Looking for New Year’s Eve plans? Some ideas for how to ring in 2019 in Kansas City
RecordBar
Bloodshot Records’ Murder By Death rings in 2019 with an evening of orchestral saloon-rock. VIP tickets get you upstairs access at the Crossroads venue.
The Truman
KC favorites Making Movies will perform the Talking Heads classic Remain In Light in its entirety, with support from Calvin Arsenia.
The Ship
A salsa celebration, courtesy of the Afro-Latin dance act Calle Vida. Get your tickets in advance; attendance is limited to 150 guests.
Scottish Rite Temple
The most New Year’s Eve party of all New Year’s Eve parties, this blowout features unlimited drinks, 10 open bars, 5 DJs, laser lighting, and more than a few thousand people.
Union Station
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A swing celebration featuring Dave Stephens and the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra 7, unlimited drinks, and a midnight balloon drop.
Power & Light District
Various tiers of tickets get you into 12 bars and clubs and different levels of access to free drinks and dancing in the Power & Light District.
Uptown Theater
Tickets get you an open bar featuring well liquor and domestic beer and access to four themed party rooms. VIP gets you into the “Roaring 20s” room, with premium cocktails and a coat check.
