Municipal Auditorium Arena

Municipal Auditorium Arena is located in downtown Kansas City at 301 W 13th Street. The building connects to the downtown walkway system and the Conference Center Level 2, offering covered access from surrounding blocks in certain weather conditions. If driving, the Municipal Auditorium Plaza garage sits at 201 W 13th with entrances on Wyandotte and Central streets between 12th and 13th. This garage serves the Arena, Music Hall, Grand Ballroom, Little Theatre, Conference Center, and Bartle Hall, so review current signage and instructions rather than relying on past visits—access points can change.

An additional surface lot at 1210 Broadway accepts drive-up scan or text-to-pay transactions without reservations. Parking fees vary by lot and event and are not included in your event ticket; spaces are not guaranteed, so arrive early during high-demand bookings. No free parking is promised at either facility.

If using the garage, note which street entrance and level you used so you can return after the event. Keep the parking provider’s ticket or payment confirmation separate from your admission ticket.

The Arena contains 7,316 permanent seats and 2,405 riser seats, with some events adding floor seating to reach the advertised approximate size of 10,700. Because configurations differ, your actual ticketed capacity and seating arrangement depend on the event. Official diagrams include basketball, concert, thrust-stage, and center-stage layouts; consult the specific map provided by your event organizer to locate your section and seat.

Upholstered seats and a wooden floor define the Arena's interior. Public amenities include a foyer, box office, coat check, restrooms, and concessions. Remember that Municipal Auditorium houses multiple distinct rooms—Music Hall, Exhibition Hall, and Little Theatre operate separately with their own entrances—so confirm your event takes place in the Arena and use the correct door.

Prohibited items include weapons, outside alcohol, illegal substances, fireworks, and unauthorized drones. Pets are not allowed except service dogs. Because Municipal Auditorium hosts many independent organizers, event-specific rules can impose additional restrictions beyond these baseline policies. Do not assume identical bag-size limits or photography permissions across all bookings; check with your event's organizer for precise entry requirements, door locations, and seating or registration instructions.

Arrange accessible seating, companion places and a suitable building route with the event organizer before purchasing if you need them. Tell staff that your event is in Municipal Arena, rather than Music Hall. The convention operator at 816-513-5000 can assist with general building questions and direct you to the relevant event contact.

Concessions operate inside the Arena, and Aramark is the preferred in-house caterer for the complex. Food-service availability depends on the individual event, so confirm operating hours and menu options before your visit. Outside food and beverages are not permitted in the building, and you should not plan to bring your own snacks or drinks.

Smart City supplies internet and Wi-Fi services at Municipal Auditorium, but terms and access depend on specific arrangements. Do not expect unrestricted free public Wi-Fi at all events; availability and login requirements vary by booking.

Municipal Auditorium is a multi-room complex, with separate Arena, Music Hall, Exhibition Hall and Little Theatre spaces. Double-check your ticket or confirmation email to identify the correct space and entrance. Because each event's layout, capacity, policies, and logistics are managed independently, rely on instructions from your organizer rather than assuming standard procedures. Arrive with time to navigate parking, locate your assigned door, and pass through security.