Kansas City Music Hall Seating Chart

Sections at Kansas City Music Hall

The Kansas City Music Hall has three levels: the orchestra, a boxes and loge level, and the balcony. The section and row details below are read off the venue's 2017 seating map.

• Orchestra — 1,185 seats in Right, Center and Left sections, rows A to Z and AA to DD
• Boxes — boxes 1 to 20 around the front of the loge level and down the side walls
• Loge — rows A to D in five sections behind the boxes
• Balcony — 918 seats in rows A to Y

Best seats at Kansas City Music Hall

We found no official best-seat guide. On the venue's seating map, the orchestra's center section has about 26 seats in most rows, read off the map. Rows AA to DD sit at the back of the orchestra, not in the balcony. In the side sections, seat 1 is on the aisle closest to the middle of the hall. In the center sections, seat 1 is at the house-right end.

Tips before you go

The American Theatre Guild says metal detectors and bag searches are used before each show, and any bag must fit under your seat. Outside food and drinks aren't allowed. For Broadway shows, building doors usually open two hours before showtime. The Barney Allis Plaza garage is closed for construction. The city says the 1210 Broadway surface lot is open for events at $30 per vehicle, with no reservations.

How to read the Kansas City Music Hall seating chart

The orchestra has Right, Center and Left sections with rows A to Z, then AA to DD at the back, and there is no row I. Above it, boxes 1 to 20 wrap the front of the loge level and run down the side walls, with odd numbers on house right.

The loge sits behind the boxes in rows A to D across five sections. The balcony runs rows A to Y. Rows A to G have four sections, and a center section runs from row H to row V, read off the map.

Every orchestra seat can be reached without stairs, and elevators reach all levels. Free assisted-listening headsets are offered at most shows. You leave a driver's license until you return them.

Building a seating chart for an event at Kansas City Music Hall

The hall has its own marquee, box office and 3,600-square-foot foyer with a grand staircase. It is home to a 1927 Robert-Morton theater pipe organ that first played at the Midland Theatre. A $13.4 million renovation finished in 2007 added new seats and an expanded stage, KCUR reported.

Frequently asked questions

How many seats are in the Kansas City Music Hall?

The Kansas City Music Hall seats 2,363, according to the venue: 1,185 in the orchestra, 260 in the loge and boxes, and 918 in the balcony. Its 2020 technical sheet gives a slightly higher 2,385. Since 2011, the Kansas City Symphony's home has been Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center.

What are the best seats at Kansas City Music Hall?

We found no official best-seat guide. On the venue's seating map, the orchestra's center section has about 26 seats in most rows, read off the map. Rows AA to DD sit at the back of the orchestra, not in the balcony. In the side sections, seat 1 is on the aisle closest to the middle of the hall. In the center sections, seat 1 is at the house-right end.

What sections does Kansas City Music Hall have?

Main sections include: Orchestra — 1,185 seats in Right, Center and Left sections, rows A to Z and AA to DD; Boxes — boxes 1 to 20 around the front of the loge level and down the side walls; Loge — rows A to D in five sections behind the boxes. Full breakdown in the sections list above.

Where is Kansas City Music Hall located?

The Kansas City Music Hall is at 301 West 13th Street, Kansas City, MO 64105. The free KC Streetcar stops at 14th and Main, about two blocks east, and the accessible drop-off is in the south lane of 13th Street near Central Street.

How do I plan a private event at Kansas City Music Hall?

The Municipal Auditorium complex also has an arena and other event spaces. Plan your group's pre-show dinner tables in our free chart maker.

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