Did you miss Sundance this year? Couldn’t make it to Cannes? Too late for SXSW? Come walk the red carpet at 9th & New Hampshire for Lawrence’s own film festival—an exciting collection of features, shorts and documentaries by filmmakers from around the world. And be sure to check out the Music and Ideas listings for concert and conversation tie-ins.

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Short Films + Culinary Pairings

Passholders Only! … [more]

FSF26 Lineup Announcement

Free State Festival 2026 Brings Headliners Boots Riley and Robyn Hitchcock and a Slate of … [more]

Kansas City Librarian Speaks on the Power of Books, Empathy, and the Importance of Access

By Sofia Lamento, Free State Festival Contributor In celebration of The Librarians premier, retired librarian … [more]

A Mother’s Memory, a Daughter’s Tribute: The Story Behind The Hope Chest Has a Secret Drawer

By Sofia Lamento, Free State Festival Contributor Filmmaker Laura Frenzer and producer Siobhan O’Neill joined … [more]

Upcoming Events

October 30 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Napoleon Dynamite Film Screening

Get ready for the upcoming Arts Center theatre production of Napoleon’s Dynamite Musical Parody with … [more]

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November 13 @ 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Cat Video Fest 2026

Our fuzzy overlords return to the big screen of the Lawrence ArtsCenter in partnership with … [more]

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