The Magic of Motown

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The Magic of Motown

Presented by Moxie Events

Saturday • September 19, 2026 • 7:30 pm
Main Auditorium

Get ready, Lawrence… the music that defined a generation is coming your way.

The Magic of Motown takes over the Lied Center of Kansas on Saturday, September 19th for one unforgettable night of nonstop hits, energy and soul.

This electrifying, critically acclaimed production has wowed audiences across the country, earning its reputation as “the #1 Motown show in the nation.” From the first note to the final encore, you’ll be swept into more than two hours of pure Detroit magic.

Sing along to the timeless sounds of The Temptations, The Jackson Five, Diana Ross & The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, Smokey Robinson and more—brought to life with stunning vocals, dazzling choreography and authentic costumes that capture the spirit of Motown at its peak.

Whether you’re dancing in your seat or up on your feet, this is a feel-good, high-energy experience that will have you smiling, singing and wanting more.

One night. Countless hits. Memories that last forever.

Don’t miss your chance to relive the soundtrack of a generation.

Event Details
Event Details

Doors are generally open 30 minutes before starting time. It is recommended to arrive at least 15 minutes early, earlier for events with high attendance.

In the event of inclement weather on the day of a performance, the event will typically happen if the artists are able to arrive as planned. If there are event changes, the Lied Center will contact all ticketholders via email as soon as possible, as well as post an update on the home page: lied.ku.edu.

If the event is canceled due to inclement weather, refunds and credits will be available to all ticketholders.

If an event is still happening as scheduled during inclement weather and you have questions about your tickets, please contact the Ticket Office at 785-864-2787.

Lied Center can provide a wheelchair upon request at the Audience Services Desk. Wheelchair areas also have removable seats for sturdy chairs without armrests. Contact the Ticket Office for additional accommodations, including service animals.

The Lawrence Otolaryngology Hearing Loop system delivers high-quality sound from the stage directly into hearing aids and cochlear implants with telecoil (t-coil), or headsets with loop receivers. Additional headsets are available from the Audience Services Desk. The hearing loop can be accessed from all seats in the main auditorium, except for the orchestra pit and box seats.

The hearing loop is accessible from any seat in the Pavilion.

    Note
    This event is not part of the Lied Center’s performance series. For hosted events, the Lied Center has limited control over event-related activities, content, recording, reproduction, cancellation and ticketing or refund policies.
    Please note, Friends of the Lied ticket discounts do not apply to this performance as it is a hosted event and not part of the Lied Center's performance series.