Entertainment & Events in Kansas City, Missouri

Special Events

Hallo Weekends 816-454-4545
Worlds of Fun, I-435 at Exit 54
Children of all ages will enjoy this Halloween event that lasts for a little over a month and features a variety of Halloween activities and a haunted house.
Faulkner's Pumpkin Farm 816-763-4644
10701 View High Drive
Kansas City, MO 64111
Lasting for a little over a month, you'll be able to enjoy hayrides, a children's play area, a field maze, petting zoo, crafts, and fall decorations at this pumpkin farm. more
Festival of Trees 816-460-2839
30 West Pershing Road
Kansas City, MO 64111
Union Station
See over 100 decorated trees and wreaths at the Union Station during this 16 day event with all trees and wreaths decorated in different themes. You can bid on the trees and wreaths during the event or participate in an auction after the event is over.
Kansas City Southern Holiday Express 816-460-2020
30 West Pershing Road
Kansas City, MO 64111
Union Station
Come see Santa Claus roll into Union Station on a five car Holiday Express Train during this holiday event. The train is covered with 10,000 lights and features a flat car carrying Santa's sleigh, reindeer, the elves workshop, and a little red caboose.

Cinema

Cinemark Palace 816-756-5833
500 Nichols Road
Kansas City, MO 64112
At The Plaza
Visit this modern movie theatre to see the latest movies in a clean, comfortable setting. more
Regal Kansas City 18 Cinemas 816-452-3554
8201 Northeast Birmingham Road
Kansas City, MO 64161
Features critically-acclaimed films, alternative productions, restored classics and first-run foreign movies. more

Night Life

Beaumont Club 816-561-2560
4050 Pennsylvania
Kansas City, MO 64111
Night club that features a large dance floor, a mechanical bull, six pool tables, an outdoor deck with two sand volleyball courts, and a cabana beach style bar. Country and dance lessons are available. more
Blue Room 816-474-2929
1600 East Eighteenth Street
Kansas City, MO 64108
Filled with authentic jazz artifacts, some of Kansas City's best live jazz entertainment is performed at this swinging jazz night club on Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings.
ComedyCity 816-842-2744
300 Charlotte Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64106
This venue features competitive improvisational comedy that is based on audience suggestions and provides fun for the whole family. Customized private shows and teambuilding workshops are available.
Grand Emporium 816-531-7557
3832 Main Street
Kansas City, MO 64171
Kansas City's premier live music venue features a variety of musical entertainment including national and regional blues, reggae, rock, jazz, and swing music seven nights a week.
XO Club 816-753-0112
3954 Central Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64111
A high energy dance club that features two dance floors, two live DJs, and six separate rooms for great entertainment and fun.

Concerts & Performances

Kansas City Ballet 816-931-2232
1601 Broadway
Kansas City, MO 64108
Professional ballet company that is made up of 25 artists who perform world class ballet performances and the best of American dances. A ballet school is also available that offers a mix of dance lessons. more
Kansas City Symphony 816-471-1100
1020 Central Street, Suite 300
Kansas City, MO 64105
This symphony orchestra performs classical and family series concerts at the Lyric Theatre, pops concerts at the Music Hall, and summer concerts at Johnson County Community College. more
Lyric Opera of Kansas City 816-471-4933
1029 Central Street
Kansas City, MO 64105
Kansas City's oldest performing arts organization, this opera performs five concerts of four different works each year in September, November, March, and May. more
Quality Hill Playhouse 816-421-1700
303 West Tenth Street
Kansas City, MO 64105
Kansas City's most intimate playhouse, this 153-seat theatre offers year round cabaret revues, musicals, and plays by professional singers, actors, and performers. The playhouse is available to rent for meetings and other events with catering services available. more
Starlight Theatre 816-363-7827
6601 Swope Parkway
Kansas City, MO 64132
An open air amphitheatre that seats 8,000 people and features an array of Broadway musicals, special events, and a wide variety of concerts. more
Theater League 816-421-1801
1310 Wyandotte
Kansas City, MO 64105
The best of touring Broadway musicals are performed by the Theater League, at this historic music hall in downtown Kansas City. more
Uptown Theater 816-753-8665
3700 Broadway
Kansas City, MO 64111
Once the stage home of Bob Hope during the 1920's, this historic theater hosts some of the hottest stars of film and record. The theater is also available for banquets, weddings, and special events with features including four distinctive halls with intimate side rooms. more

Plays & Productions

Martin City Melodrama and Vaudeville Co. 816-942-7576
13440 Holmes Road
Kansas City, MO 64145
Great Vaudeville and comedy performances thrill audiences in this community.
Sprint IMAX Theatre 816-871-IMAX
6800 Zoo Drive
Kansas City, MO 64132
Kansas City, Missori
6-1/2 story IMAX screen and 12,000 watts of digital sound provides the audience with a powerful engaging film experience. Open year round.
American Heartland Theatre 816-842-0202
2450 Grand Street, Suite 314
Kansas City, MO 64108
Open year round except on Mondays, this luxurious 432 seat theatre presents entertaining, Broadway style performances that include musicals and mysteries. The theatre is also available for rentals, seminars, and lectures. more
Backstage at Bobette's 816-313-2787
4200 Blue Ridge Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64133
Reservations are required at this elegant dinner theatre that offers scheduled performances on Friday evenings, as well as a Saturday matinee and Saturday evening performance.
Folly Theater 816-842-5500
300 West Twelfth Street
Kansas City, MO 64196
Located in a restored Burlesque house that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this live theater offers a wide variety of programs including national touring shows for children and a world class jazz series. more
Heart of America Shakespeare Festival 816-531-7728
4800 Main Street, Suite 302
Kansas City, MO 64112
Southmoreland Park
Enjoy professional theatre performances of Shakespeare plays each summer in June and July at 8:00 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Pre-show activities for the family are available, as well as, food and beverages. more
Kansas City Repertory Theatre 816-235-2700
4949 Cherry Street
Kansas City, MO 64110
Founded in 1964, this premier professional resident theater company performs six mainstage plays from September through June in an intimate, state-of-the-art theatre. more
Mystery.Comedy of Kansas City 816-333-5999
13A Northwest Barry Road
Kansas City, MO 64155
Unique dinner theatre that provides an interactive five-act mystery and comedy performance with dinner included. They are also available to perform at the location of your choice. more
Paul Mesner Puppets 816-756-3500
1006 Linwood Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64109
This puppet theatre uses a variety of puppetry styles including marionettes and rod puppets, for its shows that are performed during the year at Unity on the Plaza. Puppet making workshops for children of all ages are available. more
Stone Lion Puppet Theatre 816-221-5351
2520 Holmes Street
Kansas City, MO 64108
Professional children's theatre that offers a full season of puppetry for the young, as well as, performances by a national touring company. more
Unicorn Theatre 816-531-7529
3828 Main Street
Kansas City, MO 64111
The Unicorn Theatre exists to enhance the cultural life of Kansas City by producing professional contemporary, thought-provoking theater, which inspires emotional response and stimulates discussion. There are discounts for groups, seniors and students. more

Festivals & Fairs

FilmFest Kansas City 816-283-2893
Cinemark Palace Theatre, 47th & Jefferson
Showcasing films of diverse cultures, this seven day, annual October film festival includes seminars and a chance to meet the film makers, screen writers, and actors of the films. more

Marathons & 10K Runs

Groundhog Run 816-756-0780
An annual Children’s TLC fundraiser, the 5K/10K Groundhog Run is "believed to be the biggest organized run in America which takes place completely underground." more

Sporting Events

Truman Sports Complex 816-921-8000
I-70 & Blue Ridge Cutoff
Twin football and baseball stadiums are located at this sports complex where the Kansas City Royals, Kansas City Chiefs, and the Wizards professional soccer team play. Tours are available.
Kansas City Chiefs 816-920-9300
One Arrowhead Drive
Kansas City, MO 64129
A Kansas City tradition for over 35 years, this professional NFL football team plays September through December at the beautiful Arrowhead Stadium. more
Kansas City Comets 816-474-2255
1800 Genessee
Kansas City, MO 64102
MVP and scoring leader Dino Delevski leads this professional soccer team that is a member of the Major Indoor Soccer League. They play from September to April at the Kemper Arena. more
Kansas City Knights 816-471-4222
301 West Thirteenth Street, Suite 100
Kansas City, MO 64105
Enjoy exiting basketball action by this team that plays January through April at the Kemper Arena. more
Kansas City Royals 816-504-4470
I-70 & Blue Ridge Cutoff
The Royals play at the beautiful Kauffman Stadium that features a 12 story high scoreboard, one of the largest video boards in the world, and a grass playing field. more
Kansas City Wizards 816-920-9300
Two Arrowhead Drive
Kansas City, MO 64129
Members of the Major League Soccer Association, this professional soccer team plays at the Arrowhead Stadium from March to September. more
Kansas City Royals, The 816-504-4040 (Ticket Office)
One Royal Way; P.O. Box 419969
Kansas City, MO 64141
MLB's Kansas City Royals' home games are played at Kauffman Stadium, located at Interstate 70 and Blue Ridge Cutoff. more

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