pm // Show: 6:30pm,
Tickets, $49 to $119 available here
Submit your event below: