Downtown Lawrence

Downtown Lawrence After Dark

Massachusetts Street — Mass Street to anyone who’s spent more than a weekend here — is the spine of Lawrence after dark. Ten blocks of historic brick, neon, kitchen patios, music rooms, and corner bars between the river and 14th.

Massachusetts Street — Mass Street to anyone who’s spent more than a weekend here — is the spine of Lawrence after dark. Ten blocks of historic brick storefronts, neon, kitchen patios, music rooms, and corner bars between the river and 14th.

By 9 PM it’s the loudest street in the state. By 2 AM, when the lights come up downtown, the energy moves east to the late-night venue Lawrence has been running for forty years.

Below: the live music and downtown events on the Mass Street calendar right now, plus the venues that anchor the corridor.

Tonight

What’s on tonight in Lawrence

This Weekend

Friday & Saturday in Lawrence

Coming up

Coming up in Lawrence

Why people go

Why Mass Street still works

Most college towns lose their downtown to chains and parking lots. Lawrence kept hers. The mix of independent music venues, restaurants, breweries, and the cinema at Liberty Hall means there’s a reason to start the night downtown instead of just ending it there. Walkability does the rest.

FAQ

Downtown Lawrence After Dark

Where are the bars on Mass Street in Lawrence?
Mass Street between 6th and 11th has the densest run of bars and music venues — Replay (946), The Granada (1020), Liberty Hall (644), plus restaurants and corner bars across the corridor. The Bottleneck is one block over at 737 New Hampshire.
What time does Mass Street close down?
Most downtown bars cut off around 2 AM. The late-night crowd typically moves east of town to The Outhouse, which runs until 4 AM Thursday through Saturday.
Is Mass Street walkable at night?
Yes. The blocks between 6th and 11th are well-lit, dense, and busy on weekends. Most of the music venues are within four blocks of each other on or near Mass.
Where can I park downtown Lawrence at night?
There are public lots off New Hampshire and Vermont Streets running parallel to Mass. Street parking is free after 6 PM on weekends. Plan early for game-day Saturdays.
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Live music in Lawrence → This weekend in Lawrence → After the KU game → The Outhouse →