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May 30, 2026

New Symphony Venue Coming to 49th & Main

Plaza and South Plaza area at summer dusk, near the future Symphony venue site

The Kansas City Symphony has announced plans to build a 4,600-seat performance venue at the southeast corner of 49th & Main, just south of the Plaza. Designed by Kansas City–based Populous, the venue is intended to host more than 100 events per year — touring artists, special performances, and community programming — with construction expected to start late 2026 and doors opening in 2028. The Symphony's regular season will remain at Helzberg Hall in the Kauffman Center.

Read the full story at Axios Kansas City →