KC, the countdown is officially on! NYE Live! is taking over KC Live! with the biggest party of the year, and you could ring in 2026 like a VIP. Enter now for your chance to win a pair of NYE Gold tickets!

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Rehash is bringing the Mock Tour to Uptown Theater, and it’s shaping up to be the alt-rock night your winter desperately needs. Grab tickets while you still can.

• Calling all dancing queens — this ABBA tribute is pure disco joy. Get ready to sing, shimmer, and relive the classics at Uptown Theater. Mania will be well worth it.

• Trevor Wallace is bringing the chaos, the comedy, and the “I’ve definitely done that” humor to The Midland. If you need a night to laugh off your entire week, this is it. Grab tickets before they vanish.

• Lauren Spencer Smith is stepping into KC with the voice, the emotion, and the songs that hit a little too close to home. Expect chills, tears, and a therapeutic sing-along.

• VSQ is turning your favorite songs into dramatic, cinematic string magic for one gorgeous night. It’s elegant, emotional, and absolutely breathtaking.

WHERE TO FIND SANTA IN THE CITY

Santa is officially clocking in for his KC shift, and he’s ready to fulfill all your holiday wishes. From cookies to cuddle sessions, we found every spot where you can sit on his lap and shoot your shot.

• 12.06 – KCK Santacon 5k Race

• 12.06 – Santa Paws in the Park

• 12.07 – Breakfast with Santa

• 12.20 – Cookies With Santa

• 12.21 – Free Photos with Santa

THIS WEEKEND

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• Our Holiday placements drop your brand exactly where it needs to be: in their feed, in their inbox, and lodged right in their memory. Need RSVPs? Product buzz? Big editorial energy? We’ve got the placements that make your brand unmissable.

• We rounded up our favorite KC coffee spots that give you that caffeine boost and a little chlorophyll high. Check them out now.

• Following your favorite artists on Do816 means we'll let you know when they’re playing in our city. Check out these dope artists over the holiday weekend.

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