FAMILY SERIES . .
For kids, parents, and grandparents!
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OUT OF THIS WORLD
3... 2... 1... blast off with your Kansas City Symphony! Join us as we explore outer space with imagery and music, from The Planets to the Apollo 11 moon landing to film scores by John Williams.
3... 2... 1... blast off with your Kansas City Symphony! Join us as we explore outer space with imagery and music, from The Planets to the Apollo 11 moon landing to film scores by John Williams.
DR. JEKYLL & MR. HYDE
Dorothy Papadakos, organ
Get ready for Halloween with a spooky night of thrills and chills in Helzberg Hall! Audience favorite Dorothy Papadakos returns to improvise a live organ accompaniment to the 1920 silent film “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.” Note: The Kansas City Symphony does not perform on this concert.
Dorothy Papadakos, organ
Get ready for Halloween with a spooky night of thrills and chills in Helzberg Hall! Audience favorite Dorothy Papadakos returns to improvise a live organ accompaniment to the 1920 silent film “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.” Note: The Kansas City Symphony does not perform on this concert.
BUCKETS N BOARDS
Brace yourself for music, comedy, rhythm and pure fun as Buckets N Boards return to the Kansas City Symphony.
Brace yourself for music, comedy, rhythm and pure fun as Buckets N Boards return to the Kansas City Symphony.
THE MUSIC OF STUDIO GHIBLI
Wilbur Lin, guest conductor
Step into the magical worlds of Studio Ghibli through the music of Joe Hisaishi. Note: This concert will not include a screen or any visual elements from the films.
Wilbur Lin, guest conductor
Step into the magical worlds of Studio Ghibli through the music of Joe Hisaishi. Note: This concert will not include a screen or any visual elements from the films.
THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL IN CONCERT
Jason Seber, guest conductor
The Kansas City Symphony presents Disney’s The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert featuring the complete film, with the score performed live-to-picture.
Jason Seber, guest conductor
The Kansas City Symphony presents Disney’s The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert featuring the complete film, with the score performed live-to-picture.
HANDEL’S MESSIAH
Jane Glover, guest conductor
Kansas City Symphony Chorus
Experience the powerful tradition of Handel’s Messiah performed live by the Kansas City Symphony and Symphony Chorus.
Jane Glover, guest conductor
Kansas City Symphony Chorus
Experience the powerful tradition of Handel’s Messiah performed live by the Kansas City Symphony and Symphony Chorus.
- Friday, December 4, 2026 7:00 PM
- Saturday, December 5, 2026 7:00 PM
- Sunday, December 6, 2026 2:00 PM
CODY FRY CHRISTMAS
Cody Fry, guitar, piano and vocals
There’s nothing like a trip to the symphony during the Yuletide season, so put on your favorite Christmas sweater, pile the whole family into the car, and prepare to be heart-warmed and joy-filled by Cody Fry Christmas with the Kansas City Symphony.
Cody Fry, guitar, piano and vocals
There’s nothing like a trip to the symphony during the Yuletide season, so put on your favorite Christmas sweater, pile the whole family into the car, and prepare to be heart-warmed and joy-filled by Cody Fry Christmas with the Kansas City Symphony.
CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
Daniel Wiley, David T. Beals III Associate Conductor
Jim Hogan, vocals, Kansas City Symphony Chorus
It’s beginning to sound a lot like Christmas! Join the Kansas City Symphony, Symphony Chorus and special guests for a festive celebration, including a visit from Santa!
Daniel Wiley, David T. Beals III Associate Conductor
Jim Hogan, vocals, Kansas City Symphony Chorus
It’s beginning to sound a lot like Christmas! Join the Kansas City Symphony, Symphony Chorus and special guests for a festive celebration, including a visit from Santa!
THE POLAR EXPRESS IN CONCERT
Ron Spigelman, guest conductor
Kansas City Symphony Chorus
In The Polar Express in Concert, experience the musical magic of Christmas Eve through Alan Silvestri’s unforgettable score.
Ron Spigelman, guest conductor
Kansas City Symphony Chorus
In The Polar Express in Concert, experience the musical magic of Christmas Eve through Alan Silvestri’s unforgettable score.
HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN™ IN CONCERT
Justin Freer, guest conductor
Kansas City Symphony Chorus
Relive the magic of your favorite wizard in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ in Concert.
Justin Freer, guest conductor
Kansas City Symphony Chorus
Relive the magic of your favorite wizard in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ in Concert.
PETER AND THE WOLF
Prokofiev’s beloved musical story of boy vs. wolf comes to life on the Helzberg Hall stage played by the musicians of the Kansas City Symphony, with a special KCS twist: All the animal roles will be played by local Kansas City mascots!
Prokofiev’s beloved musical story of boy vs. wolf comes to life on the Helzberg Hall stage played by the musicians of the Kansas City Symphony, with a special KCS twist: All the animal roles will be played by local Kansas City mascots!