The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts connects you to soul-stirring performances in the spheres of dance, theater and song.
Muriel Kauffman Theatre and Helzberg Hall are home to some of the most talented performers in Kansas City, including Kansas City Ballet, Lyric Opera of Kansas City and Kansas City Symphony. You won’t want to miss these unforgettable experiences at the Kauffman Center.
Ballet enthusiasts and casual fans alike delight in the performances of Kansas City Ballet. The 30-member professional ballet company performs four yearly productions in Muriel Kauffman Theatre.
The theater is designed to provide audiences with the best possible live experience with excellent sightlines and acoustics. Every December, thousands of families flock to our magnificent venue to witness the much-anticipated annual performance of The Nutcracker.
Founded in 1958, Lyric Opera of Kansas City is one of the nation’s premier regional opera companies. Selections encompass original-language performances of standard repertory as well as contemporary and American operas.
Audiences are awestruck by the classic and contemporary operas performed in Muriel Kauffman Theatre, due to its advancements in architecture and acoustics.
The Kansas City Symphony is the region’s only full-time professional symphony orchestra, setting the standard for artistic excellence. Led by Music Director Matthias Pintscher, the Symphony is one of America’s top orchestras.
The Symphony’s 80 full-time musicians are area residents and perform during a 42-week season. The KC Symphony season includes 14 programs on its Classical Series, a Pops Series, Family Series, free Happy Hour concerts, and a variety of special presentations, educational, and community concerts.
Kansas City Symphony Presents
Strauss' Alpine Symphony, with Chopin
Kansas City Symphony Presents
Home Alone™ in Concert
Film + Live Orchestra
Kansas City Ballet Presents
The Nutcracker
Kansas City Symphony Presents
Handel's Messiah
Kansas City Symphony Presents
The Texas Tenors: Deep in the Heart of Christmas
Kansas City Symphony Presents
Christmas Festival
Kansas City Symphony Presents
Frozen™ in Concert
Film + Live Orchestra
Kansas City Symphony Presents
Disney's™ The Sound of Magic
Kansas City Symphony Presents
On Stage With Emmanuel Pahud
The Performing Arts Sampler is an affordable way to introduce individuals to the magic, wonder and splendor of the arts. The Kauffman Center’s most flexible ticket package introduces patrons to a wide breadth of performances for as little as $100.
With the Performing Arts Sampler, you’ll save on regular single ticket prices for productions from our resident companies: Kansas City Ballet, Lyric Opera and Kansas City Symphony as well as one Trailblazing Talks lecture.
The Kauffman Center is not only an icon in the Kansas City skyline, it stands as a flourishing home for our city’s artistic expression. Designed by renowned architect Moshe Safdie, the building has been honored as one of the world’s 15 most beautiful concert halls.
The Kauffman Center’s most distinctive structures are Muriel Kauffman Theatre and Helzberg Hall, linked by the glass-enclosed Brandmeyer Great Hall and housed within a dramatic architectural shell.
Since 2011, the Kauffman Center has served as a cultural cornerstone for Kansas City by delivering extraordinary and diverse artistic experiences. The Kauffman Center has one overriding goal — to bring artists and audiences together.
Through education outreach programs and community engagement, the Kauffman Center nurtures a love of the arts for Kansas City’s present and future generations.
Purchase tickets for every performance at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.
The Symphony performs a wide range of music, including classical masterpieces, contemporary compositions, pop concerts, film scores and collaborations with guest artists from various genres.
Yes, the Symphony is committed to music education and offers various programs for students of all ages, including school concerts, youth orchestras and community outreach initiatives.
Kansas City Ballet is known for its commitment to artistic excellence, innovative programming and dedication to community engagement. They often collaborate with other arts organizations and strive to make ballet accessible to diverse audiences.
Lyric Opera of Kansas City produces a diverse range of operas, including classic works from the operatic canon, contemporary pieces and lesser-known gems. Their repertoire spans various styles and periods.