Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

Enriching the lives of communities throughout the region, country and world by offering extraordinary and diverse performing arts experiences

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    (816) 994-7200

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    kauffmancenter.org

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    Performing Arts Venue

Address

1601 Broadway Blvd (at W 16th St) Kansas City , MO 64108 United States

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Susan Casserley

World class architecture . Stunning several story glass view overlooking Kansas City. Helzberg hall is all natural light grained wood with great acoustics and a stunning modern design pipe organ .

Devon Schreiner

I can't believe it's taken us this long to attend a concert here. The building is absolutely stunning! We went to a FREE concert . GO NOW!

John Koster

Best venue in the Midwest. Only downside is congested exit, but that's because it's always packed!

Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

Convenient, safe parking for our events at the Arts District Garage . You don't even have to go outside in bad weather! Enter from 17th or Wyandotte.Reserve a spot by pre-purchasing thru the Box Office

Janne Bavnhøj

Classic oncorked. The building is absolute fantastic. If you ever come to Copenhagen go visit the DR concert hall - it's even more fantastic.

Andres Novoa

This is a very beautiful building! If you get coffee make sure you try the blend especially made for the venue! Check both bars to see which one has it.

Kelsey Hayes

Brand new arts center and an architectural treasure. The lead architect for it has designed buildings in Jerusalem and Singapore. Seats 1,800 and 1,600 in two halls and has a custom-built organ .

Astoriawinediva

This architecture reminds me of Sydney's opera house. Just spectacular! Kansas City has done well . Can't wait to attend a performance in one of the halls. soon, very soon.

Caleb Sommerville

Drinks are outrageously expensive and not that good. But the rest of this place is AMAZING. Great views , wonderful performances , solid staff , etc.

Ramona Williams

We were at the Kauffman Center (Helzberg Hall) recently for Handel's Messiah. A wonderful experience. We would definitely go again!

Ryan

Pro Tip: You can order a drink before the show so that it's ready for you to pick-up at intermission .

William Rosen

Volunteer and you get to see tons of the best shows in town for free!

Liz Ticer

Prepaid valet parking is TOTALLY worth it. $7 and I walk from the garage or $15 and I walk in the front door? $15 please!

Marilina Gustafson

Scenic view and great architecture .

tv3 skc

Home for the Opera, Symphony, and Ballet performances . Gorgeous venue.

Taylor O'Neal

The second floor bar is far less crowded pre-show than downstairs since people don't expect it to be there if they haven't been before. Tip doesn't apply to intermission when they figure it out.

Brad Hoback

Handel's Messiah is a must see. Usually end of November...3 performances . Just do it.

Nash Pleasant

Beautiful venue for all types of events . Great architecture .

Olli K

Saw both John Legend and Patti Labelle here. Loved it!

Chris Shaw

Try to photobomb yourself with the glare from the large windows on the main level!

Charles Parent

Not a bad seat in the theater

Carlotta Hogan

Amazing and the restaurant is good

Hannah Hobert

Beautiful building, in the middle of the heart of Kansas city

Mike Boyer

Absolutely magnificent facility

Ramsey Mohsen

THIS PLACE IS ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!!!! (even the MoMa is jealous!)

Chris Wardle

Great concert hall !

Dylan Boyd

Not a bad view in the house... Amazing view at night.

Darcy Bonfils

Check out the amazing view of the Kansas City skyline from here

Jess Zimbabwe

There are 1400 panes of glass enclosing the lobby, which ranges from 70-90 feet in height.

Ramsey Mohsen

Wear your Sunday best here.

Eric Shoemaker

Be sure to tip your bartenders .

Laura Byrne

Kansas city is home to 2 great organs , here and Kauffman baseball stadium : )

Corbin Novotny

Great accoustics!!!

Benjamin Bobier

Amazing facility!

Dana Gillis

Attending "Music from a Time of War", celebrating the music of WW1

Cress Hewitt

Once with family and friends

Melanie Haas

When in doubt, always dress up.

Janne Bavnhøj

Kauffman sunset

Ken Grupe

Really want to go there... seems like a nice place

Dawn Freeman

The Texas Tenors show will be fabulous!

Jeri Bartunek

We're here for Gift of Life Tour celebrating the Gift of Organ Transplants!

Jeffery Geer

Impressive!

Timothy Shockley Sr

It was great it was wonderful

John Hennessy

Amazing acoustics . Wonderful Christmas show

Reidun Fuemmeler

Happy Hour Chamber Music .

Andy Mohn

Me at the ballet ?

Mark Kelly

TEDxKC. Yes!

Claire Snell

Screwtape Letters is amazing!

Cecilia Lamb

Awesome place!

Patsy Pudding

Holly & Ivy was awesome

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Sat night special is usually the Carnitas for $10. Excellent slow roasted pork with all the sides which can feed 2 people. - B. Spencer

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Great time to sit outside on the patio. Their vegetable Rangoon is delicious. - Shawna Peña-Downing

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This space is huge! Went here for the 2019 coffee championships and was not disappointed with the space - Jasmine Vasey