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- Location
- Kansas City, MO
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Upcoming Events at Folly Theater
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October 2026
1 eventNovember 2026
4 eventsDecember 2026
4 events- DEC12Holiday Harmonies2:30 PMFrom $38View Tickets →
- DEC12Holiday Harmonies7:00 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- DEC15Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center: Bach's Musical Offering7:00 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- DEC17The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical7:30 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
January 2027
2 eventsFebruary 2027
10 events- FEB05Michael Cavanaugh - The Music of Billy Joel & Elton John7:30 PMFrom $96View Tickets →
- FEB06Espressivo! Piano Quartet7:00 PMFrom $59View Tickets →
- FEB13Ambrose Akinmusire7:30 PMFrom $67View Tickets →
- FEB19Kansas City Ballet: Pinocchio7:00 PMFrom $64View Tickets →
- FEB20Kansas City Ballet: Pinocchio11:00 AMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- FEB20Kansas City Ballet: Pinocchio2:30 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- FEB20Kansas City Ballet: Pinocchio6:00 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- FEB21Kansas City Ballet: Pinocchio12:00 PMFrom $64View Tickets →
- FEB21Kansas City Ballet: Pinocchio3:30 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
- FEB27Swan Lake - Symphony of Lights7:00 PMFrom $86View Tickets →
March 2027
2 eventsApril 2027
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Headliners Coming to Folly Theater
Making Movies
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Bernadette Peters
Saturday, November 21, 2026
The Nutcracker
Sunday, November 29, 2026
Holiday Harmonies
Saturday, December 12, 2026 · Saturday, December 12, 2026
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
Tuesday, December 15, 2026
The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical
Thursday, December 17, 2026
Julian Lage
Saturday, January 9, 2027
Espressivo! Piano Quartet
Saturday, February 6, 2027
Ambrose Akinmusire
Saturday, February 13, 2027
Swan Lake
Saturday, February 27, 2027
Billy Childs
Sunday, March 7, 2027
Branford Marsalis
Saturday, April 24, 2027
The venue
About Folly Theater
The Folly Theater in Kansas City is a storied performing arts venue that opened in 1900 as the Standard Theatre and later became Folly Theater. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this downtown gem hosts a range of programs—from the Folly Jazz Series to Cyprus Avenue Live and Folly Kids Series. With a capacity around 1,016 seats in C. Stephen Metzler Hall (and up to 1,078 depending on configuration), the Folly Theater offers an intimate setting for a variety of performances performed by resident presenters like Harriman-Jewell Series, Friends of Chamber Music, Heartland Men’s Chorus, and Ailey II. We’ve got you covered with practical details to help you plan your visit, including seating information, parking options, transit access, and recommendations for nearby hotels and dining to enhance your experience.
Location is central to downtown Kansas City, just steps from the Power & Light District. Parking is available in an adjacent garage after 5pm on weekdays and all day on weekends, with street parking also available. Please note that garage access is not owned by Folly Theater. If you’re coming from out of town, check nearby hotel partners and local restaurants that offer convenient stays and meals within walking distance. For reservations and tickets, secure your seats through our easy, no-fuss process—we’ve got you covered like a trusted friend in the business.
Good to know
Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 300 West 12th Street, Kansas City, MO 64105
- Venue type: historic performing-arts theater opened in 1900 (originally the Standard Theatre); listed on the National Register of Historic Places
- Capacity: commonly cited around 1,016 seats (C. Stephen Metzler Hall) with other sources listing up to 1,078 depending on configuration
- Seating chart: seating map available on the Folly Theater website
- Parking: adjacent parking garage after 5pm on weekdays and all day weekends; street parking also available; garage access not owned by Folly
- Transit/area: downtown KC location near the Power & Light District with multiple hotels within two blocks
- Notable events: Folly Jazz Series, Cyprus Avenue Live, Folly Kids Series; resident presenters include Harriman-Jewell Series, Friends of Chamber Music, Heartland Men’s Chorus, and Ailey II
- Demolished/renamed: not demolished or renamed; originally opened as Standard Theatre and later renamed Folly Theater