A $5 billion renaissance has turned the national spotlight on Kansas City's burgeoning arts community. Our city will keep your students entertained, while providing opportunities to expand their minds and sharpen their skills. Many of our performance venues also provide behind-the-scenes tours and Master Classes, often free of charge.
Below you will find some ideas for venues that welcome student performance groups.
Starlight Theatre
The largest theater of its kind, Starlight offers behind-the-scenes tours and performance opportunities on the Spotlight Square Community Stage.
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
A new center for music, opera, theater, and dance, opened in downtown KC in 2011.
American Jazz Museum
The sights and sounds of a uniquely American art form come alive at the American Jazz Museum.
Worlds of Fun & Oceans of Fun
Whether you are a marching band, show choir, dance troupe or something in between, your group can perform at Worlds of Fun.
Harriman-Jewell Series
A nationally recognized presenting organization that brings the best from the worlds of music, dance and theatre to downtown KC performance halls.
The Performing Arts Series
The Performing Arts Series at Johnson County Community College offers a variety of world-class performing artists.
Kansas City Repertory Theatre
The Rep produces mainstage plays and special events as one of the country’s premier regional.
Kauffman Stadium
Kauffman Stadium, home of the Kansas City Royals, is heralded as one of the most beautiful ballparks in the world.
Harry S. Truman Library
The Harry S. Truman Library & Museum recounts the life of America's 33rd president.
Kansas City Zoo
More Zoo for you to explore. More than 200 acres of adventure filled with more than 1,000 animals.
National WWI Museum at Liberty Memorial
Steeped in history, the National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial is America’s only museum dedicated to sharing the stories of the Great War.
Union Station
In addition to the learning experiences at Science City, student groups have several performance opportunities at the nation’s second-largest working train station.