2026 Scott Joplin Ragtime Festival
Schedule
Wed, 27 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 11:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Liberty Center Association for the Arts | Sedalia, MO
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🎶 Scott Joplin International Ragtime Festival 🎶📅 May 27–30, 2026
📍 Historic Downtown Sedalia, Missouri
Join us in the Cradle of Ragtime for the 2026 Scott Joplin International Ragtime Festival — a one-of-a-kind celebration of America’s original music!
This festival brings together world-class ragtime musicians, historians, and fans from across the globe for live performances, educational symposia, vintage fashion, and more — all set in the charming and historic heart of downtown Sedalia, where Joplin once walked and composed.
✨ Festival Highlights Include:
🎹 Free outdoor concerts at multiple venues
🎭 Ticketed evening concerts at the historic Liberty Center Theater
📚 Educational sessions and history talks
🧥 Ragtime-era fashion show
🕺 Dancing, dining, and ragtime revelry all weekend long!
Whether you're a lifelong ragtime enthusiast or discovering it for the first time, there's something for everyone at this joyous and unforgettable event.
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Let the syncopation begin! 🎵
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Where is it happening?
Liberty Center Association for the Arts, 111 W 5th St, Sedalia, MO 65301-4403, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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