Kansas City Symphony

Performing ArtsMissouri, United States51-200 Employees

Based in Kansas City, Missouri, the Kansas City Symphony is a professional performing arts organization that stages orchestral concerts and related live experiences in Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. It serves the Kansas City metro area and draws visitors from around the region, contributing to the area’s cultural life with a large ensemble that performs a broad repertoire, including soundtrack-style live accompaniment to films. In addition to its in-house concerts, the orchestra operates the portable Mobile Music Box and serves as the resident ensemble for the Kansas City Ballet and the Lyric Opera of Kansas City, expanding opportunities for collaboration across local arts organizations.

Entering its 42nd season, the Kansas City Symphony has earned recognition as a major American orchestra with both national and international reach. The organization relies on a broad team of musicians, conductors, and professional staff spanning the artistic, managerial, and support functions to deliver live music experiences. In 2026, the symphony announced plans to develop a new 4,600-seat indoor venue, targeted to open in 2028, reflecting a strategic expansion of its performance footprint.

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