Top Gladstone Venues

• Spaces for 640-1,500 Guests
• 1 Landmark
• 1 Theater
• 1 Historic Space

The Midland is a historic theatre in downtown Kansas City's Power & Light District, originally opened in October 1927 as one of the largest movie theatres in the Midwest. Following a multi-million dollar renovation by AEG Presents and The Cordish Company, the venue now hosts private events for groups of 100 to 1,500 guests. The building's original grandeur — more than 500,000 feet of gold leaf, five Czechoslovakian hand-cut crystal chandeliers, and irreplaceable wood and plasterwork — remains intact alongside a state-of-the-art theatrical lighting system and concert-quality sound managed by an in-house professional production team. The main theatre accommodates seated dinners for up to 640 guests or standing receptions for up to 1,500, with a customizable tiered floor and a 1,700-square-foot dance floor. Additional spaces — the Chandelier Bar and the Aristocrat A' List Lounge — offer dramatic city views for smaller gatherings. Located within walking distance of five major hotels in downtown Kansas City, The Midland has hosted more than 2,000 events and welcomed over one million guests since its renovation.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

Restoration 1894 occupies the second floor of a historic brick building at the corner of Kansas Street and Main Street in downtown Liberty, Missouri, approximately 20 minutes from Kansas City. The event hall features hardwood floors, exposed brick walls, and vintage pressed tin ceilings that give the space genuine historic character. The hall seats up to 275 guests or accommodates 300 for a cocktail reception. Rental includes Chiavari chairs, table linens, and a selection of round, banquet, and high-top tables. Two dedicated suites serve the wedding party: a bridal suite with a vanity, full-length mirrors, a kitchenette, and a private restroom, and a groom's room with lounge furniture, a flat-screen TV, and a private bar. The venue provides two mobile bars, surround sound, a wireless microphone, audio/visual equipment, and WiFi, with free parking and elevator access for guests and vendors. Couples may select their own professional caterer from a pre-approved list.

• Spaces for 150-750 Guests
• 2 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms

Embassy Suites by Hilton Kansas City International Airport is an all-suite hotel offering more than 17,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space across 15 versatile rooms and ballrooms. The property features 237 two-room suites surrounding a signature eight-story atrium, with a complimentary shuttle connecting guests to Kansas City International Airport five minutes away. The Grand Ballroom — the largest pillar-free ballroom in Kansas City's Northland — spans 10,952 square feet and seats up to 750 guests for banquets, galas, and corporate receptions. For more intimate gatherings, the Ambassador Room offers floor-to-ceiling windows that bring in natural light and room for up to 150 seated guests. Meeting spaces were renovated in 2010 and feature flexible configurations alongside full in-house catering and a dedicated event planning team.

• Spaces for 30-1,800 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Bar
• 7 Total Spaces

The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts opened in 2011 in downtown Kansas City as a cultural cornerstone for music, opera, theater, and dance. The center is home to three resident companies — Kansas City Ballet, Lyric Opera of Kansas City, and Kansas City Symphony — and opens its doors to private events across eight distinct rental spaces. The Brandmeyer Great Hall, a four-level glass lobby, accommodates up to 450 seated or 1,000 reception guests with views of the Kansas City skyline. The Muriel Kauffman Theatre seats 1,800 and includes a 5,000-square-foot stage equipped with a 40-by-22-foot presentation screen. Helzberg Hall, with 1,600 seats and concert-quality acoustics, suits large presentations and on-stage dinners. More intimate options include the Founders' Lounge (80 seated, 125 reception-style), the upper-floor balconies, and two reception suites, each accommodating up to 30 seated or 60 for a reception. The events team supports corporate gatherings, galas, wedding receptions, fundraisers, and meetings, with custom pricing available through direct inquiry.

• Spaces for 220-250 Guests
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Loft

The Bride and The Bauer occupies the historic Bauer Building in Kansas City's Crossroads Arts District — a structure with roots dating to 1902, when it was founded as Bauer Machine Works. Over more than a century, the building moved through industrial, theatrical, and arts uses, serving as part of Kansas City's Old Film Row in the 1930s and later as home to The Arts Incubator of Kansas City beginning in 2003. Today it houses artist studios, design firms, and creative businesses alongside its event spaces, giving the venue its distinctive character: art, authenticity, and a lively spirit. The main event floor spans 2,920 square feet with ceilings reaching 10.5 to 11 feet, accommodating up to 220 guests seated or 250 for a cocktail reception. The Parlour, an additional 1,000-square-foot space, provides flexibility for ceremonies, cocktail hours, and bar overflow. A fully equipped catering kitchen, professional sound system, bridal suite, and groom's lounge round out the offering, with the venue operating an open catering policy that allows clients to work with the caterer of their choice.

• Spaces for 125 Guests

Affäre is a modern German fine dining restaurant in Kansas City's Crossroads arts district, opened in May 2012 by husband-and-wife team Martin and Katrin Heuser. The kitchen centers on seasonal, farm-to-table cuisine shaped by German culinary tradition, rotating menus throughout the year to reflect what is freshest from local Kansas City farmers and small wineries. Executive Chef Martin Heuser trained in Germany, earned a Master Chef Diploma, and holds a bronze medal from the Culinary Olympics. Sommelier Katrin Heuser brings expertise she developed through the International Sommelier Guild, guiding the wine program alongside the seasonal menu. For private gatherings, Affäre offers both an intimate indoor dining room and a tranquil courtyard recognized as one of the most beautiful outdoor dining spots in Kansas City. The events team works directly with guests to develop custom menus suited to the occasion, accepting inquiries by phone or email.

• Spaces for 150 Guests

Cellar 222 is a Tuscan-style wine cellar event venue in Kansas City, Missouri. Established in 2010, the 6,000-square-foot space features hand-cut travertine flooring, Italian forged iron lighting, a natural stone fireplace, and 11-foot ceilings — details the venue credits as ideal for event photography. The venue books exclusively, one event per day. Each rental includes six hours of event time, tables and chairs, a 14-speaker sound system, a DJ and live band stage with dance floor, and access to a private VIP/bridal suite. Cellar 222 operates on a BYOB basis and permits any licensed caterer, giving planners flexibility on two of the largest line items in an event budget. Cellar 222 has hosted weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate functions, birthday and anniversary celebrations, and charity events since its founding. The venue serves as an explicitly LGBTQ+-inclusive host and has earned The Knot Hall of Fame recognition spanning 2011 through 2024.

• Spaces for 170-400 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Lofts

28 Event Spaces has set the standard for luxury events in Kansas City for over 15 years. The property operates two distinct warehouse-inspired venues — The Kansas City Room and The Station — each designed with a "full of personality yet intentionally neutral" aesthetic that adapts to a wide range of event visions, from weddings and galas to corporate celebrations. The Kansas City Room spans 7,500 square feet and draws on Kansas City's nightlife character through a custom city mural, glowing café lights, and gold drapery. It accommodates up to 300 guests for seated dinners or 325 for cocktail receptions. The Station, situated adjacent to the original space, brings a brighter, modern industrial feel with skylights, spacious outdoor patios, and a balcony, hosting up to 170 seated or 200 for cocktail receptions. All-inclusive packages at both venues cover setup and teardown, bar service, private gated parking, and on-site overnight lodging — a three-bedroom suite at The Kansas City Room and a one-bedroom suite at The Station. Both spaces are ADA compliant and maintain an open vendor policy, with a preferred vendor list available but not required.

• Spaces for 30-100 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Historic Space
• 2 Total Spaces

Woodstock Inn Bed & Breakfast occupies a historic property in Independence, Missouri, originally built in the 1890s as a private residence for the Morris Short family. The inn gained particular historical significance as the childhood home of Ruby McKim — a nationally recognized quilter and designer who founded McKim Studios and was later inducted into the Quilter's Hall of Fame. Converted to a bed and breakfast in the 1980s, the property features 10 European-themed rooms with private ensuite bathrooms, each inspired by a different destination including France, Italy, Scotland, England, Morocco, and Greece. For events, the inn offers a private landscaped garden with a fountain that accommodates up to 30 guests for outdoor gatherings and intimate weddings, along with two indoor gathering spaces for meetings, retreats, and social celebrations of up to 30 guests. The entire property is available for full buyout, housing up to 22 overnight guests across all 10 rooms and suites. Complimentary Wi-Fi and free parking are available to all guests.

• Spaces for 50-350 Guests
• 2 Historic Spaces
• 1 Estate
• 2 Total Spaces

The Bingham-Waggoner Mansion & Estate is a 26-room Victorian mansion set on 19.5 acres in Independence, Missouri — recognized as one of the more significant historical sites in Western Missouri. The property is defined by two chapters of American history: George Caleb Bingham, the renowned 19th-century artist and Missouri politician, lived and maintained a studio here where he painted "Order Number 11," his celebrated Civil War-era protest work. The Waggoner family, Pennsylvania millers known regionally for their "Queen of the Pantry" flour, owned the estate for 97 years and oversaw the elegant Victorian renovations still evident today. The grounds sit at the origin of the Santa Fe, Oregon, and California Trails, with wagon ruts visible across an adjacent field. Now a public museum and park since 1979, the estate is available for private events including catered luncheons and dinners, anniversary gatherings, showers, and outdoor celebrations. The mansion itself can be reserved for seated dining for groups of 10 to 50, served with china, silver, and stemware. The Carriage House Meeting Room, on the north side of the property, accommodates daytime gatherings of similar size. The canopy of trees, historic buildings, and park-like grounds — across nearly 20 acres — provide a setting suited to weddings, family reunions, and special occasions.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art is a free contemporary art museum in Kansas City, Missouri, available for private events including corporate gatherings, rehearsal dinners, wedding showers, weddings, and holiday parties. Three spaces are available for rental. The Museum Atrium is the museum's central gathering space, rising to an articulated skylight 22 feet high and featuring monumental art installations as part of the annual Atrium Project. The Café Gallery is an intimate dining space with a site-responsive installation of more than 100 paintings by Frederick James Brown. The glass-enclosed Courtyard is filled with natural light and architectural interest. The Café Gallery can also be reserved as a private dining space through Oil on Linen, the museum's on-site restaurant.

• Spaces for 250 Guests
• 1 Landmark
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 space at this venue

Richard & Annette Bloch Cancer Survivors' Park sits on a 2-acre site at the edge of Kansas City's Country Club Plaza, in the space formerly known as Roanoke Plaza. Opened in 1990 as the original location among 24 Richard and Annette Bloch Cancer Survivors' Parks across the United States and Canada, the park underwent a comprehensive renovation in 2008 that introduced new sculptural and landscape elements designed to create a contemplative, inspiring environment. The park is anchored by the Transformed Flower sculpture at its northern entrance and the Arch of Triumph, with a Positive Mental Attitude Walk featuring 14 bronze plaques — four inspirational and ten instructional — and a central sculpture by Victor Salmones depicting eight life-size bronze figures passing through a maze representing the cancer treatment journey. A Road to Recovery installation adds seven bronze plaques with educational content about cancer survivorship. In 2009, the park earned a Merit Award for Design from the Central States Region of the American Society of Landscape Architects. Available for outdoor ceremonies and receptions accommodating up to 250 guests, the park offers an uncommon setting that combines nationally recognized public art, contemplative landscaping, and a layered narrative of hope and resilience, all just west of the Country Club Plaza.

• Spaces for 200-225 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Country Club

Painted Hills Golf Club is an 18-hole public golf facility in Kansas City, Kansas, with roots stretching back to 1929 when the property opened as Victory Hills Country Club. The course features gently rolling, tree-lined fairways and bentgrass greens, and underwent a significant renovation between 2012 and 2013 that replaced 10 greens and rebuilt tee complexes across 13 holes. Beyond the course, the club operates a separate banquet facility suited for a range of gatherings — from weddings and birthday celebrations to corporate events and golf outings. The facility offers an exclusive-use banquet room alongside a grill room and patio areas, accommodating groups of up to 200 guests. Catering is available on-site, and the club's staff provides event coordination and setup support. Managed by GreatLIFE Golf, Painted Hills Golf Club combines an established course with flexible event and hospitality amenities, making it a versatile option for private events in the Kansas City metro area.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

The Venue at Willow Creek is an all-inclusive event venue set on 10 acres of tree-lined ridges and meadow views in Kansas City, Kansas. The property features both indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces, including a creekside ceremony location, a garden patio with café lights, and a stone firepit — alongside a main reception hall with stained concrete floors, high ceilings, and a full wall of glass sliding doors. The venue handles catering, bar and mixology services, and décor in-house, offering clients a single point of coordination from planning through event day. Rentals include farm tables and Mahogany Chiavari chairs, ceremony chairs and arbors, bar glassware, and access to rental décor, along with an onsite day-of manager. Getting-ready suites are available on the property, and a paved, lighted parking lot serves guests on arrival.

• Spaces for 48-200 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 3 Meeting Spaces

The Sylvester Powell Jr. Community Center is a modern recreation and event facility operated by the City of Mission, Kansas. Set in the heart of Mission, the center offers flexible, accessible spaces for a wide range of celebrations — from weddings and receptions to birthday parties, corporate gatherings, and community events. The center's two premier event spaces accommodate a variety of guest counts and setup styles, with a maximum banquet capacity of 80 in the main conference hall and flexible room configurations that can be combined for larger gatherings. All reception packages include kitchen access, advance setup and decorating time, table and chair arrangement, and after-hours fees at no additional cost — making the venue a full-service option for couples and event planners alike. Beyond its event spaces, the facility features a multi-purpose room, meeting rooms, and a party room well suited to smaller celebrations. The center's rental coordinator works directly with clients to build packages tailored to the event, with pricing kept reasonable by design as a public community facility.

• Spaces for 300 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Landmark

Say "I do" at the Zoo! We've got several options for weddings and wedding receptions. Get married at the beach within reach! Sea turtles, sea otters, sharks, and more! Your evening can begin with a ceremony in the heart of Sobela Ocean Aquarium, which will double as your reception venue. Get married by the penguins and have your reception under the Aurora Australis. Your evening can begin with a ceremony on the penguin ice shelf with up to 10 guests. The remaining guests can witness this special moment from the warm cover of Aurora Australis in the entryway rotunda, which will double as your reception venue. A birthday party at the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium guarantees a wild time for all your guests! Join us for a celebration like no other! These small but mighty animals will bring extra pizzaz to your birthday party. Zoo staff will provide a 20-minute up-close animal experience with two of our small species of ambassador animals in their presentation habitats. These small species include a mixture of the following: bugs, frogs, reptiles such as small tortoises or small snakes, and mammals such as sugar gliders or a hedgehog.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

Anita B. Gorman Park is an almost 46-acre public park in Kansas City North, managed by Kansas City Parks & Recreation. Originally known as Northgate Park, the property was first acquired by the Kansas City Parks Department in 1957 and expanded over the following decades. The park was renamed in 1991 to honor Anita Belle McPike Gorman — a civic leader who served as the first woman appointed to the Kansas City Board of Park and Recreation Commissioners, holding that post from 1979 to 1991 and serving as its president from 1986 to 1991. The park is home to the Northland Fountain, one of the few fountains in Kansas City that flows year-round, set amid open green meadows and mature trees. Its outdoor grounds are available for ceremonies and celebrations through the Kansas City Parks & Recreation rental program.

The Escape Game Kansas City offers event spaces for your next celebration in Kansas City, Missouri.

• Spaces for 24-800 Guests
• 8 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms
• 6 Meeting Spaces

Harrah's Kansas City is a full-service casino resort situated along the scenic Missouri River in North Kansas City, Missouri. The property opened in 1994 and completed a major $50 million renovation in 2014, updating the casino floor, restaurants, hotel rooms, and public areas throughout. For private events and celebrations, the venue offers a range of dedicated spaces. The Nevada Ballroom spans 9,792 square feet and can be divided into as many as five rooms, accommodating up to 550 guests for a banquet or 800 for a reception. The Vegas Ballroom, Reno Room, and Tahoe Rooms each offer 3,240 square feet, with capacity for 180 seated guests and up to 250 for a reception — well suited for rehearsal dinners, corporate celebrations, and mid-size gatherings. Event guests have access to on-site dining from Gordon Ramsay Steak, Royal Noodle Bar, Winning Streaks, and Bite & Bean, along with live entertainment programming at VooDoo Lounge.

• Spaces for 100 Guests

Shoal Creek Living History Museum occupies 80 acres within Hodge Park in Kansas City, Missouri. Established in 1975, the museum features twenty-one structures — including seventeen authentic log cabins and homes relocated from surrounding counties — dating from 1807 to 1885. The grounds are open dawn to dusk for self-guided walking tours, with picnicking and trail access available year-round. Operated by the Shoal Creek Association, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, the museum is dedicated to historical preservation and community education. During special events, re-enactors bring the nineteenth-century village to life with demonstrations and historical skits. The museum welcomes private bookings for weddings, Victorian teas, school programs, guided tours, and commercial or private museum rentals.