Missouri events

Located in the Midwest, Missouri is the 18th most populous state in the USA. The birthplace of Walt Disney, Mark Twain and Chuck Berry, Missouri has always enjoyed an affinity with the arts, and it has played an integral part in the development of ragtime and jazz music over the years. Most of the state's largest entertainment and sports venues are located in St. Louis, which is also the largest city in Missouri. Other major urban areas in the state include Kansas City, Springfield and the state capital, Jefferson City.

Missouri tickets

Missouri is home to the annual Loufest music festival, which takes place in September at Central Field Forest Park in St. Louis. Dancefestopia is an annual celebration of dance music, which takes place in September at La Benite Riverfront Park in Kansas City. Every August, Sedalia City hosts the annual Missouri State Fair, which is home to carnival rides, food stalls and various family activities. Other popular events taking place in Missouri every year include The Great Car Show in Kansas City, the Randolph County Fair and Heart of the Ozarks Fair.

Missouri venues

Missouri is home to many world class venues which host everything from professional sports to ballet. The Missouri Theatre Center for the Arts in Columbia regularly hosts plays, concerts and comedy shows. The Todd Bolender Center in Kansas City regularly hosts ballet productions, and the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts is known for its lavish drama productions. The Robert W Plaster Sports Complex hosts regular minor league football matches, and the Arrowhead Stadium is the home of the Kansas City Chiefs.