This unique production will bring audiences a heartfelt celebration of the group’s most beloved songs while reuniting past and present members for an unforgettable evening of music, memories and camaraderie.

An Evening with Celtic Thunder is more than just a concert — it’s a journey through the group’s incredible legacy. Featuring a carefully curated setlist of their greatest hits, this show will showcase the powerful harmonies, soaring ballads and electrifying performances that have made Celtic Thunder a household name. From classic Irish folk songs to contemporary favorites, audiences can expect to hear the anthems that have defined Celtic Thunder’s illustrious career.

Formed in Dublin in 2007, Celtic Thunder is a multi-dimensional musical and theatrical ensemble celebrated worldwide for their emotionally powerful performances and state-of-the-art productions. Billboard Magazine has named them the Top World Album Artist five times, and their albums consistently rank in the World Album Top 10.

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An Evening with Celtic Thunder 2026:  Celebrate Your Favorite Songs

Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

Fresh from her successful run of “Aretha: A Tribute,” Capathia Jenkins brings her powerhouse voice and stunning presence to her new show-stopping show “She’s Got Soul,” featuring the greatest hits of soul and R&B. With music by leading ladies such as Whitney Houston, Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan, Adele and many others, don’t miss this opportunity to see Capathia and a trio of professional backup singers perform these classic hits with your Kansas City Symphony.

She’s Got Soul

Be in the room where it happens! Originator of the role of Aaron Burr in Broadway’s megahit Hamilton, Grammy® and Tony® award-winner Leslie Odom, Jr. returns to Kansas City to join your Kansas City Symphony for a one-of-a-kind Christmas concert in Helzberg Hall. Experience vocal prowess and irresistible charisma in a show featuring orchestrated versions of Christmas carols, Broadway songs and popular music hits. Don’t be the one left saying “What’d I miss?” — secure your tickets today!

Leslie Odom, Jr: Christmas Show

The Kansas City Symphony is throwin’ it back to the raddest decade of music — when pop, rock and R&B ruled the airwaves. From Alanis to Madonna, Sheryl Crow to Prince, Ricky Martin to Shania Twain, and Seal to R.E.M., this high-energy concert is packed with the hits that shaped the soundtrack of the 90s.

90s MIXTAPE

The Shame Disco. DJ Reform94 throws a youth disco for adults, with the best/worst music from the nineties.

Reform94

Union Scene

A free, family-friendly street dance on the west side of the Stadium of Fire site, featuring a Miner Music DJ spinning tunes from across the decades, held after the fireworks on Independence Day.

Street Dance: Post-Stadium of Fire Celebration

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Closing reading of the Queer Literature Festival Munich with Sophia Merwald, moderated by Franziska Setare Koohestani. Reading from the debut novel "Sperrgut".

Closing Reading: Sophia Merwald "Sperrgut"

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Relive Journey’s timeless hits — “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Open Arms,” “Any Way You Want It,” “Who’s Cryin’ Now” and “Faithfully” — that defined a generation and still ignite stadiums today. Now, experience them like never before as Windborne’s “The Music of Journey” brings these iconic songs to life with the full power of the Kansas City Symphony, an electrifying tribute rock band and dynamic vocalist Juan Del Castillo.

Windborne’s The Music of Journey

Ahh, yes. Let us take you on a bodacious yacht rock adventure through the 70s and 80s. Imagine yourself sailing to Catalina or dropping the top on your LeBaron as you crank up rad music on your Walkman. Christopher Cross, Toto, Hall & Oates, Dan Fogelberg and so many more. Guest conductor Jason Seber has created a program that will make you want to wear shoulder pads and leg warmers again. Pop the collar of your Izod polo and join us. Be sure to sing along, Muffy.

Sailing – Soft Rock Hits of the 70s and 80s

Grammy® Award-winning mandolinist and singer/songwriter Chris Thile is a founding member of the critically acclaimed bluegrass bands Punch Brothers and Nickel Creek. Hailed by the Guardian as “that rare being: an all-round musician who can settle into any style, from bluegrass to classical,” Chris Thile brings his musical genius and artistry to Kansas City for one special evening with the Symphony, weaving story with melody in the most beautiful way.

Chris Thile with The Kansas City Symphony

Acclaimed jazz pianist and composer Helen Sung meets Kansas City’s own Bach Aria Soloists for a world premiere performance! BAS commissioned Sung to compose a work celebrating Bach as the OG improviser, the foundations of jazz. Join us for a one-of-a-kind collaborative evening and “piano playing at a quite unbelievably jaw-dropping level” (London Jazz News).

Helen Sung Meets Bach Aria Soloists

Folly Theater

Ben Folds joins your KC Symphony for two incredible nights! Widely regarded as one of the major musical influences of our generation, the Emmy-nominated artist has created an enormous body of genre-bending music that includes pop albums with Ben Folds Five, multiple solo albums and numerous collaborations. His last album was a blend of pop songs and his Concerto for Piano and Orchestra that soared to #1 on both the Billboard classical and classical crossover charts.

Ben Folds with The Kansas City Symphony

For one night only, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, composer and arranger Cody Fry brings his unique blend of pop and cinematic classical music to a special collaboration with the Kansas City Symphony. Fry’s “simultaneously familiar and breathtaking” sound (American Songwriter) is likened to the rush of emotion felt the moment your favorite old movie changes from black-and-white to technicolor. Don’t miss this!

Cody Fry with The Kansas City Symphony

A dazzling Valentines Weekend performance honoring the legendary artists of classic soul, including tributes to Marvin Gaye, James Brown, The Temptations, Al Green, and Otis Redding. American Idol contestant Michael Lynche and Broadway performers Chester Gregory and Darren Lorenzo join your KC Symphony in this showcase of soulful rhythms and melodies.

Kings of Soul

Emmy® Award-winners and Billboard No. 1 recording artists The Texas Tenors sleigh ride into town with their heartwarming and touching holiday concert, “Deep in the Heart of Christmas.” From seasonal favorites like “O Holy Night” and “Joy to the World” to the crowd-pleasing original hit “Bootdaddy,” The Texas Tenors bring a unique blend of music to the stage with thrilling harmonies and award-winning arrangements. Bring the whole family and make some new and lasting Christmas memories with The Texas Tenors and your Kansas City Symphony.

The Texas Tenors: Deep In The Heart Of Christmas

The Tony Award-winning sensation, Kristin Chenoweth, returns to the Kauffman Center stage! With her starring roles in Wicked, Glee, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown and more, Kristin has dazzled audiences with her powerhouse vocals and delightful stage presence. Be here for show-stopping selections and gorgeous orchestral arrangements with your KC Symphony musicians.

Kristin Chenoweth and Your Kansas City Symphony

Dionne Warwick is a five-time Grammy® Award-winning music icon who has earned more than 75 charted hit songs and sold over 100 million records. She recorded 18 consecutive Top 100 singles including “Walk on By,” “Say a Little Prayer,” “A House is Not a Home,” “Alfie,” “Heartbreaker” and “Déjà Vu,” among countless others. She received her first Grammy in 1968 for “Do You Know the Way to San Jose?” Warwick became the first African-American solo female artist of her generation to win the prestigious award for Best Contemporary Female Vocalist Performance. You simply cannot miss this one special evening with your Kansas City Symphony and Kennedy Center honoree Dionne Warwick.

Dionne Warwick with the Kansas City Symphony

Join us for an unforgettable evening at Music Theater Heritage's annual benefit extravaganza, "Bubbles & Broadway," on Saturday, May 11th, starting at 6:30 PM. This dazzling event promises a night filled with culinary delights, curated cocktails, and a live disco show, all set in the grandeur of the Grand Theater.

The evening kicks off at 6:30 PM with a chance to imbibe in our specially curated cocktails and enjoy a variety of culinary food stations. As you mix and mingle, be captivated by the bubble-themed lobby installations and entertained by three unique lobby performances. At 7:30 PM, make your way into the Grand Theater for an electric showcase of your favorite Disco hits. The fun doesn't stop there; at 8:30 PM, it's your turn to hit the dance floor as the band plays an extended set of disco hits that will have you shaking all night long.

"Bubbles & Broadway" is more than just a night out; it's an opportunity to come together to celebrate and support the mission of Music Theater Heritage (MTH), a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing meaningful musical theater educational experiences to KC kids. 

Tickets start at only $75, and various sponsorship opportunities are available, ranging from the Supporter level at $500 to the Guardian level at $10,000, each offering unique benefits and ways to show your support for MTH and our community.

Can't make it to the event? Show your support by donating directly to MTH and help us continue our mission. For any questions regarding sponsorship opportunities, please email Audience & Donor Relations Manager Jessalyn Kincaid.

Don't miss this night to remember - buy your tickets now and be part of "Bubbles & Broadway," MTH's annual benefit extravaganza.

Bubbles & Broadway

Music Theater Heritage

All hail the “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll.” Tina Turner’s singular voice and decades-spanning career gave us songs that became part of the soundtrack of our lives. Join us for a celebration of Turner’s iconic musical legacy, featuring hits like "Proud Mary", "What’s Love Got to Do With It", "Disco Inferno", "Private Dancer", and "Simply the Best". Together with your Kansas City Symphony, we’ll take you "River Deep, Mountain High".

Simply the Best: The Music Of Tina Turner

Direct from Ireland, original Cherish the Ladies singer Cathie Ryan brings her Celtic charm to the Helzberg Hall stage with your KC Symphony. Ryan has created the definitive Celtic program featuring a blend of Irish traditional, contemporary, and original songs mixed with rafter raising jigs, reels and rousing Irish step dancing. Get ready for a true celebration of Irish American music that speaks to the heart with a deep respect for the roots of the Irish tradition.

Cathie Ryan with the Kansas City Symphony

Join Phileas Fogg as he sets sail on massive steamer ships, boards lightning fast locomotives and hops on an elephant for a frantic race to the finish line in this near impossible challenge. The Kansas City Symphony and local theatre artist Alex Espy present this engaging adaptation, bringing Jules Verne’s enduring classic to life through inventive staging and storytelling, puppetry and a specially curated collection of symphonic favorites. Join us for the adventure of a lifetime!

Around The World In 80 Days

Phil Collins’ sensational drum crescendos with the mega-band Genesis made an indelible mark on the 70s, while his solo work defined the 80s. Relive hits including “Follow You Follow Me,” “Abacab,” “I Missed Again,” “Turn It On Again,” “Sussudio,” “One More Night,” “Take Me Home,” and the iconic “In the Air Tonight.”

Symphonic Genesis and Phil Collins

Troupe Vertigo embraces the grandeur and prestige of the symphony hall, creating high caliber cirque shows woven together seamlessly with unique symphonic selections. Witness stunning physical feats choreographed into works of art, as your imagination twists and soars. Experience a thrilling adventure of beauty, amazement and technical prowess. Cirque Carmen is a collaboration with one of America's premier maestros, Jack Everly, set to the classic opera score by French composer Georges Bizet.

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