Explore a side of Kansas City culture you’ve been missing out on. The Kauffman Center is dedicated to making performances affordable for a wide range of diverse Kansas City populations, including students, senior groups, local educators and military service members.
As an extension of the Community Tickets program, various ticket discounts are available for Kauffman Center Presents performances. Please note ticket discounts cannot be combined. More details about various Community Tickets discounts can be found below.
Along with the Kauffman Center’s resident companies, students have hundreds of opportunities to enjoy performances at affordable prices throughout the year. More details about each organization’s student ticket policy and other ticket policies can be found below.
Students can purchase $5 tickets to Kauffman Center Presents performances in person at the Kauffman Center Ticket Office two hours prior to the start time on the day of the performance.
We limit one ticket per valid student ID.
Student rush tickets are not available for sold-out performances. Available tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
Seating will be based on availability.
Please call the Kauffman Center Ticket Office at 816.994.7222 to learn more.
Student Season Pass – $60
Visit kcsymphony.org/student for any excluded concert dates.
Student Rush Tickets – $17
Student ticket pricing is available for most concerts with a valid student ID two hours prior to performances. Seating is based on availability.
Student Group Discounts
Special group rates are available for school groups attending evening concerts. For more details, please call the Kansas City Symphony Ticket Office at 816.471.0400.
Student Rush Tickets Are For High School and Higher Education Students Only. Student IDs are required for each ticket at Will Call when picked up on the night of the show.
High School and Higher Education student tickets are available online for $24 plus fees. Tickets can be purchased online approximately one month prior to the production, but can also be purchased on the night of the show.
Patrons who are not students and wish to attend with the student must purchase the regular-priced tickets.
All rush tickets are subject to availability. Fees apply. Student rush is not available for The Nutcracker or other special performances/events.
Tickets will be held at the Kauffman Center Ticket Office to be picked up the night of the show. Each student must be physically present and a valid student I.D. shown for each ticket when you pick up your tickets at Will Call.
Exclusive $33 tickets are available for degree-seeking students and dedicated primary/secondary school educators.
We offer advanced rush tickets up to two weeks prior to a show, available for select performances during each production, or day-of-performance rush tickets at the Kauffman Center box office ninety minutes before curtain, available for all performances of the production. Each student or educator can reserve up to two (2) rush tickets per performance, ensuring everyone can enjoy the show.
Dates for Advanced Rush Tickets
To purchase advanced rush tickets, please call Lyric Opera Ticketing and Patron Services at (816) 471-7344 beginning two weeks prior to the performance date.
To purchase day-of rush tickets, please visit the Kauffman Center box office beginning ninety minutes prior to curtain on the day of the performance.
For any questions, please contact Ticketing and Patron Services at (816) 471-7344, or by email at patronservices@kcopera.org.
Student groups may be eligible to attend the final dress rehearsal through the Student Dress Rehearsals program. Visit our Student Dress Rehearsals page to learn more.
*Prices and availability are subject to change. We reserve the right to revoke or discontinue the advance offer at any time.
Group ticket discounts are available for senior groups affiliated with a community organization (e.g., retirement homes, YMCAs, community centers). Senior groups of 10 or more can purchase tickets to any Kauffman Center Presents performance at a 15% discounted rate (plus $4 off fees) on regularly priced tickets.
Order tickets by phone at 816.994.7222 or in person at the Kauffman Center Ticket Office to book a senior group at an upcoming event. An official organization representative must make any reservations.
Educators, military service members and veterans can receive a 15% ticket discount for Kauffman Center Presents performances. Patrons using this discount must present a valid educator or military ID upon ticket pick-up and are limited to four tickets per transaction. To reserve your tickets using the Educator & Military discount, call the Kauffman Center Ticket Office at 816.994.7222 or purchase tickets in person.
The Kauffman Center offers a 10% discount on select regularly priced Kauffman Center Presents tickets for groups of 10 or more. In addition, groups will receive $4 off on each ticket fee. Group discounts may vary depending on the presenting organizations. Please message us or call the ticket office at 816.994.7222 for more information.
Yes, ticket fees are the same for all performances whether bought online, by phone or in-person. Ticket fees help support the Kauffman Center’s operation costs as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.