This was my first time here and oh my was it beautiful!! I came here with some friends to see some Opera. We were not disappointed. Everyone was so kind and nice in directing us where to go. The underground parking garage was fantastic, kept the car a little warmer than the outside. The theatre and play and balconies were just stunning! The gift shop was so cute too! Will be back for a souvenir since they were closing when I got out of Opera. Would love to see ballet here!

A true Kansas City treasure!The staff was a collection of the kindest souls the city has to offer. The architecture is one of a kind. Something you must see to believe. There isnt a bad seat in the house. We sat on the top single row and the symphony sound was aw inspiring. The place is organic in a sense that it just becomes natural and comfortable. I simply dont have words to express my experience. You just must go see for yourself.

We love this venue. It is one of the most beautiful performing arts centers I have ever visited. Acoustics are excellent, seats are comfy with adequate leg room, and few poor seats. The lobby areas and views over the city and War Memorial are worth a visit alone. I like that you can reserve a drink for intermission in advance, so you dont have to wait in line.

Beautiful piece of architecture, great for picture when getting close to sunset

Such an amazing venue for the performing arts. Not only is the building beautiful, its functional and theres staff everywhere to help you find your way. The acoustics is top notch. We saw the Kansas City Ballet and the Kansas City Symphony perform The Nutcracker. Very nice performance!

Beautiful venue and amazing sound and schedule. Recently saw Leslie Odom Jr. With the KC Symphony and it was such a good time. Come early, get a drink, or maybe grab dinner nearby (make a reservation if you do).Cannot get red wine (they dont want it to stain the marble if it spills).

What a wonderful exhibition of the unique one of a kind Organ that is the centerpiece of the Kaufman Hall. Amazing sounds coming from a truly gifted organist. Wonderful Mothers day gift@

Its a great venue and sounds amazing. Surprisingly good view of the city through all the windows. Managed to get tickets for Star wars with the symphony, which turned out to be more fun then I expected.

Had a absolutely wonderful experience attending the performance for The Music of Michael Jackson the building alone is amazing. The design and detail put into the smallest things really shine through. Im happy to know Kansas City has such an amazing place!

Going to the symphony is a check off my bucket list. What a great classy experience to have. We have already been three times so far, so I am considering myself a pro.Every single time we have went they have always put on a good show.For a full experience pay more for great seats somewhere in the middle and top. Otherwise if you get seats off to the side the sound will be off.Dress warmly, or you will freeze.The music might not be for everyone. Some composers were high or something to make music symphony of birds? Dont get me wrong thats genius its just that you know that (Rautavaara) composer was getting paid to compose. Art they say.Also sound is even better to listen to with your eyes closed.Great composers that we liked that were played; Tchaikovsky, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Debussy, Dvorak, Chopin and many more.

We loved attending the Empire Strikes Back! The Kansas City Symphony did an awesome job! I am never disappointed by any of their performances. There were even people dressed in cosplay Star Wars characters before the performance and during intermission. So naturally we had to get pictures!

Went to the Nutcracker Ballet here. This family friendly event is appropriate for children 6 and older. Its your call if you want to try younger children at the Ballet. Parking is 10$ for the event. There are photos with performers available before and after showing so dress your best and make a memory. Also saw the KC Symphony performance in Helzburg Hall. I cant wait to come back.

Great acoustics and a warm feeling interior. Plenty of different seats for viewing the orchestra or whatever the activity is going on be it the nutcracker or a symphony performance. We sat in section 4, AA seats which let you see the faces clearly of the choir and the musicians. For the Christmas event you can clearly hear the bells being played. My personal favorite is the sing-along.

I love the architect and the feeling of how small we are as people in comparison to the rest of the world. The architecture of this building creates that feeling.

We listened to a violin concerto. Even though our seats were at almost the highest row we felt we were hearing everything with great quality and integrity. Although there were a couple of times we wished we had binoculars we were still happy with the overall appeal of the performance in that auditorium. It truly seemed there wasnt a bad seat in the house

Beautiful place to listen to KC Symphony directed by Michael Stern to celebrate his 60th bday with Yoyo Ma

The venue is nice, the seats are easy to find, and the ushers are polite and helpful. The shows are great, but there are a few problems. #1, parking. They have two entrances, and absolutely no idea how many parking spots they have, or need. I was an hour early, and one entrance said they had no spaces left, and directed people to park across the street. They said the parking there was free, but it was labeled as a place that would tow you if you parked there, and Ive seen the videos of how that ends up. Went around the corner, to the other entrance, which was happy to take my $10, and behold the awesomeness, there were many parking spots available. #2, I went to watch the Texas Tenors. They were great, the orchestra was great, but there were details they missed. For a high school performance, it was awesome, but the spotlights missed huge cues, had lights pointed at the wrong person, &etc. One entrance door was always open, spilling distracting light from one side of the stage, the other was closed every time after an entrance/exit, and blended in with the background. I know these are niggly details, but for the price of the tickets, I expect to see professionals at work, and Ive seen high school performances pulled off cleaner.

My first experience at the symphony and it was incredible. Im not much for classical music but it was quite amazing seeing and experiencing the symphony. I was impressed at how friendly all of the ushers and other volunteers/employees were. They did an amazing job exuding what Kansas City is all about. I hope to return soon.

We are so lucky to have such a beautiful building in our city. Not a bad seat anywhere, in there, to enjoy an event

We just saw our first show at the Kauffman Center. It was a great experience. The theater is beautiful. I think any seat would have a great view. The sound quality is wonderful. Its also very easy to get to from the highway. All around great time.

First time, great environment, great staff!Side note, this was hosted by Advent Health so the CEO opened the show with a 20 minute speech. The music was only 60 minutes, 25% of the total 80 minute presentation was us having to listen to him talk about how good Advent is, and his family Holiday tradition. Haha

This is a world-class performing arts center. I like the look of it from a distance and from inside, with its clean, sweeping lines, and dramatic structures. It also is very functional with easy in and out, great views from every seat, beautiful architecture and great acoustics.The staff was very professional, helpful and personable.We are privileged to have such a wonderful landmark in Kansas City.

The sites and sounds were amazing! My husband treated me to Madama Butterfly for an early birthday present. We were in the balcony center and were able to easily see the stage as well as the pit where the instruments are. The architecture of the building is worth checking out as well.

Exquisite venue for all things music! Fabulous acoustics that reach every seat. Honestly, Ive never had a bad seat in any section. The interior & exterior architecture shines simple beauty fused with functionality. A visual & auditory treat everytime!

This was my first time to a Symphony Orchestra, I was viewing the Pictures at an Exhibit. For someone like myself who knows little musically, the night was still amazing! Even a lay patron can appreciate the beautiful music that resonates within these walls. Seating is all good, but you get what you pay for. I sat in the upper Grand Tier, rather high with little leg room, still enjoyable. In the future I will opt for something closer to the orchestra, lower so I dont have to lean over the rail to see. While I was dressed rather fancy, it is not the norm unless requested. Most patrons were in business casual, some in jeans and a button up. There are multiple bars serving alchoholic and non-alcoholic beverages during the intermission(s). Plenty of places to stand while you wait for the doors to open and many scenic areas to view beautiful downtown Kansas City!

Stunning space. The hall has the best acoustics in the US and probably the world. The halls are magnificent. Take a tour on Friday ($5) and get an inside peak at the entire complex!

Amazing venue with world class accoustics. KC Symphony rocks! Get a little culture and refinement into your life. Catch a Symphony performance.

Not a fan of this venue. The building itself is beautiful and a wonderful sight but the theater was underwhelming. I had a orchestra level seat. I have gone to shows in a lot of theaters in the U.S. and this was the poorest experience Ive ever had. The seat had no leg room and if you are taller than 58 you will be uncomfortable. The majority of the staff were friendly and helpful but not all. When all the seats cost over $100 I expect all of the staff to be among the best.Parking was reasonable and accessible but sidewalks and walkways on the exterior were allowed to become slick with snow for patrons leaving the venue. Not a nice way to end the night after a painful cramped experience in the seating. Lighting and sound were both very good before, after and during the show. I will look to other venues in the future for my theater experience.

The Kauffman center is surely one of the crown jewels of Kansas city. It is bout a work of art inside and out.The performances are world class. I have not been to as many ballet performances and symphony, but both are amazing. The movie series they run with the symphony is also very cool and appropriate for all but the youngest of children.

Second show that Ive seen. Again an amazing experience full of awe

This place is incredible - Im so lucky to live in the KC area where enjoying shows at this amazing venue is never out of the way! Beautiful, well maintained inside and out, and any show you see here is always worth the money. Ive been it performances on both sides and there is no bad seat in the house.

I have been to the Kauffman Center twice now, with intentions of going back as often as I can. I love there there is attached parking available, we didnt have to walk through the weather. The inside is gorgeous, its a really neat building. There are a few bars placed around inside to grab a drink, the Christmas show I went to even had a Grinch themed drink. The seats are comfortable and there is a pretty decent amount of room, I am tall. Our first seats were a little close, but the second time we sat in one of the balconies and there was plenty of room and a great view. The performances so far have all been great. The ONLY thing I do not love, at least to my knowledge, there is one stairway and one elevator for everyone to exit the building to the parking area. This means, be prepared to wait in a line of people all the way to the garage unless you leave the show early. Also I feel awful for the people who have to use the elevator, they were forced to just sit and wait in a cluster at the one elevator. Other than that design flaw, going to the Kauffman Center has been a wonderful time!

Just visiting. Didnt go for an event, just wanted to visit and photograph the architecturally striking structure.

Beautiful facility. Great concert. Wonderful experience.

My wife, daughter, and I, just went to go see the Nutcracker and wow was it an amazing experience!The staff was very helpful and straightforward.They take their customer experience very very seriously with no texting inside the show room. And best of all they let us sit where we wanted even though we got scammed out of one of our tickets. I have been there twice now and can’t wait to go for our next event!

Great performance of the Nutcracker by the Kansas City Ballet! Bar service is good (just had wine, but they also serve coffee). The pastries at the bar were too sweet for me.

A genuine KC community treasure, through the generosity of The Kauffman Family. Two amazingly different venues inside one architectural wonder. Weekly local and internationally acclaimed performances from The Symphony, Opera, Ballets, to Nat’l Geo movies and comedians, etc., etc. Park on the side streets for free, our pay at the City operated lot below.

Nutcracker was fantastic this year. Very colorful and the whole cast did a great job. The little kids were adorable. It is a family tradition that my mom started over 45 years ago. My daughter has continued this family tradition. So much fun. My daughter, granddaughter, my best girlfriend from elementary school, her granddaughters, & myself get ALL DRESSED UP. WE GET OUR TICKETS WHEN THEY GO ON SALE SO WE CAN ALL SIT TOGETHER IN THE FIRST BALCONY. WE ALL LOOK FORWARD TO GOING ALL YEAR. THE KAUFFMAN CENTER IS SO BEAUTIFUL AND A WONDERFUL PLACE TO SEE ANY SHOW. EVERYTHING IS STATE OF THE ART!TO FINISH , SO AFTER THE NUTCRACKER WE GO TO A UPSCALE SUSHI RESTAURANT!

What an amazing experience and Hall! I was in Hazelburg. There isnt a bad seat.

Very nice venue and clean bathrooms which is a plus. Went to see illuminate

What a magnificent space for thoroughly enjoying any musical endeavor. Phenominal acoustics and not a bad seat in the house! Every serious performer should have the opportunity to play there just to know how good it can be for the performer.

The building architecture is amazing and beautiful! This is my fourth visit and each time it is a wonderful experience! Broadway shows are top notch and definitely something more people in Kansas City should take advantage of.

The Kauffman is an amazing place. I went this evening for dinner at the restaurant. A celebration! However, there were performance scheduled at each of the 2 stages, and on a very cold night EVERYONE wanted to use the parking garage. I spent 20 minutes waiting to make a turn onto the street in order to access the garage. Traffic was gridlocked in all directions. But, parking aside, my experience was great. The casually designed restaurant is on the street level, with very convenient access from the main entrance. A limited 3-course menu with fixed prices assures that the dishes will be prepared well. Our servers were friendly & knowledgeable. Good variety of wine & cocktails. Kind of pricey, so is a good place for a special event.

Modern building, good productions. Closed captions in front of you. The seats could be better. If you are tall its a tight fit and for a three hour show it is important to sit comfortably.

Helzberg Hall was beautifully decorated, and the Christmas program was spectacular. The kids conducting Sleigh Ride was so cute!

The symphony is wonderful. If you ever get a chance to go, do! There is not a bad seat in the house. The architecture is worth a visit in itself.

Excellent venue for the arts! Order drinks and finish before you watch, OR have them ready for intermission. The trick from the parking garage can be a bit daunting, but there are very friendly and helpful staff to guide you along the way. Parking is $10, best to pay in cash. Be wary of ordering concert tickets from third partys - there may be a discrepancy with seats and names, plus an up-sale in price. However, you can address the issue at the ticket desk before you enter.

A Night with Michael was wonderful! Great show!

This review is from our limited experience here. We were driving to Iowa from Texas for the holiday and wanted to see this amazing building. There wasnt anything going on in there that day, but we got to walk inside and take a look around. The exterior alone is worth visiting.

Exceptional sound, convenient parking and a state of the art design. Everything from concerts to the symphony.

Wonderful place to enjoy musical productions.

A beautiful building with panoramic views at twilight before the concert. I had never been to Kaufman before...its architecture impressed from the outside but the real show is on the inside looking out! The concert hall has excellent acoustics too. This was a delightful show by Leslie Odom Jr. The Kaufman Center will attract more top talent in future to the benefit of Kansas Citys many music afficianatoes. Jan Louise Adams, Raymore, MO

The facility acoustics are great the staff friendly and its easy to get around.The Nutcracracker ballet was beautiful a must see so good for all ages

Extremely friendly staff and all around great customer service. It made the evening very pleasurable. It would have been nice for an extra bartender or two at intermission but other than that great time.

Cant beat an event at Kauffman Center. I have been enjoying this place year after year with beautiful performances by the symphony and guest artists! The atmosphere is spectacular. If youre looking for a truly special time buy tickets to a performance by the symphony, ballet, visiting artists etc... you wont be disappointed. Ticket prices hit all ranges and there really isnt a bad seat in the house!

Live From Here was excellent. Please have them back. Chiefs tv access same night was very considerate. Loved the red lights.

Beautiful facility. We didnt have the best seats in the house but loved seeing the Harry Potter with the Symphony playing. A unique and delightful experience.

We went and saw The Squirrel Nut Zippers and they were awesome! The Kauffman center was very nice. Not a bad seat in the place.

Such a beautiful place to go enjoy amazing music by a spectacular symphony! The building is awesome, theres plenty of parking, the sound in there is wonderful! If you havent been you need to go at least once in your life.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was amazing here. This theater lends a hand of grandeur to any production and ensemble housed here. Love this place!

I saw Melissa Etheridge perform with the Kansas City Symphony here. It is a beautiful venue. The view of Kansas City at night from the inside is spectacular. Outside the building looks like a beautiful sculpture. It is a great backdrop for beautiful photos. The auditorium is gorgeous, the acoustics are perfect. Not a bad seat in the place.

It was nice night to be out and enjoy the beautiful buildings.

The vibe in this venue is contemporary, classy, sophisticated and fun! The staff is very friendly and inviting. The Nutcracker is enchanting. A great treasure of Kansas City.

First time going to the Kauffman Center. The building itself is beautiful inside and out but wow! the performance of the soundtrack of Empire Strikes Back was incredible! This is a truly unique way to experience a beloved film

Fall tasting at Kauffman Center Dining Experience. Amazing Food

Great venue for a different type of show. Weve been going to Nat Geo Live and plays here since it opened. Its always a great time.

Its that time of year for the Nutcracker! Not a bad seat at Kauffman. It is the perfect Christmas activity! The view of Kansas City is gorgeous AND it was snowing! Plus the production was a treat for the senses.

Love the venue! Great event space. For those w/ CC permit. Leave it at home.

Incredible facility only matched by the talent therein! Kansas Citys amenities for arts and music outpace larger and richer cities. Dont hesitate to see an orchestral event.

Got to taste the Fall Menu from The Dining Experience at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Delicious locally sourced menu by Chef Laura Comer!

The best theatre I’ve been to hands down. State of the art and very well maintained. Extremely courteous ushers. And the best part is they have student rush tickets for most events. Just have to be there an hour to 30mins before the start of the show. If you are lucky you can get really good seats. They also have very nice collections in their gift shop.

Fabulous dinner with an exquisite environment overlooking Kansas City. Winter Prix fixe menu is phenomenal and highly recommend the baked Alaska.Whats even more enjoyable than the dinner with you is the Kansas City Symphony which has one of the greatest calls in the world to play in thanks to the Helzbergs and the Kaufmans who have created a Sydney Opera House experienceThis is truly one of the most wonderful places in Kansas City.

Great venue. Interesting architecture. Would be nice if events that are family oriented had better snack options for children.

An exceptional venue to enjoy the performing arts. I would encourage everyone to attend at least one event here to experience it.

Performances at the Kauffman Center are always delightful! The structure itself is grand and the interior is fascinating. Im proud of Kansas Citys investment in the arts.

Beautiful facility. Saw the orchestra for a Christmas concert and the sound that the concert hall deliveries is superb. Even the flutes can be heard clearly without mics in every part of the theater.

Just beautiful. We are lucky to have such a fabulous building. The performances are amazing.

This an amazing place. My friend and I watched National Geographic Live. Ive been multiple times and have always had a wonderful experience.

Ive enjoyed every show Ive been to, which there have been dozens (symphony, ballet, musical shows, etc). All seats Ive had have been great near or far. Parking is easy within their garage. Very easy to get in and out of.

My 1st time inside Kauffman Performing Arts Center. Beautiful facility. Yoga was awesome. Would definitely do it again.

I loved it. The Kansas City is awesome while there isnt a bad seat in the house because the acoustics are phinominal. Also those tending to us were very professional and organized. Just wished it didnt go by so fast.

Beautiful.. Clean ...Well staffed... good security...Easy parking ( $10 for matinee didnt seem bad). Unfortunately, we were really high up for what we paid but its the Kauffman Center, right? ( We just wont sit that high up again even though others may like it.)

We performed in Helzberg Hall last evening. What a joy! Great acoustics, beautiful aesthetic. I cant wait to see the results of or filming of the event.

Love it so much! Its just so beautiful from every angle inside and out. Our citys jewel!

Great theater for relaxing and enjoying the symphony, movies with orchestra, or silent film with organ. All of our experiences there have been wonderful!! The staff is super helpful and friendly.

A wonderful place to watch the world class KC Ballet. The Kauffman is a great modern facility and the KC Symphony is Awesome!

Beautiful but the ushers need to practice a bit more respectfulness and decorum towards visitors . They did not make it a pleasant experience my first time at the center. They acted like my business did not matter . When I asked a question the “head usher” was very defensive . I have been visiting KC all my life and know it’s a great town with friendly people. The staff I encountered were the rudest I have ever experienced in KC. Not only are they representing Kauffman but for out of town visitors as myself KC in general . Very disappointing. I doubt If I will return for any performances at Kauffman

Gorgeous! We went here to see the Kansas City Ballet perform the Nutcracker and it was exquisitely done! Their sets and costumes were amazing, and it was nothing compared to the great dancing and choreography! Will be coming back next year!

The Kauffman Center is amazing. My friends and I attended a showing of Final Fantasy Distant Worlds there last week and it was beautiful, clean, very friendly and helpful staff and the acoustics were great.

Beautiful building and atmosphere. Have seems couple of shows there and enjoyed it each time. The staff is more than helpful.

Absolutely the best of the best. We are always thrilled to attend a performance here. Cant wait for the next time.

One of a kind beautiful arts theatre! Breathtaking views of our beautiful Kansas City & stunning architecture. Theres not a disappointing seat in the house.

Very excellent experience. A full squad of helpful volunteers

Watched Boyz II Men--my all time favorite!! It was awesome! The place was very elegant. Much smaller than I imagined. Seems like even the cheap seats would be good here, unless you get the upper most balcony closest to stage--not sure how you can see well here. Drinks were available directly outside the theater. Comparing to the Sprint Center: this place is teeeeeeeny tiny, so like I said, even the cheap seats would be a very good and close view.

Wonderful acoustics. We have season tickets to the symphony. The performances are always thrilling. We also thoroughly enjoy watching David Stern conduct.

I truly appreciate the arts in Kansas City. I always leave happy and impressed with the performances by the KC Symphony, ballet and lyric opera. If you havent attended one of the films with a little orchestra, youre missing out!

Great place to watch performances. The architecture is very modern and unique. It’s very open and vast. Very clean/well maintained.

Beautiful building. We went for tuba christmas and it was amazing

Great space! Super nice inside and out, close to restaurants and bars nearby.

A must visit in KC. The Kansas City Ballet is phenomenal.