Prairie Village Jazz Festival
- Dates
- Expected September 2027
- Status
- Expected
- Venue
- Harmon Park
- Price
- $5
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Oct 27, 2026
The last Prairie Village Jazz Festival was September 12, 2026, in Prairie Village, KS. Its 2027 dates haven't been announced yet. Froligo tracks ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Prairie Village Jazz Festival takes place in Harmon Park in Prairie Village, Kansas, within walking distance for hundreds of residents and their families. Since 2010 it has showcased top jazz acts, all with hometown Kansas City connections, and it is presented in partnership with the Prairie Village Foundation and the City of Prairie Village. The 2026 festival was held on 12 September 2026 and featured SME Blue Knights, Nick Hmeljak's Open Channel, Stanley Sheldon's Rhythm Republic, the Stephen Martin Quartet and Freedom Affair.
How it works
In 2026 admission was $5 for adults and free for children under 18, and performances ran from 3:05 pm to 9:15 pm. Blankets and lawn chairs were welcome, outside food and beverages were not allowed, and food trucks sold food while soda, wine and craft beer were also on sale. Free parking was offered at Shawnee Mission East, Prairie Village Pool and Community of Christ Bible Church, with ADA parking and drop off at Prairie Village City Hall. Service dogs were allowed and other pets were not.
Who it suits
The festival describes itself as family-friendly, with free admission for children under 18. It is aimed at residents of Prairie Village and the Kansas City area who enjoy live jazz, and volunteers receive free admission and a festival t-shirt.
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Listen
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Lineup
Getting there
Nearest airport MCI.
How do I get to Prairie Village Jazz Festival?
By car
Most people drive to Prairie Village Jazz Festival. The nearest major airport is MCI, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
Route 229 runs roughly hourly between MCI and downtown Kansas City (Terminals B and C). It does not reach Prairie Village, downtown KC to Harmon Park is a further ~9 miles south, and no confirmed RideKC route bridges that gap directly; a transfer, rideshare, or walk would be needed from downtown. As of 1 June 2026 the route reinstated fares (tap-to-pay only, no cash on board).
Book / infoTaxi & rideshare
Rideshare apps pick up at the arrivals curb (purple signposts 2K-2N). Taxis queue near the yellow columns (3A-3D) or by phone dispatch. No festival-specific pickup zone exists (small suburban park event, not a fenced/ticketed venue), standard MCI curbside pickup applies for the ~29-mile trip to Prairie Village.
Book / infoTaxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
No on site parking. Use nearby lots or transit. Cost Free parking at four named nearby lots (Shawnee Mission East, Prairie Village Pool, Mission Bible Church, Community of Christ Bible Church), all a short walk to Harmon Park. ADA parking and drop-off specifically at Prairie Village City Hall. No dedicated shuttle service was found connecting these lots to the park gate, this is a small, walkable suburban park festival where the lots themselves are all within easy walking distance, not a shuttle-scale event.
🚙 Car hire
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Where
Venue
Harmon Park
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Prairie Village Jazz Festival?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Budget stays 4
Merriam, KS
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates6401 East Frontage Road, Merriam, 66202, Prairie Village, KS
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates6451 East Frontage Road, Merriam, 66202, Prairie Village, KS
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates7201 West 106th Street, Overland Park, 66212, Prairie Village, KS
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesMid-range hotels 2
Overland Park, KS
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates206 East 44th Street, Kansas City, 64111, Prairie Village, KS
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesTreat yourself 2
401 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, 64112, Prairie Village, KS
Typically $350-700 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates325 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, 64112, Prairie Village, KS
Typically $170-300 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesAirport hotels 3
775 North Brasilia Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64153
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates11812 Northwest Plaza Circle, Kansas City, MO 64153
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates11212 North Newark Circle, Kansas City, MO 64153
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesMore hotels nearby 2
Country Club Plaza, Kansas City, MO
Link coming soonOverland Park, KS
Link coming soonAirbnb & private camping
Prairie Village is a built-up Kansas City suburb with little camping nearby, so the link searches the wider Kansas area.
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Entry rules
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Quick answers
When is Prairie Village Jazz Festival 2027?
Not announced yet. The last festival was September 12, 2026. The next one is expected in September.
How much are Prairie Village Jazz Festival tickets?
$5 per person were the 2026 edition's prices. The next edition's prices will be confirmed when tickets go on sale.
Where is Prairie Village Jazz Festival held?
Harmon Park, Prairie Village, KS.