Hoping to explore more of the city after the day is done or make your weekend in KC memorable? There’s no shortage of entertainment options within a few blocks of the Kansas City Convention Center and the area’s hotels.
Up-Down KC
Plan an outing with a partner or bring the entire crew for a little friendly competition at this Crossroads Arts District favorite. Up‑Down offers classic arcade games, pinball machines and skee‑ball lanes, plus a popular rooftop patio, craft beer and more.
The Midland Theatre
Just blocks from the Kansas City Convention Center, catch a live performance in one of the area’s most historic spaces. Upon completion in 1927, The Midland Theatre was the third largest theater in the country. Now, it hosts a regular lineup of concerts, comedians and more.
College Basketball Experience
More than a museum, the College Basketball Experience offers the change to get in the game. Step inside for exhibits, court space and challenges, all designed for hands-on opportunities to get to know the game of basketball in more depth. The venue is also home to the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame.
KC Live! Block
Whether you’re catching a free show during Hot Country Nights on any given Thursday or joining the crowds to watch a game at No Other Pub, the KC Live Block’s two-story selection of bars and packed entertainment schedule make it the perfect destination for an evening out.
Basement Bars & Speakeasies
It can be easy to miss some of KC’s most creative hangouts, but for those in the know, stunning after-hours entertainment experiences wait just below the surface.
Make a trip to one of the Downtown area’s newest additions at VOO Lounge & Piano Bar, soak in the sleek atmosphere at P.S. beneath Hotel Kansas City, check out the live music schedule at Nighthawk inside Hotel Kansas City, or indulge in one of the city’s finest cocktails at Swordfish Tom’s.
For a classic Kansas City jazz experience, venture out a few more blocks to the Phoenix or Green Lady Lounge.
Kansas City Public Library
One of KC’s most photo-friendly destinations, a towering and colorful bookshelf stretches along an entire city block. The library also boasts a striking main foyer and a spacious rooftop with 360 degree views of Downtown Kansas City’s urban landscape.
