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 $15 tickets at the Kauffman Center Ticket Office 90 minutes prior to the performance start time. We limit one ticket per valid student ID. Seating will be based on availability.
Please call the Kauffman Center Ticket Office at 816.994.7222 for more information.
Visit kcsymphony.org/student for any excluded concert dates.
Student ticket pricing is available for most concerts with a valid student ID two hours prior to performances. Seating is based on availability.
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.
Prices vary based on production. Students can purchase tickets at the Kauffman Center Ticket Office 90 minutes prior to all repertory performances. We limit one ticket per valid student ID. Seating is based on availability. Please call the Kansas City Ballet Ticket Office at 816.931.8993 for more information.
Rush prices are not valid for tickets to The Nutcracker or other special performances.
Exclusive $31.50 tickets 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 just 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*
Dates for Day-of-Performance Rush Tickets*
*Prices and availability are subject to change. We reserve the right to revoke or discontinue the advance offer at any time.
Student groups may be eligible for our Student Dress Rehearsals program. For more information, contact Manager of School Programs Emily Bridges at ebridges@kcopera.org or 816.802.6053.
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 most 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.
Support the Community Tickets program which connects young people, families and under-served Kansas Citians to the performing arts at the Kauffman Center by donating online or calling the ticket office at 816.994.7222.
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.