Encore at Uptown Theater

The Uptown complex sits at 3700 Broadway Boulevard in Kansas City's Midtown corridor. Free surface parking is available in the Uptown Shoppes lot and beneath the west wing at 3600 Broadway; a smaller overflow lot operates behind the Salvation Army building at 3637 Broadway. Because spaces are not guaranteed, arriving early on busy nights helps secure a spot. Use the marked crosswalk when moving between lots and the main entrance.

Many events carry sixteen-plus, eighteen-plus or twenty-one-plus age minimums that apply across all rooms in the complex, including Encore. Minors cannot gain entry by bringing a parent or guardian if a restriction is in place. The venue requires a valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID both to verify age at restricted shows and to purchase alcohol. Review your ticket confirmation or the event page before you travel to avoid surprises at the door.

Bags and purses measuring up to eleven by eight-and-a-half inches are permitted; larger bags and backpacks must stay in your car. Security staff may search guests and belongings at any entry point. Outside food and drinks, weapons, professional recording equipment, tablets, selfie sticks, GoPros, signs and flow toys are prohibited complex-wide. Some artists impose additional restrictions, so confirm any special rules when you receive event instructions.

Bars throughout the complex, including Encore's dedicated bar, operate on a cashless basis and accept credit or debit cards. Carry a payment card for the house bar and check separate vendors’ payment arrangements before ordering. Encore's bar serves soft drinks, bottled water and a full selection of alcoholic beverages; the venue does not prepare food for concert nights. No smoking or vaping is allowed indoors.

Encore features a built-in stage, house PA system, video wall and projection screen designed for intimate performances and private events. A dedicated VIP and lounge area adjoins the main floor, though access depends on individual event arrangements. This room is entirely separate from the main theater's Orchestra and balcony sections, so do not rely on seating charts or row designations published for the larger hall. The main theater’s balcony and Orchestra rows describe a different room from Encore.

The same complex also contains the larger main theater and the Valentine, Broadway and Cabaret rooms. Private bookings can use catering, tables and other arrangements coordinated by Uptown’s event staff. Those rental services should not be assumed to accompany a regular Encore concert ticket. In particular, an event advertised as general admission should be checked for its own seating terms instead of using a photograph of a private function to choose a place.

Door times and performance start times differ from event to event, so consult your confirmation email or the venue website for the exact schedule. Once you leave the building you cannot re-enter, even if you hold a valid ticket, so plan your arrival accordingly. If you need information about lost items after your visit, email the box office at [email protected].

Advance office visits are separate from event-night admission. Uptown’s third-floor office normally opens Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Phone ahead about holiday or show-related changes. Coat check may be announced for a particular show, so avoid bringing belongings that depend on that service being available.

Contact the Uptown box office at 816-753-8665 before purchasing if you need a step-free entrance, a suitable seat or room for a mobility device. Specify Encore when discussing those arrangements. Artist VIP packages are handled by the artist’s agency; a commemorative laminate does not automatically provide event admission or backstage access.