Where
Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64108
Seasonal activities · Downtown + Crossroads
Kansas City Ballet — The NutcrackerDowntown + Crossroads
Dress up a little. Let the orchestra do the rest. The Nutcracker brings the big holiday-night energy to the Kauffman Center.
Worth leaving the couch for.
Plan for
About 135 minutes
Planning estimateCost
Tickets / activity fees
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Hours & booking ↗WHAT TO EXPECT
A reason to get out there.
Dress up a little. Let the orchestra do the rest. The Nutcracker brings the big holiday-night energy to the Kauffman Center.
KC SOCIAL TAKE
Make this your first move.
Dress up a little. Let the orchestra do the rest. The Nutcracker brings the big holiday-night energy to the Kauffman Center.
More to do in Downtown + Crossroads →BEST FOR
Find your kind of fun.
- Friends and families
- Making an outing of it
Suggested for school-age children, teens, adults. These are editorial suggestions; venue participation and admission rules still apply.
THE GAME PLAN
Leave a little breathing room.
Allow about 135 minutes here, plus travel. An indoor option when the weather has other ideas.
Selected performances November 28–December 24, 2026. Running time is about 2 hours 15 minutes, including intermission; confirm your performance and accessibility options.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
A little planning.
A better outing.
Selected performances November 28–December 24, 2026. Running time is about 2 hours 15 minutes, including intermission; confirm your performance and accessibility options.
Check this location’s visitor information ↗AMENITIES & ACCESS
Check your must-haves.
Check parking, step-free access, seating and any participation needs with the venue before booking.
Confirm with the venue ↗Picture your next outing.
GETTING THERE
Make your next move.
NEARBY SUGGESTIONS
While you’re in the area.
More in Downtown + Crossroads; these are area suggestions, not measured walking distances.
Crown Center
Take a look around, browse the shops and keep your next stop flexible.
Downtown + Crossroads · About 60 minutes
Fritz’s Railroad Restaurant · Crown Center
Lunch with a side of train-obsessed happiness.
Downtown + Crossroads · About 60 minutes
Rainbow Slime Co. · Union Station
A colorful hands-on slime lab inside Union Station built for squishy, creative play.
Downtown + Crossroads · About 60 minutes
MAKE A DAY OF IT
One good idea.
A whole day ahead.
Grab a bite. Find a little treat. Leave room for a shopping detour. Check each stop’s area and hours before you go.
Farina
Eat
Chef-driven Italian for when “somewhere good” needs to mean something.
Crossroads · About 60 minutes
Christopher Elbow Chocolates
Coffee & dessert
Desserts, Bakeries & Ice Cream in Crossroads.
Crossroads · About 30 minutes
Raygun
Shop
Fashion + Boutiques. Make room for a little discovery.
Crossroads · About 45 minutes