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# Parking Near Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Kansas City

Landmark Parking · Kansas City, Missouri · Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

Published 17 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines)

1601 Broadway Boulevard

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What Is the Best Parking for Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts?

The city-owned Arts District Garage is the main event-parking choice, immediately south of and directly attached to the venue. Event parking costs $16 when purchased in advance or $20 upon arrival, and the garage holds 1,000 cars. Valet parking is also available for $30, or $25 in advance.

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<dd>1601 Broadway Boulevard</dd>

<dt>Closest listed space</dt>
<dd>Affordable Kansas City Lot – Easy Online Booking!, 272 yd (4 min walk)</dd>

<dt>Nearest station</dt>
<dd>Union Station, 0.6 mi (12 min walk)</dd></dl>

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## Arts District Garage Parking Beside the Kauffman Center

The city-owned Arts District Garage is the main event-parking choice for the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. The garage is immediately south of the building and directly attached to it, making it practical for performances and minimizing the outdoor walk (tickets.kauffmancenter.org). The Kauffman Center lists event parking at $16 when purchased in advance through its online parking option, or $20 upon arrival (kauffmancenter.org).

The garage has parking for 1,000 cars and sits adjacent to the venue, according to the Kansas City Symphony (kcsymphony.org). Drivers who prefer attended service can use valet parking for $30, or $25 when purchased in advance (kcsymphony.org). Credit and debit cards are accepted for event parking (kauffmancenter.org).

## Event-Night Traffic and Street Parking Around Broadway Boulevard

The Kauffman Center lists the garage's event rate as $16 in advance and $20 upon arrival, so reserving the official option before a busy show can reduce the arrival task (kauffmancenter.org).

The site stands at 1601 Broadway Boulevard, in the Kansas City area known as the Arts District. Garage access is available from surrounding streets, with multiple access points noted by Lyric Opera of Kansas City (kcopera.org). Street parking should therefore be treated as a sign-controlled alternative rather than a guaranteed event-night plan, particularly around the garage entrances and the Broadway Boulevard frontage.

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## Other Named Parking Choices Near the Arts District

Valet parking is the clearest named alternative to self-parking at the venue. The Kansas City Symphony lists valet service at $30, with a $25 advance price, while the city-owned Arts District Garage remains the adjacent self-parking facility (kcsymphony.org). This option suits drivers who want an attended drop-off rather than a space in the garage.

The nearby garage has multiple access points to surrounding streets, according to Lyric Opera of Kansas City, so drivers can approach from more than one direction when Broadway Boulevard is crowded (kcopera.org). The official venue pages direct event visitors to the Arts District Garage, and the Kansas City Symphony describes it as adjacent to the building (kauffmancenter.org; kcsymphony.org).

## Parksy Parking Within a Short Walk of KCPA

Parksy lists a lot 272 yards from KCPA at $15 a day and another lot 278 yards away at $12 a day. Both are priced alternatives for drivers who want to book nearby parking rather than use the official event garage.

Two further lot spaces are 0.3 miles away. A lot 0.4 miles away is listed at $6 a day, giving drivers a lower-cost choice at a slightly longer walking distance.

## Union Station and the Walk to KCPA

Union Station is the nearest rail station to KCPA, at 0.6 miles and a 12-minute walk. The station provides a useful alternative for visitors who would rather avoid event-night driving and garage queues. The venue is also 0.6 miles from Kansas City center.

From Union Station, the 12-minute walk reaches the site at 1601 Broadway Boulevard. The station-to-venue distance makes rail practical for a performance visit, particularly when the Arts District Garage and surrounding approaches are busy.

Show street view near Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

## Sources

- [Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts website](https://www.kauffmancenter.org/)
- [Missouri Department of Transportation](https://www.modot.org)
- [USA.gov motor vehicle services](https://www.usa.gov/motor-vehicle-services)
- [Federal Highway Administration](https://highways.dot.gov)
- [Directions & Parking](https://www.kauffmancenter.org/directions-parking/)
- [A Guide to the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts](https://www.kauffmancenter.org/a-guide-to-the-kauffman-center/)
- [Parking And Transportation](https://www.kcsymphony.org/concerts-tickets/parking-transportation/)
- [Kauffman Center: Kansas City Performing Arts](https://www.kauffmancenter.org/)

\* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What Is the Best Parking for Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts?

The city-owned Arts District Garage is the main event-parking choice, immediately south of and directly attached to the venue. Event parking costs $16 when purchased in advance or $20 upon arrival, and the garage holds 1,000 cars. Valet parking is also available for $30, or $25 in advance.

### How Much Does Event Parking Cost at the Kauffman Center?

Event parking in the Arts District Garage costs $16 when purchased in advance through the online parking option, or $20 upon arrival. Credit and debit cards are accepted for event parking. Reserving the official option before a busy show can reduce the arrival task.

### Is Valet Parking Available at the Kauffman Center?

Valet parking provides an attended drop-off alternative to self-parking. The Kansas City Symphony lists valet service at $30, with a $25 advance price. The adjacent Arts District Garage remains the self-parking facility for visitors who prefer to park in a garage.

### Are There Cheaper Parking Lots Near the Kauffman Center?

Parksy lists a lot 272 yards from KCPA at $15 a day and another 278 yards away at $12 a day. A lot 0.4 miles away is listed at $6 a day. Two further lot spaces are 0.3 miles away, including one listed at $5 a day.

### How Accessible Is the Arts District Garage During Events?

The garage is immediately south of the building and directly attached to it, minimizing the outdoor walk. It has parking for 1,000 cars and multiple access points to surrounding streets. Drivers can approach from more than one direction when Broadway Boulevard is crowded.

### Can I Take the Train Instead of Driving to the Kauffman Center?

Union Station is the nearest rail station, at 0.6 miles and a 12-minute walk. The station-to-venue distance makes rail practical for a performance visit, particularly when the Arts District Garage and surrounding approaches are busy. The site is at 1601 Broadway Boulevard.

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