# Festivals in Lawrence 2026 | Culture & Street Fairs - **Subtitle**: Your guide to festivals in Lawrence 2026 β€” cultural celebrations, street fairs and food festivals. Find dates, locations and what to expect. - **Category**: Festivals - **Type**: category ## Audience - **Followers**: 2.5M+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/c7a3bd77620a92a1fee77ed0b46cc305d65fcaf166695040aabebd480d9323a4-rimg-w200-h200-dc7e887a-gmir?v=1749580804 - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/87514fe09e2e42afe6f2e6b5b9e483315429bdfa0a64d2af3268e7f6798e263a-rimg-w200-h200-dc182a60-gmir?v=1760132405 - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/4372fbe0-97b1-11f0-925d-a7ce5707d3d8-rimg-w200-h200-dc445c46-gmir ## About The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in Lawrence. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in Lawrence, you will have a gala time of your life with a few of your close friends or your family. With the best of fun, entertainment, and food, the experience in festivals lets the enthusiasts immerse in the local culture and vibe. Ranging from the biggest outdoor beach parties to crazy music festivals, the festivals fall under various categories to suit everybody’s tastes. If you are looking for the best events and festivals in Lawrence listed on one platform - we have you covered. Immerse yourself in the mega dance festivals, electrifying music festivals, theatre & film festivals, quirky local festivals and more with us! ## Festivals Events in Lawrence - **Event Name**: Beer and Hymns - **Description**: Beer and Hymns was inspired by Irish and English pubs where singing happens frequently and spontaneously, and this often includes the singing of hymns. A music and story-telling festival in North Carolina called the Wild Goose Festival introduced Beer - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 3 - **Date**: Thu Nov 12 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu Nov 12 2026 at 08:30 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lawrence/beer-and-hymns-tickets/80002931284949 - **Venue**: Dexter's Grill and Pub - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4yLmFsbGV2ZW50cy5pbi90aHVtYnMvdGh1bWI2YWNkNWU4MDllMTgzLmpwZw.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, music-festivals, beer-festivals, storytelling - **Event Name**: Cat Video Fest 2026 - **Description**: Our fuzzy overlords return to the big screen of the Lawrence Arts Center in partnership with the Lawrence Humane Society! CatVideoFest is a compilation reel of the latest, best cat videos carefully selected from countless hours of unique submissions and - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 15 - **Date**: Fri Nov 13 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri Nov 13 2026 at 09:30 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lawrence/cat-video-fest-2026/200030705614234 - **Venue**: Lawrence Arts Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9iMTQ5MDAzNDhhZTUzZWFlNmNmZWUzMzU5MmIxMTc4YzJlMmEzNDZmNTAyOTNlNjRjYWE3YWNiNTRhYWZiYWRiLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4OTU2OTkzMg.avif - **Categories**: festivals, entertainment, nonprofit, art - **Event Name**: Lawrence Mardi Gras Parade - 20th ANNIVERSARY!!! - **Description**: We are kicking things off as usual at Lucia at HIGH NOON and rumbling down Massachusetts Street - playing on street corners, in TerreBonne, the Lawrence Public Library, Free State Brewery and WHO KNOWS WHERE ELSE! And to help celebrate the 20th anniversa - **Date**: Tue Feb 09 2027 at 12:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lawrence/lawrence-mardi-gras-parade-20th-anniversary/200030951749444 - **Venue**: Lucia - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy81MzE1YjAwZmNlZTdhM2JmZTJkMzIzYTM1MmIyOGI3ZTNiMzQyOWFlZmQ4ZmU1YWViYjE3MDIzODMxYjBjMmZiLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEyMDAtZGMzODM4OTgtZ21pcj92PTE3OTM2MDM4MDQ.avif - **Event Name**: Pickle Week 2026!! - **Description**: πŸ₯’Pickle WeekπŸ₯’ Your annual picklefest is almost here! Over a dozen of your favorite sandwiches served up on giant halved pickles instead of bread! Bringing back the Cream Cheese pickle boats as well topped with Cool Ranch Doritos, Everything Bagel seasoni - **Date**: Tue Nov 10 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Nov 14 2026 at 08:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lawrence/pickle-week-2026/200030965136949 - **Venue**: 4821 W 6th Street Ste K, Lawrence, KS - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9hZmNmYjc0NjJiMWM5NjM1YTc4NDdjZDkwNDQzNzQxZGRlOWI0NmJjOGM0YmNhNzgyZTI2ODg0YjZlYzQ1YTg2LXJpbWctdzk0NS1oMjA0OC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc5Mzc1Mjg0OQ.avif - **Categories**: trips-adventures - **Event Name**: Grateful KU - **Description**: Taste the best of Autumn at our Fall food Celebration happening on November 17 from 4:30-7:30PM! This event will be hosted at Mrs. E's, South Dining Commons, and North College Cafe - **Date**: Wed Nov 18 2026 at 04:30 pm – Wed Nov 18 2026 at 07:30 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lawrence/grateful-ku/200030911284723 - **Venue**: Mrs. E's - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8wNmQxYWFlNWQwNjgxMDA0NjlkMWNiOTIzZmU0NGU5YjY4MjBmOTUxNzA1NmI2YzhmZDk2OWE3ZmRjYjg5ODU4LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDcyMC1kY2Y4ZjhlOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc5Mjk2ODc0Mw.avif - **Event Name**: Prairie Winds Festival: Boston Brass - **Date**: Fri Feb 05 2027 at 06:00 pm – Sat Feb 06 2027 at 09:30 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lawrence/prairie-winds-festival-boston-brass/2300030153129809 - **Venue**: Lied Center - KS - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9jODkwMDA3MC1kOTY5LTExZjEtYmFkZi05YjllYmI0NTBkZDMtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjc1LWRjMDgwODA4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc5MzkxODM3OA.avif - **Categories**: festivals - **Event Name**: Midwest Doom Coalition Presents: Stoner Doom Festival III at The Bottleneck - **Description**: Midwest Doom Coalition Presents: Stoner Doom Festival III at The Bottleneck Friday, April 23rd - Saturday, April 24th Friday: - Howling Giant - Duel - Insomniac - Shadow of Jupiter - Low Forest - Mota Saturday: - The Atomic Bitchwax - Thunder Horse - - **Date**: Fri Apr 23 2027 at 07:00 pm – Sat Apr 24 2027 at 07:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lawrence/midwest-doom-coalition-presents-stoner-doom-festival-iii-at-the-bottleneck/200030971899818 - **Venue**: The Bottleneck - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Midwest+Doom+Coalition+Presents%3A+Stoner+Doom+Festival+III+at+The+Bottleneck&date=Fri+Apr+23+2027+at+07%3A00+pm&bg=4 - **Categories**: Festivals - **Event Name**: Frosty Feature Barrel Race & Christmas Tree Race! - **Description**: Frosty Feature Barrel Race including the 2nd annual Christmas Tree Race Saturday & Sunday, Dec. 19-20, 2026 Douglas County Fairgrounds, Lawrence, KS Daily Schedule: 10 a.m. - Pole exhibitions followed by poles jackpot 11 a.m. - Christmas Tree Race ( - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 163 - **Date**: Sat Dec 19 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Dec 20 2026 at 05:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lawrence/frosty-feature-barrel-race-and-christmas-tree-race/200030425796448 - **Venue**: Douglas County 4-H Fairgounds - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9hOGQ3NjMzOWJkYzAwYWM2NWJiOTE3NDgzZWNhYmMwODc4MDMzZjY2ZDc4OTQ5YmZjNmM4ZjNlZTI0YmYxYjZjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1NTMtZGNiOGU4ZjgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODgzOTQ3NzU.avif - **Categories**: sports, christmas, exhibitions, workshops - **Event Name**: Tails & Traditions Holiday Festival - **Description**: Fun Family EventAbout this EventBring the kids to downtown Lawrence for this favorite holiday event! Featuring holiday crafts from around the world, as well as the famous Watkins Hobby Horses and the Ellie on the Shelf sc - **Date**: Sat Dec 05 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat Dec 05 2026 at 11:00 am (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lawrence/tails-and-traditions-holiday-festival/100002003150052731 - **Venue**: Watkins Museum of History - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy8yNmViMmIxOGI4NzZlOGFjMmY4ZWViODdjM2UxMjA4MjU0N2Y1OGRlYTFlZDU2ZTJhMzdiOTJmYmUwZjY5ZDQ0LXJpbWctdzkyNC1oMzQyLWRjYjgxODI4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc5MTYwODUyMw.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: fitness, Festivals, Kids - **Event Name**: Prairie Winds Festival with special guest Boston Brass - **Description**: Since 1986, Boston Brass has set out to establish a one-of-a-kind musical experience featuring colorful classical arrangements, burning jazz standards and the best of original brass repertoire. Boston Brass treats audiences to a unique brand of musical en - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 14 - **Date**: Sat Feb 06 2027 at 07:30 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lawrence/prairie-winds-festival-with-special-guest-boston-brass/200030875589201 - **Venue**: Lied Center of Kansas - Performing Arts Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy8yNjI4ZWIzY2Y0ZGY5MDUyNTY3MmVlMzM0ZjYyZjFjYTI1MTJkYjViOWUzMTJhNWVkNDAxYzAyZWIxN2Q1Y2I0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc5MjYzNTQyMA.avif - **Categories**: entertainment, music, festivals, business, concerts, performances, live-music, art, jazz, music-festivals ## Trending Events in Lawrence - **Event Name**: Return to the Soul Winter Retreat Night - **Description**: Return to the SoulA Healing Retreat for Soul Connection & EmbodimentDecember 4th | 6:00–8:00 PMThere are moments when we feel called to pauseβ€”to release what we have been carry - **Venue**: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lawrence - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6ad6740467b50.jpg - **Event Name**: Kansas Jayhawks vs. Denver Pioneers - **Venue**: Allen Fieldhouse - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/9852e9e0-d914-11f1-903c-1fb53f357c14-rimg-w900-h1200-dc989898-gmir.jpg?v=1793881790 - **Event Name**: UCF Knights at Kansas Jayhawks Football at Memorial Stadium-KS - **Venue**: Memorial Stadium-KS - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/b8f5f240-c73b-11f1-b689-9594e1faa8b2-rimg-w1200-h514-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1791919533 - **Event Name**: Stewart Copeland - **Venue**: Granada - Lawrence - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/3c5cf160-d993-11f1-8ed8-ab03d89c84bc-rimg-w1200-h675-dc180808-gmir.jpg?v=1793936184 - **Event Name**: BYU Cougars at Kansas Jayhawks Football - **Description**: πŸ“ Venue: David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium 🏠 Address: 1017 West 11th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044 πŸŒ† City: Lawrence πŸ“ Location: 38.9643, -95.2468πŸŽ‰ Welcome to BYU Cougars at Kansas Jayhawks Football, where the impossible becomes possible a - **Venue**: David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium - **Event Name**: Lyle Lovett and his Small Large Band - **Description**: πŸ“ Venue: Lawrence Arts Center 🏠 Address: 940 New Hampshire St, Lawrence, KS 66044 πŸŒ† City: Lawrence πŸ“ Location: 38.9665, -95.2344πŸŽ‰ Welcome to Lyle Lovett and his Small Large Band, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flig - **Venue**: Lawrence Arts Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/f9ecf770-aac2-11f1-8ed1-0da50d238dff-rimg-w1023-h682-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1788788981 - **Event Name**: Denver Pioneers at Kansas Jayhawks Mens Basketball - **Description**: πŸ“ Venue: Allen Fieldhouse 🏠 Address: 1651 Naismith Dr., Lawrence, KS 66045 πŸŒ† City: Lawrence πŸ“ Location: 38.9541, -95.2528🌟 Step into a world of wonder at Denver Pioneers at Kansas Jayhawks Mens Basketball, where extraordinary moments awa - **Venue**: Allen Fieldhouse - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/4f01ccb0-aad5-11f1-8ed1-0da50d238dff-rimg-w1200-h720-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1788796855 - **Event Name**: PARKING: Kansas Jayhawks vs. BYU Cougars - **Venue**: Memorial Stadium - KS Parking Lot - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/faffea40-3fa7-11f1-9d46-d353ff0ce136-rimg-w1200-h514-dc61622d-gmir.jpg?v=1777012613 - **Event Name**: Kansas Jayhawks Mens Basketball vs. Denver Pioneers Mens Basketball - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsUniversity of Kansas Jayhawks Men's Basketball has 30 upcoming events.Denver Pioneers Mens Basketball has 8 upcoming events. - **Venue**: Allen Fieldhouse - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/2d00335077dd3e03d20fc8879808c065c1aaabc5a7e5403fa9cfc42677abe0a5-rimg-w1024-h576-dc0848a8-gmir.jpg?v=1787230994 ## Browse Festivals Events by Date - [Festivals Events Today in Lawrence](https://allevents.in/lawrence/festivals--today) - [Festivals Events This Weekend in Lawrence](https://allevents.in/lawrence/festivals--this-weekend) - [Festivals Events in November in Lawrence](https://allevents.in/lawrence/festivals--november) - [Festivals Events in December in Lawrence](https://allevents.in/lawrence/festivals--december) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Lawrence? - **A:** Beer and Hymns (Thu Nov 12 2026 at 07:00 pm at Dexter's Grill and Pub), Cat Video Fest 2026 (Fri Nov 13 2026 at 06:00 pm at Lawrence Arts Center), Lawrence Mardi Gras Parade - 20th ANNIVERSARY!!! (Tue Feb 09 2027 at 12:00 pm at Lucia), Pickle Week 2026!! (Tue Nov 10 2026 at 11:00 am at 4821 W 6th Street Ste K, Lawrence, KS), Grateful KU (Wed Nov 18 2026 at 04:30 pm at Mrs. E's). - **Q**: What are the top free Festivals events in Lawrence? - **A:** Beer and Hymns (Thu Nov 12 2026 at 07:00 pm at Dexter's Grill and Pub), Tails & Traditions Holiday Festival (Sat Dec 05 2026 at 09:00 am at Watkins Museum of History). - **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Lawrence in November 2026? - **A:** Beer and Hymns (Thu Nov 12 2026 at 07:00 pm at Dexter's Grill and Pub), Cat Video Fest 2026 (Fri Nov 13 2026 at 06:00 pm at Lawrence Arts Center), Pickle Week 2026!! (Tue Nov 10 2026 at 11:00 am at 4821 W 6th Street Ste K, Lawrence, KS), Grateful KU (Wed Nov 18 2026 at 04:30 pm at Mrs. E's). - **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Lawrence? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Lawrence on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Lawrence? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Lawrence? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Lawrence include Dexter's Grill and Pub, Lawrence Arts Center, Lucia. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Lawrence? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Lawrence include Susan Miller, Lawrence Arts Center, Lawrence Mardi Gras Parade. - **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available? - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere. - **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Lawrence? - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Lawrence. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/6e/5415e403f74b77938c0695ac11464e/Festival.jpg ## Festivals from nearby cities - [Festivals in Baldwin City](https://allevents.in/baldwin-city/festivals) - [Festivals in Mc Louth](https://allevents.in/mc-louth/festivals) - [Festivals in Basehor](https://allevents.in/basehor/festivals) - [Festivals in Bonner Springs](https://allevents.in/bonner-springs/festivals) - [Festivals in Gardner](https://allevents.in/gardner-ks/festivals)