Ticket Discounts
The Kauffman Center is dedicated to making performances affordable for a wide-range of diverse Kansas City populations, including: students, community organizations, local educators, and military service members. As an extension of the Open Doors Community Tickets program, various ticket discounts are available for Kauffman Center Presents performances. Please note that discounts cannot be combined. More details about various Community Tickets discounts are below.
Click here to see the list of upcoming Kauffman Center Presents performances.
Student Rush Tickets
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Students can purchase discounted $15 tickets in the hours leading up to any Kauffman Center Presents performance. Along with the Center’s resident arts organizations, there are hundreds of opportunities for students to enjoy performances at affordable prices throughout the year.
More details about each presenting organization’s Student Ticket Policy can be found below.
Kauffman Center Presents
Student Rush Tickets – $15
Students can purchase $15 tickets at the Kauffman Center Ticket Office 90 minutes prior to the performance start time. Limit one ticket per valid student ID. Seating will be based on availability.
Click here to see the list of upcoming Kauffman Center Presents performances.
Please call the Kauffman Center Ticket Office at 816.994.7222 for more information.
Kansas City Symphony
Kansas City Symphony Ticket Policy
Student Season Pass – $29
- For classical series concerts only – visit www.kcsymphony.org/student for any excluded concert dates
- Choir Loft seating only
- Limit one per student (30 and younger with valid student ID)
Student Rush Tickets – $12
Student ticket pricing is available for most concerts. Student tickets are $10 per student with a valid student ID two hours prior to performances. Seating is based on availability.
Seniors, Subscribers, Veterans and Active Duty Military
Seniors, season subscribers, veterans and active duty military personnel may request a $5 discount on regularly priced adult tickets to individual Symphony concerts, subject to availability. Certain concerts are excluded from this offer.
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.
Kansas City Ballet
Kansas City Ballet Ticket Policy
Student Rush Tickets – Prices Vary
Students can purchase tickets at the Kauffman Center Ticket Office 90 minutes prior to all repertory performances. Prices vary based on production. Rush prices are not valid for tickets to The Nutcracker or any other special performances. Limit one ticket per valid student ID. Seating will be based on availability. Please call the Kansas City Ballet Ticket Office at 816.931.8993 for more information.
Senior and Educator Tickets
Seniors age 62 and up and educators who present valid I.D. at the ticket office 90 minutes prior to all repertory performances can purchase available rush tickets at a discount up to 40% off single ticket prices in Zones C, D and E. Prices subject to change. A facility fee also applies to each ticket. Rush prices not valid on tickets to The Nutcracker or any other special performances. Call the Kansas City Ballet Ticket Office at 816.931.8993 for more information.
Lyric Opera of Kansas City
Lyric Opera of Kansas City Ticket Policy
Available for degree seeking students and public-school educators Tickets ($27.50) available 2 weeks before the performance for select performances. Each student or educator may reserve up to two (2) rush tickets per performance at the $27.50 price.
- Payment is due at the time of reservation.
- Rush tickets will be held at Will Call.
- Student or educator ID is required at time of pickup.
- Select performances only.
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- CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA | PAGLIACCI – Friday, September 29, 2023
- THE SOUND OF MUSIC – Wednesday, November 8 or Friday, November 8, 2023
- ROMÉO ET JULIETTE – Friday, March 15, 2024
- JOURNEY TO VALHALLA – Sunday, May 5, 2024
- $27.50 price includes fees. *
- Specific seating is not guaranteed. *
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- Valid in Zones C, D & E, zones.
- Excludes Premium, A, B, and F zones.
- Rush tickets are subject to availability, not valid in combination with any other discounts, and not valid on previously purchased tickets.
- Rush tickets are available only for mainstage performances at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.
- We reserve the right to revoke or discontinue the advance offer at any time.
- Please pick up your tickets at least 30 minutes before performance time.
- Student groups should inquire about our Student Dress Rehearsalsprogram or contact Director of Learning Neal Long at (816) 802-6054 for other options.
*Prices and availability are subject to change.
Educator and Military Discount
Educators and military service members/veterans can utilize a 15% ticket discount for Kauffman Center Presents performances. To reserve your tickets using the Educator and Military discount, call the Kauffman Center Ticket Office at 816.994.7222 or purchase tickets in person. Additional discount details:
- Patrons using this discount must present a valid educator or military ID upon ticket pick-up.
- Reservations made with this discount are limited to 4 tickets per transaction.
- Reservations must be made by phone or in person.
- Discount not eligible for parking or Dining Experience reservations.
Senior Community Group Discount
A group ticket discount is available for senior groups affiliated with a community organization (i.e. retirement homes, YMCAs, community centers, etc.). Senior groups of 10 or more can purchase tickets to any Kauffman Center Presents performance at a 15% discounted rate on regularly priced tickets. In addition, save $4 per ticket on fees for group reservations of 10 or more. To book a senior group at an upcoming event, call the Kauffman Center Ticket Office at 816.994.7222 or in person at the ticket office. Reservations must be made by an official organization representative.
Please message us or call the ticket office at 816.994.7222 for more information.
General Group Discount
To make tickets more affordable for large groups, the Kauffman Center is offering a 10% off discount on any regularly priced tickets for groups of 10 or more. In addition, groups will receive $4 off on each individual ticket fee. This discount is available exclusively for select Kauffman Center Presents performances. Group discounts may vary depending on presenting organizations.
Please message us or call the ticket office at 816.994.7222 for more information.
To support the Community Tickets program which connects young people, families, and under-served Kansas Citians to the performing arts at the Kauffman Center, please consider donating online or by calling the ticket office at 816.994.7222.