New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve date ideas in Kansas City
A ticketed party, a long dinner with a late drink, or a quiet day out before everyone else's night starts.
New Year's Eve parties
Ticketed nights from each venue's own page. They sell out, so buy early.
One day
New Year's Eve Party with The Vincents
Knuckleheads Saloon · East Bottoms
- Thu, Dec 31, 9:00 PM
Tickets requiredWhat the official page says
From Knuckleheads' own ticket calendar, read on 2026-10-07 (tickets.knuckleheadskc.com). New Year's Eve Party with The Vincents on 2026-12-31 (9:00 PM, the only time the calendar lists, so doors versus show was not stated). The price is on the show's own page and was not copied. Under 21 rules differ by show; the pages for the shows read said "Under 21 with Guardian", so confirm before bringing anyone younger.
One day
New Year's Eve Party with The Yachties
Knuckleheads Saloon · East Bottoms
- Thu, Dec 31, 9:00 PM
Tickets requiredWhat the official page says
From Knuckleheads' own ticket calendar, read on 2026-10-07 (tickets.knuckleheadskc.com). New Year's Eve Party with The Yachties on 2026-12-31 (9:00 PM, the only time the calendar lists, so doors versus show was not stated). The price is on the show's own page and was not copied. Under 21 rules differ by show; the pages for the shows read said "Under 21 with Guardian", so confirm before bringing anyone younger.
One day
New Years Eve with JAM - A Tribute to Michael Jackson & Bruno Mars
Knuckleheads Saloon · East Bottoms
- Thu, Dec 31, 9:00 PM
Tickets requiredWhat the official page says
From Knuckleheads' own ticket calendar, read on 2026-10-07 (tickets.knuckleheadskc.com). New Years Eve with JAM - A Tribute to Michael Jackson & Bruno Mars on 2026-12-31 (9:00 PM, the only time the calendar lists, so doors versus show was not stated). The price is on the show's own page and was not copied. Under 21 rules differ by show; the pages for the shows read said "Under 21 with Guardian", so confirm before bringing anyone younger.
Dinner and a late drink
Restaurants and bars post New Year's Eve hours, menus and covers late in December. Book before you count on a table.
Jazz Supper Club & a Nightcap
Dinner and a show inside the Ambassador Hotel, then a nightcap at a speakeasy-style lounge. The nightcap rotates by date.
Steak at 1587 Prime & a Piano-Bar Nightcap
A steakhouse dinner at 1587 Prime, then a nightcap with piano at the VOO Lounge in the Muehlebach.
Hotel Jazz & a Rooftop Nightcap
A drink at the jazz lounge Chaz on the Plaza, then a nightcap on the rooftop at 901 Fontaine.
Sushi at Noka, Then Dueling Pianos
Dinner at Noka in Martini Corner, then a short drive to Hammers Dueling Piano Bar on Main Street for requests, singing and a late drink.
Dinner in the Bottoms, Then a Late-Night Lounge
Dinner at one of the Bottoms' restaurants, then a late-night cocktail lounge with a real sound system or a dressier performance night.
Bubbles, a French Bistro & a Candlelit Nightcap on Main
A glass of sparkling wine at Blanc, dinner at the small French bistro Tailleur, then its candlelit sister bar Cheval across the street.
New Year's Eve day
A daytime date before the night gets loud. Holiday hours are under Hours and prices on each place.
The place
Crown Center Ice Terrace (official page, opens in a new tab)
Open November 6, 2026 to March 14, 2027.
$10 admission for ages 4 and older and $6 skate rental.
Hours and prices
Open November 6, 2026 to March 14, 2027. Plans use the hours every month shares; November to January it opens at 10 AM daily and stays open to 11 PM on Friday and Saturday. Thanksgiving 3 to 10 PM, Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve 10 AM to 6 PM, closed Christmas Day.
2026-27 season, from the rink's own page (checked 2026-10-11): $10 admission for ages 4 and older and $6 skate rental. Children under 4 skate free.
2425 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108
The place
Holiday Reflections at Union Station (official page, opens in a new tab)
Daily 10 AM to 8 PM, November 20, 2026 to January 4, 2027.
$10 each Monday to Thursday and $12 Friday to Sunday (every day from December 21), plus a 10% preservation fee.
Hours and prices
Daily 10 AM to 8 PM, November 20, 2026 to January 4, 2027. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day; closes at 6 PM on December 4 and 11 and at 2 PM on Christmas Eve. Tickets are for a date and an entry time.
$10 each Monday to Thursday and $12 Friday to Sunday (every day from December 21), plus a 10% preservation fee. The mini train ($5) and the VR sleigh ride ($6) cost extra.
30 W Pershing Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108
Skate at Crown Center, Then Town Topic
Loop the outdoor rink under the Crown Center lights, then warm up with burgers at the 24-hour counter.
Holiday Reflections, Then Town Topic
Union Station's holiday village and the model trains, then burgers and a shake at the 24-hour counter a few minutes away.
Planned with no alcohol
The Christmas Board
The Christmas Board opens Nov 20: a winter of KC dates on one board, free this season. Open the Boards
Every day, time and price here comes from the place's or event's own page, linked on its card. Holiday hours change and nights sell out, so check before you go.