The 2025 Scott Joplin International Ragtime Festival offers an exciting lineup of concerts and special events that celebrate the rich legacy of ragtime music and its enduring influence. From lively outdoor performances and elegant evening concerts to educational symposia, historic tours, and themed experiences like “Dining with the Stars” and “The Ragtime Dance,” there’s something for everyone to enjoy. The festival brings together world-class performers, historians, and enthusiasts for a joyful celebration of syncopated rhythms, period fashion, and historic charm—all in the heart of Sedalia, Missouri, where Scott Joplin’s legacy lives on.

Schedule of Events:

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Concerts at Stark Tent, The Pavilion, Katy Depot (Free)

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Symposia at Liberty Center ($15)

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM: Trolley Tour at Liberty Center ($30)

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Dance Lesson at Fox Theater (Free)

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM: Trolley Tour at Liberty Center ($30)

2:00 PM: Hot Hands! Novelty, Barrelhouse and Boogie-Woogie Piano at Liberty Center ($28)

5:15 PM - 6:45 PM: Dining with the Stars - Roaring 20s Style! at The Venue ($55)

7:30 PM: Play It Again, Sam: Celebrating the Great American Songbook at Liberty Center ($32)

10:30 PM: Afterglow at Best Western (Free)

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