The Midland Theatre Seating Chart
The Midland Theatre is a concert hall at 1228 Main Street in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, in the Power & Light District. It opened in 1927 as a movie palace designed by Thomas W. Lamb with the Boller Brothers, and it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. AEG Presents runs it today, and the venue gives a live-show capacity of 1,300 to 3,000. Wikipedia lists its name from 2013 to 2022 as the Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland.
Quick answer
The Midland Theatre gives a live-show capacity of 1,300 to 3,000, depending on the setup. Its 2025 events guide lists a seated theater set of 1,241 floor seats, 857 balcony seats and 138 loge banquette seats, 2,236 in all by our count. When it opened in 1927, it seated more: Wikipedia gives 3,573 and Cinema Treasures gives 4,100.
- Shows may be GA, reserved or both.
- The venue is cashless.
- Re-entry is allowed through the 13th Street doors.
- The free streetcar stops at 12th and Main.
Sections at The Midland Theatre
The Midland has a tiered main floor and several balcony levels above it, topped by a standing bar. The section names below are read off the venue's seating chart and its upgrade pages, and each show can use a different setup.
- Floor — sections 100 to 103 on tiered levels, standing or seated depending on the show
- Mezzanine 200 — The Overlook, with couch seating; Century Club members get first pick
- 300 level — balcony sections 301 to 304
- 400 level — balcony sections 401 to 405
- Chandelier Bar — a standing-only area across the top floor, with two raised suites for up to 8 guests each
Best seats at The Midland Theatre
We found no official best-seat guide, and the venue says each show may be general admission, reserved or a mix. At one 2026 general admission show, the venue's listing said the balcony's permanent seats were also unassigned and open as capacity allowed, so check your show's page. The venue's generic seating chart, an image from 2013, puts floor section 100 closest to the stage, with 101 to 103 behind it, read off the map.
Tips before you go
Single-compartment bags smaller than 12 by 6 by 12 inches are allowed, but no backpacks of any size. The venue is cashless and doesn't serve food. You can leave and come back through the 13th Street doors with your ticket and a hand stamp or wristband. Doors usually open an hour before the show, and the venue doesn't publish set times.
How to read the The Midland Theatre seating chart
The main floor was rebuilt in 2008 as a series of tiers instead of rows, so it can hold standing crowds or cabaret tables and chairs. On the chart, section 100 sits by the stage, with 101 to 103 behind it.
Above the floor, the 200 level is The Overlook, where Century Club members get presale access and first pick, then the 300 and 400 balcony levels. The Chandelier Bar across the top floor is standing room only.
For accessible seating, the venue says the floor is accessible to everyone at general admission shows, while reserved shows have spots on the floor and the 400-level balcony. Spots vary by setup, and the lobby elevator reaches every level.
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The venue says its interior has more than 500,000 feet of gold leaf and five giant hand-cut Czechoslovakian crystal chandeliers. AMC Theatres bought it in 1966 and showed films here until 1981.
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Open the seating chart generatorFrequently asked questions
- What is the capacity of the Midland Theatre in Kansas City?
- The Midland Theatre gives a live-show capacity of 1,300 to 3,000, depending on the setup. Its 2025 events guide lists a seated theater set of 1,241 floor seats, 857 balcony seats and 138 loge banquette seats, 2,236 in all by our count. When it opened in 1927, it seated more: Wikipedia gives 3,573 and Cinema Treasures gives 4,100.
- What are the best seats at The Midland Theatre?
- We found no official best-seat guide, and the venue says each show may be general admission, reserved or a mix. At one 2026 general admission show, the venue's listing said the balcony's permanent seats were also unassigned and open as capacity allowed, so check your show's page. The venue's generic seating chart, an image from 2013, puts floor section 100 closest to the stage, with 101 to 103 behind it, read off the map.
- What sections does The Midland Theatre have?
- Main sections include: Floor — sections 100 to 103 on tiered levels, standing or seated depending on the show; Mezzanine 200 — The Overlook, with couch seating; Century Club members get first pick; 300 level — balcony sections 301 to 304. Full breakdown in the sections list above.
- Where is The Midland Theatre located?
- The Midland is at 1228 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64105, and the box office is on 13th Street between Baltimore and Main. The free KC Streetcar stops at 12th and Main. For most shows, the venue sells a limited number of pre-paid spots under the H&R Block building, half a block south.
- How do I plan a private event at The Midland Theatre?
- The private-events page lists a seated dinner for up to 640 and a reception for up to 1,500, though the 2025 events guide gives different numbers. Plan your Midland Theatre event's tables in our free chart maker.