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Folly Theater

The Folly Theater at 300 W 12th Street is a 1,000-seat historic theater in downtown Kansas City, first opened in 1900 as the Standard Theater. It hosts jazz, Americana, touring and family shows, and runs a box office at 816-474-4444.Checked October 30, 2026 against the official pages listed under Sources. Prices, hours and seasons change; confirm on the official site before you go.
  • TheatreType
  • Kansas CityCity
  • Kansas City AreaRegion
  • 1,000 seatsCapacity

Header photo: Illustrative photo, not this venue.

Visit Facts at a Glance

Address300 W 12th St., Kansas City, MO 64105
Venue typeTheatre
Home ofFolly Jazz Series, Americana Series, Kansas City Jazz Orchestra, Ailey II, Harriman-Jewell Series, Friends of Chamber Music (as listed on the Folly home page)
Capacity1,000 seats
Box officeMonday-Friday 10 am-5 pm (business office, 114 W 11th St, Suite 150); day-of-show at 300 W 12th St about an hour before showtime; 816-474-4444
ParkingGarage next to the theater on 12th Street; "The parking fee typically ranges from $15-30 (credit card only) upon entry"; street parking also available
Bag policy"all bags may be checked depending on the security policy in place"; coolers prohibited
Events and ticketsOfficial events · Official tickets
Phone816-474-4444
HoursAs printed when we read it on October 30, 2026: Box office: Monday-Friday 10 am-5 pm, excluding holidays and summer hours; day-of-show theater box office typically an hour before showtime
AdmissionNot published on the page we read
DogsNot published on the page we read
AccessibilityOfficial accessibility page
Official siteFolly Theater (official)

What to Know

  • It opened in 1900 as the Standard Theater, housing burlesque and vaudeville.
  • The theater was saved from demolition in 1973.
  • Parking is in the garage next to the theater on 12th Street, typically $15-30 by credit card, plus street parking.
  • The main entrance is step-free, but there is no full elevator to all levels.
  • Art by Thomas Hart Benton is among the works displayed inside.

Facts, Each With Its Source

  • Seats: 1,000 seats (source)
  • Opened: 1900 as the Standard Theater (source)

Directions and Location

300 W 12th St., Kansas City, MO 64105. Open in Google Maps

Approximate pin from an OpenStreetMap place with this name, not a surveyed entrance. © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Coming Up at Folly Theater

Nothing on our checked calendar yet. We list only events whose dates an organizer has published. See all Missouri events.

Nearby

More: Venues, state parks and historic sites, Kansas City Area guide, Kansas City Area events.

What We Could Not Verify

Not confirmed
  • Exact standing capacity beyond the printed 1,000 seats.
  • The map pin is approximate, from OpenStreetMap, not a surveyed entrance.

Questions People Ask

What does Folly Theater cost?

The official page we read did not publish a price. Check the official site.

What are the hours at Folly Theater?

As printed on October 30, 2026: Box office: Monday-Friday 10 am-5 pm, excluding holidays and summer hours; day-of-show theater box office typically an hour before showtime

Where is Folly Theater?

300 W 12th St., Kansas City, MO 64105.

Sources

  1. Folly Theater home, read October 30, 2026
  2. Plan Your Visit, read October 30, 2026
  3. Box Office, read October 30, 2026

Checked October 30, 2026 by It’s Missouri. Cite this page: Folly Theater, itsmissouri.com (https://itsmissouri.com/venues/folly-theater/), checked 2026-10-30. Free to quote with a link.