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Lied Center of Kansas announces its 2026–27 season
Announcing the Lied Center's 2026–27 season
  • May 4, 2026
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Lied Center of Kansas announces this season’s IMPACT Award winners
The Lied Center of Kansas has named Renée Fleming and Mike Jones as the 2025–26 IMPACT Award winners.
  • April 7, 2026
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Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra band members playing trumpets, trombones and saxophones on stage
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis to premiere “Wave the Wheat Suite” honoring 15 KU icons
“Wave the Wheat Suite” honoring 15 KU icons
  • October 14, 2025
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Lied Center of Kansas announces its 2025–26 season
The Lied Center of Kansas announced the 2025–26 season on Sunday, May 4, to the Friends of the Lied.
  • May 4, 2025
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Lied Center of Kansas announces this season’s IMPACT Award winners
The Lied Center of Kansas has named the iconic Paul Taylor Dance Company and Trish Averill Neuteboom.
  • March 26, 2025
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Lawrence Public Schools Honors Lied Center of Kansas Staff as its 2023 Outstanding Citizens
The Lied Center of Kansas has partnered with Lawrence Public Schools since the performing arts center opened.
  • July 12, 2023
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Join us for "Music and Mental Health: Orchestrating Change"—a film screening and panel discussion presented in partnership with KU Medical Center and Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center—on Monday, October 12, 7:00pm, in the Lied Center Pavilion. "Orchestrating Change" tells the inspiring story of the only orchestra in the world created by and for people living with mental illness. Free event, RSVP required. Learn more and RSVP at lied.ku.edu.
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This season's folk series kicks off with Susan Werner on Sunday, October 18, 7:30pm! Known for her engaging and energetic live shows, Werner composes skillful songs that effortlessly slide between folk, jazz and pop—all delivered with sassy wit and classic Midwestern charm. See her live at the Lied Center in #lawrencekansas! Get tickets at lied.ku.edu.
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K-2nd grade students in Lawrence Public Schools got to hop, hop, hop and sing along during our school performances this week! Thank you to the cast and crew of “Velveteen, A New Musical” for the wonderful shows! 🐰
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Get ready for a hilarious night at An Evening with David Sedaris, bestselling author and humorist—Monday, October 26, 7:30pm, at the Lied Center of Kansas. Get tickets at lied.ku.edu.
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🚨For our Winds Across the Prairie ticketholders, please note we have decided to move to our rain plan. This year's event will be hosted at the Lied Center of Kansas - Performing Arts Center !

While we will miss the ambiance of a sunset on the plains, we're grateful to have the the opportunity to be together at the Lied Center and comfortably share this event no matter the mud or rain. 🌧️

🎟️Ticketholders should have received an email with more detail, so make sure to check your inbox! If you have questions, please send us a message or call our office at (785) 832-5172.🌻
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Join Curious George in a brand-new musical adventure! Filled with friendship, mischief and plenty of monkey business, don’t miss Curious George: The Golden Meatball at the Lied Center of Kansas on Friday, October 23, 7:00pm! Get tickets at lied.ku.edu.
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Lawrence playwright tells her family’s story of migration to Kansas for better opportunities
The Lawrence community can celebrate Juneteenth on Saturday by attending a play by a local playwright on her parents' migration from Mississippi to Kansas in search of better opportunities.
  • June 19, 2025
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Highland Park High School band shines on Lied Center stage alongside University of Kansas band
The Highland Park symphonic band was invited to perform three songs alongside the KU University Band at Lied Center on Kansas’ campus.
  • April 29, 2025
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Lawrence students shine on stage during annual Ovation! show
Numerous students made their Ovation! debuts this year. For some students, the show is one of their first opportunities to step outside their comfort zones and perform for the broader Lawrence community.
  • February 3, 2025
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