Kemper Museum Block Party 2026

Join us for the Museum's annual Block Party to highlight one of the most creative blocks in Kansas City - part of Arterie Fest!

Inspired by The World in Kansas City, the Block Party celebrates the city’s global spirit with an afternoon of music, artmaking activities, food trucks, and community spotlights.

One day. Three locations. Endless ways to explore The Arterie!
This year, the Block Party is part of Arterie Fest, a new festival bringing together events across the Kansas City Art Institute, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, and Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, all connected by The Arterie, a pathway connecting the three cultural locations.

Arterie Fest includes the Kemper Museum Block Party, KCAI’s End of Semester Exhibition + Sale, and special activations at the Nelson-Atkins, making it easy and extra fun to explore all three in one day!

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This community program is free and open to all! Registration for the Block Party is encouraged. Check-in is not required at the event.

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Click here for information on how to get to the Museum and where to find our paid parking lots. Parking is Free for Supporting Members, and ample free street parking is also available around the Museum.

Kemper Museum admission is always free, thanks to the generous support of our Members and donors. Become a Museum Member today to help sustain free access to contemporary art and community programming.

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