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Pricing information

Reception
$12,000 starting price
Ceremony
$1,000 starting price
Bar service
$35 per person
Bar service
$35 per person

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Quality catering
Unique aesthetic style
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About

Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts is an exquisite wedding venue located in Kansas City, Missouri. This architecturally iconic venue offers couples a variety of expansive event spaces featuring stunning designs, including multiple theatres and a breathtaking glass atrium. This venue is sure to provide couples with a memorable setting for their special celebration of love.

Facilities and Capacity
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts features two world-renowned performance halls, and a breathtaking glass atrium. Their primary event space, Brandmeyer Great Hall, features a curtain wall of glass, providing sweeping panoramic views of the Kansas City skyline. This gorgeous event space can accommodate up to 450 seated guests, or 1,000 standing guests.

Couples are invited to conduct their ceremony in one of the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts performance halls. The Muriel Kauffman Theatre, modeled after the great opera houses of Europe, features a sprawling 5,000 square-foot stage, with seating for up to 300 guests.

The Kauffman Center’s impressive Helzberg Hall offers seating for up to 1,600 guests, and features Julia Irene Kauffman Casavant’s custom-designed organ as the centerpiece. This stunning hall offers couples an intimate on-stage dinner space for up 100 seated guests.

Services Offered
The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts offers couples a variety of special services in order to provide them with an unforgettable wedding venue experience. This team offers couples their assistance with setting up and cleaning up, and sets couples up with an event planner. Some of their services include the following:

  • Catering services
  • Event planner
  • Get-ready rooms
  • Bartenders/servers
  • Bar services
  • Champagne toast
  • Specialty/house beverages
  • Signature beverage

Other Services
The Kauffman Center provides couples with a number of helpful additional services in order to further enhance their experience. Some of their additional services include:

  • Tables/chairs
  • China/flatware
  • Linens
  • Event rentals
  • Valet/parking
  • Wheelchair access

Location
The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts is located in the heart of Kansas City, Missouri, only five minutes away from the iconic Union Station Kansas City. This gorgeous and iconic venue is also only 20 minutes away from Kansas City International Airport by car.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$12,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Linens
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$35

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Specialty Beer

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Museum

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
French Service
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Chairs
Furniture
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access
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Dream Summer Wedding at the Kauffman

From the magnificent fireworks, excellent service, incredible food, beautiful ambience - we had our dream wedding at the Kauffman Center in downtown Kansas City. Highly recommend this venue! The entire team's consideration, creativity, professionalism and more - completely off the charts!
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